Sandra McIntyre

Sandra McIntyre is a writer, professional editor, and instructor with twenty-five years’ experience in book publishing. Sandra helps writers–from beginners to published authors–find clarity and reach their writing goals. Her style is supportive, honest and creative.

Professional Highlights:

·       Short fiction nominated for the Journey Prize and the National Magazine Awards for Fiction

·       Honoured with the (HRM) Mayor’s Award for Cultural Achievement for work championing new writers

·       Editor of two published anthologies of short fiction and hundreds of books, including many that have won or been shortlisted for awards like the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature, Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, Dartmouth Book Award for Fiction, and the Amazon.ca First Novel Award

·       Previously the managing and acquiring editor of a mid-sized regional publisher; instrumental in launching its fiction imprint

Upcoming Courses, Webinars, Workshops:

  • Fiction Debug: Finding—and Fixing—the Most Common Writing Flaws (online). 8 weeks | Wednesdays 1-3pm AST | Course starts January 21, 2026. To register, visit The Alexandra Writers’ Centre website at: https://www.alexandrawriters.org/

Recent Courses, Webinars, Workshops:

  • Publishing Pathfinder (online). November 10, 2025. The Alexandra Writers’ Centre

  • The Basics of Novel Structure (online), hosted by Kirti Bhadresa. October 30, 2025. The Writers’ Union of Canada

  • Finding the Good Stuff: Mindful Movement for Creative Writers; Getting Publishing: an info session and Q&A for writers; & blue pencil sessions. September 26-28, 2025. The Cavendish Literary Festival