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March 2014
Women working in a man’s world: March 8
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BC writers autonomous fan region
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Easily distracted?
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Wanted: writers over 50
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Fund$ for writers
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Places to go, things to do, people to see
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Are writers doomed?
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Submit. (you know you want to) – Contests and calls for submissions
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They only publish Canadian writers!
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Grind Writers – where we meet & when. Upcoming minis The free-write photo prompt: just try it!
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Short Story Open Mic in New West “No poetry” 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month 7–9 pm Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. (Map). No poetry—just short stories or reading from books that the readers are writing; or original storytelling.
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Think. About. What INCREDIBLY
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“One of the biggest drawbacks of modern technology is the fact that our usage of machines for our work also means we can easily be distracted with entertainment or social networking from those same machines.”
THE ULTIMATE LIST OF
DISTRACTION BLOCKERS FOR CREATIVES Information about $$ for writers: Hope Clark’s famous FUND$ FOR WRITERS enews Info about grants for writers, freelance markets, calls for submissions, jobs, publishers - and all sorts of way to save time=money in this enews you can subscribe to.
Read newsletter online (and subscribe) here. Read past issues here.
Sample items: Grants - “– a ODYSSEYS Costa Rica is a Civic, Social and non-governmental organization (NGO) offering a oneof-a-kind, community-based artists' residency. Because the time you dedicate to your art is precious, we offer unique home stay accommodations with local host families, meals included. Our artist-in-residence program is open to writers and artists in all disciplines, emerging or established, from anywhere in the world. http://www.OdysseysCostaRica.org.“ Sample item: Helpful ideas - “WORK SMARTER 2.0 By C.M. Saunders - If you are serious about taking your writing to the next level in 2014, no doubt you've taken steps to maximize your efficiency. After all, time is money, and as Zig Ziglar said, “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have 24hour days. In the technological age, the writer is faced with a bewildering array of websites, applications, programs and tools, which all proclaim to make the process of writing or researching easier. But which ones really work? And how?” —and follows a whole list of really useful-looking apps with nugget descriptions about how they could work to save you time or organize your mind.
out the call Calling all fiction writers 50 and older! Huff/Post50 is seeking short-story submissions from our readers. We believe storytelling is a powerful art form and tool for self-expression, and we have a feeling there's a lot of hidden writing talent among our audience just waiting to be discovered. Since October 2011, Huff/Post50 has provided a unique platform for bloggers to explore the issues and ideas that matter most to Post50s. Now we'd like to extend this opportunity to fiction writers. Of course, you are welcome to write on any topic, including subjects that have nothing to do with age. The rules: You must be 50 or older to enter.
Writers can submit only one story per year, and all pieces must be 5,000 words or less. Please send your original submissions, as well as your contact details, to: 50fiction@huffingtonpost.com. We can't wait to hear from you and showcase the best work! More info here.
literary magazines Listings for every type of literary magazine.
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Rita Wilson is Huff/ Post50's editor at large.
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2 Wednesday of the month 6:30–8:30 pm Britannia Branch Library 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver
Skagit River Poetry Fest
Bring your favourite passages, points of interest, and share your reading experiences. Drop-ins are welcome.
May 15 X –18 Various venues throughout La Conner, WA. A celebration of poetry featuring readings, workshops, and storytelling. Access to internationally famous poets through intimate venues and workshop sessions. Tickets on sale in January. More info: www.skagitriverpoetry.og
Schedule and books:
Two provocative articles sent by André Gerard (Fathers: A Literary Anthology):
From bestseller to bust: is this the end of an author's life?
March 12 - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez April 9 - Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
Presented by Pandora’s Collective
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Hosts: Mary Duffy & Sita Carboni More info here.
The credit crunch and the internet are making writing as a career harder than it has been for a generation…. For writers in Britain today, the future is incredibly uncertain for all but the mega-selling super-authors. This, in turn, jeopardises the culture as a whole, threatening a world in which a handful of prizewinners dominate the market.”
Twisted
Read the rest of the article here.
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Creative writing professor Hanif Kureishi says creative writing courses are “a waste of time”
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See if you agree with him when he exlains why. And what about that Lucy Ellmann, whoah!– read it all here.
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"A lot of them [students] don't really understand," said Kureishi. "It's the story that really helps you. They worry about the writing and the prose and you think: 'Fuck the prose, no one's going to read your book for the writing, all they want to do is find out what happens in the story next.’
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Calls for submissions listed by deadline date Deadline: May 1, 2014 Concussions: More than just a headline. Anthology. Wants your concussion story. For submission info, email Bonnie Nish blnish@pandorascollective.com.
Ongoing calls Roundup of poetry contests here. Geist Emerging Writer-of-the-Month Emerging writers are invited to submit short written works online. Read the FAQ. 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. http://www.deadbeats.eu/submission Are you over 60? - Wit and Wisdom of the Sages Have insightful stories you’d like to share with your grandchildren?
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—? For submission guidelines: www.1966journal.org. Anderbo.com -- “Best New Online Literary Journal.” Publishes writers in fiction, creative nonfiction), and poetry. We’re always looking for new voices. We’ll also consider nonfiction features, short memoirs, novellas, published-book excerpts, photography, essays, and photo essays. Now in our 9th year! For submission information and guidelines, visit www.anderbo.com.
“Got a poem?” Submit any subject, any style, any length, any number, any time by e-mail 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. Website: www.tgaps.net (Caveat emptor – check it out). Subterranean Blue Poetry 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 was ever considered “the other.” New Age art offerings are for the masthead of each issue. Read all info here.
Sassafras Literary Magazine We will frown or smile upon your piece, and Changes in Life reply within 1 week (2 weeks max) with a A monthly online newsletter is seeking muffin or a tumbleweed. Multiple personal essays from women of all ages. submissions are allowed, but single New writers are encouraged to submit submissions are preferred. All things their work. For details and submission minimalistic and mind-slicing wanted. The guidelines, see www.changesinlife.com. occasional selfless snark and sneer accepted. True wit appreciated, along with The Holler Box foldable grit, pocket-size memoir moments Rolling submissions year-round. All and frame by frame congeniality. submissions are completely free. You may Perspective: any—as long as artfully submit in multiple genres. If so, send a executed and self reflecting; avoid sending separate submission per genre. If your ego balloons and unintended mirroring. submission does not get accepted you may Mirrors and led wanted. Gates, doors, and continue to submit, we encourage it. attics most appreciated. Please wait at least 30 days before THERE’S MORE—READ SUBMISSION submitting something new. Read the GUIDELINES HERE guidelines: The Quotable https://thehollerbox.submittable.com/sub This online magazine wants writerreaders to submit stories based mit. Submissions that do not follow the on their monthly prompts. Info here. guidelines may not be considered. Regime magazine - Short stories, poetry & performance writing. Not only do they The Evening Street Review want your work but they offer that you The ESR is centered on the belief that all
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Contests and calls for submissions
Great Depression/ WW2/ Vietnam era? Seeking narratives up to 3,500 words. Send manuscripts, or for guidelines email jnjscher@yahoo.com.
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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. For contests and guidelines visit: www.eveningstreetpress.com.
Submit. Ongoing calls cont’d
Signature Editions
They only publish Canadian writers!
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
WHO we publish
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.
WHAT we do and don't publish
We publish only authors who are Canadian citizens. We do not publish non-Canadian authors unless they are being included in a specific anthology.
Look through the titles on our website and you'll get a pretty good idea of the kinds of books we're interested in. We're a literary press and publish primarily poetry, fiction, drama, and non-fiction work with literary merit. While we've got a pretty eclectic list, we do not publish children's books, romance novels, or self-help books. WHERE to send your manuscript
Multimedia journal: 5OVER4 5 OVER 4. New multimedia journal seeks crossgenre work made by jazzy, creative people who embrace the unknown. Poetry videos, multimedia sculpture, hand-stitched book art, JPEGs collaged with audio, sound poems via video chat, interactive projects. Live and online events. Web: 5over4.blogspot.com. Email Monique Avakian: monava9@gmaom Pithead Chapel “An online journal of gutsy narratives” 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.
We do not accept submissions by fax or e-mail, and do not discuss concepts over the phone. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama manuscripts should be submitted by mail to: Signature Editions PO Box 206, RPO Corydon Winnipeg, MB R3M 3S7
Read Signature’s complete submissions info here.
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Submission guidelines here.
GRIND WRITERS MEETings Looking at publishing
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Meeting Schedule
These are some upcoming miniworkshops at Grind Writers. Dates TBA.
WHERE WE MEET The Grind Gallery Café 4124 Main Street at 25th Ave. In the back room 10 am–12:30 pm
If you are not a member, you need to pre-register to attend.
PLEASE TRY AND BE ON TIME WHEN WE’RE HAVING A MINI.
traditional print publishing Former president and executive director of the Federation of BC Writers, White Rock author Sylvia Taylor on her experience getting published with a traditional publisher
THANKS to Mr & Mrs Kim, the Grind’s owners, for allowing us meet in the Back Room for the last 7 years and 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
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indie print publishing
André Gerard, founder of Patremoir Press, author of Fathers: A Literary Anthology
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Free-write photo prompt indie print
Write what comes to mind when you look at the photo. What does it evoke for you? Don’t think. Just start writing, and see where it goes. Write for 15 mins. by a timer. Don’t stop, don’t correct - keep writing. You can edit later. Bring your output to the next Grind Writers.
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