Program for: Individuals
Purpose: To assist professional writers in the creation of new work. This program is administered by third-party recommenders from the literary community.
Eligibility: This program is open to published Ontario-based professional writers working on projects in fiction, poetry, literary criticism, commentary on the arts, graphic novels, history, biography, political or social issues, science or travel.
These categories also apply to writing for children, multimedia, CD-ROM or edited electronic media (other than radio or film documentary or drama).
You are a professional writer by the OAC's definition if you have:
- at least one professionally published book for which you have a publishing contract and receive royalties or
- at least three separately published essays, short stories, poems or other work for which you have received payment.
If you are an active professional documentary or drama writer for non-print media (radio, stage, screen, theatre, etc.) you must have at least two recent production credits for which you have received payment.
We do not accept student or academic publications or work that you did as part of your employment (unless you are a professional journalist) as part of a professional publishing history. If you are employed full time and receive a grant, you should be prepared to take a full or partial leave of absence so you can devote time to writing.
Third-party recommenders are Ontario-based, Canadian-owned book and literary magazine publishers chosen by the OAC to make recommendations to us for writing grants in this program.
If you wish to receive an application package that includes the program guidelines, application forms and a list of recommenders, please call 416-961-1660 or 1-800-387-0058, or email info@arts.on.ca. Or, you can download the material below. The application form can be filled in on your screen, then printed out. You will have to make copies of the completed, signed application form. For detailed information, please see the Writers' Reserve program guidelines.
Deadline: This program runs from September 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011.
For more information
- Helen Floros, Program Assistant, 416-969-7440, toll-free 1-800-387-0058 extension 7440, hfloros@arts.on.ca.
Program Guidelines, List of Recommenders, Application Form and FAQs
Final Report
YOU MAY APPLY TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDERS:
List of Recommenders 2010/2011
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GENRE CODES
CH - Children/young adult GR - Graphic fiction/nonfiction (writers only)
F - Fiction NF - Nonfiction P - Poetry REGIONAL - located outside Toronto
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ANNICK PRESS LTD.
http://www.annickpress.com/
CH
We seek out writers who demonstrate a high level of literary talent, address subjects from a fresh perspective and create works that resonate with youth. In particular, we would like to see fiction and nonfiction for young adults, though other categories will be considered. |
15 Patricia Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M2M 1H9 |
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ARC POETRY - (magazine)
http://www.arcpoetry.ca/
P, REGIONAL
Writers are encouraged to look at magazine content from past issues and sample content that appears on our website. |
P.O. Box 81060
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1B1
info@arcpoetry.ca |
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BETWEEN THE LINES
http://www.btlbooks.com/
NF
We publish nonfiction books on topics that include politics, public policy, social issues, history, critical race issues, the environment, gender and sexuality, labour and work, media and culture and activism. Many of our authors represent marginalized and minority voices. |
720 Bathurst Street
Suite 404
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2R4
info@btlbooks.com |
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BIBLIOASIS
www.biblioasis.com
CH, F, NF, P, REGIONAL
We are looking to support both new and established voices, writers who engage with language, show stylistic verve and yet write work that resonates. Though interested in all types of fiction, poetry and nonfiction, we will pay particular attention to those who show a mastery of their chosen form. |
P.O. Box 92
Emeryville, Ontario
N0R 1C0
biblioasis@gmail.com |
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BLACK MOSS PRESS
http://www.blackmosspress.com/
F, NF, P, REGIONAL
We are open to all types of writing and subjects as long as the work is new and innovative. However, our bias is telling the story of southwestern Ontario and dealing with its cultural, social and literary aspects. We are keenly interested in stories about the way in which people live and work, told in fiction, nonfiction or poetry. |
2450 Byng Road
Windsor, Ontario
N8W 3E8
martygervais@gmail.com |
BOOK THUG
www.bookthug.ca
F, P
We are likely to recommend work of experimental poetry and prose that is aware of the history and traditions of the form while simultaneously seeking to stretch them.
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53 Ardagh Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6S 1Y4 |
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BRICK BOOKS
http://www.brickbooks.ca/
P, REGIONAL
We are looking for poetry of high literary quality – emotional, evocative and finely crafted. We value work whose art engages the sense and music of language.
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Box 20081
431 Boler Road
London, Ontario
N6K 4G6
(519) 657-8579
brick.books@sympatico.ca
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BRICK: A LITERARY JOURNAL (magazine)
www.brickmag.com
NF
We are looking for nonfiction essays of a literary nature, loosely based around the writing life and the arts in general. This may include (but is not confined to) memoir, travel writing or personal essays.
