"I had hoped to organize a meet-up in the Toronto, Canada region, but it looks like I'll have to back out. Unfortunately, my next few days are swamped with work, leaving me no time to organize anything. Sorry! If anyone else is organizing…"
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Tammy Burns replied to the discussion 'She Writes Anniversary Celebration' in the group SheWrites Volunteers
Tammy Burns replied to the discussion 'Mental Health and Writing' in the group Writers in Canada
"I'm only just seeing this post now (I've been pretty lax in the online community lately, due to too many deadlines), but it's a topic I'm very interested in. I'm a firm believer that writing can help battle the mental demons…"
Tammy Burns added a discussion to the group Writers in Canada
She Writers' Anniversary - Canadian Style!
Hi folks, As you may have seen in my message, June 29th marks the second anniversary of She Writes, and She Writers from around the world are organizing local meet-ups. I'm in the Toronto area and was wondering if anyone else in the region would be interested in helping me organize a local meet-up? I'm swamped at the moment, so if someone wants to help plan it, I'd be happy to be play co-host. My only drawback is that the 29th is a Wednesday and I work in Toronto, so I could only attend a…See More
Tammy Burns commented on the group 'Writers in Canada'
"Patricia, I know exactly where that is; my boyfriend grew up in St. Clements and went to high school in Elmira! I'm going to set up a discussion for people to chim in if they want to do a meetup. I'm open to suggestions, and St.…"
Tammy Burns replied to the discussion 'She Writes Anniversary Celebration' in the group SheWrites Volunteers
"I'm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada."
Tammy Burns commented on the group 'SheWrites Volunteers'
"I'm in Toronto, Canada, which I don't think has been represented yet (apologies if it has!). I'd love to host one in Toronto, but don't know if I have the time to do it on my own. Are there any other Torontonians out there who…"
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Tammy Burns commented on the blog post 'Workcrastination'
"Yes, to the longhand! It's true that I do get so much more done when I'm away from my computer - not just for the lack of Internet access, but also because it's somehow easier to let the words flow out from my pen instead of a…"
Tammy Burns commented on the blog post 'Rollin' on, Writing Another Outline'
"I've been terrified of NaNoWriMo for years and have never thought I could pull it off. But I'm actually considering doing it this year... I've only got a few weeks to decide if this will be my November to take the plunge."
Tammy Burns commented on the blog post 'Workcrastination'
"Since deciding to really write, I've become an online networking junkie: reading publishing blogs, commenting on writers' blogs (ahem, as per right now), updating my website, contemplating writing my own blog, signing up for every single…"
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Procrastinators Write Eventually
"When duty calls me, I'm preparedAs though our goals were aimed and shared.I draw my breath in, shoulders straight,And quietly procrastinate. (Alison W. Birch)See More
Britni Danielle commented on the blog post 'A procrastinator remembers why she's here'
"Well, you already know how i feel about writing & procrastination. I've made the same sort of excuses (oh, let me surf these gagillion blogs to get me going) as you. But at the end of the day, we just gotta buckle down and write.
thanks…"
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A procrastinator remembers why she's here
As some of you know (through recent comments I've made on here), I am a horrible procrastinator when it comes to writing. My perfectionist nature gets the best of me and robs my words before I can even write them down. And so, I avoid actually writing. Instead, I read blogs about writing. I read books about writing. I read articles/short stories/books that are like what I wish I was writing. I do it because I tell myself I'm jump-starting my creativity, I'm getting those proverbial juices…See More
Britni Danielle left a comment for Tammy Burns
"Hey Tammy,
thanks for reading & commenting on my blog post.
and you're totally right...we just need to stop being "so goddamn afraid" as you so eloquently wrote."
Tammy Burns commented on the blog post 'Perfectionism is Evil'
"Wow, can I relate to this. Your therapist could have been talking about me, with my constant worries that "this just isn't good enough" - not just in my writing, but in my life. And so, what do I do when the panic strikes and kills my…"
Tammy Burns commented on the blog post 'Think you're as good as Stephen King?'
"I just found that website as well (well, found it through a friend's Facebook posting). Apparently, I'm the next J.K. Rowling. I'm cool with that."
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- Who I am:
- www.tammyburns.ca
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- I freelance for a variety of publications, with published pieces in the Toronto Star (newspaper), the Globe and Mail (newspaper), the Hamilton Spectator (newspaper), Bobbi (magazine), Now (magazine), The Circumference (website), 29 Secrets (website), and blogTO (website).
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Journalism
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- I am also a freelance editor, with experience in stylistic editing, copy editing, and proofreading.
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- My professional associations:
- Professional Writers' Association of Canada
Editors' Association of Canada
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A procrastinator remembers why she's here
Posted on July 22, 2010 at 7:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
As some of you know (through recent comments I've made on here), I am a horrible procrastinator when it comes to writing. My perfectionist nature gets the best of me and robs my words before I can even write them down. And so, I avoid actually writing. Instead, I read blogs about writing. I read books about writing. I read articles/short stories/books that are like what I wish I was writing. I do it because I tell myself I'm jump-starting my creativity, I'm getting those proverbial juices… Continue
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:13am on March 6, 2011,
M. Sparks said… Hi Tammy, not that Marsha but like what she has to say; because life isn't like Noah's Ark (we're not all meant to travel in twos). Great credits my dear (PWAC) and (EAC).
Blessings and success your way...
Marsha
- At 7:17pm on July 21, 2010,
Britni Danielle said… - Hey Tammy,
thanks for reading & commenting on my blog post.
and you're totally right...we just need to stop being "so goddamn afraid" as you so eloquently wrote.
- At 11:25am on July 15, 2010,
dianejwright said… - Tammy, welcome to Writers in Canada. We're happy to have you with us! Do drop in to our Introductions thread and share a bit about yourself and your work. How is T.O. these days? Where are you from? What brings you to us? Links to your work and other well-meant self-promotion efforts are always encouraged as are friends. Invite another writer to join us, will you?
/djw
Host: Screenwriters and Story Editors & Writers in Canada
Founder: THE STORY SPOT
- At 10:59am on July 15, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Delighted to have you join us the Novelist group. You might jump in by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!
- At 5:20am on July 15, 2010,
Amy Mennot said…
- Tammy, welcome to the Travel Writers group! Please feel free to promote your writing, ask questions, share advice. We're at your disposal! Of course, if you have any ideas how to make the most of the group, we love to hear ideas.
Best,
Amy
candygaucho.com
- At 2:57pm on July 14, 2010,
Kate the Book Buff said… - Hello and welcome! I just wanted to introduce myself, and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People. Check it out at http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com
She Writes can be a bit overwhelming at first, so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!
-Kate the Book Buff
- At 2:47pm on July 14, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Tammy, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Publishing Industry News group, or in Novelists – Struggling or Not.
Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters, The Language of Light, a Bellwether Prize finalist, and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 9:55pm on July 13, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Tammy! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
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