Category Archives: Writing

Formulas For Writing

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Nick Matthews

I’m really enjoying my Media Writing course this term at the University of Waterloo. Every week, we have a different writing assignment, and so far, they’ve been quite varied. Week one was an obituary. Morbid perhaps, but as the format … Continue reading →

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Writing with the iPad

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Nick Matthews

The iPad can be one of the most frustrating devices to write with. It also has the potential to be one of the best, under certain circumstances. I’ve had the device for a few months, and in this time, it … Continue reading →

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Blogging software on the iPad

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Nick Matthews

I was actually very surprised by the lack of good blogging software for the iPad. The WordPress app isn’t all that friendly, especially if you’re trying to use it offline. Without a network connection, it pops up six or seven … Continue reading →

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Post a day

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Nick Matthews

So far, I’ve managed a blog post every day this year. I’ve already posted more this month than I managed to post for all of last year. One of my goals this year is to have a blog post every … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing Retrospective

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Nick Matthews

My thoughts on English 335, Creative Writing I at the University of Waterloo. Continue reading →

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Writer pay rates

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Nick Matthews

There have been two stories going around recently, about writers and publishing. The first was the whole harlequin vanity press. The more recent story has to do with pay rates for different markets. I’m a beginning writer. I have submitted … Continue reading →

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Self Critic

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Nick Matthews

I had my creative writing class again this evening. We broke into small groups for critiques of flash fiction. Despite having one fewer member in our group this week, we finished at least half an hour later than some of … Continue reading →

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Advice from a slush reader

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Nick Matthews

When submitting manuscripts to online markets, the golden rule is to be professional. Try and make things easy for the slush reader to like your story, and your chances at getting your work accepted increase dramatically. Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Nick Matthews

Words flutter around my head, droning like tiny insects. Lazily, I watch them. Careening through the air, they cast shadows on the page below, like those from clouds on a farmers field. Finally, I act. Slowly, I reach out with … Continue reading →

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