KWL 2020 Reading Challenge: Mid-Year Update
Now that we’re officially halfway through 2020 (AKA the longest year in the history of humankind), we thought it was time to check in on the…
KWL – 203 – Establishing Your Author Brand with Dana Kaye
Veteran Publicist, social media pro, and brand manager Dana Kaye joins us on the podcast this week to discuss all things marketing, publicity, and branding. Dana…
KWL – 202 – A NaNoWriMo Success Story with Paul Austin Ardoin
Mystery author Paul Austin Ardoin joins us on the podcast this week. After spending eight years writing the first few chapters of his novel, Paul signed…
Kobo Emerging Writers Prize Winners, Bookselling During Phase Two, and New (Very Old) Louisa May Alcott: This Week in Book News
Good afternoon and Happy Friday everyone! The speed at which time is flying by is really out of control. Was I not just saying I couldn’t…
Celebrate Pride Year Round with these 33 Books by LGBTQ+ Authors
This year commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march, but with social distancing measures in place across the world Pride as we know it…
KWL – 201 – The Evolution of Publishing with Kevin J. Anderson
Bestselling author and publisher Kevin J. Anderson joins us on this podcast this week to discuss his illustrious thirty year writing career and how the world…
Anti-racist Bestsellers, NBCC Resignations, and a Summer Literary Series from a Beer Company: This Week in Book News
Another week has come and gone, and on this warm Friday before the summer solstice, I am really looking forward to spending the next two days…
KWL – Bonus Episode – Kobo in Coversation with Linwood Barclay
Please enjoy this special bonus episode from Kobo in Conversation! We spoke with thriller writer (and former newspaper columnist and humourist) Linwood Barclay about the myth…
KWL Playlist of the Month: Video Game Soundtracks
Writing to music is a controversial subject. Some of us need absolute silence to get writing done, some of us need some background noise, and some…
KWL – 200 – Marketing Your Books on a Global Scale with Cristina Mendes
Kobo’s CRM and Marketing Manager, Cristina Mendes, joins us for our 200th episode to give insight into the Kobo customer and how to effectively market your…
This Week in Book News
Hi KWLers, To say the past few weeks have been difficult would be an extreme understatement. It has been an extraordinarily emotional time, especially for the…
KWL – 199 – Selling Audiobooks to the Kobo Customer with Elyse Daniels
Kobo’s Global Audiobook Merchandiser Elyse Daniels is on the podcast this week discussing all things audio. Elyse tells us the ins and outs of selling audiobooks…
Black Lives Matter: A Resource List
We want to take the time to acknowledge that many in our global community are in pain and experiencing feelings of fear, fury and heartbreak. We at Kobo…
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Prose
by Sacha Black There are very few strict rights and wrongs in storytelling. Sure, some might argue that grammar has rules that should be followed. But you…
A Kobo Original, Larry Kramer, and Omegaverse Copyright: This Week in Book News
Happy Friday, everyone! Can you believe June is almost here? It seems like just yesterday I was saying the exact same thing about May. Time really…
KWL – 198 Incorporating Mythology and Folklore into Your Writing with Skye MacKinnon
Skye MacKinnon is an international bestselling author who writes across multiple genres, from science fiction to fantasy to paranormal romance and even children’s books. Skye joins…
The Vivian Awards, Canadian Publishing in a Post-Pandemic World, and Silent Virtual Reading Clubs: This Week in Book News
Happy Friday, everyone! To those who celebrated a long weekend last week, I hope you had a wonderful break, and to those who are heading into…
KWL – 197 – An #OwnVoices YA Debut with Nora Shalaway Carpenter
Author Nora Shalaway Carpenter is on the podcast this week to discuss her debut YA novel, The Edge of Anything, and how her own experience with…
A Long Weekend, Remembering Carolyn Reidy, and New Adaptations: This Week in Book News
It’s Victoria Day Weekend here in Canada (or May 2-4 if you will), so heading into the long weekend means our news roundup is coming at…
KWL – 196 – Expanding Your Written Universe with Anthony Dobranski
Science fiction and fantasy author Anthony Dobranski is on the podcast this week to discuss the tarot deck he created as a tie-in to his book,…
The Return of Edward Cullen, Apple Books on PC, and the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Shortlist: This Week in Book News
Happy Friday, everyone! This week saw a big book announcement and some huge news for indie authors; it was also a week that included Star Wars…
KWL – 195 – Alternative Storytelling Platforms with Kilby Blades
Romance author and marketing executive Kilby Blades joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the new, ever evolving storytelling platforms authors can access…
Fundraising, New Simone De Beauvoir, and Celebrity Bookshelves: This Week in Book News
I can’t believe May is already here! It seems like April just flew by. Although I think we can all agree that during social isolation, time…
KWL – 194 – The Road to Publication with Debut Author Abbigail N. Rosewood
Author Abbigail N. Rosewood joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her debut novel, If I Had Two Lives, and the real-life inspiration behind the…
Public Speaking for Writers
By Sally Jenkins, author of Public Speaking for Absolute Beginners Editor’s Note: We know that most in person events have been put on hold for…
