After all that agonizing, the staged reading of my 10 page piece at the Alumnae Theatre went well. There were about 8 plays, all very different, all based on a field trip to a Winners location. My one regret is forgetting my camera. These are low-lit cell phone pictures. Molly Thom, the director/dramaturge (right side) […]
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I have done a few competitive timed writing contests. I’ve completed a manuscript of sufficient length (let’s not consider quality) for the 3-day novel contest. It’s 72 hours of wrist-burning over-caffeinated hallucination — but a great experience. I’ve also entered Toronto Fringe Festival’s 24-hour play writing contest. This summer I completed my longest timed manuscript
Nuit BlancheThis art installation in the Distillery District asked visitors to record their secrets on little cards. The messages where allowed to float up, attached to helium balloons. Secrets were also recorded using a low tech rotary telephone hooked up to a hidden recording device. Resulting messages were later broadcast for the world to hear,
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A very short play I wrote is being produced by the Alumnae Theatre Company as part of the Nuit Blanche festivities on Oct. 4, 2008. It should play on the main floor, “Fran’s Cafe” for the evening, sometime between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. It’s a vampire story with a late night waitress, an innocent
It’s interesting to note that many people name childrens’ books as most influential in their lives. Richard Scrimger, author of The Nose From Jupiter talked about writing for children in the Humber College tent. Scrimger reminded us that writing for children is much more likely to influence a life than writing for adults. The best
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This August I wrote a play for school called Invisible Aliens Stole My Gym Shorts! I am currently looking for music (I’m no composer) and images to improve and promote this school musical. That’s how elementary school shows work. The director is the producer, stage manager, light and sound designer etc. Volunteer help may be
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I bought a pile of books at Word on the Street but I still had time to ask people to name their favorite books:
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I had a great time at Word on the Street. Perfect weather, tent after tent of books and authors. In keeping with tradition, I asked people to name their favorite book. Here are clips of their answers…
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This week’s BTT meme question is about plot…If you’re anything like me, one of your favorite reasons to read is for the story. Not for the character development and interaction. Not because of the descriptive, emotive powers of the writer. Not because of deep, literary meaning hidden beneath layers of metaphor. (Even though those are
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Seth Godin’s little book, The Dip, is all about achievement. He discusses it at his blog The Dip by Seth Godin. I read the occasional business book, not because I am an entrepreneur, but because I love to see how successful people think. This little book, full of common sense, is designed for those willing
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