The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing and Publishing
Patricia Westerhof
- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Canadian Guide to Creative Writing and Publishing
Patricia Westerhof
About This Book
The 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.