On March 28, WritingCommunity.ca co-founder Jessica Trudel sat down for an interview with Thunder Bay author Marianne Jones, author of Maud and Me (Crossfield Publishing, 2021). With Maud and Me set for release on June 10, 2021, we thought now would be a good time to release the recording. In Maud and Me, Marianne Jones explores the inner isolation of […]
WritingCommunity.ca is now accepting applications for its new author interview program. The interviews will be conducted in February, June, and November each year and will feature authors of books, articles, essays, short stories, and poetry. There is no cost to apply or be interviewed, so it’s a great opportunity to promote yourself and your work as a writer. All published […]
We’re all a little afraid to put ourselves out there. Rejection HURTS! But being creative — and getting your creative work out into the public eye — requires that you risk rejection somewhere down the line. Even if you go it alone and put your work out directly to consumers, you can still face rejection by consumers. There is no […]
For those that have been following us from the beginning, you’ll know that WritingCommunity.ca began in 2015 as the Silverleaf Writers Guild. In 2020, partly in response to user feedback, and partly due to the new virtual world we were entering, the Silveralf Writers Guild was shuttered and WritingCommnity.ca emerged in its place. For the past year, we’ve had the […]
Ever wondered, “How do I get a literary agent?” WritingCommunity.ca is a great place to start! We’ve compiled a list of literary agencies in Canada to help you find someone to represent your book baby. If you’re looking for a more general list, check out our list of 365+ Literary Agencies Around the World. This list is thorough, but probably […]
We’ve compiled a list of book publishers in Canada to help you find a home for your manuscript (or perhaps your next favourite #canlit read). The #canlit publishing landscape is vast and vibrant! This list is thorough, but probably not complete. To be eligible for this list, the publisher must be a traditional Canadian publisher, not a hybrid publisher or […]
Thunder Bay based author Marianne Jones will be sitting down with WritingCommunity.ca on March 28, 2021 to discuss her book Maud and Me (Crossfield Publishing, 2021). Maud and Me “explores the inner isolation of Nicole, a woman resigned to her role as a pastor’s wife in a small northern community.” According to the author, Maud and Me is set between […]
Hi all. It’s Jes! Every time a pitch party happens on Twitter, whether I’m participating or not, I scroll through the feed. I love reading and learning from the amazing pitches! I also see writers making rookie pitch party mistakes. Since my Pitch Party schedule is the most popular page on this website, I thought it would be a good […]
Are you a writer who wants to be traditionally published? A pitch party may be just what you need! We are excited to announce that #canlitpit, the pitch party for Canadians founded by DigiWriting.com, has found a new home and will be hosted by WritingCommunity.ca in 2021! We will be reaching out to Canadian agents and editors in the coming […]
As writers, it’s easy to become distracted and stressed by all the what if’s and maybe’s of publishing. What if readers don’t like it? Maybe I’ll self-publish. What if I can’t find an agent? Maybe I’ll submit directly to a publisher. What if my story doesn’t fit a specific genre? Maybe I’ll save up and hire an editor. What if […]
