The Word Grower
Planting ideas, cultivating narratives and harvesting expression.
Category: Reflection
The pipes are bursting…
For the record – minus 30C is too cold, even for my standards. You know it’s bad when you need to wear three pairs of socks to bed, the dog’s tongue is stuck to his food dish, and the highlight of…
Read MoreDormancy is an illusion
The wind is howling outside; the air is so crisp it bites me as I make the daily trek out to the barn. I gasp for breath, fighting the assault that comes with the frigid air. I’m bundled up with…
Read MoreTearing out the weeds
I admit it’s been arduous at times, but elevating the craft of writing is an endeavour that doesn’t yield an immediate result. Producing a commodity that resonates with an intended audience requires an open mind, an aspiration for a higher…
Read MoreFertilizing the garden
The fruits of my labour are beginning to blossom. I’ve been working diligently to produce portfolios that offer a stimulating and honest reflection of who I am as writer, and what compels me. I’m pleased with what I’ve accomplished so far but I think I…
Read MoreCultivating design and structure
To say that I have learned much this week about the formatting, design, layout and presentation tactics for both academic and marketing portfolios would be an understatement. I believe the amount of information related to Web 2.0 technologies is indeed “vast”. This week, not…
Read MorePlanting the seeds for a robust portfolio
This has been a productive first week. I’ve been able to organize my digital archives to include all the work I’ve produced in the program to date. When I first began studying for my Masters in professional writing, I set…
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