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…
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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;…
PEIWG 2010 Mentorship Program
The Prince Edward Island Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) is pleased to announce the 2010 Mentorship Program is underway. Three published Prince Edward Island authors, members of the PEI Writers’ Guild, will act as a mentor to an emerging writer (mentee). They are: Deirdre Kessler, educator in creative writing, academic writing, and children’s literature will act as mentor to an…
PEIWG ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
You are invited to the 21st PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) Annual General Meeting being held on Saturday, April 24th, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Sean Wiebe’s house at 31 Edinburgh Drive, Charlottetown. Items on the agenda are the Chair’s report, Treasurer’s report, Ratification of Board Members, Island Literary Awards, and Funding Issues. We will also…
23rd Annual Island Literary Awards
23rd Annual Island Literary Awards PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Deadline for Submissions : May 28th 2010 The PEI Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) has decided to go on receiving submissions, longer than originally announced, for the 23rd annual Island Literary Awards (ILAs). The new submission deadline is 4pm on Friday, May 28th, 2010. The PEI Public Library Service…
2010 Island Literary Awards
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Deadline for Submissions 23 April The PEI Writers’ Guild is excited to announce that 4pm, Friday, 23 April, 2010 is the submission deadline for the 23rd annual Island Literary Awards The ILAs are being held this year on Sunday, 6 June. The Awards are an important focus for the PEIWG’s vital role…
A NIGHT IN TASMANIA
Island author and UPEI professor Richard Lemm will give a presentation on his recent stay in Tasmania as writer-in-residence. His residency was part of the annual PEI-Tasmania writer-in-residence exchange. His talk, in the UPEI Faculty Lounge on Tuesday evening, January 26 (Australia Day!) at 7:30, will include a slide-show and poems written while in Tasmania….
Open Mic Nights at the Confederation Centre Public Library
Mark your new year’s calendar, polish off a manuscript and come to the library for the winter/spring series of Open Mic nights. The PEI Writers’ Guild and the Confederation Centre Public Library invite you to join fellow writers and share your poetry, fiction or work-in-progress in any genre. Writers will have a chance to connect…
Open Mic Nights with the P.E.I. Writers’ Guild
Open Mic Nights with the P.E.I. Writers’ Guild Join fellow writers and share your poetry, fiction or work-in-progress in any genre. Writers will have a chance to connect with each other and share their work. Confederation Centre Public Library Tuesday, October 20th @ 7:00pm Tuesday, November 17th @ 7:00pm
Open Mic Nights with the P.E.I. Writers’ Guild
Writers take note… do you have a piece of poetry, fiction or nonfiction you would like to share? Whatever you choose, just make sure you can do it in five minutes or less! Sign up for the Open Mic a half hour beforehand in the library. This Open Mic event is your chance to give…
The Writing Pool 