Blog Archives - Pownal Street Press
How PSP Developed a Social Purpose Statement

How PSP Developed a Social Purpose Statement

At Pownal Street Press, we are continually working on our independent press’s vision, mission and mandate. Since the first few days of our inception, we’ve talked about how we can positively contribute to our local community, the publishing industry and our authors,...
Creating a legacy book.

Creating a legacy book.

Over the past year, Pownal Street Press had the pleasure of working on a very special book, With Love, Jawn, by Dorothy Willis. A memoir and family history many years in the making, this family story is a project which celebrates the legacy of Dorothy’s...
The Author-Editor Team

The Author-Editor Team

Whether you’re a seasoned author who has worked with editors in the past, or a first-time author wondering how the editing process works, it’s a good idea to get a refresher on what you can do to ensure the success of your author-editor relationship. During the...
A Brief Overview of Publishing with PSP

A Brief Overview of Publishing with PSP

Pownal Street Press is a hybrid publisher, which is a term that you might be unfamiliar with. Hybrid publishing combines elements of traditional publishing and self-publishing. First, authors come to us to create their dream works. To do this, authors contribute...
Writing Tip: The Golden Detail

Writing Tip: The Golden Detail

The goal of good writing is to “Show, don’t tell.” This blog post is written by Kali Luckhee. Last spring Pownal Street Press was lucky to have Kali intern with us. She has a BA (Honours) in English Literature from Ryerson/Toronto Metropolitan University and has just...