Dorothea Helms, a.k.a. The Writing Fairy, offers a refreshingly positive way of looking at the dreaded rejection letter!
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It’s Never Too Late
Advice for closet writers on how to start living their passion at any age.
The Writing Fairy® Audio Tip – Pricing
When to Say No to Writing Jobs
The Writing Fairy® Audio Tip – Marketing
Marketing Your Work
The Writing Fairy® Audio Tip – Unblocking
How to Combat Writer’s Block
The Writing Fairy® Podcasts
One of the most common things writers approach me with is this comment: “I’d like to pick your brain.” I always say, “You’re welcome to what’s left of it, but some days the pickins are pretty slim!” In fact, I’ve learned a LOT over the years that I’ve been a freelance writer and editor –…
The Writing Fairy® Sort-of-Annual Humour-Writing Contest WINNERS
It’s official! The WINNERS of The Writing Fairy® Sort-of-Annual Humour-Writing Contest have been annnounced. Click on the audio links to hear the winning entries. CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS! FIRST PLACE went to Lois Gordon for her entry entitled “Sex Drive.” ($500 prize) SECOND PLACE went to Valerie Mutton for her “Queen of Clean” submission. ($250 prize) THIRD…
Readings from an Evening of Readings by Writers
“Friday at the Foster” September 22, 2006 Bette, Lana, Connie, Barbara and Dorothea On September 22nd, local writing instructor Dorothea Helms, a.k.a. The Writing Fairy, introduced four of her former creative writing students. Lana Cutrara has been published in “The Globe and Mail,” “There’s No Place Like Home,” “Today’s Homes,” “Career Choices,” and “The Mom…