Monthly Archives: February 2012

Upcoming writing programs at Tatamagouche Centre

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Lee Thompson

Dear Folks at the Writer’s Federation of New Brunswick, I thought you may be interested in these upcoming writing programs at Tatamagouche Centre. Cheers, Meghan Young Writers April 6 – 9, Fri 5:30pm to Mon 1pm Creative writers ages 12-18 explore spoken word, poetry, song writing and short stories in a fun and supportive environment. Leadership: Shauntay Grant, Joanne Jefferson, Ken Ward, Brian Braganza   Independent Writer’s Retreat Aug 5 read more…

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TWUC, 16th Annual Writing for Children Competition

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Lee Thompson

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS 16th Annual Writing for Children Competition $1,500 PRIZE The Writers’ Union of Canada is pleased to announce that submissions are being accepted until April 24, 2012 for the 16th annual Writing for Children Competition. The winning entry will be the best Canadian work of up to 1,500 words in the English language, fiction or non-fiction, written by an unpublished author. PRIZE $1,500 for the winning entry, and read more…

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Submission Call, Political stories

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Lee Thompson

Call for Submissions Editor Sandra McIntyre with Roseway Publishing (Nova Scotia & Manitoba) is seeking short story submissions for an upcoming anthology of political fiction. “Political” is open to interpretation—stories can be about politics, whether overtly or obliquely, or political by virtue of their stance, voice, point of view, or underpinnings. Stories should be 4000 words maximum. There is no minimum length. Short graphic fiction is welcome. Simultaneous submissions are read more…

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