Have a piece you’d eventually like to get published–be it a romance novel or a travel article–languishing somewhere on your computer because you’re not quite sure it’s “ready” yet? Or just looking for some impartial, constructive feedback on a story pitch?

Sign up for a free ten-minute editorial consultation with a professional editor from the Editors’ Association of Canada-BC Branch. Consultations take place on Saturday, April 18, between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. during the WordsConnect Book & Magazine Fair at the Vancouver Public Library Central Branch (350 W Georgia St).

Submit a double-spaced, two- to three-page pitch or writing sample from the middle of the document to info[at]bcbookandmagazineweek[dot]com, and we’ll email you to confirm your appointment time.

Spots are still available, but please note that the last day we can accept submissions is Monday, April 13, in order to allow the editors time to review your work and provide thoughtful feedback.

And don’t forget to stay for the “How to Get Published” panel from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., where you can pick the brains of some of BC’s esteemed publishing professionals, including Kevin Williams (president of Talonbooks), Meghan Spong (children’s book publisher at Benjamin Brown Books), Rolf Maurer (publisher of New Star books), Anicka Quin (managing editor of Western Living magazine) and Ian Cockfield (managing editor of EVENT magazine). It’s moderated by John Burns, executive editor of Vancouver magazine.