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Not necessarily in this order: SUBMIT (you know you want to): Oodles of outlets for your work. And some of them pay! How many of the new Oxford Dictionary words do you know? Take the quiz! A lawyer’s guide to protecting your online content

Cover Yes, guilty as charged: I did enlarge a photograph way beyond its capacity. I liked the almost dreamlike quality of it while it was enlarged. To me, it conjures the Impressionist look of the dreams you dream when you fall asleep in a hammock on sultry summer afternoon. I searched a long time for a similar, large-sized public domain image, but no.. So I decide to keep it, knowing there would be people out there who will gnaw on their fists as they look upon the its fuzziness. –ML. Last page photo The manual typewriters are part of Main Street’s The st Regional Assembly of Text shop. Once a month on the 1 Thursday at 7pm people—Luddites and techies alike—to haul out those old typers and type letters to people. Imagine that. Sounds like great fun. Here’s all about it.

Young Adult Unpublished Novel Prize Deadline July 15!

Southbank’s call for readers BC writers’ autonomous fan region Literary Bran – regularity of words Great BC novel contest Word stuff Resources for turning on the creative tap Go go go go Cossacks want you Could you use a $Grand? Enter the Constance Rook contest Celia’s genealogy interview Where we meet & when, but not why The writer’s gymnasium: Just do it!

Fish Publishing (Ireland) will publish, in July 2016, the winning novel. What are we looking for? A novel that is simply a great read, one that you cannot put down. What is “Young Adult” fiction? It is, for the purposes of this competition, fiction that is aimed at readers aged 14 and over. There is no upper age recommendation because one is never too old to enjoy good fiction and many of us older readers are hooked on Y-A Fiction. There are many examples of recent successful Y-A fiction – The Hunger Games, The Book Thief, Harry Potter, The Fault in our Stars, Twilight . . . Who can submit? The prize is open to writers of all ages from all countries. Submit the first chapter or 5,000 words. Full information here.

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Royal City WritING Lots of regular goings on for writers in New Westminster, courtesy of The Royal City Literary Arts Society. Full calendar here.

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presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society Free monthly, poetry-generating drop-in Prompts provided. Not a critique group: “Let’s have some fun!” B.Y.O.T. (bring your own tools) in the Back Room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St.

Sundays 3-5pm Poetic Justice The Heritage Grill, Back Room, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster near Columbia Station. Sundays – 7-9 pm Songwriters’ Open Mic Night for New & Emerging songwriters Join hosts Enrico Renz and Lawren Nemeth at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 – 6th Street, New Westminster. Writing for Kidz - a writing group created for adult writers in any genre related to children Facilitator: Max Tell. At Renaissance Bookstore, 43 – 6th Street, New Westminster. Info http://rclas.com/events/writing-kidz-max-tellwriting-group-created-adult-writers-any-genrerelated-children

SFU: Call for Readers: Southbank Reading Series in Surrey Thursday July 9 6 pm (doors open) readings from 6:30-8:30pm Surrey City Centre Library, 10350 University Drive - Room: 418 This is a call out for readers for the July 9th Southbank Reading Series. Six spots are open. Our featured reader is Jude Neale. The series is open to anyone but preference will be given to alumni and students of the Southbank Writers Program.

More info: secretary@rclas.com

Every 2nd Wed. of the month, 7-9 pm Short Story Open Mic Night Host Margo Prentice. Next session: Feb 11th at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 – 6th Street, New Westminster. Bring your short stories. Poetry Wars: a study group. Host Carol Shillibeer. New Location at 100 Braid Street Studios,100 Braid Street, New Westminster. Info: http://rclas.com/events/poetry-wars

More info on any of this - Contact Janet Kvammen - Royal City Literary Arts Society www.rclas.com

Each reader will have 10 minutes to read. If you would like a spot at the reading, please email nikki_hillman@hotmail.com and include:  a 50-word bio about yourself and your work;  the program you attended (Southbank or

TWS); and,  the year you attended the program

We look forward to spending time with you and hearing your words!

