Editors' Association of
Wednesday, April 18, 7:30 pm
Welch Room, 4th Floor, YWCA Health & Wellness Centre
Book Exchange – Free Admission
At our April 18th meeting, we will be holding a Book Exchange for EAC
members and guests. So, start weeding out your home library now and bring
any unwanted books to the exchange, whether they pertain to editing or are
of a literary nature. You know the adage—“One editor’s cast-off is another
editor’s treasure.”
We will also be selling off the remaining reference books from our EAC
book-table sales inventory, including some hard-to-find titles. Rumour has
it that prices will be good.
This will be an informal meeting with lots of time for mingling and
networking over complimentary light refreshments. Do come out for what
promises to be an enjoyable evening of browsing and socializing with
like-minded people. You might even go home with a few treasures in hand.
Please join us! Admission is free to all.
Shelly Windover, Programs Chair
Editors’ Association of Canada—BC Branch
bcprograms@editors.ca http://editors.ca/branches/bc
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Editors' Association of Canada—BC Branch Meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Is Your Music Ready for Hollywood?
L.A.-based Music Supervisor & Soundtrack Producer PJ Bloom will open the panel as the keynote speaker. TV and Film music industry experts, Natasha Duprey, Jane Ashworth and Matt Safran, will give a presentation on how musicians can get their music on TV or film. With years of experience finding, listening, composing and placing songs in TV and film, they will share their knowledge about the industry. Three lucky draw attendees of the seminar will receive professional feedback from panelists on the suitability of their music for TV or film.
PJ Bloom is a Music Consultant for HBO Films since 1998, overseeing major successes like ?Angels In America?. He has been involved with film & TV music and soundtracks since the early 90's, including stints at Columbia Records and Arista Records, creating and producing soundtracks for major studio features, independent films, network and cable television, video games and commercials. Having worked with filmmakers and television producers such as Michael Mann, John Frankenheimer, and Ridley Scott, among others, his recent projects include Sony Pictures? ?Running With Scissors? and Golden Globe award-winning television series ?Nip/Tuck?. PJ also consults for Disneyland Theme Parks for music driven rides and attractions.
Natasha Duprey is the Music Supervisor at MX Solutions, a local company that provides music editing, tracking and composition for film and television. She has over a decade of experience in the music industry ranging from artist manager to video producer. Natasha has recently worked on the Showtime lesbian drama 'The L Word', the hit USA Network series 'The Dead Zone', Canadian series 'Godiva's 'and many others. Natasha has also recently completed the feature films 'Fierce People', Bruce MacDonald's latest 'The Love Crimes Of Gillian Guess' and the documentary 'Small Town Gay Bar? which just premiered at Sundance.
Matthew Safran started working in the music industry as an indy music publisher. Pitching music for film and TV, and the administration of these licenses, were the aspects of publishing that Matt liked best, so becoming a music supervisor was a natural progression. As the owner/operator of Filmusic Services, Matthew is currently working on the Insight Productions science fiction series ?Painkiller Jane?, an on-line animated series called ?The Seeker?. He has just completed a second season of ?Robson Arms?, CTV?s sophisticated set-in-Vancouver comedy.
Jane Ashworth is part of Music Supervision Services team at S.L. Feldman & Associates, which has rapidly become a leader in its field, supervising countless hours of film and television projects working with a broad and diversified range of genres, budgets, and production companies. This division, which includes Sarah Webster (VP-Film Music), Stacey Horricks and Jane Muckle, also represents a select roster of talented score composers in Vancouver, Toronto, and Los Angeles.
The Music BC Career Development Series is just one of many Music BC program initiatives and benefits that it offers to Music BC members and members of the British Columbia music industry.
"BC music professionals who want to know how their music can be featured in TV or film, will have a chance to hear it from the experts," says Bob D'Eith, Executive Director of Music BC. ?Getting your music placed into film and television projects can be a huge boost for an artist?s career. Not only can it be a great source of revenue, it is some of the best exposure an artist can get for their music ? just look at BC artist Daniel Powter and his song ?Bad Day? on American Idol. The song has become a huge hit worldwide and has propelled Daniel?s career. Music BC?s Music in Film seminar is a must see for any aspiring artist "
Representing the BC music industry, Music BC is a non-profit society, providing information, education, funding, advocacy, awareness & networking opportunities to nurture, develop and promote the spirit, growth and sustainability of the BC music community. Please visit www.musicbc.org for more information.
