These links are a concise overview of resources for writers at all levels, aspiring and established, including where to look for publishers, agents, editors, publicists, etc.
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Looking for more information about English-language literature in Quebec?
The QWF Literary Database of Quebec English-language authors is
Publishers
There are a number of
- AELAQ – The Association of English-language Publishers of Quebec (Association des
editeurs de langueanglaise du Quebec) exists to advance the publication, distribution, and promotion of English-language books from Quebec. It represents approximately 20 English-language publishers in Quebec - TWUC – The Writers’ Union of Canada is the national organization of professionally published book authors. Now over 2,000 members strong, the Union was founded in 1973 to work with governments, publishers, booksellers, and readers to improve the conditions of Canadian writers.
- ACP – The Association of Canadian Publishers represents approximately 115 Canadian-owned and controlled book publishers from across the country.
Self-publishing
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While self-publishing may offer a greater degree of independence, it may mean that a book is not eligible for certain prizes or book fairs. It’s also worth considering the numerous advantages that an experienced publisher can bring to the editing and distribution process, and to the credibility of your book.
Some interesting further reading here:
- https://www.cnet.com/news/self-publishing-a-book-25-things-you-need-to-know/
- https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/krizia/self-publishing_b_3865125.html
- https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/mar/21/for-me-traditional-publishing-means-poverty-but-self-publish-no-way
- https://bulkbooks.com/how-to-publish-a-book
Editors
Professional editors offer experience, expertise, and objectivity when reading and advising you on revisions for your writing. Publishers may have editors in-house, or there are freelance options.
- Editors Canada
- Hire a Writer – the curated directory from the Quebec Writers’ Federation of members who offer professional writing and editing services
Agents
Literary agents represent authors to publishers, negotiate contract details, and may provide representation if any part of the book is illegally reproduced. It’s not always necessary to have an agent in order to be published.
- The Writers’ Union of Canada
- The Association of Canadian Publishers
- QueryTracker: Helping Authors Find Literary Agents
Publicists
Publicists deal with
- Quebec: Freelance publicist Janis Kirshner – jkirshner@sympatico.ca
Legal advice, copyright, & advocacy
The following
- Access Copyright
- Copibec
- DAM (Diversité Artistique de Montreal)
- CWILA (Canadian Women in the Literary Arts)
- TCFG (The Canadian Freelance Guild)
Funding and financial support
- CCA (Canada Council for the Arts/Conseil des arts du Canada)
- CALQ (Conseil des Arts et des Lettres de Quebec)
- CAM (Conseil des arts de Montréal)
- Canadian Heritage Canada Book Fund & Support for Publishers (Business Development and Publishing Support)
- The Woodcock Fund (Writers’ Trust of Canada)
Quebec-based English literary and arts organizations
- ELAN (English-Language Arts Network)
- AELAQ (Association of English-Language Publishers of Quebec)
- QDF (Quebec Drama Federation)
- Playwrights Workshop Montreal
- QCGN (Quebec Community Groups Network)
- YES Montreal (Youth Employment Services Montreal)
- Atwater Writers Exhibition
- The Morrin Centre
- UNEQ (Union Des Ecrivaines Et Des Ecrivains Quebecois)
Quebec literary festivals & book fairs
- Blue Met / Métropolis bleu
- Mile End Poets’ Festival
- Imagination
- Festival International de la Poésie, Trois-Rivières
- Festival de la Poésie de Montréal
- Greenwood StoryFest, Hudson
- The Read Quebec Holiday Book Fair
- Salon du Livre de Montreal
- Expozine
- Wakefield Writers Festival
English-language bookstores in Quebec
- Drawn & Quarterly
- Paragraphe Books
- The Word Bookstore
- Argo Bookshop
- Phoenix Books NDG (Facebook page)
- S.W. Welch
- L’Euguélionne, feminist bookstore
- Librairie Clio
- Brome Lake Books
- La Maison Anglaise
- Bibliophile
- Black Cat Books, 168E Queen
Street , Sherbrooke, Quebec J1M 1J9
National literature & writing organizations
- ACP (Association of Canadian Publishers)
- CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators, and Performers)
- Canadian Authors Association
- Editors Canada
- Language Portal of Canada
- League of Canadian Poets
- Literary Translators’ Association of Canada
- PWAC (Professional Writers’ Association of Canada)
- The Writers’ Trust of Canada
- TWUC (The Writers’ Union of Canada)