Westwood Creative Artists, one of Canada’s largest literary agencies representing more than 400 writers, is looking for a candidate to fill a full-time hybrid or remote 7-week internship position, beginning January 8^th, 2026. At this time, we can only consider applicants based in Canada.

A considerable amount of time during this internship will be spent working with WCA’s international rights director and rights manager preparing our seasonal rights catalogue ahead of the London Book Fair which takes place in March. There will also be some other administrative tasks.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, a lively and congenial team culture, and an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of the publishing industry in Canada and abroad through the lens of a literary agency and the writers we represent.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, energetic, and have a positive outlook. Strong proofreading and computer skills required; previous office experience and knowledge of the publishing industry an asset; passionate attention to detail and accuracy a must. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Meg Wheeler at meg@wcaltd.com at your earliest convenience, but not later than December 3^rd. We appreciate all applications but will only reply to candidates selected for an interview. Westwood Creative Artists is an equal opportunity employer, and values a diverse workforce.

Westwood Creative Artists, one of Canada’s largest literary agencies representing more than 400 writers, is looking for a candidate to fill a full-time hybrid or remote 6-week internship position, beginning August 25^th (with some flexibility on the starting date for the right candidate).

A considerable amount of time during this internship will be spent working with WCA’s international rights director and rights associate preparing our seasonal rights catalogue ahead of the Frankfurt Book Fair which takes place in October. There will also be some other administrative tasks.

We offer a lively and congenial team culture and an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of the publishing industry in Canada and abroad through the lens of a literary agency and the writers we represent.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, energetic, and have a positive outlook. Strong proofreading and computer skills required; previous office experience and knowledge of the publishing industry an asset; passionate attention to detail and accuracy a must. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Caroline Vassallo at caroline@wcaltd.com at your earliest convenience, but not later than July 30^th. We appreciate all applications but will only reply to candidates selected for an interview. Westwood Creative Artists is an equal opportunity employer, and values a diverse workforce.

• Margot Blankier at Tundra Books has acquired world rights to COW OF THE CASTLE by Tiffany Stone (SIX LITTLE STICKS), a humorous picture book about an increasingly resourceful cow who uses six simple machines to achieve her goal of a luxurious life behind castle walls. Publication is slated for spring 2027. Hilary McMahon at Westwood Creative Artists represented the author and Dustin Harbin, who will illustrate, represented himself. 

Westwood Creative Artists, one of Canada’s largest literary agencies representing more than 400 writers, is looking for a candidate to fill a full-time hybrid or remote 6-week internship position, beginning January 20^th (with some flexibility on the starting date for the right candidate).

A considerable amount of time during this internship will be spent working with WCA’s international rights director and rights associate preparing our seasonal rights catalogue ahead of the London Book Fair which takes place in March. There will also be some other administrative tasks.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, a lively and congenial team culture, and an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of the publishing industry in Canada and abroad through the lens of a literary agency and the writers we represent.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, energetic, and have a positive outlook. Strong proofreading and computer skills required; previous office experience and knowledge of the publishing industry an asset; passionate attention to detail and accuracy a must. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Meg Wheeler at meg@wcaltd.com at your earliest convenience, but not later than December 11^th. We appreciate all applications but will only reply to candidates selected for an interview. Westwood Creative Artists is an equal opportunity employer, and values a diverse workforce.

• Kirstie Hudson at Orca has acquired world rights to two non-fiction picture books by Etta Kaner. DO NOT EAT LIKE A TIGER SHARK!: WACKY WAYS ANIMALS SLURP, CHOMP, AND GULP will be published in August 2024 with illustrations by Heather Wilson, and IF YOU MEET A BARFING BIRD will follow in fall 2025. Hilary McMahon at Westwood Creative Artists represented Kaner in the deal.

Westwood Creative Artists, one of Canada’s largest literary agencies representing more than 400 writers, is looking for a candidate to fill a full-time hybrid or remote 6-week internship position, beginning January 15 (with some flexibility on the starting date for the right candidate).

A considerable amount of time during this internship will be spent working with WCA’s international rights director and rights associate preparing our seasonal rights catalogue ahead of the London Book Fair which takes place in March. There will also be some other administrative tasks.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, a lively and congenial team culture, and an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of the publishing industry in Canada and abroad through the lens of a literary agency and the writers we represent.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, energetic, and have a positive outlook. Strong proofreading and computer skills required; previous office experience and knowledge of the publishing industry an asset; passionate attention to detail and accuracy a must. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Meg Wheeler at meg@wcaltd.com at your earliest convenience, but not later than January 5. We appreciate all applications but will only reply to candidates selected for an interview. Westwood Creative Artists is an equal opportunity employer, and values a diverse workforce.

