A few months ago, something strange happened: I found myself inundated with enquiries about my availability. I don’t know whether the stars had aligned, my networking was paying off, or everyone else was just too busy – but for a few weeks I kept finding potential opportunities in my inbox. Obviously I couldn’t do everything; I had to make some choices. That’s the reality of freelancing. You may have a choice of projects, or you may just be unsure about whether something is r

One of the first rules of writing educational materials is to know who you are writing for. Know who your learners are and what they need, and then figure out the best way to give it to them. As a writer, I have always had a clear understanding of my audience – until now. One of my current projects is to write a textbook for adult basic education students, primarily in British Columbia (though the book will be available elsewhere). My contract is with Northwest Community Coll