The Federation of British Columbia Writers P.O. Box 24624 Station C Vancouver, British Columbia VST 4E2
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SESIEMBER, 1984
Mts,IBERSHIP RPORT
Effective July 15, 1984t
Full
mernbership
140
members
Associate
figures are: 24
members
in
Vancouver area ( Includes SurreY, New West. t N&W Van., Coq. etc.)
99
outside Valt. area Members paid uP tor 8t/84 MembershiP info sent out re recent enquiries
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Members
Members
101
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Generally speakinA, most of the outsid'e members have paidt and the delinquincies lie in the Vancouver ?reao It will be interesting to see how many pay up following the Red rrXrrs. have another batch of address labels made up for the newsletter committee, but am awaiting Bellafs information as to how many more have paid up before Red-X-ing the reet.
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Have asked
Printing in
and brochures from Sunrise Chilliwack. Prices are reasonable and work good.
for quotes on membership cards
Again, I ask that all memberehip enquiries be sent to me forthwith. Slow communication loses menbers! A RnlINDffi
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not yet paid.
REPELTED
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A Red X on your mailing
label
means you have
Ross Westergaard Membership Committee
TI{E FEDMATTON OF BRITISH COLUI'{BIA WRITER,S Our thanks
to the Burnaby writers Group for the forrowing infornation:
ie sponsoring the annual Lanont IIaII Menorial of poetry. Intent ie to encourage ttre writing of poetry
ANDREW MOUNIAIN PRESS
Chapbook Series
through recognition of individual achievement by a chapbook collection of work. onry poets who have not yet pubrished a book of poerlg are eligible. For conplete guidelines, eendSASE to ANDREW I.{OtNlAfN PRESS, P.0. Box 14157t Iiartford CI 05114 CROSS-CANADA MANUSCRIPT READIIG SERVICE
offers poete and ehort fiction
writers a detailed professional a.seeesnent of their work - nerit, areas for improvement, and potential markets. For further infornation, send. a business-si&e SA,SE to the address above. IoRIMmr f5 Blpitain st., Torontol o'nt. M5A 1R?, is interested in eeeing realietic contemporary orhistorical fiction novels for yogng peopre, length 4rooo - 5rooo worde. Especiarly welcone is fiction that refrects the nulticulturariem of todayrs society in its setting. The editor is Linda Sheppard. JAMES
Blvd., Agincourt, Ont. lqls 3C? - needs stories for the Grade 1-J level. Send stori-es, poenor and short aticlee to Susan Green, Editor, Language Arts.
qAGE PUBI,ISfiII{G, 154 Cornnander
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rooking for new etory concepts to uee in its childrensf Personalized Story Books Seriee. fntereeted authore and ilruetrators may eubnit etory proposals or enquiries to the Marketing Representative, c,/o Rehabilitation Society of Calgarl, 11,12 Memoria_l Drive, NE, Calgary, AIta. TZE 4Zz SIINSHINE OEIIDRENS BoolGS
mgrrc POETRT - rlrhe intent is to refrect the erotic e:cperience of the majority of women, but not to inply cotroure, or discriminate. The book wiLl not be a politicar etatement (except possibly by inplication) Jr New and r.rneetabliehed uriters are encouraged to eubnit qs weLL as others. L3pda Lange ie editor, 89Z9Vt4th Ave.NW., col{rEMPoR.ARr woMENs
Calgary,
Alta.,
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FEDRATION Otr. BRIIISH @LIMBIA lrlRIlERS
AWARDS. COMPETfTIONS AND GRAI,fIS
ie a deecriptive liet of grants,
awards
and conpetitione available to Canatlian writers. $1.oo prepaid from the lr'Iriterfe Union of Canada, 24 Ryeroon Ave., Toronto, Ont. MflI et 55 ttre Esplanade, 5te.217, Toronto, Ont. M5E 1A? - will consider short book reviewsr(ZJo words) but query first. palrment is a sunbscription to Q & Q and a copy of the book. QUILT & QITIRE
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- P.O. Box 57, Stn. H, Toronto, Ont. l'l\C jH?, is looking for submissions of haiku and articles about haiku, for ite naxt lseue. INITSTONIS
sERvrcE, Do"""o trarurings wirr type manuscripts, etc. on a high quality machine with a choice of eeveral typefaces. Price negotiable. tdi1l a,lso conect minor punctuation and spelling errors. Located at Ilaro and Dennan in the West ftrd, rith guest parking available. CaII - 688-:884 dqysr evenings or weekend,e.
