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TWUC to hold referendum on admitting self-published authors

At its 40th annual general meeting this weekend, The Writers' Union of Canada voted unanimously on a resolution to open its membership to self-published authors. The resolution will now be presented to TWUC members in ... Read More »

June 3, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Former Groundwood publisher Patricia Aldana announces collaboration with Chinese children’s publisher

By Steven W. Beattie

Patricia Aldana, founder and former publisher of Groundwood Books, has entered into a collaboration with China Children's Press and Publications Group (CCPPG) to spearhead a new imprint, which will publish international children's books in China ... Read More »

May 31, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news, People

Simon & Schuster cleared to publish in Canada: Updated

By Steven W. Beattie

The Globe and Mail is reporting that the Department of Canadian Heritage has given the all-clear for multinational publisher Simon & Schuster to begin a Canadian publishing program out of its Toronto office. The ability ... Read More »

May 29, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Film adaptation of Arsenal Pulp graphic novel wins Cannes top honours

By Sue Carter

When Arsenal Pulp Press publisher Brian Lam first agreed to publish the English-language version of Julie Maroh's graphic novel Le bleu est une couleur chaude, he was unaware there was a film version in the ... Read More »

May 27, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Big Six publishers to testify against Apple at ebook price-fixing trial

By Sue Carter

All Big Six publishers are expected to testify in U.S. federal court against Apple during its ebook price-fixing trial, which begins June 3. According to a court document filed yesterday, executives from Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, ... Read More »

May 15, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Writers’ Union of Canada reconsiders policy on self-published authors

By Maria Siassina

The Writers' Union of Canada is asking members to vote on its long-standing policy of not admitting self-published authors. According to CBC, TWUC members will make their decision at the organization's annual general meeting on ... Read More »

May 9, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

For love and money: Harlequin and the mainstreaming of erotic fiction

By Kelli Korducki

Earlier this spring, romance juggernaut Harlequin Enterprises announced a new ebook partnership with Cosmopolitan magazine. Launching on Aug. 15, the Cosmo Red Hot Reads From Harlequin series will feature two monthly 30,000-word titles, designed for ... Read More »

May 9, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Toronto Star books columnist Greg Quill dies

By Sue Carter

Long-time Toronto Star books columnist and arts journalist Greg Quill died on Sunday. He was 66. Quill was a well-known musician in his native Australia. He got his start in journalism writing about music, and ... Read More »

May 6, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

Olivia Chow memoir due out early next year

By Julie Baldassi

Trinity-Spadina MP Olivia Chow announced Wednesday morning that she is set to pen a memoir, which will be published by HarperCollins Canada. The book will chronicle her life as a young Hong Kong transplant in ... Read More »

May 1, 2013 | Filed under: Deals, Industry news

Take Q&Q’s salary survey

By Sue Carter

Welcome to Quill & Quire's 2013 survey of the publishing workplace. It has been five years since our last survey, and our goal is to provide a useful, up-to-date statistical snapshot of working life in ... Read More »

April 29, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news

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TWUC to hold referendum on admitting self-published authors

Former Groundwood publisher Patricia Aldana announces collaboration with Chinese children’s publisher

Simon & Schuster cleared to publish in Canada: Updated

Film adaptation of Arsenal Pulp graphic novel wins Cannes top honours

Big Six publishers to testify against Apple at ebook price-fixing trial

Writers’ Union of Canada reconsiders policy on self-published authors

For love and money: Harlequin and the mainstreaming of erotic fiction

Toronto Star books columnist Greg Quill dies

Olivia Chow memoir due out early next year

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