#amwriting – a look inside the author process

American English is not my first language.

Here in Canada, we learn the British spellings of words. “Doughnut and neighbour” have a “u” in them, theatre and centre are “re”, and “grey” is spelled with an “e.”

However, when I decided to launch my author career, I knew that the US would be my largest market. I’d have to adjust accordingly, even though my stories are set in Canada. It was a challenge to train myself to use the variations in spelling. However, where things really got tricky were the cultural differences. I hadn’t realized there were so many differences.

Americans don’t have (so I’m told): 5 pin bowling, ketchup chips, or mickeys of alcohol. My southern neighbours call a toque a knit cap, and say college for university.

To be fair, either through perversity or laziness, I’ve gotten a lot more relaxed about using Canadianisms, though I still only use US spelling. 

I’m curious if Nava feels especially Canadian or if she just has a generic North Americanness vibe to her?

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