TTPTIG
has started a new non-fiction format. Theyrre looking for a hande-on approach to environmentar science, health science, sociar 6cience, etc., and are interested in original ideas that can be marketed internationally. The 2 books publishect to date have been 48 and 64 pa6es,
KIDSCAN PRESS
but longer will be considered. Address aII enquiriesr/llsS to Valerie KIDS CAN PRBSS, 58511 Bloor St. Weet, Toronto, Ont. M5G 1K5
Hussey
@NTESTS
will
again include a childrenst category. Deadline for all l4SS is Oct. 15. Send to Robert Weaver, Radio Features, Toronto, M5'tI 186. Bnochuree with more infornation may be obtained from cBC. CBCrs Annual Contest
fnternationa-l - Deadline October 15, 1984. For this contest there ie an entry fee. For entry form write: PRrsM rnternationar, creative Writing Dept.1 U.B.C. 8455-1866 Maiu Mall, Van. B.C. V5T 1w5. Or a phone call might be quicker.
PRISM
THE FEDERATION OF BRITISE COLUUBIA WRITERS
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A literary sampling of vancouver for D<po year, is to be pubrished. by Dougras & Mcrntyre. submissions and ideas can be sent to GaryGedcles R.R. 1, Drnvegan, ont. Koc 1Jo
TI{E GREAT vANcowER ANtHoLoGy
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- rr Formed to encourage and facilitate cooperation between the Arts and Business communities for the benefit of each., Menbership is availabre to any business, firm, or individuar interested in enhancing the cityrs cultural 1ife. rhe Partnershipts activities will include: 1. Promoti.ng the concept of widespread business support of the Arts through marketing, and pubric relations prograrns. (e.g. A nedia ca-mpaign wirr raise the profire of the Arts and al award,s progran wilr honor corporate contributions to the Arts.) 2. Acting a,s a research a:rd resource centre that wirl ad.vise Arts organizatione on fund-raising campaigns and counsel businesses on targeting their donation dolrars. An rridea bookrf will be deveroped and made availabre to corpanies rooking for innovative waya to support the Arts, which the Arts community must approve before using. J. Establishin8 a skirls and resource service through which business people wirl volunteer their expertise - regarl accounting; public relations; fund raising, etc. 4. fnitiating or supporting projects which enhance the cultural rife of the city while assisting Arts organizations (e.g. An Artsin- Education prograrn) without pracing restrictions on expression or conditions. 5. Encouraging a prograrn of Art in public places. VANCOWER PARTMRSHIP FOR BUSIIIESS AI,[D
ARIS
This prograrn is d.esigned. to attract Eg support for vancouverrs culturar industry by raising its profire and facilitating contacts while not detracting from support already given.
THE FEDERATTON OF BRITISH COLI'MBIA WRITMS
attention ie drawn to the AXTS COMMIIMCATION CENIRE - trConceived, as a service for the sone 9o Arts councils throughout 8.c., the project has received unerpected and enthusiastic eupport. rt is apparent that our clientele includes not only Arto Councile but the entire population of the Province and beyond. ft is dedicated to developing intereet and participation in the Arts throughout the Province.rl The Centre is at t14 W. Cordova, Van. B.C. V6B 1EB, ( 681-+l>A) Your
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set up by City Hall to coordinate the cityfs lOOth birthday celebrations in 1985 is looking for ideas. ^he new E:cecutive Director is Robert Dubberly, former Generar Manager of the Royar winnipeg Ba-lret. lhe prog"ara coordinator is Anne Petrie. Contact her if you have any brain rraves. (582-t885) CENIENNIAL PROJECTS WAMED
A RIX'{IMER
The Vancouver Centennial Cornnittee,
- Deadlines for applying for
April 1, October 15, and December 1. write: Arts Awards Service, The Canada Council Box 1047, Ottawa, Ont. KIP
a Canada Council
Grant are -
For the AID TO ARTISTS
BROCIIIIRE,
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Letter to our Chairmaa, Frank Gerber, in reply to his to re certain tax exenptions for writere:
Revenue Canada
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have today received the enclosed Release from the Revenue Minister concarning certain changes in the way in which the Ta:c Dept. will assess vieual and performing artists and writers. Fnrther, it appeara that Revenue Canada is prepared to refund those who were recently
if
if the
ta:c payer requeets the refwrd. Please contact the you have any questions concerning the contents of this Rerease.tl
rea,asessed
writer
a copy of the completeRelease which is too long to print here, may contact S. Scott Dunlop, P.O. Box 1OO25 Pacific Centre, Toronto Dominion Tower, 7@'vl. Georgia St. Van. B.C. V/y 1Bt Anyone wanting
THE FEDERATTON OF BRITTSH COLI]MBIA T'RITERS
Any members
interested in giving evening courses in writing, please
contact Frank Gerber, 26t-8552
A NOON HOIIR TRE.{I - Readings by Carol Itter and Anne Marriott, on October 18th from noon to 1:O0pm at the Womenrs Resource Centre, Robson Square. Further readings by other writers will be announced later.
