In a recent interview with Denise Bukowski, Denise gave writers advice on being taken seriously by a literary agent. Denise has been in book publishing since 1970, so she knows what it takes to get an agent’s attention.  Denise said that she takes almost nothing from the slushpile because most of the manuscripts there are … Continue reading How to get an Agent to Take You Seriously

The most wonderful time of the year is full of magic. Whatever magic means to you, chances are you're seeing some right about now. Use this to inspire your writing this weekend. Make your writing holiday-themed if you wish, but don't feel bound to the holidays. Poetry: What does magic mean to you? Do you … Continue reading Weekend Writing Prompt: Magic

In the first part of our interview with Denise Bukowski and Kris Rothstein, we discussed how to get an agent’s attention and what to look for when deciding to work with an agent. Part two looks at what happens after a writer finds an agent and what next steps they can expect.  What next steps … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Getting Published (Part II)

This weekend's writing prompt comes from whiteouts following suit with the weather we've had in the city. Poetry: Use the colour white as your prompt. What do you visualize when you think of white? Whether it's a blizzard on an open highway or a wedding dress, use that as your theme for this weekend's poem.  Creative nonfiction: Think … Continue reading Weekend Writing Prompt: White Out

Getting your work published is simultaneously thrilling and terrifying. There are so many aspects to consider: do you self-publish, or do you hire an agent? How do you find an agent that’s right for you? How do you get an agent to actually read your manuscript? We spoke to Denise Bukowski of The Bukowski Agency … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Getting Published (Part I)