WordWorks Winter 1989

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EDITOR

Marjorie Simmins PRODUCTION COORDINATOR H6lbne Daigneault

A WORD IN EDGEWISE From hunting snakes to definitions of copyright, this month's letters are diverse.

FRONT COVER Scott Simpson COMMITTEE MEMBERS Maria Downie Jeannie Lochrie Gina McMurchy-Barber

Karen Shave CONTRIBUTORS Montgomery Burt

Yirginia Dansereau Heather Glebe Genni Gunn Sandra Hartline Pat Horrobin Maurice Jenkinson

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Moira Morningstar Al Ptak

REFLECTIONS OF 1989

Ann Walsh Bob Wakulich Bob Webster

Enid Wrate WORDWORKS is the bi-monthly publication of The Federation of British Columbia Writers.

WORDWORKS provides information, entertainment and inspiration, and promotes the work of The Federation of British Columbia Writers.

fice; and Executive Director

Bob

Writers Bridging Cultures tour, ACHEVAL SUR LES MOTS, the Public Lending Rate and more.

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THE POLITICS OF WRITING You and Me and The GST: Straight talk from the Fed's Executive Director on the Goods and Services Tax. by fub Webster Page 8

Linda Rogers Roger Ross Jean Rysstad

importance of establishing writers gloups; Vice President Linda Rogers describes the Fed's new Victoria ofWebster brings us up to date on the

ZoELandale Jeannie I-ochrie

EXECUTIVE REPORTS President Heather Glebe writes on the

THE WORD PROCESS Software Stew, served up by our computer expert, with capsule reviews of several software packages.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Our membership coordinator ex-

plains the new changes in the membership policy, as decided year's AGM.

at last

by Maurice Jenkinson

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by MonBomery Burt

QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS The results are in! Roger Ross

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tabulates the figures and sums up their meaning.

by Roger Ross

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE Birds of a feather a flock together: a of The Okanagan Writers

profile

Pages 15-16

REGIONAL REPORTS

The views expressed in WORDWORKS do not necessarily reflect those of The Federation of BC Writers, unless indicated.

by Enid Wrate

Regional reps share nelvs ofrecent events in their regions.

To obtain contributors guidelines or advertising rates, please write to:

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A WORD IN EDGEWISE Three Trees Felled?

In early March

of '89 I sent a short

story to The Three Trees Press at the address shown in the latest copy of The Canadian Writer's Market: 2 SilverAve, Toronto, ON, M6R 3A2. When there had been no reply (I almost said rejec-

AWinner in the Sechelt Draw

A Positive Experience What a pleasant surprise to find I had won the LiteraryArts Directory II and HaveWe Got aWriter ForYou. I find the Arts Directory very interesting and most useful. Thank you so much.

The evening reading [October 14] wz great and the atmosphere in the Str dent Union Building [Nelson, BC] wr

Don Rees

The audience was very receptive t both Angela and myself. Sandr

tion) by September, I wrote them a letter of inquiry. In October the envelope came backunopened with apostal stamp saying Return to Sender. Do you have any information about the status of The Three Trees Press? I would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible. My story was never returned. Thankvou.

PS I look forwaid to each issue of WORDWORI(S and reallylike the new format. Keep up the great job.

I like hunting snakes. I see myself as a young "herp6tologue." I am in a soccer league and I playleft wing. I think this competition was a good idea. If I win some money, I will buy a Sega like the one I put in my story. Au revoir!

Donna M. Trice

St6phane Larose, 12 years old

Editor's Note: Anyone having information on this, please write to the Fed office and we'll pass it on.

Congratulations to the Fed

Snake Hunting and the French Competition

Re GST: we do not sell copyright to a publisher. We licence a publisher to produce our work. This is a very im-

conducive to uniters reading their work

[Hartline] took care of all the arrang( ments and everything ran smoothl' For me, it was a l-earning experience.'

had to re-examine my feelings and att:

tudes when I was conducting my re search. And because I enjoy readinl the eveningwas a treat. I honestly can

think of a negative thing to say. Th entire project was well planned. Than you for the opportunity to participate

Vi Plotnikoff Kootenay Kudos

Hello! Thanks for this wonderful opTo the Executive Director

Writers Bridging Cultures:

portunity [the French competition]. I enjoyed writing my story and I want to congratulate you for sponsoring this contest. It is an excellent way to promote French in BC and to assure its

Just a note to infmm you that my

unitu

in-residency in Nelson went extremel well- in large part due to the efforts c Sandra Hartline. Her organizationa and advertising skills were essential tr

the success of the project. I also want tr

thank you for the Federation's supporl

survival.

portant distinction.

Diana Hartog

MarieZacharie Sandy Duncan

More Congrats From the Executive Director The wording "sell your copyright" is lifted directly from the information being circulated by the federal government about the GST. You are correct that copyright is not sold. I used the government's terminology to contrast the gov-

I want to congratulate the Fed for encouraging francophone authors in BC and I hope you will enjoy the story I am submitting. Best regards.

Margarite A. Primeau

ernment's definitions of "goods," services,"and "sales," to our under-

standing of those words. Obviously this goal was not achieved.

Bob Webster

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REFELECTIONS OF 1989 THE INTERNATIONAL P.E.N. CONGRESS, TORONTO PORTION SEPT 22-26,1989

by ZoE Landale

I arrive in Toronto for the 54th International P.E.N. Congress at the tail end of a hurricane. Some of the streets are a foot under water; it is strange to see taxicabs negotiating in a current.

Glamour. That's what the organizers are after and what they deliver. Inter-

THE ITALIAN

ter, he does not correct him5slf. fs 1[i5 signihcant?

CULTURAL CENTRE SOCIETY'S FIFTH ANNUAL LITERARY EVENT

Representatives are here from provincial writer's organizations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and BC.

by Genni Gunn

Fed members are here in n'mbers: Michael Hetherington, Trevor Carolan, Mona Fertig Jeanette Armstrong,

On September 22, L989, the Italian Cultural Centre Society held its hfth annual literary event to commemorate the Centre's anniversary.

Dorothy Livesay, Audrey Thomas.

