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CAA-NCR Biweekly Literary Events Oct. 26 through Nov. 8 2015

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NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION BRANCH (NCR)

Bi-Weekly Notices for the two weeks: Oct. 26 to Nov. 8, 2015

Need more information on CAA-NCR? Visit us at http://canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/

TO ALL READERS: Please send all submissions & event notices to Carol Stephen at cstephen0@gmail.com

CAA WRITING CIRCLES (WCS) HAVE STARTED FOR THE 2015-16 SEASON

The Circle at McNabb Community Center (Percy Street just north of Gladstone) held its first meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 in the meeting room, and we have space for a couple of new members. This is an opportunity to receive feedback from a knowledgeable group of writers; many participants have published the very material critiqued in their circle.

Participation is FREE to CAA members. Non-CAA-members may join for $75 for the year. For more information or to join a writing circle, please contact the Coordinator.

MEETINGS

NOVEMBER MEETING

 TOPIC: TAPPING YOUR INNATE CREATIVITY
PRESENTER: Bobbi Florio Graham
DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
LOCATION: McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. east of Bronson Ave.

One of Barbara Florio Graham’s most popular workshops has been Tapping Your Innate Creativity, which she has taught to national organizations and corporations across Canada, in the U.S. and abroad. It is now offered as an online tutorial. Barbara will give a small sample in her presentation to CAA, and explain how to use many of these principles to improve our creative writing.

BIO: Barbara Florio Graham has won awards for fiction, non-fiction, humour and poetry, and has written for magazines and newspapers across North America. The author of three books, Five Fast Steps to Better Writing, Five Fast Steps to Low-Cost Publicity, and Mewsings/Musings, she served as Managing Editor for Prose to Go: Tales from a Private List. A popular mentor and publishing consultant, Bobbi’s website contains a wealth of free information. Go to: http://SimonTeakettle.com

29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CAPITAL WRITING CONTEST

 Short Story • Poetry $300 • $200 • $100 NEW! Open to all residents of Ontario and Quebec. NEW!

  • Short Story, max. 2500 words. Poetry (not Haiku), max. 60 lines including title & blank lines.
  • Must be the original, unpublished work of the entrant.
  • In English, typed, double-spaced (but not for poems), on 8 1/2 × 11″ paper, one side only, page-numbered consecutively on bottom right of pages. No extra-large type, please! Indicate category and title on top left corner of every page.
  • Contest is blind judged which means the Contest Coordinator will assign a number to your entry that will correspond to what she sends off to the judge. (Don’t put your name on it anywhere!)
  • Don’t forget to include your entry fee.*
  • Please understand that we can’t acknowledge receipt or return your entries.
  • CAA–NCR reserves the right to withhold any prize should entries fail to meet expected standards.
  • We will need a separate page with your information on it: category, story/poem title, name, address, phone number, e-mail address. Cheques payable to Canadian Authors Association–NCR.

 I’m in! How do I do this?

Entry fees* are $15 per story; $15 for up to three (3) poems. Poems will be judged individually.

 MAIL ENTRIES TO: CAA National Capital Writing Contest, 163 Bell St., N., Box 57081, Ottawa ON K1R 7E1. Attention: Sherrill Wark

 Awards Night

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We hope that all finalists and their friends and families will attend the always-exciting Awards Night, Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 7 PM, AUDITORIUM, MAIN BRANCH, OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY. Finalists may be invited to read their entries.

Winning entries will be published in CAA–NCR’s e-mag Byline. (Copyright will remain with you.)

Deadline: Midnight FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016. (Get it postmarked if you’re close).

QUESTIONS? Contact Sherrill Wark, Coordinator, NCWC at ncwc@crowecreations.ca

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*“One Free Entry” for CAA–NCR members no longer available.

