Whether the decision against Internet Archive in the U.S. will have a chilling effect on controlled digital lending practices in Canada remains to be seen.
Agony Editor: It’s OK to let your supportive spouse skip industry events
If writers find these events a bit dry, imagine the experience for someone who isn’t part of the industry.
Agony Editor: It’s never too late to read to your friend’s book
The reason you are thinking of reading your friend’s book is because he read yours and reached out to you – and to be frank, that’s what good friends do.
Agony Editor: Check in with yourself before checking out your sale numbers
Writing isn’t about the books you sell; it’s about the readers you reach.
Agony Editor: When in doubt, just say, ‘Thank you for reading’
You can drive yourself up the wall by attempting to decipher the meaning behind people’s words, but it’s a futile exercise.
Agony Editor: Engage with social media based on your own feelings, not external pressures
If there’s no value or enjoyment for you in Twitter, shut it down.
Opinion: Canada’s term of copyright extension is good news for authors and readers
Canadian rights-holders will now be able to compete internationally on a level playing field by enjoying the benefits of the longer term of protection in markets outside of Canada.
Agony Editor: To overcome awards season disappointment, remember why you started writing
The good news is that awards aren’t the reason you became a writer.
Agony Editor: It’s best to swap honesty for kindness with novelist friend
You don’t have to love a friend’s book to love the friend.
Agony Editor: Navigate publishing friendships with tact
As with the art of writing, you need to choose your words carefully and be thoughtful about your audience.