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  • In Praise of Literary Magazines by Manahil Bandukwala. Banner with text at top over blue textured background and image of stack of journals on desk below, with Open Book logo centered on banner.
    In Praise of Literary Magazines by Manahil Bandukwala. Banner with text at top over blue textured background and image of stack of journals on desk below, with Open Book logo centered on banner.
    April 29, 2024

    In Praise of Literary Magazines

    Within the small world of poetry readership in Canada, trade poetry collections are likely more widely read than other forms of publication. But publishing a trade collection of poetry through traditional ...

  • Augur Magazine's Kerry C. Byrne on Breaking the "Arbitrary Line Between 'Literary' and Speculative Literatures"
    Augur Magazine's Kerry C. Byrne on Breaking the "Arbitrary Line Between 'Literary' and Speculative Literatures"
    May 04, 2021

    Augur Magazine's Kerry C. Byrne on Breaking the "Arbitrary Line Between 'Literary' and Speculative Literatures"

    Literary magazines are often the unsung heroes of the writing and publishing community. Run by passionate and knowledgable writers and editors, they are labours of love where people who adore great writing ...

  • Special Feature: Celebrating 40 Years of Feminist Publishing with Room Magazine
    Special Feature: Celebrating 40 Years of Feminist Publishing with Room Magazine
    March 16, 2017

    Special Feature: Celebrating 40 Years of Feminist Publishing with Room Magazine

    Room magazine (originally titled A Room of One's Own) is one of Canada's leading literary journals. During its 40 years in operation, it has been dedicated to publishing writers and artists who identify ...

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