—Nikki Hillman and Maria Reva

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au/to/no/mous Literary Bran:

The Great BC Novel Contest

The Joys of Regular Literary Events in Vancouver

BC BOOKS

Deadline September 1, 2015 Avoid disappointment.

Read the guidelines here.

Tuesdays

Wednesdays Pandora’s Book Club 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30–8:30 pm - Britannia Branch Library 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver

Burnaby Writers' Society/ Spoken INK 8:00 PM -- 3rd Tuesday of the month @ La Fontana Caffe 101-3701 East Hastings Burnaby BC

Bring your favourite passages, points of interest, and share your reading experiences. Drop-ins are welcome. Presented by Pandora’s Collective. Hosts: Mary Duffy & Sita Carboni. More info here. And see pg. 5. Twisted Poets Literary Salon Wednesdays 2nd Wednesday and 4th Thursday of every month at The Cottage Bistro 4468 Main Street, Vancouver More info

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Thursdays TWS Readings Evening at the Cottage Bistro on Main St. Come early to ensure a seat, and enjoy the food, refreshments, and top-notch company.

Twisted Poets Literary Salon 4th Thursday (and 2nd Wed) of every month at The Cottage Bistro 4468 Main Street, Vancouver More info Creative Expressions Art Nights 7–9pm Check with Editor for dates Rising Star Housing Co-op Common Room, 1556 East 5th Ave., Vancouver A free, inclusive event open to all artistic skill levels, ages, and demographics. Event participants , however , must identify as having either a mental health and/or addictions issue. A celebration of meeting and making to share your passion for craft, art, and design with your community. Drop in any time, bring anyone, and any creative endeavour you are working on, or come and just check out what everyone else is up to. A free event, although please RSVP to attend. (Ed note. You may need to join here to get an invite and be able to RSVP.)

s tu f f How many of the new Oxford English Dictionary words do YOU know? TAKE THE QUIZ Fun time-wasters or perhaps mind-calming inspiration bringers. THE COLOUR ORACLE Grammar Girl: How to use ‘myself’ an other reflexive pronouns. GG’s editing checklist

Resources for turning on the creative tap e-PUBLISHING, SELF-PUBLISHING

6 reasons why some books will never be bestsellers. Article here. Shazam! Self-publishing While-U-Wait at a TO library. Story here. Thanks to Laurel R. for sending this one. INSPIRATION

2 summer intensives on writing historical fiction – with Karen Tulchinsky. Starts July 6.

Do you like weird, multi-part, quasipsychoanalytical, complicated but potentially rewarding writing prompts? Then this site is for you.

HISTORICAL FICTION BEGINNERS, one full week, 10am to 3m, beginning Monday July 6. Details here.

WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION ADVANCED, the following week, 10am to 3pm, beginning Mon. July 13. Details here. - and -

NOVEL WRITING INTERMEDIATE, each Tues and Thurs. evening in July, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. https://cstudies.ubc.ca/courses/novel-intermediate/aw580

"Find Happiness in Keeping a One-Sentence Journal.” What a great idea. How would you sum up yesterday for example? Another exercise might be to sum up each day with an imaginary book title or using old song titles.

For info please feel free to contact Karen. To register contact UBC continuing studies. The discount for early bird registration ends July 19! Please spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested. More info: www.karenxtulchinsky.com

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go go go go Tuesday, July 14 8 pm Vancouver Story Slam

Ten storytellers share their writing in an evening of stories ranging from tear-jerking to titillating, personal to historical, fantasy to fantastic. Alex Gillard -- Alexis Sugden Carrie Sully -- Jeffrey Reimer Jo Dworschak -- Jovian Francey Justin Ă&#x2013;'Hearn -- Liam Baxter Marylee Stephenson -- Steve Miller The Cottage Bistro 4468 Main Street, Vancouver

$5 cover includes a ballot to vote for your favorite stories!

