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Freehand Books

Freehand Books was established in 2007 as the literary imprint of the academic publisher Broadview Press with a very simple mandate: to publish excellent Canadian literature. In 2016, after publishing forty titles, Freehand became independent. Our list is an aesthetically diverse, award-winning collection of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction by both established authors and exciting new voices. We pride ourselves on our careful attention to detail throughout the editorial process, the high production quality and innovative design of our titles, and our creativity in the marketing and promotion of each book.

Freehand: Great books. Great reads.


Managing Editor
Kelsey Attard
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Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Colby Clair Stolson
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Senior Editor and Submissions Coordinator
Deborah Willis
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Editor and Submissions Coordinator
Naomi K. Lewis
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515 – 815 1st St SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1N3
t. 825.509.2868

6527 111 St NW
Edmonton, AB T6H 4R5
t. 587.327.2968


Land Acknowledgement

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth and reconciliation, Freehand Books honours and acknowledges Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. 


Freehand Books Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policy


Freehand Books gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts for our publishing activities.

Freehand gratefully acknowledges the financial support the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund

Freehand Books gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Media Fund

Freehand Books gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Access Copyright Foundation.

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