Welcome to the PEIWG Weekly Bulletin. This is published and circulated through the PEIWG mailing list on groupspaces.com. It contains announcements of events in PEI and around Canada that may be of interest to the members of the PEI Writers’ Guild and to PEIWG mailing list subscribers.
If you want to share any announcements, articles, interesting or useful links that you think other subscribers will be interested in, send them to mimrlith@yahoo.com; this weekly is sent out on Sunday or Monday every week, so please do not send announcements that need to be sent out immediately.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
LOCAL PEI
Book Launch with Harry Thurston
Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. Biologist, naturalist, and author Harry Thurston will launch his newest book, The Atlantic Coast: A Natural History, at Confederation Centre Public Library. The book, filled with stunning photographs by Island photographer Wayne Barrett explores the natural history of the east coast of North America from Newfoundland to Cape Hatteras.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
EDITORS’ ASSOCIATION OF CANADA – NCR
EAC-NCR WINE AND CHEESE SOCIAL – SAVE THE DATE
Date: Wednesday, November 16th, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Capital Hill Hotel and Suites – Mackenzie Room, 88 Albert Street, Ottawa
Cost: There is a $10 fee for this event (members and non-members
There is no hotel parking. Parking is available at the World Exchange Plaza, the NAC, and on the street.
Come, relax, and network with your fellow language enthusiasts at the annual EAC–NCR wine and cheese social. Again this year, we’ll include a chance for members to strut their stuff in an Editors’ Showcase. Bring along a sample or two to display or an editing experience to share. (If you are interested, please let us know in advance: http://www.ncrspeakernights@editors.ca). Kick off the festive season with a glass of wine and some yummy nibbles—and make some new contacts while you’re there! Bring along a business card to join in on some fun!
There is a $10 fee for this event (members and non-members). Please RSVP to ncr@editors.ca by November 10. Woody Huizenga, Suzanne Keeptwo, and Carl Stieren, EAC–NCR Speaker Nights Co-Chairs, Pat Patterson, Public Relations, EAC-NCR, prncr@editors.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
EVENTS AT COLLECTED WORKS NEW
1242 WELLINGTON STREET WEST AT HOLLAND
Check Facebook for full details or visit
http://www.collected-works.com/pages/events.htm
Of special interest: “The Industrious Indies” is an events project Collected Works Bookstore has begun to give independent self published authors a chance to display their books and a place the host author events and network. For more information on the project contact Chris Carroll through Facebook or at via email
**also check out THE CLEARING HOUSE, A FACEBOOK PLACE FOR OTTAWA SELF-PUBLISHED WRITERS TO TOUT THEMSELVES A BIT
Chris Carroll http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Clearing-House
A Call to all the Ottawa self-pub writers or anyone else who wants to tout themselves a bit! A bit of advertising space! For all those self-published writers out there to talk, meet and tout their wares. Hosted by one of their own, and a book seller to boot!
Thursday, November 17 Wellington Street Readers – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The book club discusses The Postmistress by Sarah Blake. Meetings are open and new members are welcome at any time. For more information, visit the Wellington Street Readers on Facebook.
Friday, November 18 Bob Robertson presents Mayan Horror: How to Survive the End of the World in 2012 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join author Bob Robertson, one half of Canadian comedy duo Double Exposure, for this special presentation as he answers such vital Armageddon-related questions as: who are the Mayans? Is Maya Angelou one of them? Are oven mitts useful against the earth’s molten core? Is there a team of disaster DJs and news-readers ready to swing into action on the Emergency Alert System and do they take requests? Will the Diefenbunker protect you against landslides, unlike the one that crushed the Diefenbaker? Should you start collecting pairs of animals?
Saturday, November 19 Meet Sandra Tisiot, creator of My Life Locker™, the Ultimate Life Organizational System – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
So what is My Life Locker™? And what does it mean to you? Well, you know how in our lives there are hundreds of little details…everything from important names and phone numbers to insurance policies, passwords, warranties — you name it. And we keep these details scattered everywhere. It can be such a pain when you need a vital piece of information quickly, but you can’t find it or remember it. So wouldn’t it be great if there was one place where ALL that information could reside, and you could access it anytime? Now there is such a place: My Life Locker™ — the ultimate life organizational system. Please register beforehand on the Facebook event page or by contacting Chris at Chrisf@collected-works.com.
Sunday, November 20 Selena Robbins signing copies of What A Girl Wants – 2:00 p.m.
Perennial Collected Works Favorite Selena Robbins will be in the store to shake the hands of some fans, sign a few copies of her books What A Girl Wants and Sabrina’s Destiny.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
BOOK LAUNCH: ISUMA: THE ART AND IMAGINATION OF
RUBEN KOMANGAPIK
DATE: Sunday, November 20th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Jack Purcell Centre, 2nd Floor, 320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin Street
EVENT: Ottawa Authors & Artisans Fair
With English text written by CAA-NCR Branch member Dorothee Komangapik, this book of photos of sculptures produced by Ruben Komangapik and photographed by his wife Estelle Marcoux-Komangapik, will be launched at the Ottawa Authors & Artisan Fair.