Music BC?s Career Development Series: Music & Film
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Time: 1-4pm (with half an hour of question and answer after the panel)
Place: Tom Lee Music Hall (3rd Floor, 929 Granville St, Vancouver)
Pre-register at info@musicbc.org or 604.873.1914.
Music BC Paid Members - Free
Music BC Basic Members - $15
Non-members - $25 (See www.musicbc.org)
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Call for Submissions: Pivot Launches Housing Solutions Contest
Vancouver Vancouver
The top six papers, judged by a panel of professional developers, government planners, and academics, will be published by Pivot in a Special Report on Housing Solutions for the Downtown Eastside. The report will be presented at a public meeting to discuss solutions to the housing crisis in
Winning 4,000-word research essays focusing on progressive international best practices on issues facing the Downtown Eastside, and policy proposals based on that research, will receive an Award for Policy Innovation.
"Homelessness is one of the most challenging issues facing today's
The housing solutions contest is looking specifically for policy proposals that:
- have been implemented and are successful in other jurisdictions;
- involve partnerships between government and developers; and,
- respect the needs of the existing low-income community in the area and do not displace, either directly or indirectly, that community.
The essay contest deadline is
For more information call Pivot Legal Society on (604) 255-9700 or e-mail policy@pivotlegal.org.
Job Posting: Green Thumb Theatre
Green Thumb Theatre is seeking a Production Manager.
This is a full time salaried position.
Green Thumb Theatre produces 3-6 school tours plus 1-2 mainstage productions per season. Producing mainly original scripts we develop work for elementary and high school performances, touring across BC, at
We are seeking an individual with experience in production management/technical direction for a full time position. Working schedule in the off season is flexible and the position may be seasonal full-time if suitable for the right candidate. Hours during the season are somewhat flexible, again to meet the needs of a suitable candidate.
Qualifications:
- Post secondary training in theatre production
- Working experience in technical theatre for a professional company
- Knowledge of the CTA
- Experience as a Technical Director and/or Production Manager in a professional company a definite asset
- Experience in touring a definite asset
Responsibilities:
Reporting to both the General Manager & Artistic Director, the Production Manager is a key player in season planning and works closely
- Contracting of all production personnel &/or contracts
- including, design, scenic construction, properties, costumes and stage
- management.
- Production planning & scheduling for all productions
- Coordination and operation if required for all production
- elements for events, showcase presentations etc.
- Supervision of construction of all productions
In conjunction with the Company Manager, organization of
tour logistics including but not limited to:
- Van pack, technical riders and coordination with venues, ATA carnet, freight & transportation planning.
- Budgeting & expenses management for all production related costs, including capital equipment
- Upkeep & maintenance of all production equipment including ensuring all vehicles are maintained to highest standards and vehicle modifications conform to highway traffic act, and the company's own safety expectations
- Responsible for Health & Safety in the workplace.
- Other production related duties
Compensation is negotiable based on experience, starting minimum salary
$31,000. Green Thumb offers an extended health & disability benefit
plan.
Candidates should forward a resume and covering letter stating salary expectations to:
Production Manager Application or by e-mail in Word, Wordperfect or pdf formats only to:
Green Thumb Theatre
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The Importance of Visuals
http://junglewebs.blogspot.com/2007/01/arts-marketing-visuals.html
Stay tuned for my own take on the subject in an upcoming Creative Spin post.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Musings of Fire: The Tao of B.I.T.S. (Butts In The Seats)
This is a great article which I think really puts Performing Arts Marketing in perspective.
ARTS MARKETING of THEATRE
(or... the Internet - it's not just for porn anymore)
by Marcel Nunis (Theatre J'Nerique)
As a playwright, director and producer in the theatre I was plagued for years with these nightmare questions:
- How do I push the show without "selling out"?
- Will I compromise my "art" by marketing my show aggressively?
- How do I compete with big media for an audience on a budget?
Read the whole article here..
http://theatreventoux.blogspot.com/2007/03/tao-of-bits-butts-in-seats.html
Local Arts Notes
A recap of Arts news from various sources taken from the Alliance For Arts & Culture's great newsletter, Synergy.
