Waubgeshig Rice, an author and journalist originally from Wasauksing First Nation, talks about his latest novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, a take on a post-apocalypse story told from an indigenous perspective. He also describes his path to writing and offers advice for young aspiring writers.
KWL Author Experience Manager Tara Cremin connects with the global indie author community all the way across the world
We’ve put together a challenge for anyone looking to embark on a reading journey and explore new genres and authors in 2019!
Melissa Chan is a local Toronto designer and founder of Literary Book Gifts, a gift shop for book lovers. She’s kindly offering an exclusive discount for KWL authors on her site––read on for the discount code!
Originally posted on Kobo.com There’s a chill in the air, leaves are falling, and we’re layering up with scarves and sweater dresses. But who says that…
News from around the book world this week.
Hi Marina! We’re really happy to have you on board! Can you tell our authors a little about yourself? Hello! My name is Marina, and I…
By Carmen Giraudy, Kobo Content Operations Manager There are a multitude of bookstore bucket lists available out there, describing the stores serious book lovers should visit…
By Joni Di Placido Welcome to the Literary Round Up, a new weekly feature where I’ll share Kobo and KWL updates, as well as any weird…
This week, the KWL team was lucky enough to be part of the live studio audience at CBC’s Canada Reads, Canada’s annual Survivor-style battle of the books!
The Kobo Writing Life blog is getting the first look at bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy‘s upcoming title, The Templar Detective and the Parisian Adulteress,…
Happy New Year from your KWL Team! We are all very excited about the year ahead and looking forward to working with you on your…
We all want to increase our reader engagement, right? More social media comments, more newsletter opens, more purchases. But did you know that offering more choices might actual result in less action from your readers?
Author Judy Ford discusses her experience using the Kobo Writing Life cover design service.
Aaaaand the big day is here at last! Here at Kobo we have an intrepid team of fifteen staff members (our biggest yet!) attempting the…
By Stephanie McGrath Every book published through Kobo Writing Life undergoes our QA process and because no book is perfect, some will be rejected. When a…
By Janie Crouch I write romantic suspense. Best job in the world. In every book I write there comes a moment when the main characters have…
Guest Post by Deborah Cooke (Abridged from a version originally published on www.deborahcooke.com) Book charms are adorable and readers love them. I’ve bought them in the…
“How do I find the money to travel?” “How do I plan my trip?” “How do I stay safe and healthy on the road?” Over the…
For many, reading is not just a pastime, but an identity. Inspired by that insight, Rakuten Kobo announces Kobo Aura ONE, which was designed with the…
By Ben Landau Everyone has books they can’t bear to part with. Whether due to sentimental or decorative value, or just the fear of parting with…
Episode 58 features an interview with Kobo Merchandisers Liz Hilborn (Manager of Merchandising) and Sarah Smith-Eivemark (Canadian Merchandiser) conducted by Mark Lefebvre, KWL Director. In the…
When did you first discover your love for writing? Is there any particular book that made you want to become a writer? When I was a…
Working in partnership with Kobo, Edinburgh International Book Festival has published its 2014 brochure through Kobo Writing Life. The Book Festival’s eBook brochure…
One of the most frequent questions successful authors face in interviews and meeting fans is “where do you get your ideas?” followed closely by pleas for…