Contact Dorothee Komangapik dorotheek@uqausivut.ca for details.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
CAA-NCR MEMBER CAROL A. STEPHEN, AT THE OTTAWA AUTHORS & ARTISANS FAIR 2011
DATE: Sunday, November 20th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Jack Purcell Centre, 2nd Floor, 320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin Street
EVENT: Ottawa Authors & Artisans Fair
Carol will participate in the OIW Authors and Artisans Fair, offering copies of her new chapbook, Above the Hum of Yellow Jackets, from Bondi Studios, 2011
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
ROB CIPPERTON READS A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES BY
DYLAN THOMAS
DATE: Saturday, November 26 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Glebe St. James United Church, First Avenue at Lyon in the Glebe
COST: Adults $15:00 Children 10-12 free (Donations welcome)
Featuring music to herald the holiday season by:
- Canterbury High School’s Vocum (James Caswell)
- Hopewell Public School Junior Choir (Nicola Adams, Sheila Stevens)
- Robert Palmai, organ
- Marya Woyiwada, Soprano
Net proceeds benefit Reach Canada www.reach.ca. For more information contact
bluepoodlebooks@hotmail.com
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
EAC—NCR SEMINAR SERIES 2011
From Concept to Completion: Managing the Publication Process: November 28, 2011, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Date: November 28, 2011
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Editors’ Association of Canada offers seminars with a hands-on approach to many facets of copy editing and writing. Editors, writers, and communicators can refine their skills, enhance their knowledge base, and improve their communication expertise with seminars taught by industry experts at the highly regarded National Capital Region Branch seminars.
NOTE: Space is limited. These workshops are open to everyone. EAC members receive a reduced rate.
REGISTRATION: http://www.editors.ca/branches/ncr/seminars
CONTACT: Pat Patterson, Public Relations, EAC-NCR, prncr@editors.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH: IT’S HERE AGAIN!
DATES: November 1 to 30, 2011
National Novel Writing Month is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to novel writing. Participants begin writing on November 1. The goal is to write a 50,000 word, (approximately 175 page) novel by 11:59:59, November 30.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
COMPETITIONS
Briarpatch Magazine’s Writing in the Margins
Briarpatch Magazine is accepting submissions of original, bold, and boundary-pushing writing in the categories of short fiction and creative non-fiction (memoir, personal essay, literary journalism) to their first annual creative writing contest, Writing in the Margins.
With award-winning author Lee Maracle as our judge and $600 in cash prizes to give away, this opportunity is not to be missed!
In addition to a chance to win and be published in Briarpatch, entrants will receive a 1-year subscription to Briarpatch with their $25 entry fee. Entry deadline is Dec. 1.
For full contest details, please visit the contest page on our website at
http://briarpatchmagazine.com/announcements/view/creative-writing-contest
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
NATIONAL CAPITAL WRITING CONTEST (NCWC) 2012
Enter the 25th National Capital Writing Contest. The deadline is February 3, 2012 (the first Friday in February each year).
The 25th Annual National Capital Writing Contest (NCWC) is accepting entries in the following categories:
* Short Story (max. 2500 words)
* Poetry (not Haiku; max. 60 lines including title & blank lines)
Prizes (in each category) We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors:
* 1st Prize: $500 sponsored by CAA–NCR
* 2nd Prize: $250 sponsored by The Ottawa Citizen
* 3rd Prize: $100 Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeebar
See the Literary Awards page for full contest details and the winners from the previous year’s NCWC. http://www.canauthors-ottawa.org/awards.shtml
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
- The Tennessee Williams Literary Festival Fiction Contest, Deadline: Tue, 11/15/2011, Categories: Fiction Entry Fees: $25 per entry Prizes: Grand Prize: $1,500
Please check our website for full guidelines and further information on all our writing contests: www.tennesseewilliams.net/contests Contact Information: contests@tennesseewilliams.net
- SOUL-MAKING LITERARY COMPETITION Deadline: Wed, 11/30/2011 Categories Children’s, Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry Entry Fees: $5 per submission Prizes: $100/$50/$25 in each category Description: Eleven contest categories include poetry, short-story, literary nonfiction, novel excerpt, prose poetry, flash fiction, memoir, young-adult prose and poetry, humor and intercultural essay. Contact Information: Soul-Making Literary Competition, Eileen Malone, The Webhallow House, 1544 Sweetwood Dr., Broadmoor Village, CA 94015 pennobhill@aol.com Website: http://www.soulmakingcontest.us
- WHITE PINE PRESS POETRY PRIZE Deadline: Wed, 11/30/2011 Categories: Poetry Entry Fees: $20/entry Prizes: $1,000 and publication Description: Submit poetry mss. of 60-80 pages. Contact Information: White Pine Press Poetry Prize, P.O. Box 236, Buffalo, NY 14201 716-627-4665 wpine@whitepine.org Website: http://www.whitepine.org
- THE WRITER 2011 PERSONAL ESSAY/MEMOIR CONTEST Deadline: Wed, 11/30/2011 Categories: General, Nonfiction Entry Fees: $10 per entry Prizes: $1,000/$300/$200, plus online classes from Gotham Writers’ Workshop and a year’s subscription to The Writer for the top three. The winning essay/memoir will be published in The Writer; the top three will be published on WriterMag.com. See details and rules at http://www.writingclasses.com/essay2011. Contact Information: contest@writermag.com Please note “Essay/memoir contest” in the subject line. Website: http://www.writermag.com/2011essaycontest
- http://www.swwj.co.uk/selvarules.html For Women Writers! The Society Of Women Writers And Journalists: Life Writing Competition. Extended Deadline: Nov. 30, 2011. See Website For Details
- Write 1000 words, win $1000 in whispered words prose competition also book cover design contest. Online submissions only. DEADLINES: NOVEMBER 30, 2011 For complete contest details, visit http://wcdr.ca/wcdr/?page_id=1479 or e-mail querycontest@wcdr.org
- Bottle Tree One Act Play Competition Deadline: November 30, 2011 http://bottletreeinc.com/script_contest.html
- Prairie Fire Press 2011 Writing Contests
Deadline: November 30, 2011
prairiefire.ca
THE MALAHAT REVIEW’S 2012 OPEN SEASON AWARDS Deadline:
http://www.malahatreview.ca/contests/open_season/info.html
Queries: malahat@uvic.ca
- 8th Annual Geist Literal Literary Postcard Story Contest Rules: http://www.geist.com/articles/8th-annual-literal-literary-postcard-story-contest
Entries must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2012.
