Words about words: a useful site for refreshing your memory on the basics of grammar. ¶ http://www.well.com/

An association and service organization for people working in all areas of arts and culture in Greater Vancouver. ¶ http://www.allianceforarts.com/

A U.S.-based news and opinion site for the arts community. ¶ http://www.aldaily.com/

A daily listing of arts, publishing and broadcasting news in Canada. ¶ http://www.artsnews.ca/

Courses, workshops, residencies and intensive programs for writers and publishers. Based in Banff, Alberta. ¶ http://www.banffcentre.ca/writing/programs/

Provides financial support to eligible writers, artists, publishers and cultural organizations in BC. ¶ http://www.bcartscouncil.ca/

A week-long celebration of publishing in British Columbia, including seminars, readings, parties and public fairs. Produced every spring by BCAMP and the Association of Book Publishers of BC. ¶ http://www.bcbookandmagazineweek.com/

An intensive non-credit creative writing program from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. ¶ http://www.boomingground.com/

A national agency which offers grants, services and awards to eligible professional Canadian artists and arts organizations, including writers and cultural magazine publishers. ¶ http://www.canadacouncil.ca/

An independent association of journalists and others dedicated to freedom of speech around the world. ¶ http://www.cjfe.org/fr/frhome.html

A group of professionals in the field of children's culture with members from all parts of Canada. ¶ http://www.canscaip.org/

A listing of pay scales for freelance writers, from the Professional Writers Association of Canada. ¶ http://www.writers.ca/whattopay.htm

The Capilano College Magazine Publishing Certificate is an intensive full-time sixteen-week program in magazine publishing. Starting in early July at Capilano‚Äôs campus in North Vancouver, this program begins with seven weeks of courses that prepare students for a directed internship. Planned and taught by experienced magazine industry personnel, the program adopts a practical approach as students learn editorial and layout skills from editors, writers and art directors. ¶ http://www.capilanou.ca/future/calendar/current/business/magazine.html

A regular public convention for comic enthusiasts and self-published illustrators and graphic artists. ¶ http://mypage.uniserve.ca/~lswong/Comicon.html

A handy compilation of common grammar and spelling errors. ¶ http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html

Guidelines for editorial integrity and advertising standards and practices, produced by the Canadian Society of Magazine Editors. ¶ http://canadianeditors.com/adguides.html

Find a published author in British Columbia with this comprehensive listing from BC Bookworld. ¶ http://www.abcbookworld.com/

Responsible for programs that promote Canadian content, foster cultural participation and strengthen connections among Canadians. ¶ http://www.pch.gc.ca/

A news and community site for Canadian writers. ¶ http://www.dooneyscafe.com/

A searchable database of members of the Professional Writers Association of Canada. ¶ http://www.writers.ca/

A searchable database of Canadian freelance editors, from the Editors Association Canada. ¶ http://www.editors.ca/hire/index.html

An annual event hosted by the Freedom of Expression Committee, an organization which monitors censorship issues in Canada. ¶ http://www.freedomtoread.ca/

Answers to common questions about careers in freelance writing.. ¶ http://www.pwac.ca/eventsandresources/frequentlyaskedquestions

Tips from Journalism.net on how to find individuals or topic experts online. ¶ http://www.journalismnet.com/people/index.htm

Find writers and journalist by region or area of expertise with this Canadian listing service. ¶ http://www.jeffgaulin.com/journalists/default.asp

An Associate of Arts Degree in Creative Writing program, based in Surrey, BC. ¶ http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca/calendar/academic_divisions/humanities/ahmnt/art-ad/artcw-ad.html

A list of deadlines for Canadian recognition programs that offer cash awards to writers and artists. ¶ http://www.placesforwriters.com/funding.html

A listing of literary agents in Canada, compiled by the Association of Book Publishers of BC. ¶ http://www.books.bc.ca/literaryagents.php

A comprehensive listing of online resources for grammar and language from the Editors Association of Canada. ¶ http://www.editors.ca/resources/web_links/grammar.html

A directory of U.S.-based online resources for writers, hosted by the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses. ¶ http://www.clmp.org/links/4/