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Interview with Thomas Benjoe

… Benjoe Blog Body Thomas Benjoe is President & CEO of FHQ Developments , the Investment and Economic Development Corporation for the File Hill’s Qu’Appelle Tribal … Small Business Week. RPL: Thomas, what is the goal of FHQ Developments? TB: FHQ Development’s goal is to contribute to …

Black Lives Matter Education

… media feeds have been filled with the distressing images of events currently unfolding across all of America. Like me, … available for checkout in Hoopla . Have Black Lives Ever Mattered by Mumia Abu-Jamal The author gives voice to … of others. As activist and equal justice lawyer Bryan Stevenson has said: “Justice never comes when you only do …

A book for every podcast

… A book for every podcast Blog Body Everybody loves a good podcast, and we are no exception (did you know our Dunlop Art Gallery even has its own podcast called YQR Art Speak ?). And …

Level Up! Your Learning This Summer

… Level Up! Your Learning This Summer Blog Body Last year, I … That is one of the main reasons I am so excited about Level Up! It is Regina Public Library’s online reading and … that will be held June 1st to August 31st. The purpose of Level Up! is to encourage children ages 12 and under to …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… clustered under “science”. I guess the idea is that developing hypotheses, using logical reasoning and gathering … Dry statistics? Monotone presentations? Coded language even the initiated could barely decipher? I prepared myself … theatre piece by an associate professor). In all, the evening consisted of seven presentations including a …

The Joy of Book Clubs

… and while I missed the food, I was happy to see that even through the online environment, we still connected, … the same time. By using Hoopla , you can choose books for everyone, and they are always available. We have come up … for the 2019 Giller Prize . The Hour I First Believed After surviving the Columbine school shootings, a …

Calls to Action: Igniting the Spirit of Reconciliation

… Spirit of Reconciliation will be on display at next week’s event, where it will be the focus of our discussion. The … (of course we have it in our collection. Do you even need to ask?) . The introduction reads, “Everyone can and should read, understand, and take up the …

Spring has (almost) sprung

… your seeds from Prince of Wales Branch Gardening books The Seven-Step Homestead by Leah M. Webb Veg Out: A Stress Free … Groceries Books that help you escape the longest winter ever: A Day of Fallen Night by Samatha Shannon Bad Cree by … of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags Events Reading Services …

You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL

… You’re never alone with fall reading lists from RPL Blog Body The … get to hang with in an easy chair? Grab a blanket, a hot beverage and a library book and curl up with some characters … We can handle this autumn together. Remember, you’re never alone as long as you’ve got the library. Cerys - …

For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery

… For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen Opens at Dunlop Art Gallery … verified) on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 09:08 Add Description For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen , a new exhibition opening at … Dunlop Art Gallery’s Sherwood Village Branch gallery. For Every Sunset We Haven’t Seen uses lights, shadows, silks, …

Advance your career with soft skills for the workplace

… It offers courses on a wide range of topics to help you develop essential soft skills to advance your career. Some … also full, multi-part training programs. And the best part? Everything is free with your library card! Soft skills are … LinkedIn Learning catalogue for terms like “professional development” to browse hundreds of suggestions, or try one of …

Hello, Bad Art Calling.

… Contour drawing is just drawing using a single line, never letting the tip of your pencil leave the paper. But faces are hard, and I see my face every day. So, I drew the profile of my child instead. Some … way about faces and drew things like a flower, a cat, and even a flamingo. The wire sculpting was the most …

Why Art Galleries Are The Ultimate Date Spot

… Spot Blog Body There’s so much winter right now—I can’t even. But I have to say, once I finally get to where I’m … It’s one of the all-time greatest date spots. I have never had a lack of interesting experiences at a museum or an … not for everyone. What if you don’t “get” the art? Relax, it’s not an exam. Artists take many approaches in …

Level Up

… Level Up … Did you know that 84% of kids agree that summer … with Regina Public Library's summer challenge for kids! Everyone aged 14 and under can play Level Up May 17 to August 31, 2025. Snap a picture of your …

Celebrate International Women's Day!