CAA NATIONAL NEWS:

UPCOMING WEBINARS THIS FALL

 Self-Editing 101: Taking your manuscript to the next stage
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 7:00–8:30 pm EDT
Presenter: Anita Purcell, Executive Director, Canadian Authors

No matter how wonderful your first draft seems, it is no more than a work-in-progress full of plot holes, gaps in logic, and character inconsistencies. Yes, traditional publishers have their own editors and proofreaders—but to be even considered for publication, your manuscript must be better than thousands of other submissions. And if you’re self-publishing, you’ll need to stand out among an ever-growing number of competitors with crisp, clean, and professional writing. During this session you’ll learn about the 3-tier editing process that will save your sanity as well as your muse. Register Today!

Launch Your Book Successfully

 Date: Wednesday, November 18, 7:00–8:30 pm EDT
Presenter: Brian Jud, Executive Director, APSS USA

Did you know you can start marketing your book long before it launches? In this webinar you’ll be shown creative, yet practical tactics to increase your book’s chances of success before you publish and after it goes on sale. Early in the publishing phase, you can begin arranging sponsorships and media events, generating pre-publication sales, preparing your title for reviews and awards, building your prospect list, and more. Once your book is available for sale, the stage of perpetual promotion begins. Brian will show you innovative, low-cost, and proven marketing actions you can immediately take to sell more books. Register Today!

 Worldbuilding for Writers

 Date: Wednesday, December 9, 7:00–8:30 pm EDT
Presenter: Sandra Stewart, author

Are you working on a story that just doesn’t feel full enough? Award-winning author Sandra Stewart will show you how to bring depth to your story by answering questions on culture, science and technology, economics, and more. Whether the world you’re writing about is real or imagined, you’ll learn how to make it come to life and fully engage your audience. Register Today!

 

OTTAWA SUBMISSION CALLS AND OPPORTUNITIES

RESOURCES FOR SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES                 

BYWORDS.CA SUBMISSION CALL                       
DEADLINE: The 15th of every month for the following month’s issue

Bywords.ca considers previously unpublished poetry from emerging and established poets for our online monthly magazine. We consider work by current and former residents, students and workers of Ottawa. We also publish poems by contributors to our predecessor, the Bywords Monthly Magazine. FOR SUBMISSION INFORMATION VISIT www.bywords.ca and click on Guidelines. Amanda Earl, Managing Editor. Check out Bywords.ca’s literary events calendar here: http://www.bywords.ca/calendar/index.php with up-to-date info on NCR readings, book signings, writers’ circles, literary festivals, spoken word showcases & slams. Event submissions can be sent to events@bywords.ca            

 OUT AND ABOUT IN TOWN

 MEETINGS, BOOK LAUNCHES AND POETRY READINGS ABOUT TOWN

  • Monday Oct. 26, 6:30 pm. Media Club of Ottawa. Ottawa City Hall. Light meal. Journalism students – free; Media Club, CAJ members – $15; others -$25; coffee only $10. RSVP 613-521-4855. Topic: Research Tips for Writers. Presenter – Kirsten Smith, former librarian and news researcher for a national media organization, now runs her own business providing research services for a variety of clients. Evening includes presentation of annual Margaret Graham Awards to journalism students
  • Tuesday, October 27 – 8 pm Tree Reading Series, Black Squirrel Books, 1073 Bank Street. Emily Pohl-Weary and Mark Frutkin. Workshop 6:45 Pm With David Currie treereadingseries.ca\  tree-logo

SMALL PRESS BOOK FAIR SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 2015 FALL EDITION

LOCATION: Room 203, Jack Purcell Community Centre (on Elgin, at 320 Jack Purcell Lane)
NOON TO 5PM (OPENS AT 11:00 FOR EXHIBITORS)
Admission free to the public. $20 for exhibitors, full tables, $10 for half-tables (payable to rob mclennan, c/o 2423 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa ON K1H 7M9; paypal options also available) More info: http://www.smallpressbookfair.blogspot.ca/2015/08/the-ottawa-small-press-fair-fall-2015.html

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OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENTS

