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My short story is 1K words over the limit. Time for some ruthless editing. 😣

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❤️🤍❤️

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"Do You Have to Have Money to Be A Writer?" > Yes. Or have someone willing and able to support you. There are many contributing factors to this issue but a few early wins could be universal basic income and an overhaul of copyright. #canlit

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Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm in Southern Ontario today. Perfect day to stay home and #write.

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Good morning, Canada.

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Today I learned the Liquor Control Board of Ontario #LCBO is the world's largest purchaser of alcohol. ONE province in Canada is the world’s largest purchaser… I don’t know whether to be impressed or worried about that.

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February dawn -- frost on the path Where I paced all winter. Jack Kerouac #HelloFebruary

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First rejection email of the year is in. Hey, at least I'm trying. #writingcommunity

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Went to a nighttime Owl Prowl at the arboretum at @uofguelph.bsky.social a few days ago. Stunning birds. If you get a chance to do this, highly recommended.

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Canada Reads 2025 longlist! #canlit www.cbc.ca/books/canada...

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Today is going to be a good day. Nature tells me so. 😁 #snowart #goodmorning

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Oh, wow. 🥹

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Still one of the best “About the Author” segments I’ve read. As a side note, my son once told me Dav Pilkey was his favorite author ever…later adding that I was pretty good too, but only his second-favorite. 🙂 #itsanhonorjusttobenominated

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Added to my never-ending list of books to buy ✔️

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Happy Winter Solstice!

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We’re so excited to host our FIFTH anthology contest! $5,000 will be awarded between 20 winners, chosen by Guest Judge Tara Isabel Zambrano. Send us your best flash/micro fiction! Learn more: fracturedlit.submittable.com/submit/faf37...

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People ask when we will open to submissions. Probably early in 2025. With a slight change. This round of submissions will consider stories and poems written by Canadians only. While we’ve found wonderful work by non-Canadians, we need to return to our roots.

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A good thread for anyone feeling the pressure of the season...💛

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Yes! #BuyNothingDay Stay home. Read a book.

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I'd like to introduce you to Walter. I met him on a #kayak trip this summer. He stayed with me for an hour. Sometimes he'd lead, sometimes follow, but mostly he stayed beside me. I miss Walter. 💚 #CanadaGoose #nature

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International submissions for flash fiction. Open Dec. 1. #canlit

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