… call to action to #BreakTheBias by celebrating women’s achievements and continuing the fight for gender equality. I … experiences who need to be respected and heard. Here are several books that have challenged and inspired me. … legacy that continues to inspire millions. This book was a revelation to me. Ginsberg’s fearless tenacity in battling …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… I decided to attend the Choral Extravaganza the other evening at Darke Hall. Listening to The Dickens Yuletide … Singers, one of the five great choral ensembles that evening, got me thinking about books that might serve as mood changers. And naturally, there’s everyone’s favourite classic for the season, A Christmas …

Commit to meaningful and lasting reconciliation

… their families, their communities, and the children who never returned home. It’s meant to raise awareness of the … to share their stories, and promote the concept of Every Child Matters. What can you do? You can adopt many … , but here are four things you can do on Sept 30, and every day, to become a better ally and deepen your …

The Benefits of Pancake Science (and Online Programming)

… in the middle of a session? Wouldn’t it be awkward? But even with all these questions, I decided to take the plunge … programs your child participates in count toward their Level Up! summer learning minutes. Jessica - Collections … Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Events Children …

Give the joy of reading

… for caregivers and parents to help their children develop early literacy skills. Our doors are closed right … hosting storytimes and other children’s programs online. We even created a series of DIY storytime videos – but online offerings aren’t the solution for everyone. In a recent report from the University of Regina, …

The not-so-challenging challenge: New year, new reading goals

… you can use to power your reading in 2024! Read a book from every major literary movement (e.g., Romanticism, Modernism, … investigative journalism) Read a book from each of the seven continents Try reading outside your normal format (link … novels and audiobooks) Read a book from a genre you have never tried before (Western, Romance, Mystery, Horror, …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… but I have a coworker who likes to read horror to relax before she goes to bed at night. No matter what your relaxation reads are, check out the curated lists we have … crime , love stories , teen friendship stories , and, yes, even a Read a Series for the Summer list for kids. And …

Regina Public Library hosts online event series for International Women’s Day

… Regina Public Library hosts online event series for International Women’s Day Submitted by … will celebrate International Women’s Day with an online event series presented by Canadian women experts, March …

Freedom to Read Week

… the twilight zone with us, into a world where libraries ban every book that someone found objectionable. A world with no … shelves. It's depressing, right? Freedom to Read Week asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and the importance of intellectual freedom. Every person in Canada has the right, within the limits of …

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… paramedics to fundraising, and she generously donates to several charities, including Regina Public Library (RPL). … came from my parents,” she says. “They were involved in everything that went on in the community.” Volunteering is … for their GED.” These days, Betty volunteers on RPL’s Development Advisory Board and generously donates to the …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… club full of curious humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong learning journey. I’m a die-hard … for new perspectives and experiences. Tanya Talaga’s Seven Fallen Feathers was one of them. It’s an eye-opening, … emotional book that examines the lives and deaths of seven Indigenous students in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It was a …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… in residence? I learned these four lessons that changed everything. 1. Writer’s block is a lie Back then, if you … wrong, I’d have told you writer’s block was to blame. I believed something was stopping me from doing the work. But now I believe that was a lie I invented to fool myself. The real …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… we’re used to being surrounded by fresh Canadian art every day. It’s such an invigorating atmosphere to work in! … of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond the everyday, to imagine the unexpected, and to open ourselves … Canadian art is so diverse that there is something for everyone in the links below. Robert Truszkowski As a …

Ready to run?

