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How To Edit A Comic Anthology - Editors Canada Webinars If you love art, storytelling and wearing many hats, comic editing might be for you! And comic anthologies in particular offer editors the opportunity to collaborate with writers, artists, colorists,…

In one week! How To Edit A Comic Anthology - Editors Canada Webinars webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

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Pit Of Eden Comic Anthology A Babylonian non-binary body horror comic collection

The Kickstarter for a #comic anthology I worked on through much of last year is live! Horror fans, check it out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/mal...

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Megaphone, notebook and laptop with Editors Canada logo on its screen, below text "Editors Canada webinar, Tuesday, April 14, 1 PM ET. How To Edit A Comic Anthology: Get to know the steps of editing a comic anthology, from story curation to proofreading and beyond"

Megaphone, notebook and laptop with Editors Canada logo on its screen, below text "Editors Canada webinar, Tuesday, April 14, 1 PM ET. How To Edit A Comic Anthology: Get to know the steps of editing a comic anthology, from story curation to proofreading and beyond"

Do you love art and storytelling? Comic #editing might be for you! Our Apr. 14 webinar with Emily Stewart covers the steps of editing a comic anthology from story curation and script/art evaluation to proofreading and beyond. Sign up now: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

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How To Edit A Comic Anthology - Editors Canada Webinars If you love art, storytelling and wearing many hats, comic editing might be for you! And comic anthologies in particular offer editors the opportunity to collaborate with writers, artists, colorists,…

Reminder: My @editorscanada.bsky.social webinar on how to edit a comic anthology is on April 14 at 1 pm ET. Register now! webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

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Megaphone, notebook and laptop with Editors Canada logo on its screen, below text "Editors Canada webinar, Tuesday, April 14, 1 PM ET. How To Edit A Comic Anthology: Get to know the steps of editing a comic anthology, from story curation to proofreading and beyond"

Megaphone, notebook and laptop with Editors Canada logo on its screen, below text "Editors Canada webinar, Tuesday, April 14, 1 PM ET. How To Edit A Comic Anthology: Get to know the steps of editing a comic anthology, from story curation to proofreading and beyond"

Do you love art and storytelling? Comic #editing might be for you! Our Apr. 14 webinar with Emily Stewart covers the steps of editing a comic anthology from story curation and creator selection, through script/art evaluation, to proofreading and beyond: webinars.editors.ca/upcoming_web...

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GIRFFIN POETRY PRIZE NON-PROFIT CANADIAN POETRY PRIZE APPRECIATING CANADIAN POETS

One for the poets and poetry lovers! GIRFFIN POETRY PRIZE girffinpoetryprize.weebly.com

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AI and Publishing: FAQ for Writers | Jane Friedman Everything writers need to know about AI, copyright, and current case law, in one regularly updated, fact-based guide.

This overview covers a lot about AI and copyright that writers should be aware of

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Tough Topics Belong in YA Books · Blog Post · 49th Shelf From the author of Fierce Voice (Common Deer Press).

It was a pleasure to work on Fierce Voice and I love Susan Currie's perspective on YA

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How To Edit A Comic Anthology - Editors Canada Webinars If you love art, storytelling and wearing many hats, comic editing might be for you! And comic anthologies in particular offer editors the opportunity to collaborate with writers, artists, colorists,…

I'll be teaching a webinar on #editing comic anthologies next month! Join me to learn about story curation, creator selection, script editing and more!

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Screenshot of the 2026 EFA Rate Chart

Screenshot of the 2026 EFA Rate Chart

Announcing the 2026 EFA Rate Chart! Whether you're a freelancer seeking guidance on what to charge for your services or an indie author budgeting for editorial or self-publishing services, the Rate Chart is here to help. Check it out at bit.ly/rates26?utm_s....

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Enlightening responses in here for those looking to understand creative careers and finances

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a person in a hospital bed with a blanket over their head says i 'm back baby Alt: Joey Tribbiani from the sitcom Friends removes a bandage from his head, revealing his face and saying "I'm back, baby!"

My leave is over. I'm back in office and looking forward to digging into editorial work!

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For all your professional development needs!

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Grant Writing 101: The New Canada Council Portal The Canada Council for the Arts has a new portal and truth be told, it’s going to take us all a while to get used to it, but I’ve gathered up all ...