Arts purse strings loosened ahead of federal budget
CBC.ca
March 16, 2007
Heritage Minister Bev Oda has made a flurry of arts funding announcements in the past week, ahead of Monday's federal budget. On Friday, she had $389,000 for Toronto's Harbourfront Centre and $316,167 for Vancouver record company Mint Records. Read more...
Arts Notes: UBC scene shop runs out of money
Georgia Straight
March 15, 2007
By Jessica Werb
The head of UBC's department of theatre, film, and creative writing has voiced concern over the possible closure of the Great Northern Way scene shop, which is set to run out of funding by June. Read more...
Arts Notes: North Vancouver streamlines cultural affairs office
Georgia Straight
March 15, 2007
By Jessica Werb
Members of North Vancouver's arts community have expressed cautious approval of the March 5 decision to create a bimunicipal office of cultural affairs that will serve both the District of North Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver. Read more...
All ready on the reno front - except the money
Vancouver Courier
March 9, 2007
By Cheryl Rossi
The city of Vancouver says extensive renovations to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre are scheduled to begin in April. But it doesn't yet have the money to pay for them. Read more...
The Vancouver Province
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Deciding on the kind of society we wish to live in involves a delicate balancing act. If we direct the bulk of our resources toward our police, for instance, we might expect to benefit from less crime. But if as a result we have to cut funds for libraries, the arts and cultural festivals, we cannot argue that we have improved our overall quality of life. Read more...
Develop creative neighbourhoods using 'inner artist'
Daily Commercial News and Construction Record
February 21, 2007
By Peter Kenter
Developers need to embrace their inner artist to help build communities where creativity can flourish. That was the message to delegates at the recent Canadian Urban Institute conference, The Path to Culture-led Regeneration: Who's Leading the Way? While new condominium and commercial developments often trade on the creativity of the neighbourhoods in which they're built, they can also destroy the creative character of those communities. Read more...
Cultural Human Resources Council Launches New Career Website
The website offers job search strategies, training requirements, job interview tips, interest and aptitude quizzes, examples of cover letters and resumes, instructions on how to create a demo or portfolio, and live testimonials.
The CHRC brings together representatives of arts disciplines and cultural industries in the cultural sector to address the training and career development needs of cultural workers - artists, creators, technical staff, managers and all others engaged professionally in the sector, including the self-employed.
No money for BC Arts Council in Provincial Budget
Despite a recommendation from the Provincial Standing Committee on Finance “for a significant increase to the core funding provided to the BC Arts Council to support arts and culture in BC leading up to the Olympic Games,” the provincial budget released on February 20th offered no new investment for the sector.
The Alliance for Arts and Culture, in conjunction with Arts Future BC, will continue to work to encourage Minister Stan Hagen to take action to secure increased core investment in the BC Arts Council, fostering growth diversity and sustainability, values we share with the provincial government.
Music BC Showcase Opportunity - Act Fast!
We're Looking for 4 Acts:
Music BC is organizing another Showcase at New Music West (May 2-6, 2007)and we are looking for the hottest acts in BC to perform. THIS MEANS YOU!!
Only 4 spots available! Open to all genres! Date & Venue To Be Announced!
How to apply:
1)Click Here to access the online form or copy the following link into your browser:
www.musicbc.org/form_showcase.html
2) Email 1 MP3 file to Nathan@Musicbc.org
3) $10 Application Fee
Deadline for submission is Friday March 30th at 5PM (We told you to act fast!)
If you have any questions, please contact us at 604.873.1914 or Nathan@musicbc.org
Now celebrating its' 16th anniversary, New Music West is the largest and most influential new music festival on the west coast. Past event performers have included Matthew Good, The Flaming Lips, Liz Phair, Nickelback, Run DMC, Gene Simmons, Marilyn Manson, Hot Hot Heat, Sam Roberts, My Morning Jacket, Stars and The Lowest of the Low. May 2-6, 2007
www.newmusicwest.com
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Of Interest to Musicians from Music BC
MUSIC BC SHOWCASE!
