Author: Debbie Bateman

Debbie Bateman is a graduate of The Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University. Her short stories and personal essays have been published in anthologies and literary magazines. She works as an editor for Thompson Rivers University and was formerly the fiction interviews editor for The Artisanal Writer. Her collection of linked short stories about peri-menopausal women, "Your Body Was Made for This," was published by Ronsdale Press. A proud mother of three sons, Debbie lives in Quw’utsun (Cowichan) on Vancouver Island with her husband and soulmate. She is a Buddhist of Scottish/Irish descent and a quiet rebel.

The Writing Muscle: Strength Building

Image use purchased from Adobe Stock A while ago, I completed The Writer’s Studio offered by Simon Fraser University. When I signed up for the program, I was interested in fiction writing skills and how to improve the words on the page. I didn’t expect to learn about something that is probably more essential—how to…… Continue reading The Writing Muscle: Strength Building

Feedback: It’s All About Perspective

Image use purchased from Adobe Stock During The Writer’s Studio, I met with a small group of writers to give each other in-depth feedback on our fiction. We got together every two weeks for a year. I found the discussions on what a helpful critique might include almost as fascinating as the discussions about our…… Continue reading Feedback: It’s All About Perspective