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IFJ Calls on Writers to Demand Their Rights from Google2009-10-30
International Federation of Journalists
the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on all journalists who have had their books scanned by Google through its Google Book Search to claim their rights to payment.
More than 3,500 petition Iran to free journalists, writers2010-04-06
Sources
More than 3,500 concerned people from around the world are petitioning Iran#s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, to immediately release dozens of journalists writers, and bloggers currently...
Sources welcomes Dr. Dena Churchill2010-07-05
Dr. Dena Churchill
Sources welcomes a new member: Dr. Dena Churchill. Dr. Dena Churchill is a speaker, consultant, chiropractor and author of the book, Divinity In Divorce: The Power in Gratitude and Love.
WiPC issues a call for solidarity for persecuted writers 2009-11-13
Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN (WiPC)
To mark the Day of the Imprisoned Writer (DoIW) on 15 November, the Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN (WiPC) is highlighting the cases of imprisoned writers and honouring those who have...
Sources Select Resources
Beat GenerationConnexipedia Article
Article
A group of American writers who came to prominence in the 1950s, and the cultural phenomena that they wrote about and inspired.
Black Day for the Blue PencilBlake, Morrison
Article
2005
Guardian
Once they were key figures in literary publishing, respected by writers who acknowledged their contribution to shaping books. But, argues Blake Morrison, editors are now an endangered species.The edit...
A Dweller in PeaceThe Life and Times of Daniel Berrigan
Dear, John
Article
2016
CounterPunch
Rev. Daniel Berrigan, the renowned anti-war activist, award-winning poet, author and Jesuit priest, who inspired religious opposition to the Vietnam war and later the U.S. nuclear weapons industry, di...
Fame & Fortune OnlineWebsite
Sources
Comprehensive listing of awards available to Canadian journalists.
Federal Writers' ProjectWikipedia article
Article
A United States federal government project to fund written work and support writers during the Great Depression
"I think the dead are with us": John Berger at 88Maughan, Philip
Article
2015
New Statesman
A brief biography and recounting of a meeting by the author with the late author John Berger.
IFJ Calls on Writers to Demand Their Rights from GoogleSources News Release
Article
2009
International Federation of Journalists
the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on all journalists who have had their books scanned by Google through its Google Book Search to claim their rights to payment.
Literary lists: Proof of our existenceKitamura, Katie
Article
2013
Guardian Weekly
Katie Kitamura on why novelists are compulsive list-makers.
London, Jack - Writings - IndexLondon, Jack
Article
Writings of Jack London (1876-1916).
Marguerite has come a long wayDiemer, Ulli
Article
1984
Seven News
Literacy student writes her own story.
'Modi is God's gift to Pakistan security establishment'Pakistani novelist Mohammed Hanif talks about shrinking freedoms, liberal voices and human rights in Balochistan.
Adil, Hafsa
Article
2017
Al Jazeera
Mohammed Hanif is a Pakistani journalist and writer. In an interview with Al Jazeera he talks about the shrinking freedoms in mainstream and social media in Pakistan, the role of liberal voices and th...
More than 3,500 petition Iran to free journalists, writersSources News Release
Article
2010
Sources
More than 3,500 concerned people from around the world are petitioning Iran#s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, to immediately release dozens of journalists writers, and bloggers currently...
Powerful publicity and marketing tools for publishers and authorsArticle
2009
Sources
Helping authors and publishers to publicize themselves and their books with a package of marketing and media relations tools designed to get publicity in the media and to reach readers and book buyers...
Reflecting on the plight of African journalists on World Refugee DayPEN International
Article
2015
Two Ethiopian writers in exile; two victims of the repression of freedom of speech.
A reputation built on quiet regretA rare interview with William Trevor
Allardice, Lisa
Article
2009
Guardian Weekly
Interview with the short story writer William Trever on the themes of guilt, regret, sadness and faith in his oeuvre.
Shakespeare, WilliamSources Select Resources Encyclopedia
Article
Sources BookshelfWebsite
2009
Sources
Featuring books and DVDs by Sources member authors.