Questions? Call 604-681-9161 or email geist@geist.com.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
CANADA WRITES, THE CBC´S NEW ONLINE HOME FOR WRITING
Canada Writes is the CBC´s home for original writing, including the CBC Literary Prizes. This is your chance to get your work read, published and recognized throughout the year.
Canada Writes features:
* fun writing challenges (where you can win prizes)
* online writing workshops
* writing tips, feature articles and interviews with writers from all genres
* original fiction and essays by your favourite Canadian writers
* and the prestigious CBC Literary Prizes (short story, poetry and creative
nonfiction competitions)
Please note that CBC Literary Prizes are now three separate competitions with
different deadlines. The dates are:
Poetry (open December 1 – February 1)
Creative Nonfiction (open March 1 – May 1)
The First Prize winner in each category will win $6,000 from the Canada Council
for the Arts and publication in Air Canada´s enRoute magazine, as well as on
our website. Four runner-ups will also be chosen and receive $1,000 each.
You can read about the other changes to the prizes at
http://www.cbc.ca/books/canadawrites/literaryprizes/index.html
For more details, please check out http://www.cbc.ca/canadawrites
- PRISM INTERNATIONAL CONTESTS
For contest guidelines, download and consult the contest entry PDFs. http://prismmagazine.ca/contests/
For all inquiries regarding the Nonfiction, Fiction, and Poetry contests, please contact the contest manager at prismwritingcontest@gmail.com
*Nonfiction Contest Deadline: November 30, 2011
*Short Fiction Contest Deadline: January 27, 2012
*Poetry Contest Deadline: January 27, 2012.
- BLOODY WORDS LIGHT MYSTERY AWARD NEW! FOR CANADIAN WRITERS The Bloody Words Mystery Conference seeks “light mysteries” (printed or e-books of at least 60,000 words) from Canadian authors or residents. Deadline: Dec. 15. http://www.bloodywords2012.com/BW-award.html
- GIVAL PRESS POETRY AWARD Deadline: Dec. 15.
Submit an unpublished poetry manuscript of up to 45 pages; any theme. Eligible Poets: Open to all, national and international poets. Language: English Forms or Style of Poetry: Original work, not a translation of someone else’s poetry. Open to any form or style; simply good poetry. Length of Manuscript: At least 45 typed pages of poetry, on one side only. For more information go to http://www.givalpress.com look under contests for: Gival Press Sponsored Contests
- William Richey Short-Story Contest
Yemassee seeks entries of short stories or novel excerpts up to 10,000 words. Deadline: Dec. 15. http://yemasseejournalonline.org/contests/fiction-contest/
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
Arc Poem of the Year Contest
Shall it be big, or shall it be small? Rhyme and keep time, or more free-for-all?
Send your best to the Arc Poem of the Year Contest—this year with a $5,000 grand prize. Deadline: February 1, 2012. For past winners, contest mailing address, entry fee and submission details, visit Arc Poetry Magazine at arcpoetry.ca.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
The Fiddlehead’s 21st Annual Literary Contest
Deadline: Postmarked by December 1, 2011.
There are two contest categories: poetry and short fiction. Prizes for each category: $1500 for winner + publication payment and $500 for 2 honourable mentions + publication payment. Winning entries will be published in the spring 2012 issue of The Fiddlehead (No. 251) and on the web site. One short-fiction entry is one story (6,000 words maximum). One poetry entry is up to 3 poems; no more than 100 lines per poem. No simultaneous submissions and no previously published works. Entry Fee: $30 for an entry from Canada and $36 for an international entry. The entry fee includes a one-year subscription to The Fiddlehead. For full contest details go to http://www.thefiddlehead.ca/FHcontest.html or contact us at fiddlehd@unb.ca.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
| Call for entries: Commonwealth Book Prize and Commonwealth Short Story Prize Commonwealth Writers – a world of new fiction |
| Today the Commonwealth Foundation made the call for entries for the new Commonwealth Book Prize and Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The prizes are part of a new initiative, Commonwealth Writers, an online hub to inspire, inform and create a community of writers from all over the world. Together with the prizes, Commonwealth Writers unearths, develops and promotes the best new fiction from across the Commonwealth.