Act Fast! Music BC is seeking 4 acts to perform at our Showcase during New Music West (Date & Venue To-Be-Announced). All Paid members are eligible to apply. We are looking for the HOTTEST, MOST TALENTED acts to represent this province, so why look any further than our members! Open to Paid Music BC members in all genres and at all experience levels.
To Apply: Fill out the online form Here & email 1 MP3 file to Nathan@musicbc.org. Deadline March 30th!
SONG SWAP SUNDAYS
Song Swap Sundays continue! Sessions are lead by Ron Irving and space is limited! Both writing tips and song critiquing are offered. Bring 3 copies of the lyrics, play CD or live. No pre-registration is required, 10.00 at the door, everyone welcome!!
Sunday March 25, 2PM at the Douglas Rec Centre, 206 and Fraser Hwy in Langley. For more info phone 604 514-2865.
ADOPT AN INSTRUMENT!
The Lord Roberts Elementary School Music Program is seeking donations of new or used musical instruments (or cash) to help save their music program! Music BC's charity wing The BC Foundation for Music Assistance will offer a charity tax receipt for the Fair Market Value of any instrument. For more informaion, email Savry@musicbc.org or phone 604.873.1914. All instruments in working condition will be accepted!
Bob D'Eith was recently interviewed on CKNW about the program. Listen Here!
PACIFIC CONTACT MARCH 30 - APRIL 3
Attention Performing Artists! Agents! Presenters! The BC Touring Council offers five days of professional artist showcases, networking and workshops March 30 - April 3, 2007. Including over 50 Artist Showcases, Contact Room/Exhibition Hall, Professional Development Intensive, In-Conference workshops, Meetings, networking and hospitality events and MORE! For full information and registration visit: www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/index.html
**BONUS** If your group would like to attend Pacific Contact (6 People or more), you are eligible for a 50% Single Day Discount! Email Nathan@musicbc.org for more information
DO A SURVEY, WIN AN IPOD!
We need your feedback! Music BC is currently undertaking a study to assess the effectiveness of our Provincial MITAP (Music Industry Travel Assistance Program) Funding. We are looking for your comments, and as a reward, one lucky member will win an iPod Shuffle! Please note that if you have already been contacted to fill out a survey, please notify us and we will add your name to the contest (1 entry per person). Click Here to take the survey. Questions? Contact Nathan@musicbc.org
JOB OPENING AT MUSIC BC
Music BC is currently seeking a Membership Services Coordinator (Full Time) to start May 1st. Please apply by email only to Savry@musicbc.org. No phone calls please. Click Here for the full job description.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Call for Short fiction Submissions
For more information on Chaudiere Books, check out www.chaudierebooks.com or www.chaudierebooks.blogspot.com
Call for Poetry Submissions
Celebrating the International Poetry Day, the Arabesques Review is now accepting submissions for two upcoming special issues:
Vol 03, Issue 02 Contemporary Women Literature
>>> Submissions Deadline: April 30, 2007
Vol 03, Issue 03 Globalization
>>> Submissions Deadline: June 30, 2007
We would be very honored to read and consider your contribution for these upcoming anthologies
To SUBMIT TO THE ARABESQUES REVIEW
Click here
to check out our submission guidelines.
For more details, see our web site at: http://www.arabesquespress.org/
or email us at: submissions@arabesquespress.org
Blogging Tips
As you begin to let people know about your blog, undoubtedly you will start to receive emails commenting and complimenting you on your efforts. Encourage them to leave comments on the actual blog. This helps because it makes your blog seem more active to search engines and RSS readers which are on the look out for changes in website content. People are also more likely to return to a site if the content remains fresh and up to date.
Most blogging services like Blogger have an option in the blog settings that activate back-links. You will want to turn this option on because this makes it easy for people who like what you've written to reference it on your blog. It also sends them to that specific article, without bunching it in with all the other posts to come before and after it.
Also, if you want comments, end your posts with questions. People are more likely to respond if they are asked to. Don't they?
Monday, March 19, 2007
How to Market for Theatre
I recently came across a site where this question was posed by the Business Unit Manager at Siemens Energy and Automation:
Does anyone have advice for Marketing for a non-profit community theatre?