Something no one comments on but strikes me as anazing: simultaneous translation at panels in French and

This is either the best-kept secret in town or writers generally ignore all publicity. In the five years we have

national heavy-weights include Arthur Miller, Harold Pinter, Margaret Drabble (a particular favourite of mine), Betty

Spanish. IIy'e all pick up the headsets on our way rn.

been holding this literary extr av aganza, there have been only a handful ofwrir ers present at the readings. The general publig however, did turn out (about

Friedan, Northrop Frye, Derek Wal-

None of the readings or panels I go to

?ffi of them) and made the evening

cott, Margaret Atwood, Marilyn

are packed. Bad advertising. Best

French...you get the idea. Andmore. It is peculiar torture to be at Harbourfront with all these incredibly talented writers and have to pick between the literary sessions and the many readings which run concurrently. I leave where I am staying at eight-thirty AM, don't get back until ten-thirty PM.

reading: Edouard Glissant is unforgettable, the magic ramblings of a dyrng man. Worst reading: Sven Deblanc from Sweden, who put me to sleep with something ponderous and inaccurate about octopus or maybe it was whales.

I overhear complainS about token gayg token blacks, but the bitterest complaint is about the Finnish writer Marta

Each reading features four performers: two are unknown to me and two I really want to see.

Tiikanen who deeply offended some people by saying that all women "want to live together with a man, to love, to have children and be close to them."

the gala at Roy Thompson Hall, I am pounds lighter without my satchel of Fed literature to give away. I chat

At

a

success.

This year's theme was Writers in Performance, and featured dramatic readings by sixwriters from across Canada.

Three of the participating writers were

from British Columbia.

Antonino Muz^ (from Toronto) opened the evening by reading various short recent works, then played several cuts from The Way I Remember It, his album of poetry and music composed and recorded in collaboration with his musician brother, Aldo Ma".a, and their

I've had a wonderful time.

with Graeme Gitnoq andyeg his famous

wife, very briefly, Irving Layton, Leon Rooke, Bob Kroetch, Sharon Pollock, Miriam Waddington, the vice-president

of Nepal P.E.N., who wants to interview me about the state of Canadian

literature.

Everywhere are writers dressed to the nines drinking free booze. I hear one

disgruntled writer, head complaining

"It

in hands,

was better in Yugosla-

via." Well, yes, this is not an intimate affair with a few delegates, there are over 680 registered attenders. What's wrong with glamour, though?

The international vice-president of P.E.N. declares the Congress officially open and says "This will be an event which is never forgiven." Despite laughNOVEMBBR/DECEMBER 1989

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Gary Geddes,

Linda Rogery Genni Gun4 l-en Gaspuiil

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19gg coNT'D parents; Gary Geddes (from Ontario) dramatized poems from various books Exit (Oolichan) about Surjeer Kalsey (BC) I poems from Foot-

that they need to take place more often.

The next Western Writers Summit will be held in Vancouver, October, 1990.

LITERARY RITES 3 COMPETITION: AN UPDATE Dâ‚Źji l'agonie, which was short-listed

for the Governor

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non.

This project received unanimous port from City Council and was

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presidents Zne Landale and Jan bek, former executive members mens Rettich and Michael Hethe ton, and treasurer Sheena Ashd have all helped in some way ro s

General's Award

this process along.

THE FED'S NEW DOWNTOWN HOME by

LindaRogers. Follow_ there was a reception

tub

Webster

rHE_gEcoND VANCOU! INTERNATIONAL WCIiT FESTIVAL

nd authors were avail_

by Jeannie Lochrie

able to sign books and chat about their

works.

Despite the pouring rain and less lull houses the second annual Van ver International Writers Festival

new downtown space is on track.

The evening was co

Federation home will have

ing library of our members' wo reading/workshop space and off

Italian Cultural Ce Canada Council, Canada and the Italian Cultural Insti_ tute.

WESTERN WRTTERS Il'tE SUMMIT by

Mauice Jenkinson

On October 27,1989, the Federation met with the Saskatchewan. Alberta and Manitoba Writers Guilds in Van_

couver to discuss issues of common interest. It was also an opportunity for the presidents and executive directors

tion home fits this description.

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to become better acquainted and bene-

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THE GST AND YOU AND

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IHE ALL NEW LITEBARY ARTS DIRECTORY iIA vital reference guide for BC writeri!

Contains information on:

funding

r".our.". for writers

awards and competitions

market information addresses

GST will tax everyone gh people with low in_ eligible for a credit at rncome tax refund time.

of publishing houses and magazines

. wrlters groups throughout Canada

Ifyou earn over $30,000 in GST taxable

revenue you must become a member

of

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selection of software on the PC-Sig library disk. It is the same easy-to-use system the Vancouver Public Library has. (I covered V.P.L.'s PC-Sig in the July/August issue of WORDWORKS.) The KelownaBuiness Computer Uset's Group raised money to donate the PC-

Sig machine.

It is available to the

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Duang Jan comes in thirty-four languages including Armenian, Greek, Norwegian, Italian, Thai, Punjabi, and Vietnamese. This may be just the program for my friend Dan who was contracted to translate microwave oven instructions from Japanese.

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document's format codes such as tabs,

bold, underline, and columns all remain intact. Whew!

You can find Software Bridge in local stores or order it from Systems Com-

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Thanks for sampling mysoftware stew.

As my mother always said, "See, leftovers aren't all that bad, are they?"

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least you got more writer's software tips and it gave me a good reason to "clear out the fridge," so to speak.

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ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE Okanagan Writers' League (o.w.L.)

by Enid Wrate a $5 a year membership ($10 in 1990) and a pass-the-basket donation at each

meeting.

lished volume, the pleasure is shared

all. The device of choosing a topic write on for each meeting keeps peol writing!

We also believe in being more than

The Okanagan Writers League (OWL)

was born

in

September L983, when

Penticton's Heather Glebe and Carmen Elwellplaced asmall notice in the local paper inviting interested writers and would-be writers to discuss forming a writers' group. About a dozen souls gathered at lrir House Cultural Centre, 220 Manor Park Avenue.

From the outset this old stone house has been OWL's home, with a small office for supplies and information. It is also a

working area for members and

holds a small library.

In brainstorming for a name, we came up with some lulus -such as South Okanagan Writers Society- SOWS! The night Helen Wyatt proposed Okanagan Writers League with its neat acronym OWL, acceptance was unanimous. Enid Wrate's artistic son designed a logo, Stuart Graphics donated letterhead and membership cards. We

joined the Community Arts Council and created a constitution. We are affectionatelyknown as OWLS and the logo symbolizes much of our inspiration and purpose.

Our primary purpose is writing, sharing our work and helpfully critiquing each other's efforts. We planned to use

every means and opportunity to hone and refine our skills, with a determination to keep business procedures to a bare minimum and retain an informal, easy attitude. We find nothing quells oeativity or reduces membership faster than long, boring business meetings.