Awarded for best first book, the Commonwealth Book Prize is open to writers who have had their first novel (full length work of fiction) published between 1 January and 31 December 2011. Regional winners receive £2,500 and the overall winner receives £10,000. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2000-5000 words). Regional winners receive £1,000 and the overall winner receives £5,000. The winners will be announced in June 2012. Chair of the Commonwealth Book Prize, Margaret Busby said “The significance of a prize such as this becomes greater with each year. It is vital to encourage and celebrate the talent of newly emerging novelists whose words have the potential to inspire and enrich the entire literary world. Searching out and promoting the best first books of fiction internationally is a serious task, a great honour and a wonderful challenge.” Chair of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Bernardine Evaristo said “This wonderful prize will turn the spotlight on the increasingly popular short story form and aims to support and encourage short story writers worldwide.” As one of the Commonwealth Foundation’s culture programmes, Commonwealth Writers works in partnership with international literary organisations, the wider cultural industries and civil society to help writers develop their craft. Commonwealth Writers is a forum where members can debate the future of publishing, get advice from established authors and ask questions of our writer in residence. Commonwealth Foundation Director, Danny Sriskandarajah said “As one of the Commonwealth Foundation’s flagship projects, I’m delighted that we’re putting the prizes firmly on the contemporary map of new writing and launching a dedicatedCommonwealth Writers website to extend our global reach.” — ENDS — 1. For interviews with Chair of the Commonwealth Book Prize, Margaret Busby, or Chair of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Bernardine Evaristo please contact Emma D’Costae.dcosta@commonwealth.int / +44 (0) 20 7747 6328 2. Full rules and entry and eligibility information is available atwww.commonwealthwriters.org 3. Closing date for entries: 4. Commonwealth Writers unearths, promotes and connects new writing talent by awarding prizes and creating opportunities. Commonwealth Writers is part of the Culture Programme from the Commonwealth Foundation. 5. The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1965, resourced by and reporting to Commonwealth governments, and guided by Commonwealth values and priorities. It aims to strengthen civil society in the achievement of Commonwealth priorities – democracy and good governance, respect for human rights and gender equality, poverty eradication and sustainable, people-centred development, and to promote arts and culture. 6. For media enquiries please contact Claire Turner, Communications Manager at the Commonwealth Foundation c.turner@commonwealth.int / +44 (0) 20 7747 6522. Commonwealth Foundation, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HY United Kingdom; Tel +44 (0)20 7930 3783; Fax +44 (0) 20 7839 8157 |
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
The Winnipeg Free Press / Writers’ Collective
CHOOSE YOUR THEME:
“Now that was funny!” or
“A fork in the road”
PRIZES
Non-Fiction
1st prize $500
2nd Prize $300
3rd Prize $100
Poetry
1st prize $150
2nd Prize $100
3rd Prize $50
DEADLINE
Nov. 14, 2011
READ THIS FINE PRINT
An Awards Evening will be held Dec. 8, 2011.
All winning entries will be published in the Winnipeg Free Press and
The Collective Consciousness, the quarterly journal of the
Writers’ Collective.
For rules & entry form contact:
THE WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE
(204) 786-9468 • thewriterscollective@gmail.com • www.thewriterscollective.org
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
COLOPHON PRIZE FOR FICTION CONTEST
Deadline is Dec. 1, 2011
Enfield & Wizenty is offering the second annual Colophon fiction prize: a $5,000 advance and 2012 book publication for the most outstanding novel or short story collection that combines literary and commercial appeal. Novel submissions should include a bio, synopsis, and one or two chapters. Short story collections should have appeared extensively in Canadian literary magazines, and submissions should include one or two stories along with a bio.
For information on our first four seasons please visit our Enfield & Wizenty website http://www.greatplains.mb.ca/wordpress/?page_id=833
Please note that we’re not interested in genre novels–crime, science fiction, romance etc. Simultaneous submissions are fine, but do let us know. E-mail submissions are also acceptable. INCLUDE E-mail address and postal address.
Submissions to: 345-955 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P9 info@greatplains.mb.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Rhubarb Magazine’s
special Jewish, Ukrainian, Mennonite issue
Deadline: December 1, 2011 rhubarbmag.com/special%20crops.php
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
Black Canadian Poetry
Black Canadian Poetry is seeking submissions of new and unpublished works of poetry for a national anthology devoted to answering the question, “What is Black Canadian Poetry?” The anthology will establish a poetic tradition of page and stage poetry by people of African descent living in Canada.
Poetry contributions welcome from writers that are African, Afro-Caribbean, African-American, African-Canadian or people living in Canada who identify as Black. Submissions welcome from all provinces and territories. Submissions from emerging, mid-career and established poets are welcome. Each anthologised contributor will receive two copies of the book.
Submissions to Black Canadian Poetry should be no more than three poems, 500 words for one poem, or a combined total of 800 words or less for multiple submissions.
Poetry must be submitted in English.
Submissions should be printed double-spaced with a 12-point font (double-sided is ok).
Submissions should be new works or previously unpublished works of poetry.
Along with submissions please include:
name of the poet,
title of the poem,
genre of the poem (spoken word, dubpoetry, hip-hop, slam, performance and print),
province/territory of the poet.
Please remember to include your full name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, title of poems, genre, province/territory and name of the poet with each submission.
Please send 4 copies of your submission with an enclosed SAE to the following address:
BCP Editors
Black Canadian Poetry
PO BOX 1741
Gibsons, BC
V0N 1V0
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
BIBLIOASIS CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
SEVENTH ANNUAL METCALF-ROOKE AWARD
This year’s winner will receive:
• a publishing contract with BIBLIOASIS
• a leather-bound copy of the book
• a $1,500 cash prize, presented by Steven Temple Books
• a regional book tour, including festival appearances
• a profile in The New Quarterly
SUBMISSIONS must be postmarked no later than December 31st, 2011. An electronic rtf or pdf submission must also be sent to metcalf.rooke@gmail.com by December 31st, 2011.
Full details are found on the PDF (929 KB) linked from the publisher’s site: http://www.biblioasis.com/
or directly http://www.biblioasis.com/content/downloads/M-R-Call-For-Submissions-2011.pdf
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
(*download the Word file to see the image)
ACCENTI MAGAZINE
ANNOUNCES WRITING AND PHOTO CONTESTS
First Prize: $1000
Deadline: February 7, 2012
Tuesday, August 22, 2011 – Accenti Magazine is proud to announce its 7th Annual Writing Contest and 5th Annual Photo Contest. First Prize for each contest is $1000 and publication in Accenti. Second and third place winners receive $250.00 and $100.00 respectively. The deadline is February 7, 2012.
Winning entries will be presented at the Accenti Magazine Awards during the 14th Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival, April 18-23, 2012. The Accenti Magazine contests are open to all writers and photographers, established and emerging, worldwide.
