The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing and Publishing

A writing teacher and published author shares her wisdom and insight for aspiring writers, from the craft of writing to getting your work published Four sections cover a comprehensive overview of creative writing and publishing: Creative Thinking, Style and Voice, Writing Prompts and Projects, and the Publishing Industry Writing Prompts include writing fiction, suspense, podcast scripts, poetry, personal narrative essay, and profiles Introduces aspects of the Canadian publishing industry, including how to prepare a manuscript for submission and query letter, submitting to contests and literary magazines, finding an agent, publishing with independent and large presses, self-publishing, and applying for writing grants Author currently teaches creative writing to adults at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies, and is a retired high English teacher and co-author of out-of-print resource The Writer’s Craft