As a volunteer consultant on this service project, my team is looking at the marketing strategies of a small community theatre in a neighborhood of
I think this query illustrates that, just because people have a corporate background, it may still be necessary to educate them on the intricacies of marketing in the not-for-profit world. The response received is worth noting too:
I'm assuming for the purposes of this reply that "non-profit community" translates into "very little, if any, marketing/advertising budget."
I'm also assuming that you know:
1) what "call to action" you're driving (i.e., "buy tickets to our event" or "volunteer your time")
2) who you're trying to reach (i.e., you know the demographic of your customers)
I would do anything I can that's free... including making sure you're sending press releases about your events to local media, to leaving business card drop boxes at places where you can have people drop their card, and giveaway one free set of tix. For the other cards, you've got contact info now for a mailing list or email list. But you might try some cold calling of those cards: "Sorry you didn't win, but we can offer at half off" or something like that.
Also, make sure every one who comes to one of your events has a reason to come back and bring someone with them... these are people who already know about you and your events and are the best source of bringing new customers back with them. Give them some incentive to come back, and some incentive to bring a friend.
If this doesn't help, read anything by Seth Godin (he has free e-books on the web called "Knock Knock") and also try reading "Shameless marketing for brazen hussies."
-Adeena
Links:
For responses to this question go here: http://www.linkedin.com/answers/marketing-sales/business-development/MAR_BDV/28613-1458915
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Great News For Coquitlam Artists!
Register by calling this no. 604.464.0248
or emailing
info@formandforum.ca
Form and Forum Sculpture Company http://www.formandforum.ca/
90-2710 Barnett Hwy, Coquitlam, (Located across the highway from Anducci’s, Milestones and Subway)
For complete course info, follow this link...
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Corporate art idea
Making a Passion into a Business Venture
Epicorp tenant Darryl Butler is about to add Mandala Maker to his diverse repertoire of creative talents.
Darryl, who has assisted numerous Epicorp businesses develop their corporate identities and websites, decided last year to embark on turning his passion for mandalas into a serious business sideline. The inspiration came while working on the website of fellow Epicorp tenant, arts marketing expert Wendy Shanley, of KIKU ARTs.
Darryl, the mastermind behind Itchybrain Productions, discovered from his discussions with Wendy that there is a demand for artists producing corporate art. That gave him an incentive to push forward with his "hobby" knowing that someone else would take care of promoting, exhibiting and selling his unique artworks.
Read the full article here...Patron Technology Blog
http://patrontechnology.typepad.com/
Friday, March 09, 2007
Events, Workshops and Deadlines from BC Writer's Federation
Central regional representative Kay McCracken is organizing a fundraising event for SAW (the
Shuswap Association of Writers) featuring Garry Gottfriedson, Michael Blackstock, Jeff More,
Alex Forbes, Karen Bissenden, John Vivian, Howard Brown, Marilyn McAllister, Maureen Egan,
Patsy Alford, Lois Higgins and Kay McCracken on Saturday, April 21, 7 to 10 pm. at the Art
Gallery in Salmon Arm. Live music by the Dust Puppets. Refreshments. Book sales. Door prizes.
Admission: $10 for SAW members, $15 for non-members, $5 for students.
The Sidney Reading Series
Long-time Fed members Pauline Holdstock and M.A.C. Farrant hare resurrected their popular
reading series which ran from 1994 to 2001. The new Sidney Reading Series is held each month
at the Red Brick Cafe, 2423 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, and includes musical guests and book draws.
The next event takes place on Friday, March 16, 7:30 pm. and will feature Arthur Black and Susan
Juby. Admission is $3. More info: 250-656-4446. Fall 2007 presenters include Derek Lundy, Wade
Compton, Caroline Adderson, John Gould, bill bissett, Carla Funk & Wendy Morton.
The RAW Exchange
Thursday, March 29, 7:30 pm at the Vancouver Public Library, Peter Kaye Room.
M.A.C. Farrant (The Breakdown So Far), Trevor Carolan (The Pillowbook of Dr. Jazz) and
Steven Price (Anatomy of Keys) will read from their books and participate in a panel discussion
on "Writing in Unreaderly Times: Finding Fresh Topics" with Moderator Rodney Clarke. Free
admission.
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Federation Workshops & Presentations
Pre-registration is required. Limited seating. To register,
contact the Fed office at 604-683-2057 or email bcwriters@shaw.ca
Registration Deadline: Saturday, March 3.
