The Writing Life

Learnings, teachings, tips, and tricks for aspiring and experienced writers.

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Should fiction writers air dirty laundry?

As fiction writers, sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking everything is permissible — that the sky is the limit. But when do we draw the line? Natasha explores this question with a Jordanian-Canadian author and discovers the nuanced truth about storytelling, truth, and responsibility.

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I finally ate that frog and wrote this article

The idea of “eating that frog” comes from Mark Twain, who once said: “If the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that is probably the worst thing that is going to happen to you all day long.”

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