Ltrl IIAND coRNER - A writerrsguide for the Northwest.r{his book is designed for writers looking to the growing markets in the upper left hand corner of North America, ao area em{acing Araska, rdaho, oregon, 'u/ashington and western canada. rt includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date list of regional publishers available and contains a wealth of precise, basic infornation for both the beginning and professional writer' A standard reference guide in the u.s. for writers, researchers and teachers for 9 years, it is now totally updated for todayrs market.n TIIE UPPER
For information, or to order a copy, write to: IMERNATIONAL SE[.;F-COUNSH, PRESS LTD. JO5 i^/est 2!th Street,
North Vancouver,
British
0r phone Ross westergaard.,
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next page for list of work shops coming up.
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WRITING
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WORKSHOPS
FaIl
1984
Sponsored by The Federation of British Columbia lJriters Join us in CAI'IPBHI
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October 20
Dradrg - llriting and Hosted by Page 11 Books Qffi76)
tlorkstrop leader: Beth Jarkola
Ccnbinirg tlre Arts
VERIrcN October 20
Profile Viriting
Feature
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Hosted by Otcanagan College
Articles About Peop1e
lb*sfrcp leader: Eleanor Wadrtel
(*:y729I)
PRINCE GE0RGE October 27
So Yourre a I.'Iriter
ttosted by POhlH,L
kince
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Cieoqge CcnnnrriEy
October
Arts Cowrcil (5624526)
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Using Yotrr Fanily as a Resource Hosced by
!ilorkshop leader: Carolyn Zonailo
in htritiqg
!ilorkshop leader: Jan Drabek
}falaspirn College (4812878)
SECIIH,T Novenber
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Creatirg a Personal rliteraryr Cosnology tlosted by Stnshine Coast Arts Centre (88!5412)
Autem.vthology
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PBITICrcN Novenber
I'lorkshcp leader: k"o"kanne
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RcnBnce and }binstream Nov,el
l,fritirg
liorkstrop leader: Irene Robinson
Hosted by Okanagan llbitersr lâ&#x201A;Źague (49L9309)
Tture: 9:30
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Fee: $20.O
For further infornation and registration contact tlre local host organization listed aborre. Financially assisted by the government of British Columbia through the B.C. Cultural Fund and The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation'
Ihe Federation of B.C. hlriters,
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Box 21f,24' Staticrn C, Vancouver V5T 4E2
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TIIE FEDERATION OT BRITISH COLUMBIA WRITERS
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1. At present, the News Letter is being mailecl in envelopes and consists of 2 or I pages. we can mail up to ! pages in an envelope for )2a postaget or we could dispenee with the envelope and mail 5 pagee, by stapling or taping the Newsletter and attaching the mailing label directly to the outeide' 2.
is launching a B.C. Science-Fiction antbologyn deaclline we need to include everything we can about writing activities
Press Porcepic
November.
throughout the Province. Press Releases: I sent theee to a half-dozen northern papers Outreach programr and we received several lettere of enquirf. Are trettere Soing to be sent out when the events become finalized'?
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re the sinilar
information from our members, by means of a stand.ard form published in the newsletter, of their publiahing 6uccesse6' I donrt mea.n just poems printed in loca1 neweletters, but booksr prose
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\,le should request
or poetry in
maJor Periodicals.
shoutd, I feel, start presenting a stron8 presence to the B'c' publishing industrXr bX (a) tatcing up a cufueJ- on behalf of our members
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or query who have had experiences with non-acknotrledgment of eubmissions Ietters with SASE8, and (U) Uy pressing B.C. periodical publishers for ItPOArr - palrment on acceptancer rather than paynent on publication' I calr think of no better way for the latter than to send letters to aII B'C' periodicals,stronglyreconnendingPOA,arrdfollow-upletters.
In keeping with the image of the Federation a.6 a province-wid'e organization, I suggest that the next AGM be helcl away from varicouYer' I perhaps would suggeet a city such as Kamloops, or in a simllar location ($5'OO?) in the Okanagan. I euggest that we make a modest charge for it gueet speakert a and a.sk an Estate winery to host a wine-tasting, have a short contest with prizea, etc. we would, of course, have to give notice of this well in advance and print ads in the host city' I would be willing to do the necessary Sroundwork for such an event' 5.
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