WritingCommunity.ca is excited to announce a new Canadian writing retreat coming in spring 2024! The Storied North Writer’s Retreat is an opportunity for writers to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they can focus on writing in a uplifting, edifying environment. Located one hour from downtown Toronto, this 3-day event includes writing workshops, one-on-one coaching, […]
Dear WritingCommunity.ca followers, This has been a whirlwind year that has ultimately resulted in what will be a dream come true for me. About 12 years ago, I handed out my first round of resumes in the “big city” as I tried to break into the publishing industry. I had a business diploma and was working on my English degree, […]
The deadline for authors to register for Indie Author Book Expo North has been extended to June 10, 2023! Indie Author Book Expo North (formerly known as the Northern Ontario Book Fair) is an opportunity for indie authors to sell their books, meet with readers, learn about writing, and network with other indie authors in their area. The event is […]
We are excited to announce details for the Indie Author Book Expo North! Indie Author Book Expo North (formerly known as the Northern Ontario Book Fair) is an opportunity for indie authors to sell their books, meet with readers, learn about writing, and network with other indie authors in their area. The event is like a trade show for independent […]
WritingCommunity.ca has been bringing you free writing resources and innovative services since 2020, but, at least for the next few months, things are going to change. The Founder, Jes Trudel, has been trying for many years to break into publishing. She thought she’d had her big break in 2019, when she was hired as a Junior Editorial Intern for a […]
**Due to the implosion of Twitter, this list is not currently being updated. We anticipate reorganizing this list in the future as pitch parties find new homes and new iterations, but we don’t know when that will be. Thank you for your patience. Pitch parties are occasional events on Twitter that help writers connect with agents and publishers. During these […]
I don’t know a single creator who doesn’t struggle with finding comp titles for their projects. Even I do sometimes, though I’ve learned tricks and found tools to help reduce that frustration significantly. Now, I’m going to share some of those tools and tricks with you. First, what is a comp title? A comp title (a.k.a. comparable title) is a […]
We’ve been thinking lately about what it is that ties us all together. Whether it’s the television shows we watch, the 24-hour news cycle we can’t avoid, the books we devour, the speeches our politicians make, or the time we spend together just chatting, we’re all sharing stories. Whether it’s a good story, a true story, a relevant story is […]
Prompt 009: You sense something you weren’t supposed to. A prompt is a jumping off point for creativity. Though each prompt is technically a complete sentence, add the word “and” to the end of each prompt and let your mind drift, associate, and explore all the possibilities. Ask questions like who, what, when, where, how, why, what if, and what […]
