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The Story of HeartWork

The Story of HeartWork

For the last two years, Genevieve and I have poured our hearts and souls into our little boutique publishing company, Pownal Street Press. We have been wooed and wowed by all of the talent that has come through our doors thus far, and we continue to wake up every...
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...
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...
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...