All About NaNoWriMo

November often signals the start of winter—the days are shorter, the nights are longer. The air becomes crisp and, depending on where you live, there might already be snow on the ground. Many choose to take refuge indoors during November. Some prefer to spend the month binging their favourite series on Netflix, others take up […]

Introducing Rev. M.L. (Lori) Byers and Let The Rivers Flow

We are proud to announce the publication of the newest edition of Rev. M.L. (Lori) Byers’ book Let The Rivers Flow–a scriptural guide to having Holy Spirit led open meetings. For more information on Rev. M.L. (Lori) Byers and Let the Rivers Flow, or to purchase a copy of the book online, visit us at […]

Steps to publish your art as cards, notecards or postcards

Publishing your work as art cards, notebooks and postcardsArt cards, notebooks and postcards are excellent for getting your name out there while earning some coin. Notebooks are working well for abstract artists where color and feeling draw. Postcards are great for photographs and promotion.  Art cards are used as stationary and often framed. They are available in a […]

Author Shaunda-Lee and Love Letter to My Daughter

Author Shaunda-Lee releases Love Letter to My Daughter We are proud to announce the publication of Shaunda-Lee’s first book. Love Letter to My Daughter. This important guide helps young women recognize the red flags in abusive relationships, and includes empowering and practical advice. In fact, it provides the tools and best practices to avoid violent […]

Introducing Keith Brower and Janet: My Grandmother’s Stories

We are proud to announce the publication of Keith Brower’s book, Janet: My Grandmother’s Stories—an engaging recollection of one woman’s journey from Quebec to rural Alberta post-WWI as told by Janet’s own captivated grandson. Each chapter is accompanied by a gorgeous black and white illustration designed by Brower himself, and each story is told in […]

Introducing Dave Ainsworth and Run, Hide, Don’t Freeze!

We are proud to announce the publication of Dave Ainsworth’s Run, Hide, Don’t Freeze!, a book that was written with the purpose of preparing children for unexpected dangers in places that they would normally deem safe—such as at school, or the mall. Dave brings his expertise as a former police officer and military personnel to […]

Introducing Oscar Gonzalez Silva and fromouttacontrol.ca

We are proud to introduce the launch of Oscar Gonzalez Siva’s website in celebration of his book, From Outta Control published through PageMaster Publishing. The book is a self-help guide to getting your own life back in control based on Oscar’s own experiences with addiction and overcoming adversity through daily prayer, changing destructive thought patterns, […]

The Ultimate Guide to Canadian Writer’s Groups and Resources (An Ongoing Post)

Writers have been boxed in by popular culture as being solitary creatures. However, some of the best writing comes from that which has been combed over and beta-read by other writers in various stages of their career. Finding a writing critique group can be a challenging process, so we’ve done some of the research for […]

Book Launch for Evelyn B. Morris’ Divine Weapons

Congratulations to Evelyn B. Morris… … Whose first book Divine Weapons was formally launched on Friday, July 19th at The People’s Church in Edmonton, AB. Divine Weapons is currently available for purchase online at PageMasterPublishing.ca–buy a copy and support local Canadian authors, today! Instant SSL

Preparation and formatting for your book block

Prepare and format your book block Editing and proofreading is the first step of creating a clean file. Errors should be minimal as you move move to the formatting your book block. This article assumes editing and proofreading is complete. It looks at what a typesetter expects of a clean manuscript and provides tips on the […]