Betty Jane Wylie, CM (born February 21, 1931) is a Canadian writer and playwright.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951 and a Master of Arts degree in 1952 from the University of Manitoba.
In 2003, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada, Canada's highest civilian honor.
In her book "The Write Track" she discusses how to succeed as a freelance writer in Canada.
Read more about Betty Jane Wylie: Selected Bibliography
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