… Ready to run? Blog Body One of our favourite local events is coming up this weekend: The Queen City Marathon. … – along with plenty of guides to help you get started, or level up, on your running journey. We’ve pulled together a … is open for in-person and livestream options now on Eventbrite . Run the World : My 3,500-mile Journey through …

Experience Nuit Blanche Art at a Distance

… Art at a Distance Blog Body Nuit Blanche (White Night) events have taken place in many cities, each one presenting … COVID-19 restrictions led to the decision to relocate the event and to try out an innovative viewing experience. … in the Warehouse District by car, bike, or foot. The event begins at 8pm on August 29, just as the sun begins to …

Orange Shirt Day is a chance for us to engage in open conversation about residential schools

… schools and their families, and to acknowledge that Every Child Matters. It’s a chance for all of us to engage … city’s Diversity & Inclusion Network to host a free, online event on Wednesday, Sept 29 . I hope you’ll join us as we … through Orange Shirt Day, promoting the message that Every Child Matters. Orange Shirt Day study guide …

Professional development

… Professional development … Looking for affordable ways to develop your business and career skills, or professional development resources for your staff? We can help you connect …

The Sun Never Sets: Victoria Park in Context

… The Sun Never Sets: Victoria Park in Context … 2008 “The sun never sets” refers both to Regina’s status as “The Queen … Park connects it to colonial England, and places it in several contexts; a local context as the main downtown square …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… of favorite and popular authors had new titles out that everyone wanted to read. There was a real lean towards … a spy during the Holocaust and visited Saskatchewan for several talks in early 2019. Becoming by Michelle Obama Girl … The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Everything is F*cked by Mark Hanson Girl Stop Apologizing …

Marathon reads for your next reading marathon

… of the reason I love running is that it gets me outside every day. It’s not just the fresh air or the sunshine that … with finding a river somewhere on the planet that had never been paddled, so that he could be the first travel its course. For those who love spending time (even vicariously) in the Canadian wilderness, this is an …

Listening to the Classics

… Samuel. That lot. And pardon my air of familiarity, even if it is in jest. As if I’ve known them personally! … classic literature without it costing you a cent – not even any subscription fees? Your library card! All the books … Trial , followed by The Castle . For that true classic that everyone thinks they know inside out, listening to Pride and …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… and brutal race in the world, something no American car had ever done. Go Like Hell transports readers to a risk-filled, … Movie: Harriet Book: Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom Every schoolchild knows of Harriet Tubman's heroic escape … a spy, and a nurse for the Union Army, because there has never before been a serious biography for an adult audience …

Regina Public Library celebrates International Literacy Day event

… Regina Public Library celebrates International Literacy Day event Submitted by bbook on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 08:56 Add …

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All Candidates Meet and Greet

… at Regina Public Library’s Meet and Greet All Candidates event. The event takes place on Monday, September 9, from 5 PM to 8 PM on the mezzanine at Central Library. Candidates from every political party will meet voters and answer questions …

When you love scary movies

… so much fun doing it I’ve continued to take the challenge every year since. The rules are pretty simple — beginning … weekend. Or call in sick to work (just kidding, I would never do that!) There are many similar challenges out there, … blog post telling you more about it. To make the challenge even more fun, take to Twitter posting a short description …

Why eBooks Are Better than Paper Books

… current and dare to say it: eBooks are better. Here are seven reasons why: Available anywhere, any time . We get book … . People judge. You pick the font size and the font – they even have dyslexic-friendly options. No flashlight required … – a major bonus if you read past your bedtime, which we do every night. No fines – eBooks return themselves on time …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… and read many unique and interesting works from every genre and from every skill level. Bravo, Regina! You’re producing excellent writers. …

Fighting summer slide

… slide has long-lasting negative effects on student achievement. There are ways to prevent summer slide - namely, making sure that children and … our top five tips for combatting summer slide: Register in Level Up! at Regina Public Library , where children keep …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… writers who've worked as librarians at some point, such as Beverly Cleary and Madeleine L'Engle. Libraries are welcoming spaces of possibility for everyone. You might come to the library with the intention … discover something new and unexpected, like a workshop or event to add to your calendar. The possibilities are …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season Blog Body The evenings are getting cooler, the leaves are changing color, … secret. Ringu (1998 Japan) – A cursed videotape dooms everyone who watches it. The terrifying horror classic from … Absentia (2011) - Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years and she needs to declare him 'dead in absentia.' …

Soulslike lore and more!

