Thinking of writing a novella? The Girl Who Reads on the Metro by Christine Féret-Fleury is an adorable example of how to do so! Seline B.

If you want to beef up your graphic novel artistic and storytelling skills, studying American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang is the way to go. Gene Luen Yang Seline B.

One of the best instances of an epistolary novel I’ve read is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Sequel out now too! Benjamin Alire Sáenz Seline B.

How would one blend a fantasy and sci-fi tale together? Wonder no more and delve into the delightful imagery of Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir! tamsyn should be writing Seline B.

The stage play Where the Blood Mixes by Kevin Loring is a stellar example of how to capture the shadow that trauma casts on those who have suffered in residential schools. Kevin Loring Seline B.

Making a thriller/horror graphic novel for 9-12-year-olds is difficult. Suee and the Shadow by Ginger Ly is a fascinating example of how to do it well though! @GingerlyWrites Seline B.

So you want to write a story in an already established universe. The Rise of Kyoshi by F. C. Yee and Michael Dante DiMartino can definitely show you the ropes on how to handle it! F. C. Yee Seline B.

Writing an easily accessible self-help book for a broad audience is not easy. But You are Awesome by Neil Pasricha can show you how while helping with your fear of failure! Neil Pasricha Seline B.

Want to create hauntingly beautiful imagery that is like Michelin star deserts for your reader’s minds? Read The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern! @erinmorgenstern Seline B.

Popular Canadian protagonists are hard to come by but Sifton Tracey Anipare knocked out of the park with Cybelle in her novel Yume! Fae Dark Seline B.

Aminder Dhaliwal took an interesting idea and ran with it while making Woman World. Read it to find out how to humorously carry out your concepts! Aminder Dhaliwal Seline B.

Alex Leslie made Vancouver come to life in her book of poetry Vancouver for Beginners. Read it to find out how to capture your hometown! @notherstories Seline B.

We’re over halfway through the semester! Let’s have something a bit more fluffy and cute! A Man and His Cat is sure to his all your comfort needs. 桜井海＠おじ猫16巻1/9発売決定！ Seline B.

Nigerian-inspired world, tattoos that become monsters, hunters to slay these beasts made of sin, classism commentary, and a depth of imagery that put a new part in your hair wrap up into a well-written package. Tochi Onyebuchi Seline B.

Want to tell a coming-of-age story centred on girlhood but not sure how? Mariko and Jillian Tamaki have got you covered with their wonderfully deep YA graphic novel. mariko tamaki undercover overlover Seline B.

Let’s bring more fairy tales into the world! Melissa Albert creates her own Grimm style fairy tales that will haunt your imagination and give you some bloody inspiration in The Hazel Wood! Melissa Albert on hiatus Seline B.

Do you like super heroes? Have you wanted to try your keyboard at making your own superhero mythos/culture? Renegades by Marissa Meyer is how you do it right! @marissa_meyer Seline B.

The best example of a Greek mythology retelling I have ever come across in my life. Also the most beautifully annoying example of how to write a cliff-hanger. If you want to make your readers cry please read this master piece. RachelSmythe @ Lore Olympus Seline B.

Join Łutselkʼe Dene, Plains Cree poet/spoken word artist and KPU alum Tawahum Bige for a reading from their debut book of poetry, Cut to Fortress. Nov. 17 at 4pm, in Arbutus 1780. This event is made possible by the support of ENG, CRWR, IDEA, and the nə́ c̓aʔmat ct project.

The Poetry Bash is an entrancing evening of poetry readings. Hosted by Aislinn Hunter, this year’s poets include @stephenscollis @JessHausti, Evelyn Lau, Zehra Naqvi, Michael Turner, sho & Daniel Zomparelli. Presented w/ KPU Creative Writing. writersfest.bc.ca/festival-event…