In honour of my 100th post on sylviesoul.com, I decided to comprise a list of 100 writing tips you can use to improve your writing skills and become a better writer. 1. Be consistent There’s that C – word again. There’s no two ways about it; if you want to improve, you have to create […]
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3 Lessons Disney Pixar’s SOUL Teaches About the Meaning of Life
Note: This post contains spoilers I watched the new Disney Pixar film Soul on Disney Plus and I was blown away. Pixar has done it again with another beautifully animated feature film just in time for Christmas. But Soul isn’t just a gorgeous-looking movie with an amazing jazz soundtrack. As is the norm, Soul is […]
Good Enough, Push On – Valuable Advice to Apply to Your Writing
Some of the best advice I ever heard wasn’t even directed at me. I was busy setting up for an event at work when I overheard two senior employees talking amongst each other. “My motto for getting things done is GEPO,” mused one of the workers. “Good Enough, Push On.” How’s that for actionable writing […]
People Don’t Notice What You Think They Do
I was in the elevator at my work, and one other woman was sharing it with me. I became aware that she was looking at me, and her eyes looked to be scanning me; I immediately bristled. At work, I wear a pair of black Sam Edelman ballet flats. While comfortable, these shoes have seen […]
How to Start When You’re Not Prepared
Warmer weather arrives languidly in Canada. I’m scheduled to run a 5K on St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s the earliest I’ve ever raced in the year, and the threat of a chilly, snowy run is at the forefront of my mind. Normally, I spend the weeks preceding a race running daily outside to prepare my […]
