Prompt 003: You enjoy the best meal of your life. 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 […]
Details Author: Kate CoombsIllustrator: Anna Emilia LaitinenPublisher: Sounds TrueExpected Date of Publication: April 2023 Review In Today I Am a River, a lyrical introduction states, “I can be anything / everything.” What follows are fourteen free verse poems, each on its own full page spread, that use phrases like “today I am” and “now I am” to personify various elements […]
Prompt 002: You are trapped in a nightmare scenario. 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 […]
Details Author: Hadley DyerIllustrator: Paul CovelloPublisher: Annick PressExpected Date of Publication: July 2023 Review In this story about grief, an unnamed child main character (MC) proclaims on the first page, “Angus is here. Angus is our dog.” The dog, however, is noticeably absent. The MC looks for Angus everywhere and tries to coax the dog out of hiding, while sister […]
Prompt 001: You receive a life changing email. 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 then. […]
Details Author: Candace SpizzirriIllustrator: Burgen Thorne/Chantelle ThornePublisher: Gnome Road PublishingExpected Date of Publication: April 2023 Review In Finley: A Moose on the Caboose, a moose called Finley dreams of riding the rails to distant destinations. After his first attempt to ride unnoticed on the caboose fails, persistent Finley comes back again and again with silly and sometimes stylish disguises. But […]
CanLitPit, a pitch party for Canadians, kicked off on June 1st to resounding success. By the end of the 12 hour live event on Wednesday, there were 390 pitches and 70 requests by publishing professionals. Participants were allowed to pitch the same manuscript twice, which means the request rate was approximately 36%. In addition, we here at WritingCommunity.ca made an […]
Due to low uptake, 52 Cues has been cancelled. We’re working with prize donators to transfer them to other events and will be reaching out to anyone who has signed up to arrange prize collection. ______________Original post: 52 Cues (#52cues) is a fun, free, virtual event that encourages writers to keep the creative juices flowing year-round. To participate, simply come […]