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The Cossack Review

TCR accepts electronic submissions of new work on a rolling basis. We read work year-round and strive to respond within 60 days. Work submitted will be considered for upcoming and future issues of the review. This summer, we are reading nonfiction, fiction, works in translation, and poetry for Issue #5 Please submit only once in any category before hearing back from us. After you receive a response, feel free to submit again after a month has passed. Please do not include your name in your submitted document, as submissions will be read

blind. Do not include cover letters in your submissions; use the dedicated space on the Submittable form to tell us about yourself, if you so choose. As fellow writers and understanding people, we welcome simultaneous submissions and do not expect you to withhold work from one journal in favor of another. However, should your work be accepted elsewhere, inform us immediately by emailing the editors and/or by updating your piece in Submittable. Submit previously-unpublished work only. Please note that work found online on personal websites or other pages is considered published work and cannot be considered. We acquire first serial rights of accepted work; rights revert to the author upon publication. http://www.thecossackreview.com/submit.html 6

Temple of Our Madness: Summoning is Part 1 of a series of sound & object installations about women, animals, and girls. http://www.summoning .ca/main/ Nicola Harwood is putting together a fascinating sound installation employing poems/ invocations/ prayers in response to the Highway of Tears and other incidents of violence against internationally: www.summoning.ca Might be worthwhile for writers you know to contribute!

Celia Lewis’s interview by GeneaBloggers

(‘the ultimate site for your genealogy blog’) about her two genealogy blogs: “The first, Twigs and Trees, is a personal genealogy blog where Celia shares her family history research and stories with her family members and the genealogy community. The second, Terwilliger Souvenir Album is a project blog and Celia is documenting her great-grandfather’s souvenir album, 120 pages filled with cards and various ephemera, including political buttons. The album is a snapshot in time, combining a personal history with the times in which her great-grandfather lived. Celia started blogging in July 2012.” Read the whole interview here.

Look here for how to write a blog to use as your writing platform. Writer’s Digest. 7

Website: www.tgaps.net (Caveat emptor – check it out). Wants stories based on their prompts The Quotable This online magazine wants writer-readers to submit stories based on their monthly prompts. Info here.

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Rolling submissions year-round Holler Box All submissions are completely free. You may submit in multiple genres. If so, send a separate submission per genre. If your submission does not get accepted you may continue to submit, we encourage it. Read the guidelines here. Geist Emerging Writer-of-the-Month Emerging writers are invited to submit short written works online. Read the FAQ.

Note: I don’t get to read all the submission guidelines on all the items to see if Canadians are eligible so you’ll want to check that out. CONTESTS AND CALLS FOR SUBMSISIONS

Ongoing submissions Wants dark…. Shock Totem We consider original, unpublished stories within the confines of dark fantasy and horror—mystery, suspense, supernatural, morbid humor, fantasy, etc. Read the guidelines. Wants flash fiction and art text Literary Magazine We’re interested in literature composed with brevity and punch: short, snippy poems, razor-sharp flash fiction, and art and photography that tread the line between purpose and chance, making us see the innate beauty in the world around us. Guidelines for text submissions.

All things minimalistic and mind-slicing wanted - Sassafras Literary Magazine We will frown or smile upon your piece, and reply within 1 week (2 weeks max) with a muffin or a tumbleweed. Multiple submissions are allowed, but single submissions are preferred. All things minimalistic and mind-slicing wanted. The occasional selfless snark and sneer accepted. True wit appreciated, along with foldable grit, pocket-size memoir moments and frame by frame congeniality. Perspective: any, as long as artfully executed and self reflecting; avoid sending ego balloons and unintended mirroring. Mirrors and led wanted. Gates, doors, and attics most appreciated. There’s yet more. Read the submission guidelines. Poems: any subject, any style, any length Great American Poetry Show Submit any subject, any style, any length, any number, any time by email or by mail with SASE. Previously published poems and simultaneous submissions are welcome. The Great American Poetry Show, P.O. Box 69506, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Email: info@tgaps.net.

