Time is running out to join us for 10 weeks of Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Coaching with Beth Marshea, head of the Ladderbird agency. You’ll get weekly video calls, written and discussed feedback, and end up with 50K of your words critiqued and ready for the next steps!
Publishing opportunities…
Mnemosyne – Prose & Poetry – Divinity, Sovereignty, Healing – September 14
Quibble Lit – Prose & Poetry – Humble – October 9
Navy Pen – Prose & Poetry – Noise – October 10
Copytext – Prose & Poetry – General – November 1
Some good news…
During the pandemic, the online bookstore, Bookshop.org started a lifeline for indie bookstores and has now surpassed $50 million in funds given. Bookshop’s own revenue jumped 55% between 2024 and 2025 and they want to be able to give even more to bookstores than the $7 million given last year.
Bringing readers and writers together in BC…
Vancouver Writers Fest will be happening this year from October 18-25. This festival is geared towards strengthening the connection between writers and readers and focuses on this goal through panels, interviews, and readings. Check out the details here!
Stories for spooky season…
September is upon us and P.I.C. Publishing has chosen their ONE. Each year, they publish a single horror story…you can read the freshly chosen winner for 2026/7, as well last year’s selection on their website.
Quote of the week…
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.”
– Stephen King
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