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The 5 W’s of the 555 Story Challenge

The 555 Story Challenge is for creative nonfiction writers (as well as memoir-curious poets and fiction writers!) who want to start and finish a handful of new stories in just 5 days - even if they’re feeling too busy, stuck, or uninspired to write.   Watch the...

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How To Write (Even If You’re Stuck/Busy/Tired)

Maintaining a consistent writing practice can be REALLY hard. Life is busy, and finding the time to write is something I struggle with, myself! Knowing how to write (even if you’re stuck/busy/tired) is an important skill for all creative nonfiction writers.  Now if...

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My First Writing Vlog✒️☕- A Fun + Productive Day!

As a CNF writer and a writing coach with a busy schedule, I want Fridays to be my self-care and writing days. But you know what they say about best-laid plans😭. Check out what happened and how I was still able to have a productive writing day in my first writing vlog....

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The Easy Way to Add Tension to Your Story

Tension is the key to a riveting story, am I right? In today’s video, I want to share a tip that will help you craft more empowered stories while bringing up the tension. Listen in as I talk about a particular kind of tension you need to include in a memoir of any...

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The One Thing Memoir Writers Never Do (But Should)

Do you know the ONE thing memoir writers never do - but if they did, it would immediately improve their stories? This video is all about a narrative therapy practice that will empower you to write a more compelling memoir. It’s what I like to call “radical retellings”...

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The Best Way To Improve Your Writing (It’s Free!)

How much would you LOVE a workshop where you’d learn the exact craft tools your favourite authors use to cast a spell over their readers? Listen up because today’s video is going to show you a super simple FREE way to learn ALL the tricks from the pros. Watch the...

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How To Feel Less Isolated as a Writer

Are you ready to show up in a big way for the book you feel called to write?  Today I’m excited to speak with Spark Your Story Intensive graduate, Rayya Liebich, who recently won two literary awards for her creative nonfiction. Tune in to learn how Rayya was able to:...

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Creative writing instructor Nicole Breit.

I m Nicole Breit

  • Award winning poet and essayist residing on Canada’s gorgeous Sunshine Coast, the traditional territory of the Skwx̱wú7mesh people.
  • Creative writing teacher whose passion is to help writers discover new ways to shape their memories into well-crafted narratives.