Author: Cindy

Author. Writer. Trainer. Editorial Consultant. Editor. Communication Consultant. Mentor. Associate Professor. Teacher of English, Creative Writing, Research Writing, Speech Writing, Literature, Public Speaking, English as a Second Language. Workshop and Seminar Developer. Published. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Teachers. Master of Arts in Literature in English with a focus on Drama and Teaching Creative Writing. Carlos Palanca National Literary Awards winner. Winning Public Speaker.

Atlantic Ink Writers Festival Free Reading

A free poetry reading will be held on May 6, at 7:30pm, at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. The PEI Writers’ Guild, with the support and direction of the Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia, and in partnership with the UPEI Department of English, the UPEI Robertson Library, and the Confederation Centre Art Gallery, will host…

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Bill Richardson to Read at Confederation Centre Art Gallery

Bill Richardson will give a public reading at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery on Thursday, July 30, 7:30 p.m., an event co-hosted by the P.E.I. Writers’ Guild, the Friends of the Confederation Centre Public Library, the UPEI Department of English, and the Indian River Festival. Bill Richardson will be a guest host at 2009 Indian…

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Writers and Exile at the Tatamagouche Centre

July 19 to 24, join Shani Mootoo (Cereus Blooms at Night, He Drown She in the Sea,Valmiki’s Daughter) and others for the Writers and Exile program at the Tatamagouche Centre on Nova Scotia’s North Shore. This writing workshop will expand its focus to also give attention to cultural assumptions in a world filled with intercultural…

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The Great Cape Breton Book Club

The Great Cape Breton Book Club June 5 – 7, 2009 Meet kindred book lovers at the Keltic Lodge’s colossal book club weekend. Come to laugh, share stories and meet new friends, all while enjoying a great piece of Nova Scotia literature. This visits book selection is Ava Comes Home by Lesley Crewe . Arrive…

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FINAL REMINDER: Inspired Script

The Inspired Script program is still accepting submissions for the script development workshops. The deadline for entry is this Friday, April 17th at 5PM. This is a great opportunity to receive guidance from screenwriter, author and story consultant Noel Baker over the course of 3 weekend workshops. Jan Miller will also provide pitching instruction which…

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Cultural Forum 2009: The Business of Culture

WHEN: May 8, 2009 – Charlottetown – PEI The Cultural Human Resources Sector Council is inviting interested parties to the second annual forum for PEI’s cultural sector to be held at the Confederation Centre of the Arts on May 8, 2009. The Business of Culture will feature a full day of workshops, panel discussions, networking…

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Young Poets’ Week Celebrates Emerging Canadian Talent

April 6, 2009, Toronto : The League of Canadian Poets is pleased to announce the winners of the Poetic Licence Contest for Canadian Youth. The contest’s categories consist of junior and senior age groups. Winning poets in each group will be awarded a cash prize of $350 (first place), $300 (second place), and $250 (third…

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Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win…

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CALL FOR FEATURE FILM OUTLINES

Inspired Script’s CALL FOR FEATURE FILM OUTLINES is now open. For Rules & Regulations, Submission Form and Guidelines click here. The Atlantic Film Festival Association is very pleased to announce screenwriter, author, and story consultant, Noel Baker as their special guest instructor for the 2009 Inspired Script Program, presented by sponsors, Telefilm Canada and Astral…

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