September always feels like a fresh chapter: new routines, new goals, and new opportunities to dive into books and writing. This week at Canadian Word Warriors, we’re celebrating courage, creativity, and a little humor along the way.

Writer Trait of the Week: Courage

As writers, we create something out of nothing—and that takes courage. Each time we put words on a page, we share a part of ourselves. Sometimes readers won’t connect. Sometimes rejection stings. But as Cynthia Ozick once said:

“If we had to say what writing is, we would have to define it essentially as an act of courage.”

Fear of failure has crushed countless stories before they’ve had a chance to live. The brave choice? Write it anyway. Share it anyway. Your story matters.

Tuesday Teaser: The Silver Tree

This week’s Teaser Tuesday featured Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour reading from her magical youth fantasy, The Silver Tree. In this story, Alexandra is transformed into a unicorn to help the Unicorn King save his herd from dark forces. With fairies, witches, dragons, and a touch of humor, it’s the perfect reminder that even in fantasy, courage is the thread that carries us through. Get your copy here

Fresh Pages & New Routines

Just like the back-to-school season, September is a chance for fresh pages and new routines. Whether you’re setting new reading goals, outlining your next writing project, or simply carving out time for yourself, every page you turn this month is an opportunity for growth.

E-book Sales You Don’t Want to Miss

We love bringing Canadian authors to new readers—and September is full of opportunities to stock up your TBR for less:

Add these youth favorites to your digital shelf and share them with the young readers in your life!

A Touch of Writer Humor

Because we can’t be serious all the time…

“Writing: because kidnapping people to act out your make-believe stories is illegal.”

Sometimes the truth behind the joke is what keeps us smiling through the tough drafts.

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