 DAILY: 5:30pm • Festival Café in Christ Church • 414 Sparks St. Food Service in the Festival Café Info & Tickets

 Monday Oct 26

 Tuesday Oct 27

More info and later events: http://www.writersfestival.org/events

 

CAA-NCR Biweekly Literary Events Oct. 13 to 25, 2015

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Bi-Weekly Notices for the two weeks: Oct. 13 to Oct. 25, 2015

Need more information on CAA-NCR? Visit us at http://canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/

 TO ALL READERS: Please send all submissions & event notices to Carol Stephen at cstephen0@gmail.com

 CAA WRITING CIRCLES (WCs) have started for the 2015-16 season

The Circle at McNabb Community Center (Percy Street just north of Gladstone) will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 in the meeting room, and we have space for a couple of new members.

This is an opportunity to receive feedback from a knowledgeable group of writers; many participants have published the very material critiqued in their circle

Participation is FREE to CAA members. Non-CAA-members may join for $75 for the year. For more information or to join a writing circle, please contact the Coordinator.

OCTOBER MEETING

TOPIC: Marketing in the Digital/Social Media World – Differentiating yourself in the online marketplace

PRESENTER: Laurel Anderson
DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
LOCATION: McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. east of Bronson Ave.

With the Internet and proliferation of blogs and online publications, everyone’s a writer these days. How do you set yourself apart when it comes to your brand and your audience? What should you be doing on social media to engage your audience and market your work?

BIO: Laurel is a freelance writer and Social Media and Communications Strategist. When not working on her collection of Shorts (really short stories) she provides digital marketing and communications consulting services to individuals, companies, brands and other organizations that need help telling their story.
As a writer, Laurel has covered everything from daily news stories, people profiles, entertainment, lifestyle, gossip, fashion, trends, movie reviews and more for both print and online publications. She has been known to tackle both serious issues and lighthearted topics during her column run with a local newspaper. Her years of entertainment work allowed her to experience both sides of the industry while working on and writing about shows like Canadian Idol, So You Think You Can Dance and Canada’s Walk of Fame.

29TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CAPITAL WRITING CONTEST

 Short Story • Poetry $300 • $200 • $100 NEW! Open to all residents of Ontario and Quebec. NEW!

  • Short Story, max. 2500 words. Poetry (not Haiku), max. 60 lines including title & blank lines.
  • Must be the original, unpublished work of the entrant.
  • In English, typed, double-spaced (but not for poems), on 8 1/2 × 11″ paper, one side only, page-numbered consecutively on bottom right of pages. No extra-large type, please! Indicate category and title on top left corner of every page.
  • Contest is blind judged which means the Contest Coordinator will assign a number to your entry that will correspond to what she sends off to the judge. (Don’t put your name on it anywhere!)
  • Don’t forget to include your entry fee.*
  • Please understand that we can’t acknowledge receipt or return your entries.
  • CAA–NCR reserves the right to withhold any prize should entries fail to meet expected standards.
  • We will need a separate page with your information on it: category, story/poem title, name, address, phone number, e-mail address. Cheques payable to Canadian Authors Association–NCR.

 I’m in! How do I do this?

Entry fees* are $15 per story; $15 for up to three (3) poems. Poems will be judged individually.

 MAIL ENTRIES TO: CAA National Capital Writing Contest, 163 Bell St., N., Box 57081, Ottawa ON K1R 7E1. Attention: Sherrill Wark

 Awards Night

We hope that all finalists and their friends and families will attend the always-exciting Awards Night, Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 7 PM, AUDITORIUM, MAIN BRANCH, OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY. Finalists may be invited to read their entries.

Winning entries will be published in CAA–NCR’s e-mag Byline. (Copyright will remain with you.)

Deadline

Midnight FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016. (Get it postmarked if you’re close). QUESTIONS? Cntact Sherrill Wark, Coordinator, NCWC at ncwc@crowecreations.ca

*“One Free Entry” for CAA–NCR members no longer available.