… offer an immersive storytelling approach that elevates the level of engagement and allow players to experience the story … try again. The difficulty of Soulslike games is daunting, even for seasoned players, as repeated character death … navigating an increasingly difficult game world. Death is never final in Soulslike games and the challenge is what …

Yes, we do stuff like that

… – and I’m not the only one. I know this because nearly every conversation I’ve had about the library in the last … games, and literally thousands of other unique programs. Even now that we’ve moved most of our programs online, … on our site . Try changing up the filters for different event types and topics, sort by age to see what’s available …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… the future, only one in two millennials are investing. Whatever your age, investing can be an intimidating endeavour. … any income you earn in the RRSP is typically exempt from tax until you make a withdrawal.2 Not only does this option have tax-saving advantages, but you also won’t even have to think …

Learn Personal Finances During COVID-19 with Shannon Lee Simmons

… Step 2: Reduce expenses as much as possible so you break even. Your goal is to try to stay out of debt. Look into … this period of time to free up cash flow. Step 3: Do your taxes. Ensure you apply for the extra benefits (i.e. CCB and … If you’ve had to borrow from a form of debt, or from your tax savings, we will need to pay that back when all of this …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… format for getting children excited about reading and help develop important literacy skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! … you think of graphic novels, there are many kinds to suit every taste. There are histories, dramas, comedies, and more … popular Wings of Fire series. Stargazing by Jen Wang Even though they grew up in the same Chinese-American …

There is More than One Throne: Game of Thrones Read-Alike.

… her husband on their wedding night. Determined to have her revenge and regain the throne, she will destroy anyone who … voyage in search of the wealth and power she needs to achieve her ambitious goals. 2. King of Ashes by Raymond Feist … the fifth: Ithrace, the Kingdom of Flames, ruled by Steveren Langene, known as "the Firemane" for his brilliant …

What's wrong with this picture?

… with this picture? Blog Body It’s 8 o’clock on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into … nasty. Didn’t I say it was eight o’clock on a Wednesday evening? So, why isn’t this family grouping around a TV in a … totalitarian, consider the consequences of the current laxness: It's nine o'clock on a Wednesday night. The …

Borrowing Toys: Library To The Rescue!

… wants without restrictions, and for me it’s a welcome reprieve from the kind of caveats that decisions involving money … for 28 days. You can take up to 5 home at once…but we’ve never been able to carry more than one on top of the … and book displays around seasonal themes that make visits even more interactive. Storytimes and a plethora of …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… as a journalist and writer for many years, but I never took the time to actually learn the technical side of … step was admitting I don't know a lot about photography! Even if I use a camera and get paid to do it occasionally, … upgraded lenses are tempting, I've come to understand that even after over 100 years of technology improvements, all …

5 Ways to Explore Nature in Winter

… is still one of the greatest sources of inspiration we’ll ever know, and is a wonderful balance to our immersion in … layers with the kids and dive in. Hiking Nature Regina has developed a series of self-guided hike guides to help … Wednesdays outdoor guides will be posted on their site every few weeks starting the beginning of December. Bird …

10 Family Literacy Tips

… and it creates a foundation for your children’s literacy development, future success in school and well-being … into your family’s daily life: Read with your child every day. Encourage your child to choose the books you read together. Make reading together fun and relaxing Help your child notice print everywhere. Sing songs, …

10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… Blog Body Choose a time and place. The best time is when everyone can be together and comfortable around the kitchen … table or other favourite family gathering spot. Invite everyone to a fun game of, “Let’s Write a Story!” Decide who … writing to use the words contributed without editing, so everyone can hear ‘their’ voice. Spelling and grammar …

Regina Public Library celebrates Family Literacy Day with city-wide community storytime