Accenti‘s writing contest is open to fiction and nonfiction on any topic; and Accenti’s photo contest asks participants to “Capture an Italian Moment” anywhere in the world. Past writing contest winners include Elizabeth Cinello (2011, Toronto) Loretta Di Vita (2010, Montreal), Ivano Stocco (2009, Valencia, Spain), Paul French (2008, Toronto), Maria Francesca LoDico (2007, Montreal) and Sheila Wright (2006, Warkworth, Ontario). Photo winners include Marcel van Balken (2011, Amstelveen,
The Netherlands), Amy Occhipinti (2010, Toronto), Robert T. Norton (2009, Toronto) and Nick Colarusso (2008, Montreal).
About Accenti Magazine
Founded in Montreal in 2003, Accenti aims to bring together readers and writers around the idea of shared cultural experience and heritage, to encourage creative expression and celebrate common cultural values. For more information, please visit www.accenti.ca.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
NEW CONTEST!
OUR CANADA LAUNCHES NEW SHORT FICTION AND POETRY CONTEST
(*download the Word file to see the image)
Enter Our Short Fiction and Poetry Contest
Share you best stories with us today for a chance to win up to $1,500!
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
PEI MODEL FOREST NETWORK PHOTO CONTEST
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — The Prince Edward Island Model Forest Network, in partnership with the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry, is holding a special forest-themed photo contest over the fall and winter.
“The members of the Model Forest Network are encouraging people to head outside and capture images that reflect how they perceive and use our public and private forest lands,” said Richard Gill, chair of the Model Forest Network. “Whether enjoying wildlife, walking, hunting, working, snowshoeing or biking, we are looking for images that reflect the importance of Island forests.”
Prince Edward Island’s landscape is renowned for its blend of fields, water and forests. This landscape attracts amateur and professional photographers who want to capture images of what the Island means to them.
While the Island’s beaches, farms and small communities often receive the most attention, forests are often featured for their lush greens in spring and summer, vibrant red, orange and yellow of fall, and the white stillness of winter. Some photographers also try to capture the hundreds of ways people use and connect with forests every day.
The contest is designed to promote awareness and appreciation of all types of forests including urban and rural, and public and private forests. Themes could also include how forests meet various economic, social, recreational, cultural, ecological and aesthetic needs.
“We are interested in Island photographs of almost anything forest-related,” said Mr. Gill.
The contest includes a special outdoor photography workshop that will feature tips and demonstrations on how to improve outdoor photography. It will be held Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Central Forest District office,170 Beach Grove Road, Charlottetown.
The contest runs from October 22, 2011 to February 29, 2012. Prizes will be offered for the winning photographs. For workshop information, contest rules and for details about prizes, visit http://www.peiforests.ca or contact Greg Ridgway at (902) 368-4800 or at gregmodelforest@gmail.com.
-30-
For more information, contact Kim Devine, Environment, Energy & Forestry by email at kmdevine@gov.pe.ca or phone (902) 368-5286.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
CALLS FOR SUBMISSION
The Malahat Review‘s East Coast Issue
Deadline: May 15, 2012
In the fall of 2012, The Malahat Review and The Fiddlehead will celebrate the writing of each other’s regions, with the former publishing an East Coast issue and the latter a West Coast issue. Writers with strong connections to either or both regions are invited to submit to the issue that will best provide their work the most apt and safe harbour.
The Malahat Review invites submissions from East Coast writers (East Coast includes all four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador). Submissions of poetry, fiction, personal essay, memoir, cultural criticism, and literary journalism are welcome.
Please see the full guidelines on our website prior to submitting: http://www.malahatreview.ca/east_coast.html
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
BYWORDS.CA SUBMISSION CALL
DEADLINE: November 15TH for the December issue
Bywords.ca considers previously unpublished poetry from emerging and established poets for our online monthly magazine. We consider work by current and former residents, students and workers of Ottawa. We also publish poems by contributors to our predecessor, the Bywords Monthly Magazine. FOR SUBMISSION INFORMATION VISIT www.bywords.ca and click on Guidelines. Amanda Earl, Managing Editor http://www.bywords.ca>www.bywords.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
WORKSHOPS
ART WORKS ART & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE
Key Note Speakers Dr. Jennifer Dickson, CM, RA & Paul Portelli
DATE: November 22nd 2011 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd
“From Passion to Profession… Make ART WORK”
The Arts & Culture Industry is one of the fastest growing economies in our country today. What does it take to turn your talent into a successful business? The passion for your art, the proper tools and the right training. The Art Works Conference is a one day arts & entrepreneurship conference designed to give you resources and information to help transfer your creative skills to a business context. The day will be filled with presentations on business skills geared to the artist, invaluable networking opportunities amongst peers and industry professionals, a facilitated panel discussion with leaders in the arts field in Ottawa and featuring dynamic key note speakers Dr. Jennifer Dickson, CM, RA and Paul Portelli, visual merchandiser, sculptor and gallery owner. To Register: Makeartwork.ca (613) 560-6081 artworks@ocri.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
MEET PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CBC RADIO CANADA,
HUBERT T. LACROIX
presented by the OTTAWA PRESS CLUB
DATE: Monday, November 14 Reception at 11 AM Luncheon at 12 Noon
LOCATION: Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street.
COST: Members: $20, Others $22 – (buffet style??)