We also keep fees at a minimum, with

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introspective, nav el- gazingwrit ers. We want OWIS to be of service and benefit to the community. This latter objective has succeeded admirably. For over six years OWL has co-sponsored National Book Festival events, making Penticton's program one of the most noteworthy in Canada. OWL has sponsored numerous workshops with wellknown writers and broadcasters; conducted two annual writing contests for senior andjunior high school students; and sponsored five annual workshops for non-profit community groups on how best to use local media -newspaper, radio and cable TV. In 1987, OWL members produced Pens In Motion, an anthology projed which ultimately raised

for the Rick Hansen Man in Motion campaign. It was a year of hard work but a wonderful learning experi-

Meetings

:re

every

first and

th:

Thursday at 7 PM and guests are ways welcome.

hsting friendships

hz

formed. Budding writers have receil supput and encouragement. The gan of emotions from uproarious laugh to heartfelt tears has been shared this unique and special forum for wr ers. Probably, the best OWL is still come!

volunteers

$12,580

volunteers

ence.

In the area of

creative satisfaction, members have been fortunate to compare notes with the following writers: George Ryga, W.P. Kinsell4 John Gray,

Christie Harris, Brian Fawcett, Bernard Cowan, Sandy Watson, George Bowering, Sandy Francis Duncan, Jan Drabek, Irene Robinson and Paul St Pierre, to name a few! We have also enjoyed their dynamic company at potluck suppers, receptions and rap-sessions after hours. Through early effortE notablyof Heather Glebe, aweekly literary page of the Penticton Herald

was secured, called All-Write! Not only were members' shorter works published, but worthy writers from the entire region could see their work in print. OWL members give regular assistance in selecting works. All-Write ! has appeared nearly every week for four years, and selections ofit are also read on CIGV Radio's weekly program "Poetry of Our People."

When an OWL member succeeds in having a piece published, wins a competition, or comes out with a self-pub-

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SELF PUBLISHING

by Heather Glebe

I'm not usually much of

a gambler, but I've jumped into a bog of uncertainfy nowwith both feet. Nobody knows but God if it's quicksand or a bridge to higher ground.

I've self-published a book.

At a seminar on Getting Published

Publishen" byAlan TWigg of B.C. Book-

world.

With help from his distributor, Gordon Soules, Joe has apparently made more than 90,0(X) sales of his own books. I am starting with 1-,000, and the inspiration from Joe of what can be done.

at

Wise: simply for ego (I've seen my own name in print plenty) or to make a pile of money (all I've seen so far -shudderare stacks ofbills).

I once thought, "Ah, this won't be such a big deal. The book is already written.

All I have to do is select which columns I want to include. I've even got a name,

the 1988 Vancouver Writers Festival. one of the panelists asked the packed room of eager listeners how many had a book manuscript they'd like to have

Self-publishing has never been easier.

About 10 years ago, at a Canadian Authors Association national conference, a speaker talked about the tech-

All Things Considered." Ha! Time, I

published. A forest ofhands arose. The panel members spent the next 90 minutes telling us how difficult it was to get

nological revolution coming for wrir ers. I remember shaking my head in awe at the idea of word processors, modems. and whole books transmitted on a disk no bigger than a crepe. Then

Books have to be in sections. with a theme running throughout. I had to get my material organized. That took about a thousand hours... Then one has to send for an ISBN, and sometimes a Cataloguing in Publication number

published, how few titles are released each year, how many manuscripts are received every day, how competitive the market is getting, etc. etc. Shoulders sagged more and more as the min-

at another CAA conference only three years ago, someone spoke of desktop publishing and we gaped in awe again.

utes passed.

"If you decide you have the time,

energy and money, and the necessary com-

pulsion to publish, go ahead and selfpublish. It will notbe dull," said Marion Crook and Nancy Wise in their selfpublished book, How to Self Publish and Make Money (the definitive text for Canadians considering entering this game). They add, "Be prepared to be obsessed by your project...Life becomes publishing--exciting precarious, seduc-

tive."

I had written a All Things Considered, in the

And now it's happening. The options for people who want to produce their own book are growing constantly.

Why self-publish? I had good reasons, judging by the advice of Crook and Wise. Timing was important to me, since I wanted my book of columns to be out soon after leaving the job in which I had attracted a following of readers over L0 years. (By the time I'd found a willing commercial publisher-ifI ever did--and theyhadgone through the various stages of production, the

found, is one thing a sef-publisher needs

in abundance.

(phone calls to Ottawa and Vancouver, fill out, etc. etc.). I had to arrange for a foreword, and find supportive reviewers for a few comments to woo would-be buyers. Meanwhile, proof-reading occupied so many hours

forms to

I

thought I had the doggone thing memorized, cover to cover.

I

was lucky.

I

found a dedicated

ac-

quaintance to edit, since I couldn't see mistakes anymore. And I found a wonderful partner to help with my project, Sherle Raitt, who operates a desktop publishing business. She is clever in design and ever so patient. were having a small run of 50 or 100, I could have Sherle produce them on her laser

If I

How true! For years

readers might have said, "Heather

column,

Glebe...hmmm. now where have I heard

printer, cheaper, of course. Larger

that name before?").

numbers still go to a commercial printer.

Penticton Herald. Since deciding to collect some of my favourites together in a book, I have been swept into a world of proof-reading, typesetting, illustrations, design, ISBNs, marketing, promotion. And I haven't even begun

distribution.

In Sechelt this summer. I saw a red and white van sporting huge posters under plexiglass. "Guess who's vehicle this must be!" I said to my companion.

"Look at that!" Every colourful poster was a book title reproduced on a large scale. Covers of books. Joe Garner's books. Never Fly Over an Eagle's Nest, Never Chop Your Rope, and others. At

80, he is called "The King of Self-

My market is (I hope!) assured, since I am known in my own community for over a decade of writing in the local daily. Furthermore, I expect the majority of sales will be within my own territory, accessible to me as publicist and distributor.

But the desktop publisher can get all 160 pages camera-ready, a saving over

havingit doneby the commercial printing firms. And I was able to sit down with Sherle and hddle with a picture on a

screen to design an eye-catching cover

and other lay-out features.

Others who had been there before me

I alsowanted,

as

anyone vain enough to

kindly shared their observations.

enjoy their own work, the control of content, layout and design. I wanted the satisfaction of creating something

"I

independently.

lished Diversify, a handsome book of

I

wouldn't believe in any deadlines,"

advised Victor Ince, who recently pub-

poetry and short stories with Mitch had avoided the wrong reasons for

Grace and Leigh Dyer.

self-publishing, according to Crook and

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SELF-PUBLISHING CONT'D "We had to get really assertive over deadlines. There were delays at every stage, art work, CIP number, editing, printing, You also have to expect lots of hidden costs."