A Model for Testing When a Poem is Finished
March 10, 1 to 5 pm.
Alliance for Arts & Culture, 938 Howe Street, Vancouver
Instructor: Betsy Warland
Cost: $50 for Fed members, $75 for non-members
How do you know if your poem or poetry collection is ready for submission? Betsy Warland,
the Director of The Writer's Studio at SFU, will present a model for assessing when a poem
is finished. Several exploratory exercises will be applied to your poem(s) to assist you in
determining when the poem is finished (on all levels) and ready to be submitted to journals,
competitions, or -- if you have a manuscript in progress -- when it is ready to include in your
manuscript. Selected "test" poems will be taken through five exercises: the first two exercises
will be audio-based, one done without having a copy of one another's poem to refer to and
one done with a copy of the poem to check as we hear the poet read it. The third exercise
will be assessing the poem for what might be missing (from a punctuation mark to significant
content). The fourth exercise will assess the poem for where we might need less. The fifth
will check the poem for general presentation. Depending on the size of the group, some of
these exercises may be done in the group and some may be done in smaller groups or in pairs.
About the instructor
Betsy Warland is the author of ten books and one of Canada's leading experimental, feminist
writers. She is the Director of The Writer's Studio at SFU's Writing and Publishing program
and has taught a variety of courses incuding A Poet's First Book and Realizing Your Manuscript.
Framing, Voice, and Colouring: Key Skills in Creative NonFiction
Saturday, May 12, 10 to 3 pm.
Room 141, Okanagan College, Salmon Arm Campus
Instructor: Harold Rhenisch
Cost: $50 for Fed members, $75 for non-members.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn three key techniques for exploiting some of the genre's
key strengths: how to frame inserted materials; how to bridge material, foreshadow, and develop
themes through colouring; and how to develop and extend voice. Feel free to bring a work in
progress (not mandatory).
Harold Rhenisch is the author of twenty books, including four books of creative nonfiction, most
recently the humorous bird watching memoir Winging Home, and The Wolves at Evelyn, a
reassessment of British Columbia's place in twentieth century history. He is the winner of the
Critic's Desk Award, the B.C. & Yukon Newspaper Association's Arts & Culture Writing award, and
the Malahat Review Long Poem Prize. He will be teaching memoir this summer at the Victoria School
of Writing.
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SFU Summer Publishing Workshops
The 2007 schedule for the SFU Summer Publishing Workshops is now online www.sfu.ca/pubworks.
With more than 35 workshops in all areas of book and magazine publishing SFU is mounting the
largest array of workshops yet. The SFU Summer Publishing Workshops are nationally recognized as
the top professional development program in publishing in Canada and each year enjoys increased
enrollment and demand. Application and registration forms can be downloaded directly from the
site. Please note that the financial assistance opportunities are limited and are distributed on a first
come, first serve basis. More than 35 workshops in all aspects of publishing in books, magazines
and new media are being offered this year. The Summer Publishing Workshops at SFU in Vancouver
focus on four topic areas-book publishing, magazine publishing, editing, and design. The workshops
are developed in association with Canada's foremost publishing professionals.
Douglas College Summer Institute in Historical Fiction
Immerse yourself in your passion for historical fiction this summer at Douglas College. Start the day
with English 1106, Studies in Fiction, emphasizing historical novels and short stories, and move onto
Creative Writing 1105, Introduction to Historical Fiction Writing. A cohort of 21 students will study
models of historical fiction, then practice writing it themselves. Students may draw inspiration from
any historical period they wish. The day-long Institute will include opportunities for lunch time
socials, and special events including featured speakers and field trips. Instructors: Jill Maclachlan,
English; Andrea Macperson (When She was Electric, and Beyond the Blue), Creative Writing.
Fridays, May 11 to August 3
English 1106, 8:30-11:30AM
Lunch
CRWR 1105, 12:30-3:30PM
NB: Students must register separately for both classes. www.douglas.bc.ca
Contact Mary Burns, Chair, Creative Writing, at 604-527-5289
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subTerrain
Deadline: March 15, 2007
www.subterrain.ca
Theme Issue #47 (Summer/Fall 07): Sports. Be sure to identify on the envelope the theme issue
for which you�re submitting. Fiction: 2,000-3,000 words. Creative nonfiction: to 4,000 words. No
unsolicited poetry, unless it is specifically related to a theme issue. No electronic submissions, and
you MUST include a self-addressed envelope if you want your work to be considered. Send both
general and theme-related submissions to: P.O. Box 3008, MPO Vancouver, BC V6B 3X5.
