The Divine Business of Eating – il Fornello, the synopsis

by | Jun 23, 2011 | Canadian novel writing, creative writing, editing, fiction, inspiration, literary writing, Uncategorized, writing, writing groups, writing mentors, writing process, Writing retreats, writing together

Ever since il Fornello first opened its doors on Bloor Street at Bathurst in Toronto I have loved it. I have loved its wood-fired ovens that produce a pizza crust to bring  tears to the most calloused palate. I have loved its decor and music, its wine and aqua...

>Wide or Deep? –

by | Dec 1, 2010 | Canadian novel writing, creative writing, critiquing, editing, first draft, literary writing, novel, novel writing, rewriting, second draft, writing mentors, writing process, Writing retreats

> I have several options now. Or at least I thought I did. With fire singeing my ass, I consider immediately beginning the next novel, alternating my time with re-writing this first beloved work. I want to go on every retreat for a five hundred mile radius, the New...

>Now what? – after the second first is complete

by | Nov 27, 2010 | Canadian novel writing, creative writing, critiquing, fiction, first draft, literary writing, literature, novel, novel writing, rewriting, second draft, writing, writing mentors, writing process

>My manuscript is printed and hole-punched and nestled into three brand new binders, and waiting for next Wednesday. That’s when I will hand it over to be read and critiqued by my lovely mentor, Sue Reynolds.I’m feeling much more confident now, that I have...