Sylvia McNicoll
Canadian Author for Young People
When an Author Visits a School
Busy, busy. Coding, maker space, Terry Fox Day, report cards--who has time to host an author too? But it's so easy and Ontario Arts Council is fully funding a few visits per author.The new phonetic approach may teach the ability to read but for kids the currency is...
Advice from the Top of the Stairs
Dogs enjoy the basics of life. Food, shelter, a walk, some play and us. My rescue terror, I mean terrier, Banjo loves me more than anyone I know....
Enjoy a laugh with Captain Skidmark
Captain Skidmark Dances with Destiny by Jennifer A. IrwinMy rating: 5 of 5 starsProbably the funniest book I've ever read, Captain Skidmark also delivers some highly emotional punches. Will Stone thinks he's a loser and the world mirrors back these feelings. Hockey is...
What the Dog Knows–Diesel talks about the book
The real dog who inspired this story consented to star in this video about What the Dog Knows. Worf is now about 10 years old and very well behaved. He used to be that dog that wagged his tail and threw over glasses. He's best friends with my way smaller dog Mortie....
Mystery Writing Tips
Every story is a mystery in a way--of course some more than most. These tips should help will all story creation. Enjoy! Thank you EpilogueProdcutions.com and Telling Tales.
Metaphors, Similes, Using Five Senses to Create Scenes
Writing your true story, where to get started. Scroll down for Getting the Idea, then go to Developing the Idea and then finish with Creating Scenes. These are bare bone tips to help you get writing.By the way they can be used equally well with fiction writing. Visit...
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