… Regina Public Library is taking storytime to the next level, with a city-wide party to celebrate the joy of reading as a family. On January 26 at 1:30 pm, every RPL branch will welcome families to the library for an … that families can try at home. The highlight of this year’s event will be a special storytime presented by community …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… got him his first library card, showing that you’re never too young to start learning and get familiar with new … the library. Sheila is a life-long library fan, and she believes introducing her son to educational playtime through the … independent exploration. Not to mention, it's also just relaxing without having the pressure of a formal plan when …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… and routine is critical for someone like him and his level of autism. For Matty’s family, the library offers a … has an intellectual disability that has arrested his development at the age of 18 to 22 months,” Chris says. … of visiting the public library. Being in a safe and relaxing place, surrounded by people who are also there to …

Librarians Creating Personalized Reading Lists

… the shelves, are you stumped to know what to borrow? Never fear. RPL’s service Books4Me has your back. Answer a … to create a personalized reading list for someone we’ve never met? It’s a treasure hunt. Just like Nancy Drew, we … the mystery of what a customer could enjoy reading is never really solved – it’s a lifelong discovery. Our mission …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… decisions to save his father and run the business would never have been made. The Art of the Playwright by William … was really important for connecting me to the notion that every scene in your story is driven by your character’s actions. Even better, he visualizes these actions with arrows, like a …

The best show in August

… The best show in August Blog Body Every August, the night sky is flooded with shooting stars. … a chair, and an optional, but highly recommended, warm beverage. You might try your hand at night photography, even if it’s just with your phone camera, like me. LinkedIn …

Stressed about money?

… Stressed about money? Blog Body These days, with everyday expenses on the rise it’s easy to get overwhelmed … an emergency fund for those unexpected household expenses, even just balancing your monthly budget for groceries and … Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Events Services …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… chapter until the epilogue. I started reading it in the evening and finished it by the next afternoon; I could not … book down. Moon of the Crusted Snow is more relevant than ever, as we face previously unknown hardships in our … Community Engagement and Programming Marketing Tags Reading Events Reconciliation …

Book Club Test Drive

… up to a meeting, speak brilliantly on the spot, or dazzle everyone with the perfect snack. How does it work? A few … for similar reads, get recs from other readers, and even submit questions for the author to answer during a live … Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags Reading Digital Events …

For writers in despair

… their answers. Nothing to do with the BOOK and yet… everything to do with it. Everything to do with my life as a writer and how and WHY I … PS – Company always helps as well. Join us on Tuesday evenings from now until June in the Community Commons at …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… in the coming days and weeks. Practice Self-Compassion . Even those who don't typically struggle with anxiety may … It remains important to engage in healthy and relaxing activities that you enjoy. Consider a wide variety of … up is to stay active, both for mental stimulation and relaxation. With that in mind, we have a lot of resources to …

Freedom To Read Week turns 35!

… the right not to read something, but not the right to prevent others from reading it. Every year in February, public libraries across Canada come … Stone by J.K. Rowling This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki When Everything Feels Like The Movies by Raziel Reid Trudi from …

Learning Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

… Body Jessie Morris works to dispel myths about the library every day. “Lots of people say, ‘I don’t really need the … a few ideas of popular library services . “You can have every advantage in the world and accomplish nothing. But you can come from nothing and accomplish everything,” Jessie says about the services libraries …

Cozy Cooking

… that can help you connect to family in the kitchen (even if they’re far away). If you’re in the market for live … and baking e-books on Hoopla where you can borrow books on everything from cooking with kids to holiday favorites. Does … Favourites from Noorbanu Nimji's Kitchen by Nimji Noorbanu Everyone can bake: simple recipes to master and mix by …

Like stories set in WWII? Try these

… and radio operators to aid the resistance, but they never returned home, their fates a mystery. Setting out to … turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission overseas reveals a remarkable story of friendship, valor, and … death and terror daily, Cilka discovers a strength she never knew she had. And when she begins to tentatively form …

Shhhh! The piano is sleeping

… Orchestra to host our Sounds of Summer Reading program. The event pairs summer reading recommendations with matching … Bothwell Branch. The legs and pedals will be removed, and everything will be carefully wrapped in blankets and loaded … trip to the University. Something special happens whenever we fill our library with live music. It might take a …

