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The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor wins Canada Reads 2026

 
The debut novel of Adjunct Professor Loghan Paylor has been crowned as the one book that all Canadians should read in CBC’s battle-of-the-books contest.

From Page to Screen: Every Great Adaptation Starts with a Novel

 
Exciting news! Canadian filmmaker Jacob Tierney, best known for adapting Rachel Reid’s beloved hockey romance Heated Rivalry, is once again turning to a novel for inspiration. According to CBC Books, his next project will adapt The Golden Mean,

Break Into Video Game Writing

 
Writing for video games is one of the most exciting frontiers in storytelling. And now, you can learn how to do it — from working game writers and UBC instructors. We’re thrilled to launch the Professional Certificate in Video Game Writing, a
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