A guide to grants and the new Canada Council Portal open-book.ca/Columnists/G...

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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.

Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.

They are not the same.

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I love this not only for the praise of editors, but also for the look at how the feedback is incorporated into the art! Very cool!

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A silly thing about editing spicy scenes is that sometimes you just gotta ask "what happened to their underwear?" #AmEditing

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On my desk these days: comics, fantasy, and promotional materials. And all of of these are for repeat clients or folks I've worked with before, which is pretty cool!

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How To Find Anything In Microsoft Word Save yourself time scrolling through your manuscript by learning how to use Advanced Find, wildcard search, and ASCII codes.

Was discussing efficiency and how helpful it is to master Microsoft Word search tools with a fellow editor recently, which reminded me I have a blog post on the topic shelfpotential.com/2025/04/11/h...

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I had a great time at the Eastern Ontario Writers' Festival last weekend, and it's given me a lot of ideas for blog/social content. Hoping to have time to get that together to share soon! But first, I have some copy editing to do✒️

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Anyone have questions about finishing and revising first drafts? I'm presenting on the subject next weekend and would love to address writer's questions

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Witch hunt - Iva Cheung Bonus panel!

SEPTEMBER CARTOON: ivacheung.com/2025/09/witc...

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Lessons I Learned As A Failed Debut Author I'd like to start by saying that the bookish community scares me. It doesn't take much for one post, one word, or one misunderstood comment to spiral out of control. I've been watching this circle onl...

While so many in the small press world are amazing and dedicated, it's still really important to do your research and understand the publishing process before signing a contract. These kinds of stories show why
www.morgansloan-author.com/post/lessons...

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Bonding with clients over shared Microsoft grievances

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Just got an email saying my session is full! I'm so excited to connect with writers. If you missed out on registration, reach out to the festival to get put on the waitlist!

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Meet Emily Stewart in a workshop titled "To a finished first draft and beyond" at 10 a.m. at the Eastern Ontario Writers' Festival.

They say writing your first draft is telling yourself the story, so how do you know when you're done? And what do you do after? Emily will start the workshop with a discussion about scrappy first drafts; what they should include, how to finish them, and when to move on. She will then guide participants through the steps of self-revision (chapter breakdowns, draft analysis, and revision blueprints), ending with high-level tips on working with an editor.
Great for writers of all levels. 
To bring: Pen and notebook.

Meet Emily Stewart in a workshop titled "To a finished first draft and beyond" at 10 a.m. at the Eastern Ontario Writers' Festival. They say writing your first draft is telling yourself the story, so how do you know when you're done? And what do you do after? Emily will start the workshop with a discussion about scrappy first drafts; what they should include, how to finish them, and when to move on. She will then guide participants through the steps of self-revision (chapter breakdowns, draft analysis, and revision blueprints), ending with high-level tips on working with an editor. Great for writers of all levels. To bring: Pen and notebook.

Come on out to the Eastern Ontario Writers Festival next month! I'll be discussing scrappy first drafts, revision, and working with an editor

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"Line Edit: 96,000-word supernatural novel" marked "done"

"Line Edit: 96,000-word supernatural novel" marked "done"

I usually stick to copy editing, but occasionally a manuscript can benefit from a bit more feedback. And this author is so lovely to work with, I don't mind including some suggestions for flow, coherence, and style #AmEditing

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a penguin sits on top of a stack of books reading a book Alt: a penguin sits on top of a stack of books reading a book

I have a gap in my schedule that'd be perfect for a manuscript evaluation, so here's a non-exhaustive list of things I'd be interested in:
- character driven narratives
- soft sci-fi
- dual POVs
- monsters
- summery vibes
- stories with short timelines

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Meta AI Copyright - CFM Lawyers

Canadian writers, there are now a couple of AI class actions for Canadian authors. Please check out both links below.
If you have found your books in the Books3 or LibGen DBs, you are likely to be included in the class(es).
www.cfmlawyers.ca/class-action...

www.cfmlawyers.ca/class-action...

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Webinars & Activities Archive - The FOLD

Recent newsletter tells me there's just a few weeks left to access the 2024-2025 Fold Academy sessions
thefoldcanada.org/webinars-act...

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