by Jenny Gates | Mar 8, 2019 | freelancing, stories, writing
L-r: Brian Richardson, Kevin Longfield, Harry Nelken, Lynne Martin, Armin Wiebe and Jenny Gates. Yesterday morning didn’t start off on the right foot, so to speak. It began with a rude awakening when I stubbed – big time – the middle toe on my right foot in a door...
by Jenny Gates | Mar 5, 2019 | conversations, freelancing, stories
In the early morning of Thursday February 28, my friend Liz and I met up at the Qualico Family Centre in Assiniboine Park for a CCC – coffee, conversation and collaboration. As a freelancer, I love CCCs – opportunities outside my office to connect with other people....
by Jenny Gates | Feb 7, 2019 | stories
I first spied Sophie when she was standing alone in a snow drift on a front lawn in our neighbourhood. It was early in the morning and I was walking down the street, enjoying the winter weather. She caught my eye with her elegant stance and gentle colouring, and...
by Jenny Gates | Nov 29, 2018 | editing, stories
As an independent substantive and developmental editor, I have been very lucky to work with many wonderful authors whose stories are amazing, and with whom I have developed strong friendships. Being part of their journey from manuscript to published book – or from woe...
by Jenny Gates | Nov 1, 2018 | freelancing
In many ways, computers do make our lives easier, but some days it’s hard for me to actually believe that. Take my computer, for example. For the past four years, it’s been no trouble at all. I’ve been able to churn out lots of speeches, articles, stories, blog posts,...
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