CIP Magazine
Canadian Independent Publishers is dedicated to placing Canada’s independent authors, illustrators, bookstores and publishers in the spotlight. Check out the latest issues of Canadian Independent Publishers here!
Issue #9
DECEMBER 2024
Read about the journey of authors Alyson Hasson and Lance Robinson. Learn all about indie bookstore Four Points Books, five ways to leverage book reviews, overlooked aspects of the self-publishing process, and read about some of the latest writing competitions!
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Four Points Books
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Five ways to leverage book reviews
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Alyson Hasson
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Lance Robinson
ISSUE #8
OCTOBER 2024
Read about the journey of new author Francesco Coscarella. Learn all about indie bookstore Re-Read Used Books, how to write (and publish) more accessible books, the Spooky Stories Showcase, Can-Con 2024, and read about some of the latest writing competitions!
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Re-Read Used Books: Giving books a second life
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Francesco Coscarella
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How to write (and publish) more accessible books
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Spooky Stories Showcase
Issue #7
August 2024
Read about the journeys of author Tony Thomson; Edmonton indie bookstore Audreys Books; how to reach your target audience; sixteen creative book launch ideas; the latest industry news and events, writing competitions and more!
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Audreys Books: Surviving and thriving
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Tony Thomson
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How to reach your target audience
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Sixteen creative book launch ideas
ISSUE #6
June 2024
Read about the journey of new author Jessica Lee Sheppard. Learn all about illustrator Tamara Thiebaux-Heikalo, why beta and sensitivity readers matter, a new book release from Maria João (M.J.) Maciel Jorge, and read about some of the latest writing-related news, events and competitions!
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Tamara Thiebaux-Heikalo
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Jessica Lee Sheppard
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Why beta and sensitivity readers matter
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Maria João Maciel Jorge
Issue #5
April 2024
Read about the journeys of author Caitlin Marceau; N.W.T. indie bookstore Yellowknife Books; what to do if you get a negative book review; the latest industry news and events, writing competitions and more!
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Yellowknife Books: Serving Canada’s Northern Readers
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Caitlin Marceau
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What to do if you get a negative book review
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New writing conference coming to Toronto
ISSUE #4
February 2024
Read about the journey of author and poet Eva Tihanyi. Learn all about Saskatchewan-based publisher DarkLit Press, the limitations of AI in editing, and read about some of the latest writing-related news, events and competitions!
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DarkLit Press
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Eva Tihanyi
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The human touch: Limitations of AI editing
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The Grand Author Takeover
Issue #3
December 2023
Read about the journeys of author and poet Carolyne Van Der Meer, indie bookstore Mosaic Books, choosing the right narrator for your audiobook, the latest industry news, writing competitions and more!
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Mosaic Books: A family affair
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Carolyne Van Der Meer
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How to choose the right narrator for your audiobook
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Industry news
ISSUE #2
october 2023
Read about the journeys of author and publishing expert Mark Leslie Lefebvre. Learn all about indie bookstore Owl’s Nest Books. Grab some tips for how to acquire (and give) book endorsements, the necessary components of writing romance, read about some of the latest writing competitions and more!
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Owl’s Nest Books
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Mark Leslie Lefebvre
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How to acquire (and give) book endorsements
Issue #1
August 2023
Read about the journeys of author P. L. Stuart and illustrator Jeff Fowler. Learn all about indie bookstore Allison The Bookman. Grab some tips for creating effective social media graphics, read about some of the latest writing competitions and more!
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Serving North Bay’s Bookworms
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P.L.Stuart
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How authors can create effective social media graphics
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Product of the 80’s