Writing Journey

Dev Friedlander

Writing Slips

They say the magic of writing occurs during the editing process. I agree I find it not only magical but also amusing as I catch some of...

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Getting Social

I like to think of myself as a social person. I enjoy getting coffee with friends and inviting people over for dinner. Yet when it comes...

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In Defence of the Cliche

I have been recently watching a family drama on Netflix, “The Good Witch.” My husband saw one episode and won’t go near it again. It’s a...

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Creating A Story

While creative writing is an art, there are basic concepts which every writer must learn. This week, for a change of pace, I'm sharing...

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Reviewing me...Part II - the response

Last week I sent out six requests to well-known authors asking them to read my manuscript and write an endorsement quote. I made sure to...

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Reviewing...Me...

Many writing manuals say to never write a ‘fad’ book. What’s popular today will most likely be a cliché tomorrow. Never chase the fame...

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Don't Say That!

To offend or not to offend, that is the question. I have spent my whole life trying to avoid upsetting people, my inclination is to shy...

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I Have a Secret

I have a secret. I am a writer. I know that doesn’t sound like much of a secret, lots of people write. But writing is a conversation. I...

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