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May 31, 2016Writing What’s Closest to Home
Last year, when I turned in the first draft of a memoir on rape trauma, my editor had a pretty reasonable observation. Despite divulging various details of violation, illness, and the path to getting ...
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April 12, 2016Why Don’t We Take Sports Writing Seriously?
In February of last year, Canadian Notes and Queries publisher Dan Wells kindly approached me with a question. “Brainstorming a games issue of CNQ,” he wrote in an email. “Wondered if you might ...
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February 14, 2016Poetry to Pillowtalk: The 14 Best Poems to Woo a Lover
Looking to pitch some (bookish) woo? To celebrate Valentine's Day, we asked writers, publishing professionals and literary luminaries for their selection of the best poem with which to turn your beloved's ...
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January 17, 2014
Open Book Toronto Update: Online Reading, Literary Resolutions & a Literary Event You Won't Want to Miss!
Fresh & Local: Your connection to Toronto's vibrant literary sceneDear Readers,New Year, new books! 2014 is the year to realize your literary resolutions — whether it's a specific book you've been ...