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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...
Writing Tips: Write a First Draft

Writing Tips: Write a First Draft

Kali here, let’s talk about drafts. The first one is always the hardest. You never feel like you have the right words. There is a fear that whatever you write will be bad. And it might be, but once you have a first draft down, you have more of an understanding...
Writing Tips: Planning your Story

Writing Tips: Planning your Story

Hi everyone! My name is Kali and I am Pownal Street Press’ intern. I have a BA (Honours) in English Literature from Ryerson/Toronto Metropolitan University and I have just completed a Publishing: Books, Magazines, and Electronic graduate certificate. I’ve taken many...
Book Designer Profile

Book Designer Profile

Introducing the talent behind Pownal Street’s book design team, Jordan Beaulieu!  Jordan is an artist and arts worker based in Epekwitk.  They have worked on a variety of popular media including zines, blogs, and of course — books! Jordan is a current member of This...
Book Designer Profile

Interview with PSP Founders, Mo & Gen

Welcome to Pownal Street Press! Listen to our interview with CBC’s Angela Walker, as we chat through through our back story, how we came together, and our plans for the future of Pownal Street Press. CBC Interview with Angela Walker, Mainstreet.
First date with an editor

First date with an editor

First, there is creation. A writer’s process brings induction, introduction, and installation. Words and sentences spill out of you and onto the page. This drafting is a soul nourishing activity: fluid and untempered. However your words arrive, they are there. And...