Our top 4 event picks for Vancouver Writers Fest 2020
Calling all book nerds! Vancouver Writers Fest encourages readers of all ages to explore the power of storytelling, and books, […]
Announcing the BP Zine Awards Winners 2020!
Well people, it’s official — we have our winners. Find out who won the Broken Pencil Zine Awards 2020, celebrating the best in English language zine publishing!
Broken Pencil Presents the Indie Illustrator’s Deathmatch!
It’s that time of the year again! Broken Pencil’s Deathmatch, the world’s most audacious contest, is back! To make […]
Online Exclusive: Dine ‘n’ Dash by Chris Gilmore
Dine ‘n’ Dash “Does it feel wrong,” he said, “or does it feel dangerous? Cuz those are two different things.” […]
Editor’s Letter: Going All In
I’m not one to slow down, I’m not great at sitting still, and I’m especially not built to […]
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