Reservations: 613-567-9900 or email: treasurer@pressclubcanada.ca
For more info: http://www.pressclubcanada.ca/
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
OTTAWA AUTHORS & ARTISANS FAIR 2011
DATE: Sunday, November 20 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Jack Purcell Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin St. Room 203, 2nd floor
Set-up begins at 8:30; take-down at 4:30 PM
Jack Purcell Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin Street Room 203 – 2nd Floor (there is an elevator to the 2nd floor)
Table Rental Fees: OIW members: $35 full table; $20 half table; Non-members; $40 full table; $25 half table
Registration and Information: To register, please contact Bob Fowler at: bfowler613@hotmail.com. Email your confirmation to Bob Fowler: bfowler613@hotmail.com and mail a cheque payable to Ottawa Independent Writers to: 22 Parkside Cres., Nepean, ON K2G 3B5
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
ART WORKS – ART & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE
Key Note Speakers Dr. Jennifer Dickson, CM, RA & Paul Portelli
DATE: November 22nd 2011 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd
“From Passion to Profession… Make ART WORK”
The Arts & Culture Industry is one of the fastest growing economies in our country today. What does it take to turn your talent into a successful business? The passion for your art, the proper tools and the right training. The Art Works Conference is a one day arts & entrepreneurship conference designed to give you resources and information to help transfer your creative skills to a business context. The day will be filled with presentations on business skills geared to the artist, invaluable networking opportunities amongst peers and industry professionals, a facilitated panel discussion with leaders in the arts field in Ottawa and featuring dynamic key note speakers Dr. Jennifer Dickson, CM, RA and Paul Portelli, visual merchandiser, sculptor and gallery owner. To Register: Makeartwork.ca (613) 560-6081 artworks@ocri.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
OTTAWA STORY-TELLER EVENTS NOVEMBER 2011
Children’s Storytelling Festival, Fall Workshops, and more!
to view ALL the events go to: http://www.ottawastorytellers.ca/
Here is a small sample of what’s going on in November!
The Warrior Queen: Chasing Boudicca
Featuring Marie Bilodeau, Ruthanne Edward, and Kathryn Hunt
DATE: November 19 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: OYP Theatre School @ Shenkman
COST: $15/$12 Students and Seniors Tickets. Cash Only at the Door
In 60 AD, London burned to the ground. The woman responsible was Boudicca, queen of the Iceni. When the Roman army forced her from her throne, flogged her, and raped her daughters, she gathered together an army to stand against them and became a legend. Tonight we explore her life through stories and poetry as three women share the ways that her bravery inspired them. More information here –
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheOttawaStoryteller/4bcc1d6ba0/ede1b790ca/3b6036f563
—
STORY SWAP: The Ottawa StoryTellers host a story swap / open stage 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
First Thursday of every month.
Admission is free. Everyone is invited to come and tell a story and / or listen to the stories. Light refreshments are served during the break. Room 156 at Library and Archives on Wellington.
More information: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheOttawaStoryteller/4bcc1d6ba0/ede1b790ca/32ae6bd82d
FALL WORKSHOPS It’s not too late to sign up for our Beginner’s Workshop or our
Workshop for Kids, but it’s getting close! Call 613-322-8336 or email
mad@ottawastorytellers.ca to reserve your spot now!
Beginner’s Workshop Info – http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheOttawaStoryteller/4bcc1d6ba0/ede1b790ca/2b0898fbd2
Kid’s Workshop Info –http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheOttawaStoryteller/4bcc1d6ba0/ede1b790ca/57b46bf6f4
STORIES AND TEA AT THE TEA PARTY 119 York Street 7 p.m. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
November 22 Hairy Tales with Elaine O’Reilly and Clea Derwent
http://www.ottawastorytellers.ca/stories-and-tea/
Tickets for our 2012 Fourth Stage Season are now available! Visit
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheOttawaStoryteller/4bcc1d6ba0/ede1b790ca/dd11004381
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheOttawaStoryteller/4bcc1d6ba0/ede1b790ca/eeeca3c729
Tel: (613)-322-8336 Email: info@ottawastorytellers.ca – info@company.com
The Ottawa Storytellers, 5 Beechwood Ave., PO Box 74015, Ottawa, Ontario K1M1M0
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY AUTHOR SERIES
Web: http://www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/main/program
Email: ref@biblioottawalibrary.ca visit OPL’s site for more info
- November 17 – Nerys Parry: Main Library-7:00 p.m.
- November 19 – Randy Boyagoda: Nepean Centrepointe Library-2:30 p.m.
- November 26 – Scott Thornley: Elmvale Acres Library-2:00 p.m.
- December 3 – Alexander MacLeod: Rosemount Library, 2:00 p.m.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
EAC—NCR SEMINAR SERIES 2011-2012
TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO COPY EDITING
Date: Various dates as noted
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Editors’ Association of Canada offers seminars with a hands-on approach to many facets of copy editing and writing. Editors, writers, and communicators can refine their skills, enhance their knowledge base, and improve their communication expertise with seminars taught by industry experts at the highly regarded National Capital Region Branch seminars.
Upcoming workshops:
# From Concept to Completion: Managing the Publication Process: November 28, 2011, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
# Writing & Editing for the Web: January 20, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
# Eight-Step Editing: February 8, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
# Practical Proofreading: February 22, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
# Getting Work with the Federal Government: April 14, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
# Electronic Editing: April 23, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
# Punctuation and Mechanics: May 7, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
# The Secrets of Syntax: May 8, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
NOTE: Space is limited. These workshops are open to everyone. EAC members receive a reduced rate.
REGISTRATION: http://www.editors.ca/branches/ncr/seminars
CONTACT: Pat Patterson, Public Relations, EAC-NCR, prncr@editors.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
“WRITING YOUR LIFE” ~ AND OTHER TRUE STORIES ~
DATE: Saturday, November 19 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: The Lions Club, 935 Sydenham Road, Kingston.
Have you ever considered writing your memoirs or family history? This workshop will introduce you to the tricks and conventions of telling true stories and will show you how to use the techniques of the novel to recount actual events. Whether you want to write for your family or for a wider public, don’t miss this workshop.
Workshop leader Brian Henry has been a book editor and creative writing instructor
for more than 25 years. He teaches at Ryerson University and has led workshops every-
where from Boston to Buffalo and from Sarnia to Moncton. But his proudest boast is
that he has helped many of his students get published.