 MEMBER NEWS:

 JC SULZENKO & CAROL A. STEPHEN CHAPBOOK LAUNCH & READING SUNDAY OCT. 18 2015

 DATE: Sunday, October 18 2015 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Raw Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St West, Ottawa

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RailRoad presents a fabulous afternoon of poetry featuring: Carol Stephen & JC Sulzenko Launching co-authored Breathing Mutable Air; Barbara Myers & John Pass

Hope to see you there!

 

 

OTHER WORKSHOPS

 CAPITAL CRIME WRITERS PRESENTS INTRODUCTION TO SELF-PUBLISHING

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Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ottawa Public Library, Main Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa
Free event, no registration required, sponsored by Capital Crime Writers & the Ottawa Public Library

Self-Publishing via Kobo Writing Life – Mark Lebefvre, Director, Kobo 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Have you heard all the hype about self-publishing? Interested in checking it out but not sure where to start or whether it’ll be worth it? In a two hour session, Kobo’s Director of Self-Publishing & Author Relations will describe the current state of the publishing industry, including the many different options available for authors. In the first hour, he’ll summarize various traditional publishing options and describe what types of author projects might be best geared towards indie publishing. In the second hour, Mark will offer advanced tips and advice for authors who are already self-publishing and are looking to increase their sales across multiple sales channels. He’ll also provide specific strategies that will help authors maximize their global sales via Kobo.

Doing Social Media the Right Way – Linda Poitevin, Author 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

It’s pretty much a given that authors need to be on social media these days, but if you’re subjecting your followers to a constant barrage of “buy my book,” you may be doing your marketing efforts more harm than good. Join local author and social media enthusiast Linda Poitevin for a look at how to maximize your online presence the right way – and pick up some new social media marketing tips along the way.

Editing for Self-Published Authors – Linda Poitevin, Author and Stacey D. Atkinson, Editor

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  As an author who has self-published multiple books, Linda Poitevin knows firsthand how expensive self-publishing can be—and how tempting it can be to skip certain steps in taking your book to market. She also knows all the reasons why a professional edit should never be one of those skipped steps. Drawing on experience and observation, Linda will share with you why the all-important edit is so important, and offer suggestions on where to look for an editor that will fit with your needs and your budget.

Do you need an editor for your self-published book? In this panel session local editor Stacey D. Atkinson will discuss the four types of editing, costs, time frames, and resources available to you. She’ll also describe the role of the editor versus the role of the author/publisher. Learn about the editorial process followed by a question and answer period. See www.CapitalCrimeWriters.com  for more information

OTTAWA SUBMISSION CALLS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BYWORDS.CA SUBMISSION CALL                   

DEADLINE: The 15th of every month for the following month’s issue

Bywords.ca considers previously unpublished poetry from emerging and established poets for our online monthly magazine. We consider work by current and former residents, students and workers of Ottawa. We also publish poems by contributors to our predecessor, the Bywords Monthly Magazine. FOR SUBMISSION INFORMATION VISIT www.bywords.ca and click on Guidelines. Amanda Earl, Managing Editor. Check out Bywords.ca’s literary events calendar here: http://www.bywords.ca/calendar/index.php with up-to-date info on NCR readings, book signings, writers’ circles, literary festivals, spoken word showcases & slams. Event submissions can be sent to events@bywords.ca            

 RESOURCES FOR SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES                 

Additional links to contests and submission calls visit Canadian Authors National Capital Region website here: http://canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/contests/writing-contests-calls-for-submission/

