Prince Edward Island-Tasmania Island-to-Island Writers’ Exchange 2011 Deadline for applications: February 28, 2011. Completed applications should be submitted in electronic form to the Tasmanian Writers’ Centre: Chris Gallagher director@tasmanianwriters.org Queries may be directed to: Deirdre Kessler <kessler@upei.ca> or Richard Lemm <rlemm@upei.ca> Name: Address: E-mail: Tel.: Please attach the following: A statement outlining the…
Josie Baker is New ILA Coordinator
The PEI Writers’ Guild has a new ILA Coordinator for the 2011 ILA. She will be performing duties and responsibilities listed in the previous blog. Hallelujah!
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…
Book Talk: Under the Electric Sky
Join author Christopher Walsh on a thrilling ride through the strange and fabled history of the Bill Lynch Shows. This is the story of home-grown folk heroes like Bill Lynch and Charlottetown’s Soggy Reid. Through his extensive research and travel with the carnies, Walsh chronicles the true story of the Maritime carnival with unflinching detail….
Atlantic Writing Competition for Unpublished Manuscripts
Atlantic Writing Competition for Unpublished Manuscripts Entries must be received by December 3rd, 2010. Entry forms: .doc or html. Established in 1975 under the auspices of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Canadian Authors’ Association, the Atlantic Writing Competition has been sponsored by the Writers’ Federation since 1976. We encourage writers in Atlantic Canada to explore and celebrate…
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 