Today’s writers have more options than ever before when it comes to sharing their work with

the world – but how do you decide if independent or DIY publishing are the best fit for your

work? And if so, what do you really need to know to successfully launch a self-published or

small press work? Joe Mahoney shares his journey as a retired broadcaster, author, and

founder of Donovan Street Press, a Riverview, New Brunswick based independent publisher

dedicated to literary and genre-bending fiction.

Credits:

Host: Jenna Morton

Guest: Joe Mahoney

Technical Production: Tosh Taylor

WordCraft is a project of the non-profit Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, which

acknowledges that the land on which we live, work, and gather is the traditional unceded

territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples.

If your goal is to have your writing published, there will inevitably come a time when you start

searching for an agent. This is your champion, the person who will help you navigate the world

between the page and the publishing house. Part reader, part editor, part negotiator, and part

fan, a literary agent is a creative business partner who knows what the industry wants and how

to place you within it. And while this might sound like a job only found in the largest of cities,

today’s online world makes it possible for Maria Vicente to do this work from New Brunswick.

She’s a Senior Literary Agent and Senior Advisor at P.S. Literary Agency and Jenna’s guest on

this episode of WordCraft.

Credits:

Host: Jenna Morton

Guest: Maria Vicente

Technical Production: Tosh Taylor

WordCraft is a project of the non-profit Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, which

acknowledges that the land on which we live, work, and gather is the traditional unceded

territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples.

Episode Summary:

There are few Canadians with as much editing mentorship on their resume as Brian Henry. The

man behind the Quick Brown Fox blog has helped thousands with his newsletters and online

resources, as well as nearly three decades as an editor, writer, and creative writing instructor.

While he was facilitating several workshops for WFNB, he sat down with Jenna to talk about the

process of finding – and becoming! – an editor and the importance of paying attention to detail

in your work.

Credits:

Host: Jenna Morton

Guest: Brian Henry

Technical Production: Tosh Taylor

WordCraft is a project of the non-profit Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, which

acknowledges that the land on which we live, work, and gather is the traditional unceded

territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples.