WHEN: June 30 to July 5, 2009 WHERE: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS. FEATURING: Brian Bartlett – poetry LorriNeilsen Glenn – memoir Alistair MacLeod – fiction Donna Morrissey – fiction Colleen Murphy – playwriting For more information, feel free to contact Brenda Riley at gbheron@stfx.ca Have a look at the website: http://www.stfx.ca/workshops/gbheron
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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
ATLANTIC INK, The Writers Festival is a week-long fanfare recognizing the twelve finalists for this year’s Ann Connor Brimer Children’s Literature, Atlantic Poetry, Thomas H. Raddall Fiction and Evelyn Richardson Non-fiction book prizes. The festival includes readings, signings, school appearances, writing workshops and panel discussions in the four Atlantic Provinces — from Charlottetown to Saint…
Cat Sitter Wanted
Would those persons who replied to an appeal for a cat sitter for the month of April in an ideal setting conducive to reading, writing, drawing, etc and were too late, please come forward. I have the same need of someone and offer the same kind of ambiance. Moggie is ten months old and adorable….
Poem of the Year Contest
Arc’s International Poem of the Year Contest is in its fourteenth year, and is one of the longest running poetry competitions in Canada. For thirty years Arc has published some of the finest poets from across the country and abroad. Contest Guidelines Arc: Canada’s National Poetry Magazine invites entries to its International Poem of the…
Congratulations to Island Author Carol Little: novel nominated for Montaigne Medal
Writer Carol Little just received news that her novel “Hide Your Life Away” has been nominated for the Montaigne Medal. The Eric Hoffer Award for Books presents the Montaigne Medal annually to the most thought-provoking title(s). These are books that either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought. The Montaigne Medal is given in honor of the…
The First Annual Atlantic Canadian Magazines Conference
Attached please find you full conference outline and registration material The Atlantic Magazines Association presents Magazines East The First Annual Atlantic Canadian Magazines Conference Sunday March 29th, 2009 Welcome Reception 5 -7 pm Monday March 30th, 2009 Seminars 8am to 5pm Westin Nova Scotian Halifax, Nova Scotia media-buyers magazineseastprogram
March 24th Back-to-Back Literary Events
Join the PEI Writers’ Guild and The Confederation Centre Public Library, and then the UPEI Department of English and the Confederation Centre Art Gallery for two literary events on March 24, 2009. The open mic starts at 6:30 sharp in the Library to allow for participants wanting to attend the reading to be able to…
WORKSHOP TO ADDRESS LOW COST PUBLICITY TECHNIQUES
Got a new book to promote, an achievement to build your reputation on? Need input to research or submissions to an anthology or contest? Whether a self-employed individual just starting their writing career or an organizing spreading the word about events, the key to success often depends on promotion and publicity. Getting the word out…
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR PRESTIGIOUS ARTS AWARDS
The Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts, the provincial government and the Lieutenant Governor will recognize members and supporters of the Island arts community with significant awards in April. Five awards will be handed out at the first-ever Prince Edward Island Arts Awards. An Island patron of the arts, an Island volunteer, an Island…
WOULD YOU LIKE A QUIET MONTH TO WRITE and/or PAINT?
2 bedroom 11/2 baths overlooking the Northumberland Strait. April 28th to May 28th 2009. Wood stove and propane back-up for heat and hot water. Quiet road 25 mins to Charlottetown, 35 mins to Summerside. You can paint,( lots of good light), write,(lots of quiet space), play music without disturbing a soul. Fields to snow shoe…
Cahoots Magazine Launches World Issue
Cahoots Magazine’s World issue has officially been launched featuring fabulous new work from the Cahoots Community! The World issue welcomes two new columnists to Cahoots. Giulia Mauro takes a unique glance at the world in Sideways Look and Lorette C. Luzajic will be profiling some interesting females in Fascinating Canadian Women. Also new in the…
Call for Applications: Literary Journalism
Literary Journalism 2009 Marni Jackson, Rogers Communications Chair Off-site manuscript development: April 20 to June 19, 2009 On-site residency: July 6 to August 1, 2009 Application Deadline: March 15, 2009 Faculty Editors: Moira Farr, Don Gillmor This program offers eight established non-fiction writers an opportunity to develop a major essay, memoir, or feature article. Writers…
The Writing Pool 