Fee: $32.74 + 13% HST = $37 paid in advance
or $35.40 + 13% HST = $40 if you wait to pay at the door
To register, please make out a cheque to Brian Henry and mail it to:
Brian Henry, 110 Reiner Road, Toronto, ON M3H 2L6
To reserve a spot now, email brianhenry@sympatico.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
Writer’s Digest Conference
January 20-22, 2012
New York Sheraton Hotel and Towers
Today from Writer’s Digest:
- JUST 48 hours left to take advantage of our Early Bird discount!
- Session spotlight: Writing the 21st Century Novel
- Session Spotlight: Conflict & Suspense: How to Keep Readers Turning Pages in Any Genre
- Session Spotlight: The First 50 Pages (and Why Getting Them Right is the Key to Your Success)
- Speaker spotlight: Jeff Gerke
JUST 48 hours left to take advantage of our Early Bird discount!
Register now at the lowest price for the 2012 Writer’s Digest Conference—the biggest event dedicated to the business of getting published!
Register now & get here for less!
https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=27962&&et_mid=522156&rid=2969140
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
CAA-NCR WRITERS RETREAT
Dates: Friday, April 27, through Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: The Cove Country Inn, Westport, Ontario
Best-selling Author BARBARA KYLE, Workshop Leader, has taught her “Writers Boot Camp” for the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, and offers twice-yearly Master Classes that focus on workshopping each participant’s novel-in-progress. Visit www.BarbaraKyle.com
Please reserve your rooms directly with the Inn telling them you are attending the Canadian Authors Association – National Capital Region Writers Retreat. Please mention any special dietary needs. 1-888-268-3466 www.coveinn.com
Registration for the workshops is separate. Workshop fees are $150. for Canadian Authors Association members, $185. for non-members. To obtain a brochure and for more information please e-mail Phyllis Bohonis: phyllis.bohonis@sympatico.ca
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
RESOURCES
WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE OPPORTUNITIES
- University of Alberta’s Writer-in-Residence program Deadline: November 15, 2011 http://efs.ualberta.ca/en/Writer-in-Residence
Two Writer-in-Residence opportunities for Quebec writers:
- Rivière-des-Prairies and Pointe-aux-Trembles Libraries, and Robert-Bourassa Library in Outremont (reserved for YA author) Deadline: January 30, 2012 http://artsmontreal.org/en/programs/ecrivains-en-residence Writers must consult the criteria and parameters of the host borough or city, since each residency is held under their aegis.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
CAA-NCR ANTHOLOGY COPIES STILL AVAILABLE
A GREAT GIFT FOR YOUR FAVOURITE READER!
The first-ever branch Anthology, themed Inspiration Planet Earth: Our Natural Environment is Life, is available for ONLY $12.95!
The theme, inspired by member Albert Dumont’s concern about construction around the Beaver Pond area of Kanata, has resulted in a book of amazing narrative diversity – an Adult Short Story about two armed children protecting a well in the desert; a Youth Short Story about life inside and outside of a domed community; a Poem about road kill – just to name three.
Containing, the FINALISTS of the 2011 National Capital Writing Contest (NCWC) this Anthology is a wonderful representation of the quality of writing coming from the National Capital Area.
*** The Anthology is available from Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeebar, 1242 Wellington Street West, Ottawa – Tel 613.722.1265. It is also available through CAA-NCR by sending $12.95 plus $3.00 postage to Sharyn Heagle, 3622 Campbellcroft Road, Osgoode K0A 2W0
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
Online Writing Classes
FanStory.com is a writing site founded in 2000.
On this writing community all posts receive feedback from writers and readers. Feedback includes a detailed comment on the posted work and a rating. The site uses a six star ratings scale with “1” being the worst and “6” being the best.
Writers are ranked based on the feedback they receive. Separate rankings are available for Poets, Novelists, Short Works (short stories and essays) and Script Writers (television and other forms of screenplays). Trophies are rewarded to the top five writers in each of the individual rankings at the end of the year.
The site recognizes writing with “Recognized”, “All Time Best” and “Seal of Quality” levels. Each level is more difficult to receive with the final level determined by the Seal of Quality committee. The committee is made up of published authors and stand-out reviewers. They offer feedback to help writers get published.
The site features free writing contests with cash prizes. Site members also have the ability to create their own contests to challenge other writers to write about a specific topic or a specific form of writing (such as writing using specific poetry format).
The welcome page includes featured writing. It also includes writing that has been well received in the past 24 hours.
Each day over 200 stories and poems are posted. Over 7,000 comments are written on the writing posted daily. Writers keep full copyright to their posted work.
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO EBOOKS
All you need to know about ebooks: how to read them,
the different ebook formats, choosing an ebook reader,
and where to find the best specials and free ebooks.
http://www.EbookIntroduction.com
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
50 CITY & STATE MAGAZINE MARKETS
$6.99. Download in PDF Format.
Would you like to work as a freelance writer for regional magazines? Most city and state magazines work with freelancers and typically cover a wide range of topics – including arts, business, dining, entertainment, fashion, finance, health, home and garden,
lifestyle, recreation, sports, and travel.
We searched through our Markets Plus database of publications and compiled this list of more than 50 city magazines and state magazines in USA and Canada that purchase material from freelance writers.
It is not an exhaustive list of all of the regional publications but lists fifty magazines (actually 57!) that publish their writer’s guidelines online.