Going Down the Summer Slide

… break is about fun and learning can be fun too! Pick up a Level Up! game card for your child and give them a head start … going into the school year. Blog Images Short Title Prevent Summer Slide Select Blog Type Marketing and … And Communications Marketing Tags Children Digital Events …

Canada Reads 2021

… , eBook , eAudio , and accessible Daisy , championed by Devery Jacobs Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots Available in … list in our Overdrive collection . And may the odds be ever in your favour. Erin - Marketing and Communications … Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags Reading Events …

Brightening up Blue Monday

… you brighten things up on Blue Monday? If you’re feeling severely depressed or are in crisis, reach out to your … combines light therapy with a mindfulness activity for even more benefit. “I like to start my day in the … Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags Services Events …

12 days of Bookmas

… Daphne is a former student who died mysteriously, and every time someone thinks about her, she will return and … stories will be interested in this one. Day 2: So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens – Teen A laugh out loud fantasy … on how quickly time flies and is a great reminder to savour every moment. Day 11: Ain’t Burned All the Bright by Jason …

Be Your Own Bob Ross

… and “make this one a happy cloud.” Bob’s show made me believe I could paint too. It inspired me to take on … and working with our own hands often lowers stress levels in a way that nothing else can. Creating is fun and … learning and sharing space for crafters and makers at all levels and ages, with tons of inspiring content and …

2020: a year for escape

… the world of the Richardson family upended in Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, and fell in love with Daphne … and I by Julia Quinn. Politics and social justice World events also dictated reader interest, such as the Black … picture book exploring a Cree calendar by Bernice Johnson-Laxdal; and A Geography of Blood a historical memoir set in …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… all the story beats you need to help you get to THE END. However, be warned: the biggest criticism this book receives is … works for epic adventures. Its structure can be applied to everything from Unforgiven , A Beautiful Mind , Lost in … form, revisiting ideas like the inciting incident, climax, and resolution, and its effect on genre, character, and …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Bullet journaling techniques to track your reading

… dates reviews reflections …or simply draw a checkmark for every reading goal accomplished. Choose what keeps you on … to yourself. The task of adding to your reading tracker every day reinforces the habit every time you intentionally note your progress. …

Boosting Your Small Business’s Online Presence

… and may not rise quickly – or completely – to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers have embraced ordering online during the … as your storefront benefits from a renovation, makeover, or even a thorough cleaning, your e-commerce platform will draw … of Blog Post Business Services Marketing Tags Digital Events Services …

You’re gonna need a bigger boat

… scent. 1. JAWS (1975) It’s been 44 years, but Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is still King. No other shark movie … close. It’s a genuinely scary, high adventure story that never stops being fun. It also has some of the most memorable characters to have ever appeared on screen. A young Spielberg went on from Jaws …

Writing Help at RPL

… the current social media milieu in astonishing and even horrifying ways, People working on memoirs and family … listen, and come to understand what you’re trying to achieve in your writing, and then offer advice and suggestions … find interesting and of help. We writers know that you never “arrive,” that writing is a process, in which one’s …

Let's Talk About Racism

… has many more suggestions Tanya Talaga’s book Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in A … has collected humorous stories of newcomers adapting to everyday life in Canada in his book We're Here, Now What?: … Community Engagement and Programming Marketing Tags Reading Events …

The not-so-challenging challenge: 5 tips to set inspiring reading goals

… Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction? Do you read to relax, escape, or learn something new? Are there specific … to skip it. A - Achievable: Be realistic. If you can’t achieve your goal, you’re more likely to give up on it. For … down into smaller goals. For example, aim to read one book every month, or to read 10 pages a day. Think of every small …

Make Settings Come Alive

… Make Settings Come Alive Blog Body Wherever you’re sitting right now, have a look around. Notice … where she is, and once she does, she’ll go with you wherever you want to take her. But if you don’t show her, she … to establish setting in your story, you won’t record every detail — from the roofing material on your house to …