Sometimes I wonder how all those who do not write, compose or paint can manage to escape the madness, the melancholia, the panic fear, which is inherent in a human situation.
~Graham Greene
Sarah Sheard | Writer and Therapist

Sarah Sheard, Writer and Therapist
I have written and published three literary novels. I am currently drafting my fourth. By literary novels, I mean that they seek to tell their own stories in a way that can't readily be reduced to formula.

It was a natural jump for me from writing novels to working with people. Both writing and therapy explore the difficulties, behaviours and psychology of being alive.
in progress
upcoming novel
Krank
I won’t say much about this one yet since it’s still in process and bad luck at the very least to contain it with a description. I will say though that it’s where Gestalt meets Brecht meets what’s happening environmentally, inside a woman called Ainsley.
Read an excerpt from Krank
journalism
the latest - Sarah's Views
Angels and Devils
“We all have them in our psyches, competing for space.  Sometimes the devils are in charge—say, at 3 a.m., in that dark night of the soul.  At other times the angels take over and guide us through hours and hours of the most difficult work.”
Read entire Angels and Devils article
new: self-marketing for fledging therapists
therapists' workshop

From Vapour to Paper: Drafting Your First Brochure
I'm offering a brochure-drafting workshop for groups or individuals. This is a brand new workshop for the new therapist developing their practice.

Read complete details about this new therapists' workshop.


writers' workshops

Writing Around the Bend: Strategies for Handling Writers' Issues Creatively
Testimonial:
“Thank you for your delicious workshop. You are a brave and wonderful Sister Goddess.” - L.G.

Writing Mentor
Testimonial:
“I couldn't have picked a more honest yet positive mentor -- so right for me at this point in my writing. I will not soon, if ever, forget our happy voyage together.” - E.S.

Read complete details about the writers' workshops.

announcements
writing
be the judge
Novelist Wayson Choy and I are the two judges for finalists of the forthcoming (first) Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives' Narrative Contest.

More information about the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives can be found at: http://www.clga.ca