Is it the “idea” of being a published poet that appeals to your mom or does she genuinely believe that poetry is a profitable business venture?
Suzette Mayr: How the confluence of mental-health issues and an affinity for horror novels led to my latest book
A personal essay by author Suzette Mayr.
Agony Editor: Once the joy of being published fades, the challenge of growing as an author begins
What do you do when writing seems to become harder, not easier, as your career moves forward?
Agony Editor: Getting paid for your work isn’t always easy
Publishing internationally is a dream for many authors, but not getting paid can be a nightmare.
Grant Lawrence: After three tries, a Canadian indie band’s tour diaries finally yielded a book
Why now? It’s a question I’ve been asked several times about my new book, Dirty Windshields: The Best and The Worst of the Smugglers Tour Diaries. Why publish a memoir of 16 sordid years spent in an indie rock ’n’ roll band that sputtered to a stop way back in 2004?
Agony Editor: Honesty is the best policy when writing about family
Got a question? Ask the Agony Editor.
Ask the Agony Editor: Check your ego before writing from a cultural viewpoint that isn’t your own
Because you ask, the Agony Editor answers.
A lighter tone in Eden Robinson’s new novel parallels a positive uptick in the author’s life
If there was a prize for the best author laugh in CanLit, Eden Robinson’s would be at the top of the list.
Alexandra Shimo and First Nations leaders launch non-profit to help youth on reserves
Following the release of Alexandra Shimo’s memoir last fall, the author wondered what else she could do to help a First Nations community struggling with poverty and the legacy of residential schooling.
Personal Essay: Writing a book about New Brunswick’s most notorious murder case involved walking some thin lines
The murder of multi-millionaire New Brunswick businessman Richard Oland, and the investigation and trial of his only son, Dennis, has captivated public attention in the city of Saint John.
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