The Okanagan Short Story Contest
http://www.okstorycontest.org/
Deadline: March 16, 2007
All residents of the Southern Interior of British Columbia are eligible to enter the Okanagan Short
Story contest this year. Prizes are $500 for first prize, $200 for second and $100 for third, with
publication in a limited edition chapbook. The contest is sponsored by the University of British
Columbia Okanagan, Okanagan College, CBC Radio One Kelowna and the Central Okanagan
Foundation. For rules and guidelines, as well as information about the contest, see the website.
Borderlines Poetry and Flash Fiction Contest
Deadline: March 31, 2007
www.ascentaspirations.ca/borderlines.htm
Ascent Aspirations Magazine seeks poetry and flash fiction for its fourth anthology, Borderlines,
to be published in Fall 2007. Prizes include cash and publication. Contest fee for poetry is $10 for
three poems. Contest fee for flash fiction is $10 per piece of flash fiction. Multiple entries will be
accepted. Full details on the website or email publisher David Fraser at ascentaspirations@shaw.ca
Event Magazine
Deadline for entries: Postmarked by April 16, 2007.
Three winners will each receive $500 plus payment for publication in Event 36/3. Other manuscripts
may be published. Final Judge: TBA. Writers are invited to submit manuscripts exploring the creative
non-fiction form. Note: Previously published material, or material accepted elsewhere for
publication, cannot be considered. Maximum entry length is 5000 words, typed, double-spaced.
The writer should not be identified on the entry. Include a separate cover sheet with the writer's
name, address, phone number/email, and the title(s) of the story (stories) enclosed. Include a SASE
(Canadian postage / IRCs / US$1). Douglas College employees are not eligible to enter.
Entry fee: Multiple entries are allowed, however, each entry must be accompanied by a $29.95
entry fee (includes GST and a one-year subscription; make cheque or international money order
payable to Event). Those already subscribing will receive a one-year extension. American and
overseas entrants please pay in US dollars.
Send entries to:
EVENT
The Douglas College Review
PO Box 2503, New Westminster, BC
Canada V3L 5B2
Phone: 604-527-5293 Fax: 604-527-5095
Email: event@douglas.bc.ca
The Writers' Union of Canada presents the Writing for Children Competition
Deadline: April 24, 2007
$1,500 Prize
Entries of the winner and finalists will be submitted to three publishers of children's books. Canadian
citizens or landed immigrants who have not been published (in any genre) in book format are eligible
for entry. Entrants must not have a contract with a book publisher. Eligible entries will be in
English, up to 1,500 words, and not previously published in any format. The deadline is April 24,
2007 and the entry fee is $15. For more information visit www.writersunion.ca
The Seven Wonders of Mernac Writing Contest
The Legends of Mernac, an online inter-active community for High Fantasy writers & artists, is
holding another fantastic writing contest with a grand prize of $500 US. It's free to enter. For
contest rules and additional details, email the Fed office and I'll forward the freaky-looking email
announcement to you.
NAUGHTY BITS
The First Annual Victoria Erotica Festival Story Contest
Deadline: Friday April 20, 2007.
www.victoriaeroticafestival.com
FREE to enter! Send us a scintillating story or prose poem--a fetish fantasy, a do-me dream,
some titillating anecdote, perhaps a snippet of overheard intimate conversation, shopping lists
for the sex shop, lists of things to pack for a dirty weekend, what you did on the dirty weekend,
a furtive feel-up or a very public coming of age. Entries will be judged on their heat-and-moisture-
inducing merit alone by Lynne Van Luven , writer, columnist, reviewer, editor and UVic Professor,
and an equally discerning male judge yet to be disclosed. 300 words maximum. Authors must be at
least 18 years old. Send typed entries, along with your name, address and phone number ON A
SEPARATE SHEET to
Naughty Bits
P.O. Box 30034 - 3989 Quadra St.
Victoria BC V8X 5E1