 OUT AND ABOUT IN TOWN

 MEETINGS, BOOK LAUNCHES AND POETRY READINGS ABOUT TOWN

  •  Tuesday, October 13 – 8 pm Tree Reading Series, Black Squirrel Books, 1073 Bank Street Laurie D. Graham + Vera Wabgijig Workshop 6:45 Pm With Colin Morton www.treereadingseries.ca
  • Sunday, October 18- 4:00 pm Ottawa Youth Poetry Slam Featuring Estefania Alfonso! – Pressed, 750 Gladstone, Ottawa, Ontario
  •  Wednesday, October 21 – 7:00pm The Sawdust Reading Series Presents Sandra Ridley, Pour Boy – 495 Somerset St W Ottawa
  •  Thursday, October 22 – 6:30 pm OIW October Meeting featuring Bob Barclay, The Good Companions Seniors’ Centre, 670 Albert St. Ottawa
  •  Monday, October 26 – 6:30 pm John Newlove Poetry Award Reading and Ceremony Maxwell’s 340 Elgin St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1M6

 OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENTSwriters festival logo

 Wednesday Oct 21

 Thursday Oct 22

 Friday Oct 23

Saturday Oct 24

 Sunday Oct 25

 More info and later events: http://www.writersfestival.org/events

 

CAA-NCR Biweekly Literary Notices to Oct. 12, 2015

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NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION BRANCH (NCR)

Bi-Weekly Notices for the two weeks: Sept. 28 to Oct. 12, 2015

MEETINGS

 OCTOBER MEETING

 TOPIC: Marketing in the Digital/Social Media World – Differentiating yourself in the online marketplace

PRESENTER: Laurel Anderson
DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2015
TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
LOCATION:  McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. east of Bronson Ave.

With the Internet and proliferation of blogs and online publications, everyone’s a writer these days. How do you set yourself apart when it comes to your brand and your audience? What should you be doing on social media to engage your audience and market your work?

 BIO: Laurel is a freelance writer and Social Media and Communications Strategist. When not working on her collection of Shorts (really short stories) she provides digital marketing and communications consulting services to individuals, companies, brands and other organizations that need help telling their story.

As a writer, Laurel has covered everything from daily news stories, people profiles, entertainment, lifestyle, gossip, fashion, trends, movie reviews and more for both print and online publications. She has been known to tackle both serious issues and lighthearted topics during her column run with a local newspaper. Her years of entertainment work allowed her to experience both sides of the industry while working on and writing about shows like Canadian Idol, So You Think You Can Dance and Canada’s Walk of Fame. 

CAA WEBINARS UPCOMING:

 Fall 2015 Webinar Series

We’ve partnered with  the Association of Publishers for Special Sales (APSS-Canada) to bring you a series of six webinars focusing on either the business or the craft side of writing.

Can’t make a webinar? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a recording of the live session.

Cost per Webinar

Members: Free (promotion code required; log in and find it on your account management page then click on the register link )

Regular rate: $36.00

Affiliates: $25.20 (promo code required; contact us at admin (at) canadianauthors.org or 705 325 3926 for details)

To register: Visit the Canadian Authors Association National website: CAA Webinars

 Publish Your eBook Today, Part 1

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 7:00–8:15 pm EDT

Presenter: Matthew Bin, Past Chair, Canadian Authors & author

Why and where should you e-publish? There are some great markets for e-publishing. Participants in this webinar learn which formats typically sell better than others by analyzing the big publishing platforms as well as secondary markets. Matthew gives an overview of platforms, e-book manuscripts, layout and cover design, publishing and pricing. He includes tips for success, as well as new sales opportunities from redistributors.

 Publish Your eBook Today, Part 2

Date: Thursday, October 1, 7:00–8:15 pm EDT

So you’ve got your manuscript, your cover, and you’re ready to publish… what next? Building on the information covered in the previous session, Matthew Bin will show what you need to what to prepare in order to publish your book, and will walk step-by-step through the publishing process, live on the world’s biggest e-book store. Plenty of time will be set aside for questions and discussion.

