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OverviewThe essential guide for Canadian writers seeking to have their work published today. How do you get your writing published in Canada? What are the industry standards for publishable work and how do you reach them? This lively, practical guide shows you how to think more creatively, cultivate a strong writing voice, and make your sentences powerful. It explains the elements of style and offers writing prompts to help you apply what you learn. It gives strategies for finding critique partners and beta readers and for getting useful feedback before you send your drafts to agents or editors. The chapters are packed with up-to-date information about the publishing industry, including how to find an agent, how to submit manuscripts to literary journals, how to query independent presses, and how to apply for writing grants. The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing & Publishing confidently leads you through the process of polishing your writing and finding an audience for your work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Patricia WesterhofPublisher: Dundurn Group Ltd Imprint: Dundurn Group Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.447kg ISBN: 9781459750081ISBN 10: 145975008 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 30 March 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part One: Creative Thinking 1 Seeing the World with a Writer’s Eye 2 Reading as a Writer 3 Composing Your Draft: The Work of Invention 4 Fresh Ideas Part Two: Sending Your Writing Out into the World : Publishing, Contests, and Grants in Canada 5 Preparing Your Manuscript for Submission 6 Submitting Work to Contests and Literary Magazines 7 Publishing on Social Media 8 Writing the Query Letter and Proposal 9 Finding an Agent 10 Publishing with an Independent Press 11 Publishing with a Large Press 12 Self-Publishing Your Book 13 Applying for a Writing Grant Epilogue to Part Two Part Three: Making Your Writing As Good As It Can Be 14 Revising Your Work 15 Using Critique Partners, Editing Groups, and Beta Readers 16 Choosing the Best Words 17 Improving Your Writing Voice 18 Quashing the Habits That Hinder Voice and Style Part Four: Writing Prompts and Projects 19 Writing a Personal Narrative Essay 20 Writing Fictional Stories Based on Real Life 21 Writing a Suspense Story 22 Writing Flash Fiction 23 Writing a Podcast Script 24 Writing an Editorial or Opinion Piece 25 Writing a Prose Poem Afterword: Liking Your Life as a Writer Acknowledgements Appendices A Selected Canadian Literary Magazines B Selected Canadian Independent Presses C Canadian Literary Agencies D Creation Grants for Writers E Canadian Educational and Professional Development Programs for Writers Notes Index About the AuthorReviewsIf you're looking for a practical guide to getting published in Canada, something that sets the bar for what makes good writing good and what makes writing publishable, then look no further than The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing and Publishing. * Lee Gowan, author of The Beautiful Place * At last-a definitive guide for writers who want to be published in Canada. It's like having a mentor, warm and encouraging, and a friend who's an industry insider, guiding you every step of the way. I wish I'd had something like this when I was starting out. * Shari Lapena, author of Not A Happy Family * From personal experience, I know that becoming overwhelmed and confused by the vast amount of information available can stop you from moving forward. Reading this book is like sitting down with the most trusted teacher. It provides a clear path for navigating the publishing process from beginning to end. This is a wonderful book! * Claire Cameron, author of The Bear and The Last Neanderthal * At last--a definitive guide for writers who want to be published in Canada. It's like having a mentor, warm and encouraging, and a friend who's an industry insider, guiding you every step of the way. I wish I'd had something like this when I was starting out. -- Shari Lapena, author of Not A Happy Family If you're looking for a practical guide to getting published in Canada, something that sets the bar for what makes good writing good and what makes writing publishable, then look no further than The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing and Publishing.-- Lee Gowan, author of The Beautiful Place Author InformationPatricia Westerhof is the author of Catch Me When I Fall and The Dove in Bathurst Station and co-author of The Writer's Craft. She has taught writing for more than thirty years, working with writers of all ages, from teens to seniors. She lives in Toronto. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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