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50 Baldwin Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1L4 |
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BROKEN PENCIL (magazine)
http://www.brokenpencil.com/
F, GR, NF
We are looking for nonfiction pieces that creatively cover topics relating to independent arts and culture in Canada, as well as engaging and slightly eccentric fiction. |
P.O. Box 203
Station P
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2S7
editor@brokenpencil.com
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COACH HOUSE BOOKS
http://www.chbooks.com/
F, NF, P
We are interested in innovative or experimental poetry and fiction – work that questions traditional poetics or conventions of narrative, whether in form or content. We will also look at nonfiction on urban issues.
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80 bpNichol Lane
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 3J4
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CORMORANT BOOKS
http://www.cormorantbooks.com/
CH, F, GR, NF, P
We are interested in applications that reflect the diversity of the Canadian experience and that demonstrate an authentic point of view, distinction of voice and literary use of the language.
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215 Spadina Avenue
Studio 230
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2C7
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DESCANT (magazine)
http://www.descant.ca
F, P
We are seeking original literary writing: short fiction, poetry (traditional and experimental) and essays in many subjects and styles. We are interested in the intersections of culture and the arts.
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50 Baldwin Street
Third Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 1L4
info@descant.ca
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DIASPORA DIALOGUES
www.diasporadialogues.com
F, NF, P
We encourage submissions by writers from culturally diverse and Aboriginal communities and love to read work that explores a strong sense of place.
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170 Bloor Street West
Suite 804
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1T9
info@diasporadialogues.com |
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DUNDURN PRESS
http://www.dundurn.com/
CH, F, NF
We are looking for adult literary fiction, children’s fiction and nonfiction and serious adult nonfiction in the areas of Canadian history, politics, regional issues, biography/autobiography, travel and Aboriginal studies.
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3 Church Street
Suite 500
Toronto, Ontario
M5E 1M2
416-214-5544 ext. 234
mcarroll@dundurn.com |
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ECW PRESS
www.ecwpress.com
CH, F, GR, NF, P
We are interested in cutting-edge fiction and poetry as well as more traditional nonfiction in the popular culture genre.
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2120 Queen Street East
Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario
M4E 1E2
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EXILE, THE LITERARY QUARTERLY (magazine)
http://www.exilequarterly.com/
F, GR, P, REGIONAL
We welcome short fiction in its traditional form, but are also interested in new variations of those forms, including graphic fiction and novels and children/young adult works. The same is true for nonfiction, poetry and drama, where we try to reflect contemporary concerns.
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170 Wellington Street West
PO Box 308
Mount Forest Ontario
N0G 2L0 |
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HOUSE OF ANANSI PRESS
www.anansi.ca
F, NF, P
We are looking for high-quality literary fiction that will appeal to a broad audience; nonfiction works of biography, memoir, current events, science, health, history and humour; and poetry of the highest literary merit from a broad range of voices.
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110 Spadina Avenue
Suite 801
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2K4
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INSOMNIAC PRESS
http://www.insomniacpress.com/
F, GR, NF, P, REGIONAL
We are interested in literary fiction, poetry and the more interesting bits of nonfiction.
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520 Princess Avenue
London, Ontario
N6B 2B8
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JAMES LORIMER & CO.
http://www.lorimer.ca/
CH, NF
We are seeking high quality nonfiction – politics, business, economics, media, culture, education and Aboriginal issues, as well as illustrated histories and biographies. We are also interested in children’s fiction and nonfiction featuring Canadian settings and themes of a special interest to young people and realistic fiction for reluctant teen readers.
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317 Adelaide Street West
Suite 1002
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 1P9
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KEGEDONCE PRESS
http://www.kegedonce.com/
ABORIGINAL WRITERS ONLY
CH, F, GR, NF, P, REGIONAL
We are always interested in writing by Aboriginal women and in poetry, graphic novels or fantasy fiction.
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872 16th Street West
RR #7
Owen Sound, Ontario
N4K 6V5
info@kegedonce.com |
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KEY PORTER BOOKS
http://www.keyporter.com
CH, F, GR, NF
We are interested in literary novels and short fiction – especially work that explores the many aspects of the multicultural diversity of Canada past and present; no genre fiction or poetry. We are also looking for literary nonfiction and essays that celebrate the quirky, less obvious and mainstream or ignored virtues of life in Canada (including its people, its art, social institutions, habits, folklore, etc.).
