I write new articles every week. After sticking to that publishing schedule for four months, I find myself judging everything I have created. I have days when I’m convinced that I’m out of decent ideas. This is nothing new. I have had numerous periods where I felt as if I didn’t have two brain cells to rub together, nothing useful or relevant to say, what I do write is crap, and … why bother? Perhaps this has happened to you, too? How to survive the potholes on your creative journey? Please follow to the full article here!

Hello again, readers! This week’s roundup of internet content includes a first look at a new YouTube channel dedicated to Canadian Children’s books, some library backgrounds for your video chats, a look at publishing’s ableism problem, and some news about banning books. Bibliovideo The Canadian Children’s Book Centre has a new YouTube channel! Named Bibliovido, the channel will focus on Canadian books for young people. Check out their preview video for an idea of what to expect from this new endeavour. Video Chat Backgrounds Many of us have been connecting through video calls during the last few weeks. If you’re looking to spice up your calls, or if you just want to hide your usual backgroun

Welcome back, readers! This week we’ll jump right in. For your entertainment, I present: the only surviving recording of Virginia Woolf, a charity auction to support comic book stores, some advice for reading poetry, and a look at children’s preference for books that explain the world. Virginia Woolf’s Voice If you ever wondered what the voice of Virginia Woolf sounded like, you’re in luck. Lit Hub shared a rare recording of the prolific writer. The recording, presumed the only surviving audio of Woolf, comes from a 1937 BBC Radio broadcast of a talk titled “Craftsmanship.” #Creators4Comics Stranger Things by Gwenda Bond As you’re likely aware, many stores are facing challenges thanks to phy

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash It’s the saboteur within and it can torpedo our dreams. “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath The Gifts of Creative People Creative people see possibilities, value complexity and have the gift of innovation. They can bend their glorious imaginations to envisioning new things or ideas. Often sitting a little (or a lot) outside of the mainstream, they have a different lens through which they experience the world. At their best, creatives see possibilities everywhere and enjoy experimenting with concepts and perspectives. What they love most is bringing those ideas into form, whether it’s a book

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Hello again, readers! As we head in to a long weekend (does it feel like a weekend anymore? What even is time?), I’m back to share some reading material with you. This week, I have a look at why we turn to Jane Austen in times of trouble, an article on book clubs during Covid-19, some comics, and an update on the Griffin Poetry prize. Reading Jane Austen In Troubled Times Jane Austen has barely been out of print, and her books have seen folks through wars and now pandemic. Electric Lit asks why it seems we keep turning back to Austen in times of trouble and what it is that’s so enduring about her stories. Book Clubs During Covid-19 As isolation and physical distancing has ramped up, so too h

Welcome back, readers! We’ve finally made it through March and that feels like an accomplishment right now, so take some time to celebrate the new month. I for one, am writing from my home office where the sun is shining through the window and a book awaits my attention. Though a lot is changing, I’m still sharing content from across the web. This week, a way to support indie bookstores with your audiobook purchases, a look at how COVID-19 is challenging accessibility in Canadian literature, some poetry prompts, and some things to do if you can’t read right now. Libro In Canada Independent bookstores across the country have had to close their doors, but audiobooks may offer a chance for stor