Writer's Block

As professional writers and editors, we don’t often think of those in our society who have difficulty reading. As our feature story explores, however, illiteracy is pervasive even in Canadian society, where a large number of people are well educated. Illiteracy is an important issue for writers—after all, we need an audience to consume the products of our work, and to provide feedback that helps us to learn and grow in our chosen field. Fighting illiteracy is important; our livelihoods depend on it.

	Illiteracy: Exploring the Personal and Social Costs in Canada A writer shares her findings on illiteracy in Canada.
	Learning to Love the Weeds Join this writer as she leads you on a winding path through the tangled weeds and shrubbery of her mental garden.
	Interview with a Fiction Editor Michael D. Naughton interviews an editor about her decision to launch a new magazine for fiction writers and her self-styled approach to editing.
	Finding the Time When Deadlines Are Looming, Prioritizing Your Work Gets the Job Done Professional people today work longer and harder than ever before. Find out how to make the most of a scarce resource—time.
	Ode to Pandora Origins Guy has really done it this time! Opening Pandora’s Box?
	Ode to A Pickle in a Pinetree A poem by Leila S. Goldberger
	Seeing the Forest While Managing the Trees Communication that appears effortless is the result of a lengthy and surprisingly complex journey. Learn how to master the basics of effective communication before spending a fortune on an alleged documentation solution.