 Plan to Sell More Books in 2016

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 7:00–8:30 pm EDT

Presenter: Brian Jud, Executive Director, APSS

Make 2016 your year for success! During this webinar you will discover unique and practical ways to increase your sales through marketing planning. Brian Jud will show you how to create innovative strategies for selling more books, and plan the actions you can take to make them happen. Find out practical things you can do immediately to arrange distribution into retail and non-bookstore markets. See easy ways to promote your books economically in a competitive environment. By the end of the webinar you will have a step-by-step, customized plan to sell more books throughout 2016.

 MEMBER NEWS:

 CAA-NCR MEMBER, JC Sulzenko to curate The Glebe Report’s “Poetry Corner”

 The Glebe Report monthly community newspaper will publish poems four times a year, beginning fall 2015. The feature, “Poetry Quarter”, will be curated by JC Sulzenko, Glebe poet, author and educator. They’d like submissions of poetry from: adults, teens 14 to 17 (high school students), or children 9 to 13 (about grades 4 to 8). We are open broadly to submissions from poets who live, work, study or volunteer in the Glebe or its close neighbouring communities. We are looking for poems with qualities that reflect the people in the Glebe, their sensibilities and their lives –– poetry of any kind, on any topic (within the bounds of public discourse). Poems should be original work, unpublished previously in any medium, and not exceed 30 lines in length. Email submissions to editor@glebereport.ca . Up to 7 poems at a time as a WORD .doc or .docx attachment. Include your contact information. http://www.glebereport.ca/2015/08/glebe-report-poetry-quarter/

OTTAWA SUBMISSION CALLS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BYWORDS.CA SUBMISSION CALL                         

DEADLINE: The 15th of every month for the following month’s issue

Bywords.ca considers previously unpublished poetry from emerging and established poets for our online monthly magazine. We consider work by current and former residents, students and workers of Ottawa. We also publish poems by contributors to our predecessor, the Bywords Monthly Magazine. FOR SUBMISSION INFORMATION VISIT www.bywords.ca and click on Guidelines. Amanda Earl, Managing Editor. Check out Bywords.ca’s literary events calendar here: http://www.bywords.ca/calendar/index.php with up-to-date info on NCR readings, book signings, writers’ circles, literary festivals, spoken word showcases & slams. Event submissions can be sent to events@bywords.ca            

 MALAHAT REVIEW OPEN SEASON AWARDS 2016 deadline Nov. 1, 2015

***Prize payment increase: all genres now pay $1500 instead of $1000!

OS2016

The Malahat Review, Canada’s premier literary magazine, invites entries from Canadian, American, and overseas authors for our annual Open Season Awards. An exciting spring showcase of literary excellence, Open Season bestows a prize of $1500 in each of three marquee categories: poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction.

Entries may be sent by regular mail or email. When submitting by email, please ensure you include a cover letter with relevant contact details (more below under Enter by Email); do not simply put this information in the body of the email. We also ask that no personal or contact information is written anywhere on submission itself.

Pay only $15 for each additional entry after the first.

Deadline

The deadline for the 2016 Open Season Awards is November 1, 2015.

Read about the winners of our 2015 Open Season Awards.

 RESOURCES FOR SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES                 

 A list of UK submission calls/contests:

http://greyhenpress.com/index.php?id=1

http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/index.htm

http://www.flarestackpoets.co.uk/

http://www.goblinfruit.net/

http://www.bridportprize.org.uk/

http://www.mslexia.co.uk/index.php 

Additional links to contests and submission calls visit Canadian Authors National Capital Region website here: http://canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/contests/writing-contests-calls-for-submission/

 OUT AND ABOUT IN TOWN

 BOOK LAUNCHES AND POETRY READINGS ABOUT TOWN

 OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENTS writers festival logo

 More info and later events: http://www.writersfestival.org/events

CAA-NCR BIWEEKLY LITERARY NOTICES SEPT. 14 TO 27, 2015

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Bi-Weekly Notices for the two weeks: Sept. 14 to Sept. 27, 2015

MEETINGS

TOPIC: A BEETHOVEN-LOVER’S GUIDE TO WRITING WITH PASSION

 Note: Due to renovations being undertaken at Mcnabb, we had to bump the normal meeting date to the 22nd of the month. Hope to see you then!

