Author: WCYR
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Creator-in-Residence Program
Announcing East Gwillimbury Public Library’s first-ever Creator-in-Residence (CiR) program to promote and nurture creativity and skill-building in their Makerspaces and Design Studio. This program seeks to build meaningful connections between professional creators and the community, supporting local creators from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Library is open to receiving submissions from creators in a variety…
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New Listings for Agents Seeking Clients
The following are new and updated listings to the QueryTracker agent database. Keep in mind that agents can change their profiles at any time. If you are reading this days (or even hours) after this newsletter was sent, the information may have changed. For a full list of agents who have updated their profiles within…
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Toronto Indie Author Conference
By Gina X. Grant TIAC is a two-day conference held at the Toronto Reference Library, a handsome open-plan building in the heart of downtown. About 200 people attended. I paid $125 and would definitely go again next year. I attend many in-person events, but this was my first indie-only event. Notably absent was anyone treating…
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Announcing VPL’s Writer-in Residence Program
The Writer-in-Residence program at Vaughan Public Libraries supports aspiring writers through guidance, mentorship, and practical learning opportunities that strengthen skills and build confidence. In May and June 2026, VPL welcomes award-winning author and professional writing coach Deborah Kerbel as Writer-in-Residence. Deborah will offer one-on-one consultations, manuscript critiques, workshops, and drop-in Q&A sessions for writers at all levels.…
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Call For Workshop Volunteers
I’ve been volunteering as a presenter at library writing groups for about two years now, and the experience couldn’t be more rewarding. The participants are consistently eager and excited to learn, no matter the topic or the activity. I typically lead a workshop every month or two, both in person and virtually. Presenting has helped…
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Featured Member
About Kate LSY Kate LSY lives just north of Toronto with her partner and their four-legged menace. A professional ruminator, she writes stories about Death, devotion, and the soft absurdity of being alive. A surprisingly proud winner of the Inkwell Literary Festival, she fences for fun, works in tech by day, and occasionally mistakes head-banging…
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Featured Member
About Douglas Smith Douglas Smith is a five-time award-winning author described by Library Journal as “one of Canada’s most original writers of speculative fiction.” His work includes the multi-award-winning urban fantasy trilogy, The Dream Rider Saga (The Hollow Boys, The Crystal Key, The Lost Expedition); the urban fantasy novel, The Wolf at the End of the World; the collections Chimerascope, Impossibilia, La Danse…
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Write On 2026
Writers of all stripes—fiction, nonfiction, memoir—this one’s for you! Write On 2026 is a free online series hosted by Book Coaches Canada, with sessions designed to help you plan, draft, revise and publish like a pro, with zero stress and max creativity. With lessons from over a dozen experts in all things writing and publishing,…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Join Our Beta Reader Team
Beta readers are frontline, test readers for new manuscripts. In most cases, they are the first people to read a book other than the author. It is important to note that beta readers are not editors. Instead, they help authors test-drive their books by reading them as an audience might and providing a realistic reader…
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Free Online Self-Publishing Courses at IngramSpark
Thinking about self-publishing your next book? Are you a seasoned self-publisher looking to refresh your knowledge? IngramSpark Academy offers a series of free self-led courses on the technical side of self-publishing your work. From smarter marketing strategies to metadata that gets you found, these courses will give you the tools to grow your author business.…