Writing
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Guelph author’s first novel to hit bookshelves in SeptemberGuelph author Aaron Blair is set to release his very first book as Mystic of the Midway is scheduled to hit book stores this September.CanadaMay 11
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Halifax author turns his debut novel into a treasure hunt for kids and families'I just became taken with the idea of something, that's a little bit of a surprise, might brighten somebody's day.'CanadaJan 30
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‘I couldn’t contain my emotions’: 18-year-old Ontario student wins big writing awardLoridee De Villa, an 18-year-old writer from Mississauga, Ont., was named the recipient of Wattpad’s 2020 Watty Award for her novel, “How To Be The Best Third Wheel.”LifestyleJan 27
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Edmonton singer Mike Plume relives childhood pond hockey memories in new bookCanadian country music singer-songwriter Mike Plume has turned his 2008 song, "More than a Game" about his old hockey memories into a children's book.FeaturesJan 1
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Olympian Shannon Szabados pens ‘Every Bunny Loves to Play’ children’s bookEdmonton's Shannon Szabados isn’t turning the page on her hockey career just yet — but the Olympic gold medalist is writing another chapter.SportsDec 4, 2020
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N.B. poet laureate says pandemic proving to be ‘kind of renaissance for writers in Canada’A new reliance on virtual platforms has brought on an understanding that a sense of community is everywhere and that support is available for writers,CanadaNov 29, 2020
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Souvankham Thammavongsa wins 2020 Giller Prize for fiction debut ‘How to Pronounce Knife’Toronto-based writer Souvankham Thammavongsa is the winner of this year's Scotiabank Giller Prize.EntertainmentNov 10, 2020
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‘Thank God we have that’: Wattpad author says writing gig became coronavirus emergency fundMonetizing hobbies and work-from-home gigs are helping jobless workers make ends meet. But not all online platforms are created equal.MoneyOct 31, 2020
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La Ronge, Sask., teen becomes first Youth Writing Experience participant with sight lossKaris Oscienny started writing when she was nine and has since developed a passion for story telling with her first book already in the works.CanadaAug 10, 2020
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Young Alberta writers explore the world through words during COVID-19 pandemicCampers will be exploring a variety of topics and writing styles, including working with an author to create their own memoirs.CanadaJun 17, 2020
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