Monthly Archives: February 2023

What’s the difference between a writing coach and a mentor?

The difference between a writing coach and a mentor is a coach works with you for a particular purpose or goal. A mentor is a guru who is with you over an extended period in an advisory role. The relationship between … Continue reading

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Debate

AI is the biggest news story of 2023, causing impassioned debate in the creative community. (Listen to The Creative Penn podcast by author Joanna Penn or read her blog.) Opinions can be polarised: on one side, you have a kind … Continue reading

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Emerging Writer Prize (2023) Open for Submissions

The Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize is an annual competition. The award showcases Canadian debut authors with the chance to win CAD 10,000 per category, plus marketing support for the three winning books. About Rakuten Kobo Inc. Rakuten is a … Continue reading

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