Is your friend really reading your books?
Agony Editor: What to do when your publishing dreams turn to dread
In terms of control, say goodbye to it when you publish a book.
Agony Editor: Be realistic and open with your editor over that missed deadline
A longer lead time will help your editor adjust plans accordingly.
Workplace survey: Chelene Knight on four ways publishers can attract new talent
Four ways that publishers who are looking to think outside the box, bust a few templates, and attract folks with fresh ideas and unique experiences, can feel empowered to do so.
Agony Editor: Authors should avoid online review sites
Reviews aren’t meant for authors — they’re meant for readers.
Adam Pottle on connection through isolation: How COVID-19 is challenging Canadian literary accessibility
Instead of returning to normal, we must take the lessons in empathy that the pandemic has provided us and use them to establish new, more dynamic foundations of literary engagement.
Agony Editor: Does a writer need a notebook?
Agony Editor: Why your inner circle might not see a “real” writer
Don’t let a friend’s insensitive words make you doubt your abilities as a writer.
Agony Editor: Do writers need to consider marketability?
Think about your book’s marketability, but don’t let it drive your writing, writes Brian Francis.
Agony Editor: When writing about those closest to you, it’s best to approach with caution
Basing your fictional characters on your real-life relations can lead to a trail of hurt and anger.
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