Earth Day Reading, an Amazon Donation, and Celebrities Read Dr. Seuss: This Week in Book News
Another week of social distancing has come and gone. This week included the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and since we can’t celebrate by planting trees…
World Book Day
Happy World Book Day! If you’re on our blog, there’s a very good chance that books have changed your life in one way or another. Whether…
KWL – 193 – Adapting Your Novel for the Screen with Maggie Marr
Maggie Marr has been an entertainment attorney, a producer, an entertainment agent, and is a USA Today bestselling author. She joins us on the podcast this…
Five Things You May Not Know About KWL
We always want to make sure all of our authors are up to date with everything that KWL has to offer. Here are five things you…
Indie Bookstores, A Game Show Memoir, and Social Distancing Haikus: This Week in Book News
Happy Friday, everybody! This week has just flown by. I guess that’s the advantage of holiday Mondays, right? Kobo hit a huge milestone this weekend –…
KWL – 192 – Sharing Your Authentic Voice with Jasmin Kaur
Writer, illustrator, and poet Jasmin Kaur joins us on the podcast this week. Jasmin’s work has been celebrated globally, and has been shared by celebrities and…
A Long Weekend Means an Early Roundup! This Week in Book News
Happy Friday Thursday! We here at KWL are lucky enough to be heading into a four day weekend, and while an extra long weekend without being…
KWL – 191 – Audiobooks, Podcasts, and the Future of Publishing with Joanna Penn
Bestselling author, podcaster, and motivational speaker Joanna Penn joined us for a KWL Facebook Live event recently, where she discussed all things audio from recording her…
Powell’s Rehires, More Harry Potter, and Some Celebrity Reading Livestreams: This Week in Book News.
Another week of social distancing and it’s starting to feel a bit more normal. As normal as staying in my small, Toronto apartment full time can…
KWL – 190 – Finding the Motivation to Become a Published Author with Glenn Dyer
Historical fiction author Glenn Dyer was in his sixties and freshly retired when he published his first novel, The Torch of Betrayal. Now planning the release…
Twelve Books by Trans and Nonbinary Authors to read on Trans Day of Visibility (and any other day)
Today is Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and nonbinary people around the globe and to honour the courage it takes to live…
Authors Helping Authors, Virtual Book Festivals, and Some Things to Keep You Busy During Social Distancing
Another week of adjusting to our new normal is in the books, and I hope everyone is still doing okay. Here at KWL we’ve settled into…
KWL – 189 – Touring as an Author vs. Touring as a Musician with Eamon McGrath
Canadian musician and author Eamon McGrath joins us on the podcast this week to discuss the differences and similarities between being a musician and being an…
Adjusting to Social Distancing and Finding Silver Linings: This Week in Book News
Hi KWL Community, This week has been a tough one, and we hope you’re doing okay. As we all adjust to social distancing and what that…
KWL – Ep 188 – Writing Advice and Finishing Your First Draft with Andrew David MacDonald
Debut author Andrew David MacDonald joins us on the podcast this week. Fresh off the release of his first novel, When We Were Vikings, Andrew talks…
Jill Shalvis, author of Almost Just Friends: “The call that changed my life”
This content originally appeared on Walmart.com Everyone has a “How I Started My Career” story. Which is different from their “My First Job” story. Cuz my…
More Coronavirus Cancellations, Inspiring Teen Writers, and a Love Letter to an Appliance: This Week in Book News
I think I speak for everyone when I say this week has been A Lot. Living in the era of the never-ending news cycle can be…
KWL – Ep 187 – Kobo In Conversation with Saeed Jones
Award winning poet Saeed Jones was in the Kobo office recently to discuss his new memoir, How We Fight For Our Lives. In conversation with maxine…
LBF is Cancelled, Simon and Schuster is for Sale, A Walkout at HBG: This Week in Book News
It has been a big week for book news as the effects of the Coronavirus continue to hit the publishing industry. There were also some big…
KWL – Ep 186 – The Importance of a Pen Name with Tawdra Kandle
Tawdra Kandle, a USA Today bestselling romance author, writes across multiple genres using just as many pen names. She tells us why she decided to utilize…
Q&A with J. Robert Kennedy
J. Robert Kennedy is a bestselling author with over fifty titles under his belt and over one million copies sold. He was kind enough to take…
Comic Book Rumors, Children’s Book Scams, and some Wonderful Book-themed Essays: This Week in Book News
Happy Friday, y’all! I hope you don’t mind, but instead of sharing strictly news this week I’ve also included some book-related articles I absolutely loved; you…
KWL – Ep 185 – Getting Creative with your Book Marketing with T S Paul
Bestselling Science Fiction and Paranormal author TS Paul joins us to discuss how he went from a reluctant writer to an author who puts out over…
New year, new you, new book
This content was originally published on Kobo.com As the Senior Manager of Author Experience at Kobo, Tara Cremin is constantly working with authors. Over the years, she’s…
The Impact of Climate Change on Publishing, A Margaret Atwood Ballet, and I Read Canadian: This Week in Book News
I don’t know about you guys, but this week has just flown by! I guess that’s the joy of four-day work-weeks, huh? (Sincere apologies to those…