Later this month, Jack Illingworth, executive director of the Literary Press Group, will be taking extended medical leave to undergo surgery for a polyposis syndrome, a condition which, if left untreated, will develop into colon ... Read More »

Earlier this week, Quebec billionaire and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté became the first Canadian “space tourist,” landing safely aboard the International Space Station 355 kilometres above Earth.  As mentioned on Quillblog last Tuesday, ... Read More »

For years, the Book Publishers’ Professional Association has been tailored to younger publishing professionals just breaking into the industry. This fall, however, the BPPA is shifting gears to focus more on mid-career professional development. The ... Read More »

Those looking to brush up on their Canadian publishing history will soon have access to a cornucopia of archival materials online, including manuscripts, diaries, and photos from the likes of Al Purdy, Pierre Berton, and ... Read More »