He is right. I am hnding that everything a) takes longer and b) costs more than I had expected. Sounds like life, doesn't it?

got a lot of satisfaction out of selfpublishing," said Don Rees of Penticton, author of Next GalaxyontheRight, Please and two earlier poetry books.

"But if I had to do it again, I'd make a smaller run." Even though the cost per unit is greater for fewer books, he has found marketing difhcult. "Publishing is the easy part. I have all the admiration in the world for people who can get out there and push, push, push their books. You really have to sell yourself." He says one has tobe enthusiastic. "You have to believe in yourself and take apositive attitude.If youknow you've written something of value, you have to not be afraid to say so."

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Hustling his product does not come naturally for him. On the other hand, Victor says he "was born with a salesman's genes." He carries his books eve-

rywhere, getting them into another store or selling them to a co-worker.

Don has awell-defined market because

his books target those interested in metaphysics. This is a good tool, according to Crook and Wise in their How to Self Publish book.

They recommend one make a business plan. "Yes,'l I think, "a wise thing to do." But somehow I haven't got around to it yet. Oh, I have a plan in my mind, of course, but a plan on paper is probably worth two in the head. I believe I'm doing some of the right things: using whatever media I can, inviting everyone I know to a book launch party at a local haunt, approaching local storeowners, writing letters and sending out lots of promotional copies.

comment in The Last Word ol book. "Canadians have an internt reputation for interesting books o quality," they write. "With the : of desktop publishing a small n be more economical and therefort

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orvn work to the Public.

One element is essential to the success

yo want want of

Wow! SomeWriters meet when writers thing stimula r, whether it's inteiact with or just work other's each workshop to

You who than

tear down or humiliate.

Federation.

It is a beautiful sunny

room in the Central Building on View St. rieht next door to the Community -Council, which is co-sponsoring Arts our fiction contest this Year.

to chat over coffee. We need each other'

Even if you live in TurniP Cove, RC, oooulation 34 I/2, You can ProbablY 'fir,'d ,o.tone else who enjoys fooling

The most exciting news this month is the creation of a Victoria ofhce for the

(available inexcelle

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eth, GerrY,

din

our island

the Literary Arts Directory II on how to form a writers' group.

rganization

AGM to be held at Viitoria Conference Centre April 6-8. Island fundraising readings and workshops will be coordinated from

of the splendid 1990 Poets

thing er, be

the

this location.

The first event will be held at OPen

feeline people I've ever known--until I

iell where their influence ends and my own begins, and vice-versa'

can't

Rosenblatt.

Congratulations to all our members with new books. Judging bY reviews and sales, theY seem to something we should

it's stimulating to each one of us.

they are missing.

about, coming from a more readers, writers per capita than anY other.

I have just returned from Ottawa where the Nitional Library opened a display

ortsystem. The

r rejection

and

shoulder to crY

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tured in sound shows, photos and other archival material. Organized by Randy Ware. it was a wonderful celebration of our craft.

While there, I attended executive meetings of the League of Canadian Poets, which is anxious to communicate with the Federation with regard to

our common interest in books and writing. The League shares our dedication to takingwriters into the schools and opening existing programs. It is also very concerned about publishing and taxation, an area in which we all need to take an activist position.

I

did my bit for poetic chauvinism on the flight east where I was in the awesome presence of the BC Lions football team. We traded balls for books so to speak. I'm not holding my breath but I

do dream of the day when they all march in and sit down on folding chairs.

Wouldn't it be fine to take on the team

sometime as a fundraiser. Anybody up for being tackled?

informed that funds had become available through the provincial governmenfs Employment Plus pogram uitrich meant

we could hire three people to help organizethe 1990 BC (W)rites conference in Victoria. All the money received must be used to hire new staff and does not include money for office

rent, supplies or telephone bills. A fund raiser is planned for later this month to help cover these new admin-

istrative costs.

Staffing the new office are: Elizabeth Woods, Gerry McFadyen and Judith Padley.

Speaking of Victoria,I am making the first call for the 1990 Conference scheduled for the weekend of April T and 8 at the Victoria Conference Centre. It will feature a combination of readingg workshops, panel discussions, feasting and

fun. Registration will be on a sliding scale with more details in the next issue. Book the dates in your calendar

effort, WORDWORKS.

Andreas Schroeder, Fed meml a director on the Public Lendin Commission, called to give u news on the PLR. Marcel

Minister of Communications,

sured hnancial stabilityfor the I many years, induding bringing t

rate (the earnings of a book ea it is found in a library) back u1 and continuing the $40(F incor inginthe comingyears. In L9& number of titles (2I%) and (10%) increased, but funding Last year the "hit" rate droppt

,

A total of

$500,000 from the

budget has been allocated to c sate for last year's losses.

Don't expect that extra cheqr

away. Andreas cautioned that tl active payments will be mailed' next scheduled cheques- there be a special mailing.

now.

Until next time.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S

Writers Bridging Cultures, the province-wide tour of writers from different

REPORT

cultural backgrounds has come to

by Bob Webster

close. All we have to do nowis pay the

a

writers. Thanks to Mary Mugford, Lorne Ford and Edward Starkins for their hard work.

At the beginning of December we lose Jeannie Lochrie and Roger Ross, as their grant ends. Jeannie, thanks for your work at the Festival and Roger, for your assistance in the office.

I hate flu

season.

Since the last newsletter the world has changed and will never be the same

again. No, I am not referring to Eastern Europe or Meech Lake or the new

I am referring to the Fed's first office outside of Vancouver.

A cuevnl suR LEs MorS, the French competition, is now in its final judging stage. Over L00 of our province's writers submitted entries to this competition. The best works will appear in a anthology available just before Christmas from our office. Thanks to Helene Daigneault, Marielle Croft and Yves Larocque.

abortion law,

Maurice Jenkinson is continuing to

On Wednesday,October 25 we were

expand his duties and keep the office afloat and this month Marjorie Simmins produces our most valued

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WRITERS ARE A BC RESOURCE. SO ARE TREES. SHOW THAT YOU C ABOUT BC RESOUR RECYCLE WORDWORKS BY PASSING IT ON TO A FRIEND.

THE MEMBERSHIP REPORT

by Maurice Jenkinson

contend with. Provision has been made

for members to renew for $15 if they

QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS

are seniors, students or under-employed persons, who can not afford $30. No

matter what category you fall under however, you are a full member to the Federation.

I

Another important change to the Fed-

I

it.

