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.

Acadian Mi-Carême: Masks and Merrymaking by Georges Arsenault

WHAT: Acorn Press invites everyone to the launch of Acadian Mi-Carême: Masks and Merrymaking by Georges Arsenault; translated by Sally Ross. WHEN: Tuesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Beaconsfield Carriage House corner of Kent and West Streets, Charlottetown Features: Reading and slide show by the author; Refreshments; A special appearance by La Mi-Carême!

CMU School of Writing Offers Creative Writing Classes

Attention creative writers! We invite you join us at the School of Writing at CMU in Winnipeg, May 4-8, 2009. Cost of the week-long course is $520. The deadline for applications is March 2. This year’s School features classes on Advanced Fiction with David Bergen; Intermediate Fiction with David Elias; Poetry with Barbara Nickel; Life…

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ISLAND LITERARY AWARDS 2009: Call for Submissions

Please read the attached guidelines for submissions to the Island Literary Awards 2009 if you are interested in entering the contest. Official entry forms may be printed from the attached .pdf files. All submissions must be accompanied by the appropriate form. ila-2009-guidelines3 09-ila-submission-form1 09-student-submission-form

Workshop: PLANNING YOUR WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL HOME BASED BUSINESS

Writers and others in the cultural sector will benefit from developing a plan to success. Julie Watson will share her own experience of using a plan to develop a successful writing career. When: February 28 – 9 am to 4 pm What: PLANNING YOUR WAY TO A SUCCESSFUL HOME BASED BUSINESS Where: Alexandra Community Centre,…

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Atlantic Book Awards Society’s 2009 Atlantic Book Awards

The 2009 Atlantic Book Awards celebration will take place at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Alderney Landing Theatre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Author and CBC Radio host, Stephanie Domet (winner of the 2008 Margaret and John Savage First Book Award), and actor/humorist, Bill Carr will co-host the cabaret-style celebration as nine awards…

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Winter’s Tales: Brian Bartlett at the Confederation Centre Art Gallery

Who:  Brian Bartlett — Nova Scotia poet and head of creative writing at Saint Mary’s University When: March 5, 7:30 Where: Confederation Centre Art Gallery What: Winter’s Tales is sponsored by the UPEI English Department, with co-hosting by Confederation Centre Art Gallery, and generous support from The Canada Council of the Arts. Admission to all…

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Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts Opening

Title: Executive Director Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Salary Scale: $35,000 to $45,000 Duration: Indeterminate DEADLINE for Applications: March 20, 2009 Summary Under the direct supervision of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors manages the programs, activities, employees and budget of the Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts (PEICA); promotes and implements…

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