—————————- NEWS RELEASE —————————– February 17, 2011 ATLANTIC MINISTERS OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING REPORT ON KEY LITERACY INITIATIVES CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — Specific achievements, such as the renewal of grades 7, 8 and 9 English language arts curriculum, standards of practice for educational leaders, new curriculum for grades 3 and 4 social studies, and the adult…
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CV2 magazine 2-Day Poem Contest 2011
CV2 magazine 2-Day Poem Contest 2011: April 2-3 registration deadline: March 25, 2011 At 12:00 midnight (CST), when Friday becomes Saturday, April 2, CV2 sends a list of 10 words to registered participants by email. Participants then have 2 days (48 hours) to write their best poem using each word at least once. The final submitted…
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION Prince Edward Island‘s Acorn Press invites writers to submit unpublished short stories for a new anthology of fiction by PEI writers, to be published in spring 2012. Potential contributors must have a significant Prince Edward Island connection, for example: born or raised in …
Call for Submissions to The Island Fiction Reader: An Anthology of New Fiction
Welcome to the Acorn Press NEWS FROM THE ACORN PRESS! CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS THE ISLAND FICTION READER: AN ANTHOLOGY OF NEW FICTION Prince Edward Island’s Acorn Press invites writers to submit unpublished short stories for a new anthology of fiction by PEI writers, to be published in spring 2012. Potential contributors must have a significant…
PEI Writers’ Guild Seeks 2011 ILA Coordinator
The PEI Writers’ Guild is calling for applications to the position of 2011 Island Literary Awards (ILA) Coordinator. The position will be filled by a committed, organized, independent, energetic individual who is expected to coordinate all aspects of the Island Literary Awards. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Fundraising and arranging/soliciting prizes and sponsors;…
The 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…
Rhubarb Mennomental Health Call for Submissions
Rhubarb Magazine is publishing a special issue on Mental Illness/Mental Health in June 2011. The issue will be guest edited by Ted Dyck, the Editor of Transition Magazine published by the Saskatchewan Chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Ted has published widely and served as the chief editor of the literary magazine GRAIN for…
The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia Restructures Annual Atlantic Writing Competition
Finalist manuscripts to be announced in May 2011; Deadline to enter is December 3, 2010 November 3, 2010 The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS) is thrilled to announce changes to the judging process of its annual Atlantic Writing Competition (AWC), now entering its 34th cycle. A list of finalist manuscripts from every category will be…
Winter’s Tales Authors’ Reading Series
KATHERINE GOVIER: MASTER STORY-TELLER Katherine Govier, one of Canada’s most popular and admired fiction writers, will read from her new novel The Ghost Brush, on Wednesday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Confederation Centre Art Gallery. A reception and book signing will follow. Her reading is sponsored by the UPEI English Department and Canada…
Riddle Fence call for submissions
Heard the call — the Riddle Fence call for submissions? Our current deadline for submissions is December 10, 2010. So we publish the best in Canada. Riddle Fence is currently considering submissions of previously unpublished fiction, poetry, creative non-fiction, and artwork for its eighth issue. Please send no more than 1 piece of prose (maximum 5,000…
red earth women presents: close to the heart
Red Earth Women Presents continues with our second season: REWP II: Close to the Heart next on Thursday, November 18 with OPEN MIC and Special-Guest-Island-Artist Beth E. Janzen. Beth E. Janzen is passionate about writing, teaching, and living a vibrant, creative life. The Enchanted House (Acorn: 2006), her first full-length book of poetry, was nominated for the PEI book…
Evolve Your Creative Potential
A 12 week program – Tuesday evenings beginning Nov 16th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm MUSEartspace, 211 Euston Street – Register by contacting Renee Laprise 566-3312 renee@museartspace.com Participants will develop an Empowered Daily Life Practice that will improve Physical Health, Mental Clarity, Emotional Balance and Spiritual Alignment. Turbocharge your creativity and power up your life by aligning…
The Writing Pool 