Becky Blake

Debut novel, Proof I Was Here, published 2019 by @WolsakandWynn. Winner, @cbcbooks Short Story Prize (2013) & CBC Nonfiction Prize (2017). CNF instructor.

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My debut novel, Proof I Was Here, is now available for pre-order at online bookshops! It's about #Barcelona, #graffiti, #Catalan independence, and #squatters (plus pickpockets...but no hashtag for those jerks!)

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Me, Myself, and Friends: This month’s Truly Important newsletter features writer Emi Sasagawa. Emi shares a personal essay and chats with me about her thoughts on #creativenonfiction and fiction too! https://t.co/OKUvvcOzbO

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Learning to drive in America's 7th largest city is no joke. Good thing I chose "accelerate" as my word of the year! In this month's #TrulyImportant newsletter, I explore ways to speed up our most urgent #creativenonfiction writing. https://t.co/D0xhRq6vmC

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Need help making those New Year's resolutions stick? I explore how writing #CNF can help + interview @CaroleBesharah in this month's Truly Important post. https://t.co/ziTUJT5kjs

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Working on your NYE resolutions? I wrote about an alternative self-reflection strategy for #CNF writers in @brevitymag

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"Writing memoir is a way to extend the amount of time we spend looking back, stretching out our review of the past throughout the year. The insights we discover can lead us to make real, lasting changes in our lives." ~ @beckyblake_ https://t.co/rcAVMGdqT6

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Now, more than ever, it's important to share true stories. @AndreaKoohi shares one of hers in this month's issue of Truly Important. https://t.co/88opm1nQJ0

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In the new issue of Truly Important I tell a true story live (with a barbershop quartet!), and Allison Kirkland shares her thoughts on the value of writing and reading creative nonfiction. https://t.co/dT1pmZ5Ant

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@angelospins Totally agree! I love this book!

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Read about insights that can be gained through personal writing + Britt Gillman's thoughts on #creativenonfiction in the latest issue of Truly Important https://t.co/yWSHVAliTG

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The latest issue of Truly Important explores the catharsis of personal writing and features an essay by emerging nonfiction writer Sambriddhi Nepal. https://t.co/fuPvmsRpCh

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A story in just six words? See for yourself: https://t.co/33fsY2NSjx

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Nonfiction writer Nancy O'Rourke shares her thoughts on the power of reading and writing true stories in this month's issue of Truly Important. #creativenonfiction #writerscraft https://t.co/SI0jnJcesF

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DEADLINE EXTENSION! ⏰⏰⏰ BIPOC emerging writers have until July 22 to submit to the 2024 #BIPOCwritersconnect virtual conference. Use the extra time to get your application in! https://t.co/1x3RgoPEYw. Presented by TWUC & @CanadianPoets.

#BIPOCwriters #writing #mentorship

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Writer @angelospins shares his thoughts on the power of true stories + an amazing essay in this month's issue of Truly Important. https://t.co/1nrxGGECC5

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@angelospins So happy to feature your essay, Angelo! It's such a good one!

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@angelospins Angelo, thank you for sharing your amazing essay! Weirdly that link doesn't work. Here's one that does! https://t.co/1nrxGGECC5

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I just launched a free newsletter for #CNF writers, and other lovers of #nonfiction. Monthly inspiration, submission opportunities, and intros to the work of emerging writers. You can check it out or sign up here: https://t.co/O0aW9OcBsK

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@nsandergreen @49thShelf @teamutonji @TereseMarieM @christinajcooke @Kat_leyton Thanks for including Proof I Was Here in this amazing list! I love thinking about our characters in conversation. :)

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@HouseofAnansi @nsandergreen Oooh! Can't wait to Read Read Read this!

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Last December, I resolved on @OpenBookON to read more fiction than nonfiction as I work on my new novel. I totally failed! So, I'm re-resolving the same for 2024. What were the best novels you read this year?

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@AyeletTsabari Have been thinking of you often these last unfathomable days. Sending love to you and your family...