Wants highest quality literature from talented unpublished writers; experimental pieces Dead Beats The Beats are dead; long live Dead Beats focused on bringing you the highest quality literature from talented unpublished writers. We are happy to receive submissions from everyone, regardless of experience, of poems, short stories (max. 2000 words), experimental pieces and reviews, the best of which we will publish on the site. If you would like to submit some of your work please send it in the body of an email to: deadbeats@live.co.uk. We aim to reply to all emails, though this may take some time given the number of submissions we receive. Read the guidelines. Wants stuff from people over 60 Wit and Wisdom of the Sages Have insightful stories you’d like to share with your grandchildren? Great Depression/ WW2/ Vietnam era? Seeking narratives up to 3,500 words. Send manuscripts, or for guidelines email jnjscher@yahoo.com. Wants fiction, nonfic – new voices Anderbo.com -- “Best New Online Literary Journal.” Publishes writers in fiction, creative nonfiction), and poetry. We’re continued 8

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was ever considered “the other.” New Age art offerings are for the masthead of each issue. Read all info here.

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always looking for new voices. We’ll also consider nonfiction features, short memoirs, novellas, published-book excerpts, photography, essays, and photo th essays. Now in our 9 year. Read the guidelines. Wants women’s personal essays Changes in Life A monthly online newsletter is seeking personal essays from women of all ages. New writers are encouraged to submit their work. Read the guidelines. They only publish Canadian writers Signature Editions What we do and don't publish: Look through the titles on our website and you'll get a pretty good idea of the kinds of books we're interested in. Where to send your manuscript: We do not accept submissions by fax or email, and do not discuss concepts over the phone. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama - check website for submission guidelines. Wants prose and poetry The Evening Street Review The ESR is centered on the belief that all men and women are created equal. Reads poetry & prose submissions year-round. Replies in 3 months or less. Sometimes includes comments. Send 4–6 poems or 1–2 prose piece. 7652 Sawmill Rd., #352, Dublin, OH 43016 or editor@eveningstreetpress.com. Read more about contests and guidelines here. Wants original words and New Age art: Subterranean Blue Poetry is an Internet Poetry and Art Publishing Café. We thrive on new original words and New Age art. All poets and their poetry are welcome and we are especially looking for homegrown poets from the Canadian First Nations/American Indian community; Quebec; small town Canada; international poets and anyone who

Wants short stories, poetry & performance writing Regime magazine - Not only do they want your work but they offer that you can tack $20 on your submission and they’ll send you back a detailed one-page critique. Note: do your due diligence. Read it all carefully. Full submission info here Wants poems – one a week Coastal Spectator A new arts-based review and commentary site operating independently out of the U. Vic. We want to publish, on our home site, one new poem each week for a year, so if you have a new piece of work -- that is a haiku or up to 25 lines long -- do submit. Read all about it here. Wants “gutsy narratives” Pithead Chapel We’re looking for engaging stories told in honest voices. Most of all, we want to feel something. We want to reach the last word and immediately crave more. We want your work to leave a brilliant bruise. Send us your gutsiest narrative and we’ll do our best to get your voice heard. Submission guidelines here. Wants creative nonfic 1966 - An online journal of creative nonfiction, seeks pieces of literary nonfiction with a research component— anything from immersion memoir to nature writing to reportage to travel writing to—? Guidelines here. Wants text and audio Escape Pod is a science fiction market. Publishes in both text and audio; you are offering both of those one-time and archival rights to us when you send us your story. Our mandate is fun. We are fairly flexible on what counts as “science” We welcome submissions from writers of all backgrounds. We are especially interested in seeing more submissions

MARKETS COMPENDIA SITES  Aerogramme Writers’ Studio: This site has over 90 competitions, publication opportunities, fellowships  Excellent resource  Fiction Writing Markets Currently Open for Freelance Submissions (Paid writing opportunities: Fiction stories, Sci-fi, Fantasy, Speculative fiction, Romance, etc.) See more at: http://writingcareer.com/callfor-fiction-submissions How handy is this?  Morgan Bailey’s Competitions Calendar Organized by deadline date.  Places for Writers Listings for literary magazines of every type, everywhere, for everyone. Interesting resources – e.g., “Places to Publish: Can Lit” and “Publishers – Canada.” Plus continuous updates about who’s looking for what. If you have a piece to place, this might be a good place to start the hunt.  Poetry contests roundup here  Poets & Writers – an eminently

searchable database (Sent by Isabella Mori)  For good leads to contests &

calls check out "Writing Contests Competitions" on Facebook  Writing dark. Interview with

