Registration is open for GET TO YES: How to Land a Literary Agent! Quick pay link The workshop will be taught live on April 3, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The presenter is Jes Trudel, literary agent with The Rights Factory and founder of WritingCommunity.ca. The cost to attend is $30+hst CAD. Through this workshop, you will get an insider’s ..read more

The Storied North Writer’s Retreat is an opportunity for writers to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they can focus on writing in a uplifting, edifying environment. Unfortunately, due to low registration, we’ve had to cancel the planned April 2024 event. Postponed might be a better word because we would like to try again later ..read more

The Storied North Writer’s Retreat is an opportunity for writers to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they can focus on writing in a uplifting, edifying environment. Located at The Hive in Leskard, Ontario (one hour from downtown Toronto), this 3-day event includes writing workshops, one-on-one coaching, writing blocks, and ample down time to rejuvenate in a ..read more

Founder of WritingCommunity.ca and literary agent Jes Trudel recently announced via socials that she has finished reading through all the existing queries in her inbox and will soon be re-opening to queries. As a result, she has updated her QueryManager form with the details. While Jes is not officially open to queries yet, the information will help writers plan ahead ..read more

The first Office Hours session was a big success, so Jes has scheduled the next session for Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Writers can ask anything from general questions about publishing and querying, specific questions about storytelling, or even ask questions about a previously rejected query (though Jes can’t promise to recall the details every manuscript and ..read more

You now have the ability to book a one-hour coaching session with literary agent Jes Trudel. The purpose of these coaching sessions is to discuss what you’re working on, get general feedback on the project, and discuss a revision and/or publishing plan moving forward. The cost of the session is $100+hst CAD. You can enjoy a one-on-one coaching session if ..read more

A few weeks ago, our founder literary agent Jes Trudel posted on social media about setting up Office Hours. The idea is that, for a modest fee, writers could attend a virtual meeting with Jes and ask her anything they liked…within reason. ? Many writers showed interest in this opportunity, so Jes has scheduled the first Office Hours session for ..read more

WritingCommunity.ca is excited to announce a new Canadian writing retreat coming in spring 2024! The Storied North Writer’s Retreat is an opportunity for writers to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so they can focus on writing in a uplifting, edifying environment. Located one hour from downtown Toronto, this 3-day event includes writing workshops, one-on-one coaching ..read more

Dear WritingCommunity.ca followers, This has been a whirlwind year that has ultimately resulted in what will be a dream come true for me. About 12 years ago, I handed out my first round of resumes in the “big city” as I tried to break into the publishing industry. I had a business diploma and was working on my English degree ..read more

The deadline for authors to register for Indie Author Book Expo North has been extended to June 10, 2023! Indie Author Book Expo North (formerly known as the Northern Ontario Book Fair) is an opportunity for indie authors to sell their books, meet with readers, learn about writing, and network with other indie authors in their area. The event is ..read more