• Canadian publishing house At Bay Press has just purchased the world rights to a new four book series. CITY RISING, FROM THE HOLY MOUNTAIN, by David Rotenberg, is the first novel in The Shanghai Tetralogy. The series follows the epic journey prophesied by the First Emperor almost 2500 years ago on an Ivory Tusk – to bring Shanghai to its present glory. Opium from the West mixes with powerful Chinese families to bring the First Emperor’s dream to vibrant life. Agent Michael Levine from Westwood Creative Artists arranged the deal with At Bay Press, who plans a November 2023 release date for book one. Book two will release in June 2024.

• Canadian publishing house At Bay Press has just purchased the world rights to an essential new title. OUT OF THE SHADOWS, by renowned storytellers and history enthusiasts David Bouchard and Gordon Henderson, explores what is arguably one of Canada’s most complicated and complex historical figures, its first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. The book will also put renewed focus on Louis Riel. The book is a sequel to Gordon Henderson’s MAN IN THE SHADOWSbuilt around the assassination of D’Arcy McGee which At Bay Press will also re-release. The book will endeavour to serve as a discussion piece with indigenous (Bouchard) and settler (Henderson) perspectives researched to bring forward a new history for all. Agent Michael Levine from Westwood Creative Artists arranged the deal with At Bay Press, who plans a May 2024 release date for the book.

• Award-winning author of SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, Joanne Levy‘s THE JOURNAL OF THINGS LOST AND FOUND, in which 12 year old Ruthie Sydner navigates her still-fresh feelings around the loss of a miscarried sibling while learning her mom is newly pregnant, to Sarah Howden at Orca Book Publishers, for publication in fall 2025, by Hilary McMahon at Westwood Creative Artists (world).

Foreign:

• Kyo Maclear’s BIRDS ART LIFE renewed to AdMarginem (Russia), by Natalia Sanina at Synopsis Literary Agency, on behalf of Meg Wheeler at Westwood Creative Artists for Jackie Kaiser.

• Kyo Maclear’s UNEARTHINIG to AdMarginem (Russia), by Natalia Sanina at Synopsis Literary Agency, on behalf of Meg Wheeler at Westwood Creative Artists for Jackie Kaiser.

• Michael Ignatieff’s THE ORDINARY VIRTUES renewed to China Times Publishing Company (Taiwan), by Whitney Hsu at ANA  Taiwan, on behalf of Meg Wheeler at Westwood Creative Artists for Michael Levine.

• Leanne Toshiko Simpson’s NEVER BEEN BETTER to April Books (Netherlands), edited by Petra Kruijt, by Stella Nelisen at Marianne Schonbach Associates, on behalf of Meg Wheeler at Westwood Creative Artists for Jackie Kaiser.

Westwood Creative Artists, one of Canada’s largest literary agencies representing more than 400 writers, is looking for a candidate to fill a full-time hybrid or remote 6-week internship position, beginning February 21^st.

A considerable amount of time during this internship will be spent working with WCA’s international rights director and rights associate preparing our seasonal rights catalogue ahead of the London Book Fair which takes place in April. There will also be some other administrative tasks.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, a lively and congenial team culture, and an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of the publishing industry in Canada and abroad through the lens of a literary agency and the writers we represent.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, energetic, and have a positive outlook. Strong proofreading and computer skills required; previous office experience and knowledge of the publishing industry an asset; passionate attention to detail and accuracy a must. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Meg Wheeler at meg@wcaltd.com at your earliest convenience, but not later than January 24^th. We appreciate all applications but will only reply to candidates selected for an interview. Westwood Creative Artists is an equal opportunity employer, and values a diverse workforce.

Westwood Creative Artists, one of Canada’s largest literary agencies representing more than 400 writers, is looking for a candidate to fill a full-time hybrid or remote 6-week internship position, beginning September 6^th.

A considerable amount of time during this internship will be spent working with WCA’s international rights director and rights associate preparing our seasonal rights catalogue ahead of the Frankfurt Book Fair which takes place in October. There will also be some other administrative tasks including but not limited to market research, data entry, and reading unsolicited submissions.

We offer a competitive hourly wage, a lively and congenial team culture, and an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of the publishing industry in Canada and abroad through the lens of a literary agency and the writers we represent.

The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, energetic, and have a positive outlook. Strong proofreading and computer skills required; previous office experience and knowledge of the publishing industry an asset; passionate attention to detail and accuracy a must. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to the attention of Meg Wheeler at meg@wcaltd.com at your earliest convenience, but not later than August 8^th. We appreciate all applications but will only reply to candidates selected for an interview. Westwood Creative Artists is an equal opportunity employer, and values a diverse workforce.