Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!

On September 1, Carrick Publishing will be pleased to release THIRTEEN, an anthology of Crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem. But, you may ask, what goes into the creation of such a collection? First, you need a project manager with a clear, realistic vision; one who can express ideas coherently. She must also possess… Continue reading Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!

COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell

Ever make a really bad typo? I mean really bad. My worst ever professional mistake was in an Annual Report for a one-hundred-million dollar corporation, in which an innocent little ‘t’ went missing from the word ‘assets.’ The board was not amused by “This year, we experienced an increase in corporate asses.” Today, I found… Continue reading COMEDY WRITER FALLS RIGHT OVER THE CLIFF ~ Melodie Campbell

What’s in a name? ~ coming up with the perfect title

Most writers will tell you the one aspect of their craft that causes them the greatest pleasure is that instant when the perfect title presents itself. It's an "Ah-Hah!" moment of grand proportions, as the author rubs his hands together gleefully, checks Google to be sure it isn't already in use, considers such things as… Continue reading What’s in a name? ~ coming up with the perfect title

Welcome to Carrick Publishing!

Based in Toronto, Canada, Carrick Publishing was formed in 2010 by Donna and Alex Carrick. As dedicated authors, we've fully embraced the excitement of today's independent literary scene. With 5 titles to our credit, we bring a dynamic approach to the challenges of independent publishing. What an exhilarating time to be an author! With the… Continue reading Welcome to Carrick Publishing!