• Author of JUST SAY YES and host of CBC Radio’s science show Quirks & Quarks Bob McDonald’sTHE TRUTH SEEKERS: SCIENCE IN AN AGE OF CONSPIRACY THEORIES, ALTERNATE FACTS AND FAKE NEWS, exploring the prevalence and origin of anti-science beliefs, to Douglas & McIntyre, in a nice deal, for publication in fall 2027, by John Pearce at Westwood Creative Artists (NA).

• Author of SEARCHING FOR FRANKLIN Ken McGoogan’s WHY CANADA IS CANADA: A HISTORY OF RESISTANCE, to Douglas & McIntyre, in a nice deal, for publication in spring 2027, by John Pearce at Westwood Creative Artists (world).

• Ken McGoogan’s ARCTIC AWAKENING: HOW THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE CREATED CANADA, to Douglas & McIntyre, in a nice deal, for publication in spring 2028, by John Pearce at Westwood Creative Artists (NA).

It has come to our attention that professional scammers are impersonating WCA staff and reaching out to authors under false pretenses. These messages often contain flattering references to a writer’s work and can seem very convincing. Please note that legitimate emails come from the wcaltd.com email addresses, and that WCA does not charge reading fees, upfront representation fees, or marketing fees. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent WCA, we encourage you to verify the authenticity of the message prior to responding.

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 August 10th. 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 Frankfurt Book Fair which takes place in October. There will be some other administrative tasks also.

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 Meg Wheeler at meg@wcaltd.com at your earliest convenience, but not later than July 3rd. 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 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.