Sketchbook and pens.

I recently gave a workshop on novel revision at CANSCAIP’s annual PYI conference.I am currently following my own advice: I put my novel aside for 2 months andhave beenenjoying right brain activities, notably art, in whichI play with colourand images witha Buddhist attitude of detachment (no ego, no ambitions).

Last week I began to read through a hard copy of my novel, making notes,seeing with fresh eyes the weaknesses and strengths of mystory, and gatheringthe energyto di...