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6 Adelaide Street East
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1H6
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KIDS CAN PRESS
http://www.kidscanpress.com/
CH
We look for projects with strong narratives, original perspectives and subjects or themes that are relevant to children. We avoid overtly moralistic or didactic stories and aspire to publish literature for children that reflects their diverse and complex world.
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Kids Can Press Limited
Corus Quay
25 Dockside Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 0B5
sbarry@kidscan.com
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MANSFIELD PRESS
http://www.mansfieldpress.net/
F, NF, P
We seek adventurous poetry and literary fiction that is accomplished and accessible; work that breaks new ground and challenges the reader while offering pleasure. We also seek creative nonfiction about Toronto and its neighbourhoods for our City Building Books series.
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25 Mansfield Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M6J 2A9
denis@mansfieldpress.net
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THE MERCURY PRESS
http://www.themercurypress.ca/
F, NF
We look for fiction that asks questions and raises issues, whether in aesthetics or the more material world, work that is new in form, content and/or idea, as well as culturally significant nonfiction. Work that is political, socially aware, culturally diverse and/or boundary-pushing is more likely to fall within our mandate for recommendation.
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P.O. Box 672
Station P
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2Y4
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THE NEW QUARTERLY (magazine)
http://www.tnq.ca/ F, P, REGIONAL
We are looking for fiction and poetry that feels fresh in terms of its style, narrative/prosodic arrangement or approach to its subject. We are not much interested in genre fiction.
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c/o St. Jerome’s University
290 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, Ontario
N2L 3G3
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OWLKIDS
http://www.owlkids.com/
CH, GR
We have a special focus on natural history, science, social history, the arts and uniquely Canadian subjects. We look for projects that respect kids’ intelligence, satisfy their naturally exuberant curiosity and strongly spark their sense of wonder.
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10 Lower Spadina Avenue
Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z2
marybeth.leatherdale@owlkids.com
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PALIMPSEST
http://www.palimpsestpress.ca/
CH, NF, P, REGIONAL
We are looking for well-written poetry, nonfiction and literature for children.
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5 King St.
Kingsville Ontario
N9Y 1H9
info@palimpsestpress.ca |
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THE PORCUPINE’S QUILL
www.porcupinesquill.ca
CH, F, GR, NF, P, REGIONAL
We are interested primarily in adult fiction – novels or short stories, secondarily in poetry. |
68 Main Street
Box 160
Erin, Ontario
N0B 1T0
pql@sentex.net
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QUATTRO BOOKS
www.quattrobooks.ca
F, P
We are looking for shorter forms of fiction, especially novellas. The poets we recommend will have innovative approaches to their medium, including a strong performance orientation.
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89 Pinewood Ave.
Toronto Ontario
M6C 2V2
info@quattrobooks.ca |
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SECOND STORY PRESS
http://www.secondstorypress.ca/ CH, F, NF
We are looking for quality adult fiction and nonfiction, children’s picture books as well as middle reader and young adult novels. We are interested in manuscripts dealing with issues of interest to women and children. We emphasize cultural diversity, a feminist perspective and excellence in writing.
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20 Maud Street
Suite 401
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2M5
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TADDLE CREEK (magazine)
http://www.taddlecreekmag.com/ F, GR, NF, P
We look for modern, relatable, urban fiction and poetry; work that tells a story, usually with a strong narrative (but not necessarily).
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P.O. Box 611
Station P
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2Y4
editor@taddlecreekmag.com |
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THOMAS ALLEN PUBLISHERS
http://www.thomas-allen.com/
F, NF
We look for original voice, fine writing and uncommon and interesting ideas. |
145 Front Street East
Suite 209
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 1E3 |
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TIGHTROPE BOOKS
http://www.tightropebooks.com
CH, F, GR, NF
We are looking for work that has elements of youth, cultural and gender diversity and urban issues. We also like to see new or established writers working in new genres or taking established literary conventions in new and exciting directions.
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602 Markham Street
Lower
Toronto ON
M6G 2L8
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WOLSAK AND WYNN
http://www.wolsakandwynn.ca/
CH, NF, P, REGIONAL
We are interested in works that have a strong voice, are well-crafted and are written with passion.
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69 Hughson Street North
Suite 102
Hamilton, Ontario
L8R 1G5 |
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YOUR SCRIVENER PRESS
www.yourscrivenerpress.com
CH, F, NF, P, REGIONAL
Writers we recommend will be largely (though not necessarily exclusively) from northern Ontario. We are interested in poetry, short stories, novels, memoirs, creative nonfiction, travel writing and local history that northern Ontario readers will recognize as having a regional appeal, broadly defined.
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465 Loach’s Road
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 2R2
info@yourscrivenerpress.com | |