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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…

  • 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.…

  • Announcing “The Dream Whistle”

    Izzy is having the adventure of a lifetime! With her older sister Haley, their Uncle Stan, and new friends—travel agent Dori and young Englishman Zack—Isabel Kintamani Anderfield, a 12-year-old Canadian girl, is discovering the many wonders of Egypt. At the Great Pyramids of Giza, Izzy’s strange encounter with a little girl is the beginning of…

  • WCYR’s Fireside Chat with an Agent

    During Sunday’s Fireside Chat with an Agent, WCYR chairperson and intern agent Tali Shammas and FinePrint Literary agent Lauren Khan chatted with our members about finding representation for their work. The informative hour was given over to questions from our members, which Lauren and Tali answered, graciously and honestly. Some of the topics discussed were:…

  • Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal

    Indulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario, among lovely lakes, rocks, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration is now OPEN!  See page 76 for the…

  • Deep Point of View

    What it is and how to use it It is said there are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and what really happened. Writing in a deep point of view allows your narrator to tell their side. It lets your reader know what the narrative character thinks by filtering events through the lived experience…

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