Canada is worth fighting for. Here's why. #canada #elxn45

"I am writing a novel". This is a pretty fun post about the back and forth struggle of writing, sharing, creating and smacking heads against walls. What changes when you state that all out loud? #writing #creativewriting #novel

This history of the Hudson's Bay Company by Stephen R. Bown is even more relevant with the company's collapse. Understanding history helps us make sense of the present. I wrote about the book, & my own experiences canoeing across #Canada, a few months ago on my #Substack. #CanadianHistory #HBC

Some thoughts and advice on starting a podcast, a form that is still going strong — and is arguably now the dominant type of political media. #podcast #podcasting #woego

The quest for the perfect writing hour continues. I usually agree with the morning consensus... But there's a deeper question: not just what time of day should I try to write, but what state of mind? #AmWriting #Substack

Ever ruined Thanksgiving dessert as a kid? My tale from Mafia Island, Tanzania goes from childhood mischief to a memorable haircut in East Africa. It's about creativity, control, and what happens when you let an artist with scissors have his way. #TravelStories #Tanzania

I read “Elantris” by Brandon Sanderson and thought of the Karate Kid… #karatekid #fantasy #brandonsanderson #film #movie

About “American Gods” by @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com. #book #books #writing #write #writer #religion #mythology #novel

13 months now. #games #gaming #gamer #videogames #discoelysium #stellaris #baldursgate @mackeza.bsky.social

On “The Library Book” by @susanorlean.bsky.social. #writing #write #library #libraries #nonfiction #creativenonfiction

How D&D makes me a better writer. #dnd #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #writing #write #writers #writer #games #ttrpg #rpg

Some thoughts on “Writing and Failure”, a blistering yet refreshing take on what it means to write by @stephenmarche.bsky.social. #writing #writer #write #canada

On AI and Writing: A Faustian Bargain? #ai #artificialintelligence #writing #write #writers #creativewriting

"The prospect of a world-destroying conflict is not only plausible. It seems inevitable. It’s hard to believe we can keep Pax Atomica going. There are too many hands on too many triggers." bencharland.substack.com/p/disaster-p... #nuclearwar #writing #substack #anniejacobsen

A Few Tools for Getting Unstuck. #substack #writing #writingtips #write

Want to write a play? I spoke with Dave White on #CBC Airplay about a playwriting class I'm teaching at #YukonU in January. Have a listen and sign up for the course while seats remain! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #playwright #playwriting #writing #whitehorse #yukon #creativewriting #theatre

On Anne Lamott’s “Bird by Bird”. #writing #craft

I wrote a Substack about my poem, "Sunshine Cinema", which won an award from @arcpoetry.bsky.social earlier this year. Check it out! #writing #substack #poetry #poem #newyork #nyc #newyorkcity #sunshinecinema #cinema

To Rush or Not to Rush? #writing #creativity #stevejobs #substack

Walking Down the Street Naked! @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com #writing #substack