by sherylbooks | Mar 12, 2012 | Help for writers
Thankfully, a few creators have stood up against the cuts to arts education in recent years. Roddy Doyle is one of them. He started Fighting Words in 2010, a group that offers free writing workshops for kids. Their website features student-created stories like...
by sherylbooks | Feb 22, 2012 | Help for writers
Fran Neff, a film producer in New Jersey is starting on a new project and is looking for writers. Right now there is no payment, but if the film is picked up there will be some compensation. Here’s Fran: As most of you know I am a Film Producer. Here is what we want...
by sherylbooks | Feb 21, 2012 | Help for writers, Writing Life
I am so thankful for The Canada Council who supports creators in all sorts of ways, including PLR or Public Lending Rights. The program pays an annual stippend to authors and illustrators whose books appear in Canadian libraries. The program samples libraries across...
by sherylbooks | Feb 16, 2012 | Help for writers
A word of advice to all you writers out there. Back up everything. I was freaking out because I lost a whole chapter of work. A whole chapter! I am so so happy that I backed up. Yes, I’ve learned my lesson from last time.
by sherylbooks | Feb 15, 2012 | Help for writers, News
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 16th Annual Writing for Children Competition $1,500 PRIZE The Writers’ Union of Canada is pleased to announce that submissions are being accepted until April 24, 2012 for the 16th annual Writing for Children Competition. The winning entry will be...
by sherylbooks | Feb 2, 2012 | Help for writers, Worthy Causes |
Heads up to all you wanna be kid’s book writers. Here’s an Island writing contest aimed at producing a book of illustrated stories for 9-12 year olds while benefiting The Old School House Arts Centre (T.O.S.H.) in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia. Stories...
