Lisa

writer | story enthusiast | artist | adult third culture kid | coffee lover

Canada

I believe in quality over quantity, the magic of storytelling, and doing all things really really well… With a background in creative writing and design, my passion is collaborating with others to produce outstanding content.

Check my portfolio site (link below) for more projects & connect on ig!

Portfolio
Notion
5 Tips for Creating a Compelling Protagonist

Think about the last great book you read. Why did you like it? *It had an interesting setting, an exciting plot, an AWESOME main character…* That’s right—you loved the protagonist. It’s because people make emotional connections with characters—not plot points—that they are the front and center of any good story. For readers to go on the journey alongside them, they have to care and relate. So let’s dive right in and learn how to create a protagonist that readers will be rooting for to the...

TCKs for Christ
04/07/2023
6 Tips for Staying in Touch Over Long Distance

I started writing letters at the ripe old age of six. My best friend had moved out of town, and I was eager to keep in touch. I cannot remember what our correspondence was like back in those days; all I know is that we're still in touch but have upgraded to using newer tech - that is, WhatsApp.

Medium
02/02/2023
On writing flash fiction

Flash fiction has risen in popularity in the past forty years, and these days, there are many publications dedicated solely to publishing such micro-stories. I cannot remember how I started writing these short-shorts, but I've been doing it on and off for several years, and even more so since I started working at Havok.

Notion
3 Steps to Finding Your Art Style

Style. It's the signature that sets you apart. It's the magic that makes your art special. It's the flair that's so easy to see in others' work but hard to find in your own. How do I find my style? is a question every young artist has asked early in their creative journey.

Medium
02/01/2023
Your main character should be more than just another plot device

Last summer, I was asked by a couple of indie authors to read and review their books. I agreed, happy to help spread the word about their work. However, I am always a little scared whenever I accept a review copy from a non-traditionally published writer. I want to help them.

Gohavok
01/23/2021
Threads of Straw and Gold

The royal family spent several months every year vacationing at their summer palace. The vast ivory castle sprawled over lush acres of greenery, overlooking the sea on one side and the wild country forest on the other. The Queen particularly hated it.