I

Seasons greetings! Now that I've been the new membership coordinator for 8

weeks, I can appreciate the excellent job Lynne Melcombe did keeping track of all 930 members of the Federation.

During Llmne's last week at the Fed, we huddled together by the computer while she patiently explained the complexities of the database program we use. For someone like me who was accustomed to using computers strictly as word processors, it was like charting now territory. You'll be happy to know I have yet to panic and press the "Delete" key.

that

eration's membership policy begins Jan 1, 1990. As of that date, anyone joining the Federation will have her/his dues applied to one calendar year. For example, if you join (or renew) in March, 1990, then you would need to renew your membership in March, 191. Under the old system, everyone renewed at one time (ie January). We believe this new policy gives us more flexibility to conduct membership drives and is fairer.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions with regard to

Your dues are doubly important now.

70Vo

Wehave experienced rapid growth this past year but our funding from the provincial government has not risen

the majority were between the ages of 36-50. One out of every five was over

accordingly. This forces us to rely heavily on membership dues for our day to day operation. The strength of the Federa-

members.

Federation, associate membership has

So please,

l t

dues entitle you to receive the now bimonthly WORDWORKS and quarterly editions of BC Bookworld; provide you with updated information on the literary scene in BC; and allow you to attend Federation events such as readings and workshops at low member rates. Moreover, it allows the Federa-

tion to represent your interests to all levcls of government as we fight for fair

copyright laws and against the impact that the proposed Goods and Services Tax will have on you, as a writer.

to our membership questionnaire. That's

aresponse rateof L5Vo-- notbad, considering we didn't include a SASE! In keeping with the gender make-up of

According to a resolution passed at the 1989 Annual General Meeting of the

memberships are $30 for one year. These

in! As of November 2,

133 Federation members had responded

these changes.

tion rests now, more than ever, on its

been ended. Now all members have the same rights and privileges (ie now everyone is eligible to hold office). Full

The results are

if you haven't

already renewed your membership for 1990, take the time to do so now. Together, we will continue to make BC a friendlier place for writers.

other Western Canadian writen' grouF, of rapndents were women. None of the respondents were under 21, and

65.

You mean people actually get paid to write? That was the incredulous reply of 37Vo to the question: Does your writing help pay the bills? We're happy to report, however, that for 48Vo,writing does pay some of the bills, while a lucky l57o report that it's a major source

of their income.

Federation president Heather Glebe was encouraged that an overwhelming

82% of respondents want the Federa-

tion to do more political lobbying for

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assistance to the literary arts. She feels that lobbying against the Federal Government's Goods and Services Tax, as it effects books and literary services, is very important. Glebe reports that at the last provincial council meeting "the Federation voted to take a stand and join with a broad based coalition to oppose the tax."

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The only question that didn't stir

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Federation sponsored literary competitions are favoured by 3la of respondents.

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Over 20 writers made their way (alas,

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THE NORTH

by Jean Rysstad

thought I knewthe writers around here, but all but a few of the participants in the workshops were new faces which was great! As well as the many positive comments from everyone about Cynthia's workshops, another benefit may come out of her visit as great interest was expressed in forming a local writers'support group. Thanks to Cariboo College, the Fed, Canada Council, Cynthia and Maurice who all made the

program possible.

I write this, New Denver resident Diana Hartog has just given a splendid

As

reading for the Kootenay School of Writing in Nelson, and is about to settle in for the next few days as a writer- inresidence.

Recently Angela Hryniuk of Vancouver and Vi Plotnikoff of Castlegar gave a joint workshop as part of the Writers Bridging Cultures tour. Among other things we had a wonderful ethnic potluck lunch.

A new first: writers from two communities will get together for a joint evening of readings and entertainment,

It

was

great

fun, and very rewarding, and also gave me something to write about for this

report!

And from an international book fair in Sweden with over 60,000 people, and from the noise and crowds ofLondon, I came home, somewhat reluctantly, to letters from member Karen Southern, many memos from the Fed, a few of those horrible SASE that can only mean rejections, and aVisabill of astronomical proportions. Having unearthed my

typewriter to get this report done, I now promise to deal with the letters and may even, spurred on by contact

probably after Christmas.

with other nriten, both local and abroad" and Cynthia's visit, actually get back to the new book -- as soon as I deal with

FROM CENTRE COASTAL

Visa, dig the rest of the potatoes, do something about 140 ripe tomatoes, walk the dog...

by Ann Walsh

t

,i8

Happy New Year all, and happy writing and lots of it to all of us.

A witch

and a bumblebee left our

house tonight for trick or treating in the wind and rain. Im vriting this as they're

examining their haul....

The opening night for our northern region's two-town Writers Bridging Cultures tour was an equally wet and windyone. (Friday, October 6). However, the eight or nine of us who heard Lee Maracle and Jam Ismail read were inpressed by both writers' presentations and appreciated the "talking time" with them after the readings.

lre

and Jam bussed to Terrace (90 miles) the following morning. Thanks to Henny Cook who billeted the writers and hosted a pot luck supper with Ter-

race Writers'Group, and to Stephanie Wiebe who organized the Terrace readings and workshop. Apparently the workshop was excellent.

Prior to the visit from Lee and Jam, Northwest Community College in Terrace and Rupert hosted readings by

Andrew Wreggitt. Rupert Writers' Group did a one-day workshop with Andrew. Dorothy Spiller, a Fed member from the Queen Charlottes was able to join for the workshop. There were about 30 out for the Wreggitt poetry reading (again, a wet, windy night). It was a welcome-home or From the ranches. from the kitchens, from the back room of the building supply store, even from the dentist's office, they came.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

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welcome$ack audience, as Andrew lived here for a number ofyears.

Terrace and Rupert also hosted Sandra Birdsell through NWCC and Can-

17

oages

lui

of cont?c' information on vari-

educational instirutiocs and worko

i: rence works) readings.

This week, poet Gerry Skikatani comes

out from Tbronto to read in Smithers and Prince RuPert'

That's all for now.

FROM THE OKANAGAN byVirginia Dansereau

ReeceAve, ChilIirr-ack BC V2P 2ZA'

The CPA has a quarterlY newsletter

and organizes poetry readings' Th" Vancouver Industrial Writers' Union is for those expressing their work experiences through writing. Contact them

at: ?n3-11ffi Burrard St, Vancouver,

VANCOUVER "The Chinese have been in British

'734-5549.

by Pat Honobin

dred years, once in hisof the rail-

women working

in

ters' grouP Words,for a wide range of

India is worse going to

writing retreat, are included.

i?;'lt'' These are some

of the insights

im-

oarted to Kelowna and Penticton audiLnces November 4 and 5 as Part of the

Publication in recent weeks of The Literarv Arts Directory II (edited and comoilid for the Fed by Gail Whitter) coiniides with a number of inquiries addressed to me on the subjed of

do I hnd a good writers' suppot

'Where

goup?"

