Writing a novel is hard work. Getting published is even harder. Below are some helpful resources for writers.
Beta Readers
Beta readers are early readers, people who will read your manuscript and tell you what’s working and what needs revision. Ideally, you want to choose beta readers who fit your target audience. For example, if you’re writing young adult fiction, you should have some beta readers who are teenagers.
Local hang-outs for writers in Calgary
Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society
When Words Collide writers’ conference