Happy June!

We filled up a table at Symposium Restaurant last night. It was great to see the regulars and two newcomers: Sarah and Nathaniel. The conversation was an animated one as we discussed high concept, ebook vs traditional publishing,  and nailing that first page of the novel. Cindy Carroll talked about the Bloody Words conference she attended last weekend in Toronto.

Upcoming contests...

June 30

Writers of the Future Contest --There is no entry fee.  They welcome all types of science fiction, fantasy and dark fantasy up to 17,000 words in length.

July 31

Sheldon Currie Fiction Prize--Sponsored by Antigonish Press. Submit stories on any subject. Total entry must not exceed 20 pages. Entry fee is $25 in Canada, $30 in the United States. All other countries: $40 (U.S. Funds)

Arborealis Prize for Poetry--Open to Canadian poets only. All prize-winning entries plus up to 60 additional runners-up will be published in an anthology. Entry fee is $15 for up to three poems. First prize--$200, Second prize--$150, Third prize--$100, Three $50 Honourable Mention Awards

August 31

Great Blue Heron Poetry Contest--Sponsored by Antigonish Press. Submit poems on any subject. Total entry must not exceed four pages. Maximum length: 150 lines. Entries could be one longer poem or several shorter ones. Entry fee is $25 in Canada, $30 in the United States. All other countries: $40 (U.S. Funds)

The 1812 Essay Writing Contest--Open to residents (all ages and abilities)  of Canada and the U.S. Write an essay on one of the following topics: The War of 1812: Who Really Won or Our Canada: Rocks and Roots.

Written by Joanne Guidoccio