Ian Rankin, Maureen Jennings and dozens of Canadian Mystery and Crime Writers to meet fans and readers in first ever virtual Canadian Mystery Conference Maple Leaf Mystery Conference debuts with an incredible mystery author lineup featuring Ian Rankin (Inspector Rebus), Maureen Jennings (Murdoch Mysteries) and… Read More »Maple Leaf Mystery Conference
I confess, as a freelance journalist and non-fiction freelance writer, if I followed the “write what you know” rule of writing, I would have written very little. Because I know very little. I had to bend the rule to “write what you learn.” I would… Read More »Guest Post: Write What You Know
Videos and podcasts may be great sources of advice, but it should come as no surprise that reading books is one of the best ways to improve your own writing. After all, where better to look for inspiration on how to write a novel or… Read More »Guest Post: 5 of the All-Time Best Books About Writing
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Write a good story and it will be published, right?
An unpredictable industry at the best of times, the coronavirus pandemic has had a considerable impact on the publishing industry
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If you’re on track to have your book published, congratulations! This is a big step for your career as a writer.
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