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Byline

CAA–NCR produces an e-magazine, Byline.

Byline contains stories, articles of interest to writers, information about upcoming events and lots more. Regular features include a Poetry Corner, an Information Corner, and a Fiction Corner.  

We pay

We look for writing-related articles that include information about the process, profession or business of writing, or insights into the writer’s world. See our submissions guidelines below.

We advertise

Members of Canadian Authors Association receive free ad space for general notices about their writing. Advertisements about a member’s business, workshop, or other talents for sale are considered advertisement and rates apply. See advertising for member and non-member rates.


Byline December 2022
  • “One step, then another” by Arlene Smith, President, CAA-NCR
  • How long should your manuscript be?
  • Haiku and a poem: Poetry by Diana Taylor, Donna McDougall and Betty Warrington-Kearsley
  • Upcoming Events
  • “The Mysterious Comma” by Sherrill Wark
  • News: from Sheila Burpee Duncan, Lorrie Potvin, Louise Rachlis and Susan J. Atkinson
  • “The Flycatcher”: Short story by Sara Jane O’Neill
  • “Entering writing contests” by Catina Noble
  • “The Hope Chest”: Short story by Christine Beelen

Archived Issues

Submit to Byline

Byline Pays

Articles: 2-1/2 cents per word to a maximum of $25.00 on publication (minimum $10.00)
Poetry: $10.00 each
Photos: $5.00 each.

Guidelines

English with Canadian spelling. In MS Word as an attachment. 
Font: Times New Roman 12 point, no formatting, no indents. 
Length: Preferably between 600 to 1000 words.
Photos in jpeg, largest available resolution. 

Deadlines

Fall Issue: October 15
Spring Issue: April 15

Submit to Byline

Advertise in Byline

Byline provides a great opportunity to reach Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec writers and readers.

Member Rates

Ads directly related to a member’s writing are free.

Advertisements about a member’s business, workshop, or other talents for sale are considered advertisement and the following rates apply:

Single issue:

1/8  page: N/C
1/4  page: $15
1/2  page: $30
One year: (4 issues – price of three)

1/8 page: N/C
1/4 page: $45
1/2  page: $90

Non-Member Rates

Single issue:

1/8  page: $15
1/4  page: $30
1/2  page: $50

One year: (4 issues – price of three)

1/8  page: $45
1/4  page: $90
1/2  page: $150

Advertise in Byline

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Our Anthologies

Merging Waters is an anthology of works by the members of the Poetry Circle of the Canadian Authors Association - National Capital Region. Enjoy poetry by Blaine Marchand, Tsippi Guttmann-Nahir, Kati Lyon-Villiger, Christine Beelen, Adrienne Stevenson and Arlene Somerton Smith.

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Building Community features the top stories and poems from the 2021 National Capital Writing Contest.

Building Community Anthology
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20/20 Vision features the top stories and poems from the 2020 National Capital Writing Contest.

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The National Capital Writing Contest's 30th Anniversary Anthology features the top stories and poems from the 2017 NCWC.

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