Sources Select AuthorsWebsite
2009
Sources
Authors available to take media calls about their area of expertise.
Speaking to the MediaA special report from Sources with articles from The Sources HotLink
Diemer, Ulli (ed.)
Article
2005
Sources
Being seen, heard, and quoted in the media is perhaps the quickest, best, and most lasting way for a speaker to become better known and more sought after. This booklet offers advice on handling media ...
WiPC issues a call for solidarity for persecuted writers Sources News Release
Article
2009
Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN (WiPC)
To mark the Day of the Imprisoned Writer (DoIW) on 15 November, the Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN (WiPC) is highlighting the cases of imprisoned writers and honouring those who have...
Sources Bookshelf
The Canadian Writers' Guide13th edition
Cormack, Paul G.; Shewchuk, Murphy O.
Book
2003
Over 130 how-to articles on many aspects of writng for publication.
Communication for and Against DemocracyRaboy, Marc and Bruck, Peter A. (ed.)
Book
1989
This anthology explores the circumstances in which communication serves at times as an instrument of repression and domination, and at others as a support for human emancipation.
First ChapterThe Canadian Writers Photography Project
Denton, Don
Book
2001
A "photographic archive" of Canadian writers from across the country.
George Orwell: A LifeCrick, Bernard
Book
1980
A biography of George Orwell.
Mixed Media, Mixed MessagesPersky, Stan
Book
1991
This is a collection of columns by Vancouver Sun columnist Persky. Specifically, Persky tries to address moral and philosophical questions raised by media practices.
Powerful publicity and marketing tools for publishers and authorsArticle
2009
Helping authors and publishers to publicize themselves and their books with a package of marketing and media relations tools designed to get publicity in the media and to reach readers and book buyers...
Self-Publishing ManualHow to write, print & sell your own book
Poynter, Dan
Book
1979
A comprehensive manual on self-publishing your own book which covers all aspects of the process from writing to selling.
Sources.comPortal for Journalists and Writers - The directory for reporters, writers, editors and researchers
Website
1977
Sources is an information portal for journalists, freelance writers, news editors, authors, researchers and journalism students -- and a resource for organizations, institutions, businesses, and ind...
Sources Select ResourcesReviews and information about print and online resources for journalists and researchers
Website
1977
Reviews and information about print and online resources for journalists and researchers.
Speaking to the MediaA special report from Sources with articles from The Sources HotLink
Diemer, Ulli (ed.)
Article
2005
Being seen, heard, and quoted in the media is perhaps the quickest, best, and most lasting way for a speaker to become better known and more sought after. This booklet offers advice on handling media ...
Traces of MagmaAn Annotated Bibliography of Left Literature
Knight, Rolf
Book
1983
An annotated bibliography of left wing novels which deal with the lives of working people during the twentieth century.
Why are you telling me this?Eleven Acts of Intimate Journalism
Elton, Heather; Moon, Barbara; Obe, Don
Book
1997
Eleven journalists from the Arts Journalism Program at the Banff Centre for the Arts get personal.
The Woman ReaderJack, Belinda
Book
2012
Belinda Jack's history of women's reading and the ceaseless controversies it has inspired, explores what and how women of widely differing cultures have read through the ages.
The Writer as MigrantJin, Ha
Book
2009
Chinese born Ha Jin discusses the ways in which nationality and culture, exile and emigration affect the course of a writer's life career and influence the work he produces.
Writing Down the BonesFreeing the Writer Within
Goldberg, Natalie
Book
1986
Suggestions for how to create good writing.
Writing from the Inside OutTransforming Your Psychological Blocks to Release the Writer Within
Palumbo, Dennis
Book
2000
Palumbo encourages writers to use their fears, doubts and stress to construct their stories, instead of trying to overcome them.
Canadian ScreenwriterWriting for film, television, radio and digital media. Includes profiles of Canadian screenwriters, industry news and informative craft articles.