 PRESENTER: Dr. Francois Mai   DATE: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm

LOCATION: McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. east of Bronson Ave.

 Dr. Mai’s presentation is based on his book Diagnosing Genius: The Life and Death of Beethoven (McGill-Queen’s UP 2007). Beethoven’s passionate nature was wonderfully reflected in his music and, through narration of some of Beethoven’s life experiences and playing recordings of selections of his music, the presentation will illustrate how Beethoven expressed those emotion in his music. Dr. Mai will recount stories about Beethoven or read extracts from his book and then play a selected piece of Beethoven’s music that expresses the emotion or feeling that goes with the story described, and discuss how he was able to translate that into the written word.

BIO: Dr. François Mai is a medical graduate of the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained specialty qualifications in General Medicine and Psychiatry in Great Britain and spent most of his working life as an academic psychiatrist. Music has also been his passion, in particular the music of Beethoven. A competent amateur pianist, in the 1990’s he produced two CD recordings were used to raise funds for the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario. (His late brother David suffered from schizophrenia.) In 2007 McGill-Queen’s University Press published his book “Diagnosing Genius: The Life and Death of Beethoven” which describes the many medical and psychiatric problems Beethoven experienced, and the effects they had on his creativity. Dr. Mai’s website link is: www.francoismai.com. 

MEMBER NEWS:

 CAA-NCR MEMBER, Nerys Perry at OIW September meeting

Date: Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. LOCATION: Good Companions Seniors Centre, 670 Albert St. Ottawa

Nerys Perry, author of “Man and Other Natural Disasters” will present Story Management – Getting it down and getting it done, on Thursday, September 24th. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm for socializing, coffee and nibbles, presentation at 7:00 pm. Members free, guests $10, discountable on purchase of a year’s membership.

 CAA-NCR MEMBER, JC Sulzenko to curate The Glebe Report’s “Poetry Corner”

 The Glebe Report monthly community newspaper will publish poems four times a year, beginning fall 2015. The feature, “Poetry Quarter”, will be curated by JC Sulzenko, Glebe poet, author and educator. They’d like submissions of poetry from: adults, teens 14 to 17 (high school students), or children 9 to 13 (about grades 4 to 8). We are open broadly to submissions from poets who live, work, study or volunteer in the Glebe or its close neighbouring communities. We are looking for poems with qualities that reflect the people in the Glebe, their sensibilities and their lives –– poetry of any kind, on any topic (within the bounds of public discourse). Poems should be original work, unpublished previously in any medium, and not exceed 30 lines in length. Email submissions to editor@glebereport.ca . Up to 7 poems at a time as a WORD .doc or .docx attachment. Include your contact information. http://www.glebereport.ca/2015/08/glebe-report-poetry-quarter/

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:

 GRANT-WRITING WORKSHOP FOR QUEBEC ARTISTS & WRITERS

 DATE: Friday, Sept. 18 1:00 – 4:45pm
LOCATION; La Fab – Arts, Culture and Heritage Centre of Chelsea, 212 Old Chelsea Road, Chelsea
ELAN is pleased to present a series of grantwriting workshops and networking events for artists throughout Quebec this fall. Our aim is to provide English-speaking artists of all disciplines, at all stages of their careers, with the information, tools, and resources to create and deliver the most impactful and persuasive grants possible.