There is also information on writers' courses at: UBC, Douglas College,

in and around Vancouver.

In addition to literary markets, The LAD II includes L3 pages devoted to organizations useful to writers and three WORDWORKS

Still looking for feedback from any

interested riembers on the possibility of some billeting of Sechelt Peninsula members in Greater Vancouver and some reciprocal privileges for city folks eager to get out of town.

Of the handful who called me on this Qffi-LLl4'), all have been in favour' is still coming in from Mor"

BC radio. This was all done about five weeks in advance to allow for lots of -

Playrrights Union.

'I tell you, these

people are everywhere.

time for people to plan. I put together an information paCkage for the participants and kept the prices low so no one could complain about them.

Eight people shop, but wh were some of

ts will droP and IfYou are interplease call Sue

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our esteemed right: people dollars for pay twenty least at want to somethine. If they don't have to pay that muchl then they don't think they're getting their money's worth.

At

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up were Lau and job of parachute-teaching.

uchbetter if I'd

Arts Council, 5th Floor, 620 Viw Street' acros from the Eaton's monolith- Drop by and say hello.

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Thanks for listening.

instead of reproperlyhardo'clock. I rece from one

of

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Alftak

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with their kids.

Pour vourself another mug of weak

coffee, sit back and relaxwhile I tell youabout my latest foray into the world of

uor.

of andle

Part

ErclYn

forthe North Islands festivities, and I'd like to thank Moira and her helpers for lunch and

a

place to sit to ponder my future as

a literary events Promoter.

Over the November 4 weekend, I ran a workshop in Duncan as Part of the

I still receive

Writers Bridgi I planned this that people in

monthly meetings.

the chance to

who have had some success. I circulated pamphlets, put up posters, man-

ased to sel stories in both local papers'

a"bturUin the local radio station and

even a small, but pleasant plug on CBC

phone calls from Fraser

Valley writers inquiring about our

things, possibly even in the bedroom ne*t doot. I was surprised to discover that I now live three doors down from the Regional ReP for the Canadian

Well, here are the particulars again: we meet the second WednesdaY of every

month, a Campus In the ro

meetings are informal, with exchange of news and information, readings and constructive critique. Everyone is welcome. Non-members too. Those we hope to turn into members.

It

Congratulations to Fraser Valley Fed members Dorothy Spiller and Katherine Clark. Dorothywon hrst prize and a runner up, while Katherine won second prize, both for emerging poets, at the Hope, BC Writers Poetry Competition. Congrats as well to Freda Vasilopoulos, who hasjust sold her seventh book.

The heading for the Abbotsford event will be: The Write Spirit Present Frontal Attack. It seems as though things are finally moving for the Fraser Val-

is also almost certain that we will

read at next year's Harrison Festival

of

the Arts at Harrison Lake. Both should prove interesting and rewarding venues.

l"y.

Quadra

*riter:'

support group is meet-

ing regularl-v- and enthusiastically. I have been in touch r+ith a Sointula writers' group, and recently have been contacted b-v- a group on Denman Island. Ner*'orking conti-nues. It's very encouraging to learn of all these writers up here.

Recently, I \^Tote to all members in the Region, and am beginning to get responses.

NORTH ISI.ANDS REGION

Our Campbell Riverbranch of Greater

by Moira Momingstar

Vancouver Island Public Library is connecting with volunteer members of our Quadra writers' group regarding upcoming literary events. This feels

Which reminds me: we will announce the details for the second annual Fraser

Valley Poetry Competition in the first WORDWORKS of the new year.

like a timely and healthy liaison.

Thus far, this season, so good.

The group meeting at the college in Abbotsford will have readings (poetry and short stories) in January and February L990. Dates and times are: Jan uary 26, and February 23 from 7:30 10:00PM. The eventswill take place at the Abbotsford Campus of the Fraser Valley, in the room beside the cafeteria. Please do attend. as weneed all the support we can muster.

The rain has returned to North Islands!

Most of us feel it is a benediction.

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Cash prize(s): $7500 Award Date: April1990 Fcr info wile: Mr Chrbti e's Book Awuds Infom alim Cmte, 2 I 50 Lal<eshore Blvd, W, Toronto, ONMSV lA3orcall: (416)

issues, some juvenile, book reviews, etc

Address: 1 Main St, Burnstown, ON

of Bitish Columbia, Van-

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ers'Society) Seeks: features, news, conservation

General Store Publishing House Inc (Canadian Author & Bookman) Seeks: how-to, photo, cooking, sports, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, local history, juvenile Contact: Time Gordon

Cash prize(s): $2000; 5 of $200, plus

publication payment Deadline: December 1, 1989

Contest

for elementar,v

De adline: January ?3, 19X) For info wite: Blanche Sellens, U21 E

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Termce, Gmndtiew, MO

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or phone (816) 761-5775

titled Walking the Dead: Myths and I-egends of Contemporary Argenta Natives. For info on the book or on the Argenta lltiterc' Group wite: Nowick Grq', Aryentq, BCVOG 180.

From .{Ja Prrss and The l*ague of Canadian Poets comes the fourth edi-

tion of Poetry Markets for Canadians.

Forinfo write:

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RyersonAve, Toronto,

The League ofCanadian Poets Third National Poetry Contest

ol{ rr5T 2P3.

Seeks: poetry Cash prize(s): $1000, $750, $500 Deadline: January 31, \990 For info wite: 24 Ryerson Ave, Toronto, ON MsT 2P3

Winners of Aya Press/The Mercury Prcss Tenth Anniversarf, literary Com. petition include Fed members Norbert Ruebsaat (fust prize for fiction: $1000;

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Patricia Young (first prize for poetry, $500); and Linda Rogers (fiction, $50).

From the Burnaby Writers' Society newsletter: "Bright Books Publishing Company is a new Vancouver company whichplans to publish five to ten Howto, Self-Help and Humour titles a year.

Their first title is How To Make Money

Buying and Selling Cars." For info wite: 329 WBroadway, Vancouver, BC VSY IP9 or call: 872-5817.

For information on the

Canadian Repography Collective (,,Cancopy"), contsct tlrc Witers' Uion of Canada, Ave, Toronto, ON MsT 2P3.

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CKVU and the CommunityArts Coun-

cil of Vancouver will co-present The L990 Vancouver Awards next spring.

