September 13th – Author Talk – WIBA Winners Present! with Valerie Dunsmore and Fran Hurcomb

Valerie and Fran – winners of the 2021 Whistler Independent Book Awards – will discuss their perspectives on self-publishing and the value of entering work in contests. Click here to learn more about the Whistler Independent Book Awards.   About the presenters: Valerie Dunsmore – A perspective on self-publishing. Valerie is a Canadian writer who…

Jan 6 2022 – Nina Shoroplova – The Five Elements of Editing the Written Word

Nina Shoroplova – January 6, 2022 YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uY4FHE7Dm8 Understand the five elements of editing the written word—clear structural shape, accurate facts, consistent style, correct grammar, and appealing presentation. Ease the early stages of writing a book to make the process go more smoothly, be faster, more intentional, and more enjoyable. Realize that MS Word…