Basing your fictional characters on your real-life relations can lead to a trail of hurt and anger.
Agony Editor: That sneaking suspicion that no one cares about your writing
What to do when the reaction to your life’s work is deafening silence.
Agony Editor: What to consider before using terms that have fallen out of favour
Agony Editor: Does a published author really need a website?
Agony Editor: How to ask for an appearance fee (and what to charge)
Agony Editor Brian Francis says that authors won’t always receive an appearance fee, but the conversation remains essential.
Agony Editor: Research your options before unleashing your horror novel on potential publishers
Canadian thriller author Andrew Pyper gives some advice on finding a publisher.
Agony Editor: Is hosting a literary event really worth the effort?
On-stage events require a lot of work. If you’re going to do them properly, that is.
Diversity in crime writing: five Canadian titles to add to your to-be-read pile
Crime writer Sam Wiebe believes Canadian crime-writing needs more diverse voices.
Diversity in crime writing: Sam Wiebe urges his genre to reckon with inclusion
As Canadian crime writers struggle to be seen, the community is also wrestling with its own issues of inclusivity.
Harold R. Johnson on mixing memoir, fantasy, and non-fiction to engage in conversation with a deceased brother
In honouring Clifford, I wanted to emphasize his brilliance, his philosophy, and his refusal to accept dogma.
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