The 4-hour afternoon session is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop, designed to guide you and/or your organization to formulate clear, concise and compelling grants to maximize your chances of success. Learn how to structure and write a grant that will present your artistic project in the strongest light to potential funders. Clarify the articulation of your artistic vision, increase your understanding of what is required to help a grant application succeed, and learn about the resources available to help you reach your goals. Hands-on exercises using your own project will allow you to hone your grantwriting skills as they relate to your specific needs. We will also review past successful grant applications to the Canada Council for the Arts, CALQ and foundations. A resource package will be provided to participants. MORE INFO

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE SCRIPTWRITING PROGRAM 

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 Algonquin’s graduate certificate Scriptwriting program still has some places available for this September. This exciting, 8-month program will teach you to write fantastic features, short films, television, play and digital media scripts.  All our courses are taught by professionals who are working writers, actors, directors and more. You’ll learn how the media and film industries work, how to flourish as a freelance writer, and how to pitch, network, and promote yourself.

You’ll have the opportunity to pitch your original TV series and feature film to top players in Toronto; all the major broadcasters, HBO/The Movie Network, EOne TV, Comedy, Space, DHX Media – and important film producers, distributors and screenwriters. Part of your one-act play will be read by professional actors in front of a paying audience in our Hothouse Play Reading Series.

In your field placement, you’ll get invaluable on-set and/or production experience that might land you a paying job after graduation. Besides the people you meet on your placement, you’ll personally meet most of the major forces in Ottawa film, television and new media when they come to visit our class. More info: contact Lynn Tarzwell at tarzwel@algonquincollege.com and/or check out our site at http://www3.algonquincollege.com/mediaanddesign/program/scriptwriting/ our FAQs:
http://www3.algonquincollege.com/mediaanddesign/program/scriptwriting/faqs/

OTTAWA SUBMISSION CALLS AND OPPORTUNITIES

BYWORDS.CA SUBMISSION CALL

DEADLINE: The 15th of every month for the following month’s issue

Bywords.ca considers previously unpublished poetry from emerging and established poets for our online monthly magazine. We consider work by current and former residents, students and workers of Ottawa. We also publish poems by contributors to our predecessor, the Bywords Monthly Magazine. FOR SUBMISSION INFORMATION VISIT www.bywords.ca and click on Guidelines. Amanda Earl, Managing Editor. Check out Bywords.ca’s literary events calendar here: http://www.bywords.ca/calendar/index.php with up-to-date info on NCR readings, book signings, writers’ circles, literary festivals, spoken word showcases & slams. Event submissions can be sent to events@bywords.ca         

 RESOURCES FOR SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES                 

 A list of UK submission calls/contests:

http://greyhenpress.com/index.php?id=1

http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/index.htm

http://www.flarestackpoets.co.uk/

http://www.goblinfruit.net/

http://www.bridportprize.org.uk/

http://www.mslexia.co.uk/index.php 

Additional links to contests and submission calls visit Canadian Authors National Capital Region website here: http://canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/contests/writing-contests-calls-for-submission/

 OUT AND ABOUT IN SEPTEMBER

 POETRY READINGS ABOUT TOWN

 Sept 16 – 7 pm, The Sawdust Reading Series Anniversary Showcase, Pour Boy, 495 Somerset St. W. Ottawa featuring Vivian Vivassis & Kiera Sandrock   MORE INFO

 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Tree Reading Series, Black Squirrel Books, 1073 Bank St. treereadingserieslogo

 Friday, Sept. 25 The Factory Reading Series, The Carleton Tavern, 223 Armstrong Street (at Parkdale; upstairs) doors 7pm; reading 7:30pm, presents: Ryan Pratt (Hamilton), Roland Prevost (Ottawa) Cameron Anstee (Ottawa) + Monty Reid (Ottawa) MORE INFO

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL WRITERS FESTIVAL EVENTS writers festival logo

 Saturday Sept. 19 7:00pm • Centretown United Church • 507 Bank St., Power in the Blood:  A Conversation with Buffy Sainte-Marie

Thursday Sept. 24 5:30pm • Metropolitain • 700 Sussex Drive Book Launch: You Will Wear a White Shirt with Senator Nick Sibbeston

 Wednesday Sept. 30 7:00pm • Centretown United Church • 507 Bank St., Unaccountable with Kevin Page

 More info and later events: http://www.writersfestival.org/events