Library Talk: Borrow the Internet from the Library!
Dale Dyce, Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Kitchener Public Library, describes its award-winning Borrow the Internet program.
Laughter and Learning at the Young Adult Stratford Writers Festival
Award-winning authors came together to inspire new generations of readers and writers at the Young Adult Stratford Writers Festival
Authors for Indies Day: Q&A with Robin Rivers
In anticipation of Authors for Indies Day on Saturday, April 29, 2017, we spoke with coordinator Robin Rivers to learn more about this awesome initiative. We also discuss what sets independent bookstores apart from the big box stores.
Library Talk: Why Libraries (Still) Matter!
The Guelph Public Library awareness campaign increased the library’s profile in the community. Read about it in our latest Library Talk blog post by Steve Kraft!
Library Talk: Human & Mobile Libraries
The Ottawa Public Library offers unique bookmobile and human library services to serve their community. Read about it in our latest Library Talks instalment!
Library Talk: Teen Programming at the Toronto Public Library
Canada's largest library, the Toronto Public Library, fosters creativity and innovation in local youth. Check out our latest Library Talk blog to learn about these unique opportunities!
Rotary Short Story Contest Offers Prize of $500
Submit your original short story for a chance to win $500 and be featured at the Stratford Writers Festival!
Publicity Tips for Publishers: Expanding into the North American Market
Our book marketing experts provide authors from around the world tips for building and engaging with an audience in North America.
Library Talk: Self-Publishing at the Library!
Stacey Lapp, Digital Access Librarian at the Stratford Public Library, discusses various tools to help writers self-publish and promote their writing.
#CanLitPit Becomes 3rd Highest Trend on Twitter
We provide a summary of #CanLitPit, the highly successful Twitter pitch event that took place on Wednesday, February 8, 2017!
Publicity Tips for Publishers: Book Reviews and New Authors
5 Tips to Build Advance Reviews for Emerging Authors You’ve read their manuscript. The contract has been signed. The design and editorial processes are completed. As a publisher, you’re now ready to start the marketing process. But what if some (if not all) of your titles are from emerging authors? Gaining publicity and coverage for these [...]
Publicity Tips for Publishers: Creating a Marketing Plan for the Book Series on your Title List
5 Tips for Publishers Marketing a Book Series Sequels, trilogies, sagas… many authors find they cannot tell their story with just one novel, and opt to write a series of books instead. The good news for publishers is that there are several advantages to marketing a book series, as much of the groundwork is laid out [...]