The most memorable rules are the ones spoken in absolutes: i before e, except after c; never end a sentence with a preposition; never start a sentence with and, but, however, or hopefully. But when you learn that those absolutes all have innumerable weird exceptions, your whole world shatters and you begin to question everything you were taught. (My whole...
When she saw “FROM RICK TO RICCI” splashed across The Province newspaper’s front page on Sunday, March 30th, 2008, Jayne Doxtater needed a moment. Even though she was interviewed for the article, it was a different feeling seeing it permanently in print. She took a deep breath. There, paired with before and after photos of her beloved husband, the text...
As writers and editors, we understand how brain-draining drafting a story can be. You have to stick to the conventions of your genre, create relatable characters with rich backstories (while avoiding info-dumps), insert conflict and resolution at appropriate times, write realistic yet plot-propulsive dialogue, and then wrap it all up with a satisfying, cohesive conclusion. Or, maybe you’re the type...
"Drawing Inspiration from the Landscape." As journalists and content writers, the Writer’s Block Solutions team has the opportunity to speak with tons of incredible people. However, depending on the assignment, sometimes a brief interview is edited down to a single quote in a short article. That’s why we’ve decided to share some of our favourite interview excerpts in an ongoing...
As writers and editors, we understand how brain-draining drafting a story can be. You have to stick to the conventions of your genre, create relatable characters with rich backstories (while avoiding info-dumps), insert conflict and resolution at appropriate times, write realistic yet plot-propulsive dialogue, and then wrap it all up with a satisfying, cohesive conclusion. Or, maybe you’re the type...
We take words very seriously. (Life? Not so much.) With experience in everything from journalism and podcasting to roller derby and rescue animals, we are naturally curious, adventurous, and ready to take on new challenges. Our team has a wide range of complementary skills that makes for a seamless working relationship....
"The Circular Economy Has a Life of its Own." As journalists and content writers, the Writer’s Block Solutions team has the opportunity to speak with tons of incredible people. However, depending on the assignment, sometimes a brief interview is edited down to a single quote in a short article. That’s why we’ve decided to share some of our favourite interview...
When CEO Chris Legler of Axios Growth Consultants approached us with a request for communications support, you can imagine that our curiosity was piqued. Providing communications assistance for a management consultant who provides and develops strategies for business growth? It seemed like we’d be learning a lot from him in return....
You probably receive a dozen email newsletters a week from brands or businesses that you’ve connected with over the years. Depending on your newsletter sign-up habits, you might even receive a dozen every few days. But how long is it before you’re scrolling to the bottom of those emails looking for the “Unsubscribe” button?...
✨Five quotes for five years✨ Writer’s Block Solutions is celebrating five years in the business of words! We asked our team: “Real quick, in exactly five words, tell me something you love about WBS.” Here’s how they answered....