Sylvia is a pragmatic nature lover, a mum of two genuinely hilarious young men, an unapologetic capitalist, a competitive fisherman (as in, “I must catch more fish than my husband!”), a skilled knitter, and maker of a tremendous chocolate pecan tart.
She was born in 1975 in Alert Bay and grew up on northern Vancouver Island. After high school, at the age of seventeen she left home, then graduated in 1994 with Honours from BCIT with a Diploma in Building Technology. She now lives in Fanny Bay, writing projects that bring her a ridiculous amount of joy.
On today’s episode, we explore the technology Sylvia uses to help her writing journey. She admires the bravery it takes to be a creative writer as well.
Sylvia loves to learn and take a hands-on approach to life. When she tried NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) for the first time, it sparked her joy for the craft.
Some of her favourite resources include the Save the Cat 15-story-beat structure and Scrivener. She shares how this program helps her develop her stories and create a better visual experience as she puts the story elements together.
We also discuss her favourite podcasts that teach writers about technology and writing strategies, as well as using A.I. as a prompt in her process.
The conversation ends off with Sylvia sharing her in-person book reading experiences and the vulnerability it takes to share your work. She leaves us with the reminder to celebrate your journey every step of the way!
Connect with Sylvia on her website to signup to her monthly newsletter, find an excerpt from her novel, True Moxie, and discover her Facebook and Instagram pages.
Journal Prompts:
What resources (books, technology, people, etc.) help you on your writing journey?
What is your favourite thing about being a brave writer?
How do you connect with your local community to share your stories?
Never forget that you are worthy!
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