"Past recipients of Vancouver Awards include playwright John Gray, novelist

WP Kinsella, entrepreneur Joe Segal and artist Bill Reid. For info call Vatene Vetge, CKVU, 87G1344.

('The

Department of English, University ofAlberta, invites applications for a tenurable position as a specialist in Creative Writing (fiction) at the Assistant Professor level, effective July 1,

7990." For info wite: Dr Mauice Le-

gis, Chair, Department of

English,

University of Alberta, Edrnonton, AB T6G 2E5.

Media Weavers has released the third edition of The Writer's Northwest Hand-

boo and ton,

towriting

third. In the emerging writers'

cate-

gory Fed memben DorothyTraill Spiner and Katherine C Clark placed first and second respectively.

H Kortright Outdoor Writing Awards are open to members of the Outdoor Writers of Canada. For The Francis

infu on the organization and/or its anrrual competition "desigrcd to promote craft intprovenrcnt qnd to reward excellertce in tlte outdoor witingfield,,,wite to: Box 1839, Petersborouglr, ON

KgI7X6.

(SPAI$ is a non-profit decentralised

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ish Columbia. For info wite: Media Weavers, Blue Heron Publishing Inc, Rt 3, Box 376, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA.

National Book Festival news release: "The twelfth annual National Book Festival, with the theme Book an Adventure, will take place from 2l to ?3

April 190. Individuals,

associations,

libraries, organizations or educational inst event during the financial supl icationbefore Por December 8, 1989." For info wite /c att: A I I an S afa ilg I 5097 Wc toiu Ave, White Roch BC V4B 1G4; (604) 5363523.

The Periodical Writers of Canada have

published a booklet on professional practice for writers and editors. The Write Way: A Standard Handbook for Writers and Editors. It is available for $8 to non-PWAC members. For info

F, Vancouver, (604) 873-3129.

Station

BC VSN 5K7;

On Spec, tbe Canadian Magazine of SpeculativeWriting had a sellout debut

inApril. Issue

ofFedmembe SpiderRobins ber. For subsciption info wite: pO Box 4727, Edmonton,

AB T6E 5G5. first City of at the Open-

e

narionar writ ers Saltwater City, "as Vancouver "".,t""it";t"3t,tlll'r. wasknown to its 17,000 Chinese inhabitants in the 1-800's, combines

the recollections of

wite: 24 Ryerson Ave, Toronto, ON

MsT

2P3.

The New Play Centre at The Water-

front Theatre in Vancouver continues

COURSES

Nichol at 685-6228.

Applied Magic putting creative writing to work Square Media

its support of promising playwrights.

Forinfo courses in ploy, W, and screenwriting and/or play citiquing call: Robilt

The Hope Writers' Guild has announced

the winners of the BC Writers' Poetry Contest. In the established writers'category, Fed member GailWhitter placed

"The Small Press Action Network

The Playwrights Union of Canada has compiled a catalogue of available Ca-

nadian plays. To get your name on their mailing list catl (416) 947-0201 or wite: 54l(tolseley St, 2ndfloor, Toronto, ON MsT US he-paid aden ate shipped free ofcharge.

Vancouver, BC 990

For info call: 222-5261

Fmm ing in

gto BrtakAdvanced

T.Sakurai has

written

winning h say that his

needofgood info wite: T. Sakurai, Producer, Radio lapan, NHK Jirutuq Shbuya-Ka TolEo I 5G01, Iapan-

When:Jan 1990 For info call: 291-5000

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Writing for Children and Adolescentsl

AWorkshop on Romance Writing,

Fiction Writing; Creative Writing Workshop; Non-Fiction Freelance Writing; Speculative Writing and many

with Freda Vasilopoulos Offered by: Langara College

more

For info call: 3245511

Offered by: The University of Alberta Department of Extension For info csil: 492-3033 or wite University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension, AB T6G 2G4

The following are all offered by: UBC

Continuing Education

When: Feb 10, 1990,9:30-12:N

WritinC & Marketirg Artides and Short Stories Offered by: Ross Westergaard When: Feb 3, 19% (4 SaturdaYs, total 10 hours)

For info contact: Nofth Island College (Counenay) at:3348911

1) Creative Writing When: Jan 31-Apr 4,7:30-1-0 PM

2) LiIe into Fiction

When: Feb 6-Mar 27,1-3PM 3) The Writing Process When: Feb 8-Mar 29,L-3PM

4) IntroductorY Fiction Writing When: Feb 6-Mar 27,7:30-L0PM 5) Advanced Short StorY Writing When: Jan 25-Mar 29,7:30-10PM 6) Writing for the Screen: TVand Film When: Feb 1-Apr 5,7-10 PM 7) Listening to Voices When: Feb l-Mar 22,19N),7-9:30 PM For info call: 222'5262

Introduction to Writing Poetry, with Dale Zieroth (CWR 101-N50) Offered by: Douglas College When: JanI7,1990, Wed' 7-10 PM For info call: 527-5465 lenda Leznoff (CWR102-N 10) Offered by: Douglas College When: JanuarY 1990' Tues & Thurs, 10-12 Noon For info call: 527-5465 G

Drama, Fiction, & Poetra: ManuscriPt

Evatuation, with Dale Zietoth (cwR300/310-N50) Offered by: Douglas College When: JanuarY 16,1990,7-10 PM

For info call:5Tl-5465

Featuring: David Adams Richards Date/Time: Jan ?5, 1D0; 8:00 PM

Small Press Independent Publishing in BC Sponsor: Canadian Author's Association Address: Unitarian Church. 949 W 49 Ave, Van, BC

EVENTS

Featuring: Gordon Murray

A Night with Beat Poets Sponsor: Spur of the Moment Events Address: Robson Square Theatre, 800 Robson St, Van, BC;251-3229

Women in Yiew 1990 Venues: The Pitt International Galleries. the Firehall Theatre and St James

Featuring: Diane Di Prima, Anne Waldman, bill bissett Date/Time: Dec7, 1989; 7:30 PM Stories of Christmas Sponsor: Kootenay School of Writing Address: 7I1, l0 St, Nelson, BC;

Date/Time: J at 22, 190; 7:30 PM

Church Featuring: 67 performances: theatre, play readinp, storytelling, musig dance, and reading writers and more

Date/Time: Jan29- Feb 4, L990 F or info call: Amy M ehnock at 87 5-6624

352-22.ffi

Writers Out Loud Series: Poetry/ Composers (more events in Feb and

Featuring: Christmas-theme storytelling; call if you wish to participate

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Date/Time: Dec 8, 1989;8:00 PM A

Introduction to Writing Drama, with

A Reading by the Winner of the 1988 Governor General's Award for {iction Sponsor: The Kootenay School of Writing Address: 711 10 St, Nelson, BC;35222ffi

cneval suR LEs Mors:

launching of the anthologr Sponsor: Federation of BC Writers Address: The Robson Grill, 1675 Robson St, Van, BC Featuring: door prizes, launching of the anthology, readings, awards presentation, an auction, food, drink and merriment!