Irish writer, Noelle Harrison here.  19 short story

competitions in 2015 Read about them here. more on pg. 11 9

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Wants unique ideas for earning, saving or investing money The Penny Hoarder? We’re always on the lookout for fun, unique ideas for earning, saving or investing money. We’d love to hear your personal experience, especially if you can share detailed numbers, strategies and advice. Do you have a story to share or an idea we haven’t covered? Read the guidelines . Wants satirical commentary The Lapine We’re all about poking people and things that deserve to be poked. It is satirical commentary written by all kinds of people from here, there and darned near everywhere. The Lapine is not limited to just trending topics. Our writers will guffaw at anything really. We always welcome new writers, so send us your story idea or article. Minimum 150 words …300 tops. Guidelines here.

Why give it away? Freelance markets Canada’s History publishes well-written, well-researched, and informative articles about Canadian history that focus on all parts of the country and all areas of human activity. Subject matter covers the whole range of Canadian history, from social history, politics, exploration, discovery and settlement, to aboriginal peoples, war, culture, business and trade. Articles run various lengths: long features (from 1,500 to 3,000 words) that provide an in-depth look at an event, person, or era; short features (from 600 to 1,200 words) that provide a more narrow focus. Pays up to 50 cents/word. Guidelines here.

Publishers Wants science fiction book manuscripts DAW Books (associated with Penguin) was the first publishing company ever devoted exclusively to science fiction and fantasy. Now more than 30 years and more than a thousand titles later, DAW has a well-deserved reputation for discovering and publishing the hottest talents in the industry. Accepts unsolicited submissions of science fiction and fantasy novels. A literary agent is not required for submission. We do not publish short stories, short story collections, novellas, or poetry. The average length of the novels we publish varies, but is almost never fewer than 80,000 words. We will not consider manuscripts that are currently on submission to another publisher unless prior arrangements have been made with a literary agent. More information here.

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from people of backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented or excluded from traditional SF publishing, including, but not limited to, women, people of color, LGBTQ or non-binary gender people, persons with disabilities, members of religious minorities, and people from outside the U.S. Guidelines here.

Wants concrete topics written by emerging and experienced writers in all genres The Writer magazine Our editors are interested in query letters on concrete topics written by emerging and experienced writers in all genres. We are looking for clear takeaway for our readers: What can they learn to improve their writing or advance their careers? What how-to tips and strategies will accomplish this? Read the guidelines and the magazine.

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Grind Writers Group Meeting schedule WHERE WE MEET The Grind Gallery Café - 4124 Main Street at 25th Ave. In the back room 10 am–12:30 pm WHY WE MEET Nobody knows. HOW WE MEET Thanks to Michelle & Jay Kim, the Grind’s owners. They’ve kindly let us meet in the Back Room for the last 7 years. And cudos to the Kims for their support of the arts in general. The Grind provides gallery space to many local artists. Appreciate if you buy something while you’re there to support the Grind and their support of us

Please email before you attend the first time: grindwriters@gmail.com

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BOOK TALKS BOOK CLUB

Read a book. And talk about it. Face to face. With real people. 2nd Wednesday of the month - 6:30 – 8:30 pm Presented by Pandora’s Collective and Britannia Branch Library at the branch: 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver

Each month we’ll discuss a pre-selected book, with the occasional session reserved for a discussion on a theme. This is an open book club. Drop-ins are welcome Hosts: Mary Duffy and Sita Carboni. More info contacts: booktalks@pandorascollective.com www.pandorascollective.com

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the free-write photo prompt

Free-write how-to Set the timer. Look at the photo. What comes immediately to mind? Start writing about that, whatever it is. Without further thinking it. Forget grammar, forget spelling. Forget any ‘rules’ you’ve ever been told. Editing comes later.

Remember Don’t start evaluating. Just write it. Blathering on is OK. This play, you’re exercising. This is your writer’s gymnasium. It’s not final anything. Don’t expect so much of yourself before you’ve even put a word down.

Just write: 15 mins. by the timer.

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