For further details and to download this list today see: http://goo.gl/XRjjL
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
REALLY STUPID WRITING MISTAKES
How to Avoid Them
By Sherrill Wark
(*download the Word file to see the image)
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
BANFF CENTRE’S 2012 LITERARY ARTS PROGRAMS NEW
Deadline: November 15, 2011 http://www.banffcentre.ca/writing/?utm_source=The+Banff+Centre&utm_campaign=e1e0a79c00-Test9_27_2011&utm_medium=email
In(ter)ventions: Literary Practice at the Edge February 13 – 25, 2012
Program Director: Steven Ross Smith, Faculty: J.R. Carpenter, Steve Tomasula, Fred Wah
Guest Speakers: Brian Kim Stefans, D. Kimm
Spoken Word April 2 – 14, 2012
Program Director: Sheri-D Wilson, Faculty: Victor Hernández Cruz, Geneviève Letarte
Writing Studio April 20 – June 2, 2012
Program Director: Greg Hollingshead, Associate Directors: Daphne Marlatt, Karen Solie
Faculty: Larissa Lai, M.A.C. Farrant, Tim Bowling, Shyam Selvadurai, Nino Ricci, Fanny Howe, Colin Bernhardt
Check out the cool programs and events at http://www.banffcentre.ca/
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
OTTAWA AUTHORS & ARTISANS FAIR 2011
DATE: Sunday, November 20 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Jack Purcell Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin St. Room 203, 2nd floor
Set-up begins at 8:30; take-down at 4:30 PM
Jack Purcell Centre, 320 Jack Purcell Lane at Elgin Street Room 203 – 2nd Floor (there is an elevator to the 2nd floor)
Table Rental Fees: OIW members: $35 full table; $20 half table; Non-members; $40 full table; $25 half table
Registration and Information: To register, please contact Bob Fowler at: bfowler613@hotmail.com. Email your confirmation to Bob Fowler: bfowler613@hotmail.com and mail a cheque payable to Ottawa Independent Writers to: 22 Parkside Cres., Nepean, ON K2G 3B5
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
Publications
Malahat Lite
Do you live on the East Coast? Submit to our East Coast issue (deadline May 15, 2012)! Full guidelines:http://www.malahatreview.ca/east_coast.html
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
Writers Digest
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
November 2011 issue of WritingRaw.com is now online
“Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons.
They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing absolutely nothing.
All they do is show you’ve been to college.”
Kurt Vonnegut
WritingRaw is a monthly literary magazine dedicated to new and emerging writers. Our goal at WritingRaw is simple – to serve the literary community with the opportunity to have their work online and out in the world. In this world of disappearing literary magazines, WritingRaw is providing the blank pages for writers to fill. To view someone’s writing, click on the link and a pdf version of the piece will open in your browser.
- · Besides the New York Writers Workshop providing a column, we are starting two new ones this month: Self-Publishing: How We’re Doing It by Martin Willoughby and Book Awards Column by Mary Greenwood. These columns are sure to provide some valuable information concerning how a writers group formed their own publishing company and a description of many book awards won by Mary Greenwood in her amazing career. We are always up for more… drop me an email and let’s talk about starting your own column, weeb@writingraw.com
- · Drop Us A Line: Let us know what you think of the site, or about something you’ve read, or promote something through a letter to the editor. Next month we would love to start a “Emails to the Editors” section of WritingRaw. In the subject line, write “Letters” and send to weeb@writingraw.com
- · FLASH FICTION REVIEWS: Send us your flash fiction book reviews – no more than 250 words per review. Send to weeb@writingraw.com
- · This month’s contest winner is Suzanne Little, based on the outdated expression: “The cat’s pajamas.” December Contest: Write a 500 word or less piece using the following first line: “The candle flickered… then died.” The deadline for this will be November 25. The winner will receive a $20 gift certificate from Amazon.com and be posted on WritingRaw.com.
The Staff of WritingRaw.com (Ditch, Weeb, Rib)
New in this issue:
FICTION:
- A Lost Weekend by Derek G Rogers
- The Annoying Office Plant by Kristopher Miller
- Last Chance by Alice Baburek
- Laura by Patrick J Stephens
- Paper Cut by Kristopher Miller
- Providence by Nadine Ducca Deharbe
- Ripping Blues From Your Womb by Stephanie Renae Johnson
- Strikeprice by Andrew McGregor
- Terminal Virginity by Paula Schonauer
- The Boy and Grandfather by Katherine Dalton
- Waiting To Be Called by William J Fedigan
POETRY:
- Almost a Sonnet for the UberModels In Their Underwear by Tonn Pastore
- Bid Me My Love; I Will Hold Thee by Naseeha Mahir
- Boxes On The Shelf by Gina Hickman
- Confuse Me by Pearanotta Ransome
- Cowgirl Dreams by Tandy Belt
- Darkest Before Dawn by Lo-Arna Collins
- If It Wasn’t For Your Love by Angela Stevenson Ringo
- Picture, Cap and Gown by Michael Lee Johnson
- Roxy by Jessie Rose
- Spectrums by Shalisa Spence
- The Tree by Niko Sheffield
- Vows by Juliette Beswick Pokletar
- Womb Sunrise by Andy N
- Words by Shelby Thomas
ASSORTED:
- Artist of the Month: by Brittany Vandegraft [Fae/Lexi]
- I Call Bullshit by Joshua Hess
- The Reading Fee by Frank Joussen
INTERVIEWS:
- Joanna Bourne
- Melinda Leigh
- Jack McDevitt
- Robin Perini
REVIEWS:
- Allbooks Review
- Between the Sheets: The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock
- Flash Reviews
really BAD Shakespeare Season 3 Begins!
Episode 1 online NOW: Why Then Tonight Let Us Assay Our Plot
NEW EPISODES ON THE 15th OF EVERY MONTH
Spread the word!
Forward this email to anyone or group who you think may be interested in WritingRaw.com.
If you do forward, please put in the “Subject” line that you are forwarding our email so we aren’t contacted to be removed from our email list.
Let the world know that WritingRaw.com is alive and thriving.
So, what are you waiting for? Stop in and discover a new and emerging voice today.
Thank you.
Weeb
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
The Writing Pool 