Date/Time: Dec 12,1989; 5:30 PM; onfirm yorr resenation ASAP bt' caXing

The

March. to be listed in the next WORDSponsor: Community Arts Council of Vancouver and the Writers' Union of Canada

Address: CAC Gallery, 837 Davie St, Van, BC Featuring: Trevor Carolan, Allan Safarik, Mark Armanini Date/Time; Jan25, 190; 8:00 PM

the Fed ofhce: 683-2057 or 1-800-6630796 or pick up tickets at 402 W Pender St. suite 706.

The Program in Arts Journalism Offered by: The Banff Centre Deadline for applications: Dec 1, 1989 For info write: The Registrar, The Progam h Arn lantalin4 The Batdf &nlre for the Arts, Box 1020, Banff, Alta, TOL 0C0 or phone:

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The Federation of BC Writers is pleased to invite you

to the launching of the anthology A cHEVAL SUR LES MOTS which

will feature the twenty

best short stories of the Fed's first French writing competition.

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This evening

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will be a bilingual event.

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UPDATES

CI.ASSIFIEDS

WARNINGS

The Writers' Guild of Alberta writes that Lone Pine Publishing is now represented in Ontario by Stanton & MacDougall. Lone Pine's new address

From the Canadian prairies to exotic Namibia - to the social whirl of Van-

Literary Markets reports that Margin, out of Mission, BC has not been answering mail. Caution is advised re-

#206, 104'25 - 81 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6E 1X5. Phone 433-9333 or FAX

couver; then tragedy struck....Seeking published co-author to write her fascinating life story. Reply in writing to: P. Keene

433-9646.

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member reports that The

Matawa Chronicle has folded due to "no subscriptions."

Also from the W's G of A, "Poetra Magic has moved to 1630 Lake Dr, Haslett, MI â&#x201A;Ź84{) USA.

Tlping Service For BC Writers Professional work guaranteed using WP5.0 on IBM PC and HP LaserJet Printer. Call (60a) 687-3171or write: Thelma Demers 777 Burrard St Vancouver,

BC V6Z1X7

garding sending manuscripts.

A Fed member has had some difficult communications with The Plowman. a Whitby, Ontario publication. She recommends caution when/if writers ' choose to deal with them.

Fed member Alison Hopwood reports that Arts Manitoba and Ethos have not acknowledged submissiors, with SASE's,

made to them over eight months ago.

Writer beware.

The Asian Canadian Writers Work-

shop, featured

in the Literary Arts

Directory II, has moved to: 3079 Euclid Ave, Vancouver, BC V5R 5E4

Critiques (fiction) 75 cents per page, $L0 minimum

Payment with manuscript.

For free information write: Eliza Harris & Associates 308-1160 Burrard St

FEDERATION FUND Many thanks to the following Federation sponsors and contributors:

CORRECTIONS

Vancouver. BCV6ZZF,S

The staff of WORDWORKS regrets the omission of the first paragraph in Pat Horrobin's article featured in the Politics of Writing column in the Sep-

Hidden Culture Cost - Funding the Anonymous, John Mclean, John paIndividual Literary Artist, a one hour trick, Eric H. Wilson. documentary on Co-op Radio, now

Federation sponsors:

tember/October issue of the newsletter.

The paragraph should have read: "One of the most thought-provoking events at the Seventh Annual Festival of the Arts held August 10-13 was a lunch-

time panel : 'What is the writer's responsibilityfor the state of the environment?' Moderated by CBC producer Nancy Mclarty, the panel brought together poet Robert Bringhurst; columnist, speculative fiction writer and teacher Crawford Kiian: and sonqvriter and environmental activist Terr"y Jacks."

available on audio cassette. To order, Federotion contributors: contact Paul Mutton, #lll-5777 Wil- Anonymous, Helen Borrell. lingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5H 4B1 Tnank you to the individuals and comAII Things Considered, a collection of panies who support the Federation by columns by journalist and Federation advertising rn WORDWORKS; president Heather Jean Glebe.

Duthie Books, Campus Computers, "As clear as a mirror, her thoughts Polestar Press, Octopus Books, reflect our own until we smile with Macleod Books and Connie Pearce.

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FEDERATION OFFICE

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ARE YOU IN PRINT?

Alison Hopwood has written us that the following Federation members are included in The

ography of life in the Queen written by Neil G. Carey, is a softcovel edition. Also ieprinted in 1989 is Mr Carey's book A Guide to thc Queen Charlotte Islanils

Writers' Mini Written by Be

from

Jan Drabek's The Golden Revolution (Canadian Retirement Styles for the 1990ts) has been published by McMillan of Canada.

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Got a poem, a short story, article, book or anyother creation you'd like to publicize? Let us know. Submit theform below before our next deadline!

arrailable Vctoria or the University of Victoria's bookstore.

Betty Waterton has two new children,s books Rumpel

outthis andthe Ground

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ishedbv

"Stewart Bitz", a short story byAnn Walsh, will be translated into Swediih ihis fall. It'will

appearin Hant I Veckan, in Stockholm, Sweden.

y'ddress

Penguin Books of Canada has published Kit Pearson's latest children's novel, The Sky is

Falling

Pulp Press has published East of Maino an anthology of East Vancouver writers. edited bv Tom Wavman and Calvin Wharton.'

City recent broadcast of their Haiku Corner.

Bones in fhe Bitt Martha Stainsby.

Books in Burnabi

Edward Publications

Prwince of West Vancouver

has

r in the Barley,

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ppearing in the

Helen PotreOther Stories,

Available from Neville Books in Burnaby.

Heather Glebe has assembled a collection of her columns written for The Penticton Herald over

period. All Things Considered, MartinPark, is availabte through

Slated for an October release is Pattern Makers, Sandy Frances Duncan's new novel.

Women's Press is the publisher,

novel by

Random House lras published Marilyn Bowering's novel, To All Appearances a Lady.

Press in

TheTao 9yBayG ism) and

nkand DoWorkbook thespirituallife (fao

plume),

Drolleries and Impertinenceg written by Iris a collection ofpoetry and short

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Peterade Press has Iambs Wool, "a dist etry performances"

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