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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Happy February
Last evening, nine of us met at Symposium Restaurant for our monthly dinner. A special welcome to newcomers Lise, Rachel, Matt, Jen and Steve. The conversation was an animated one as we discussed our WIPs, writing journeys, epublishing vs traditional publishing (always on the agenda), editing, zombies, home improvement projects, writing contests, books and movies.
Congratulations to Dennis Fitter
His novel, City of Promises, is now available on Amazon. Kindle and paperback versions are available.
Contest Update...
February 8, 2013
8th Annual Accenti Writing Contest–Open to all prose works. Entries can be fiction, non-fiction or creative non-fiction. Maximum length is 2000 words. Entry fee is $20.
February 15, 2013
Bethlehem Writers Roundtable 2013 Short Story Award–Submit a “Winter’s Tale” or “Spring Story” (broadly interpreted). Entries must be no more than 2000 words in length. Entry Fee is $10.
February 24, 2013
Toronto Star Short Story Contest–Entries must be written in English and not exceed 2500 words. The winner will receive $5000 plus tuition for Humber’s 30-week writing correspondence program. Second and third runners-up will receive $2000 and $1000. No entry fee.
February 28, 2013
Chicken Soup for the Soul–The editors have many books in development and are adding new titles on a regular basis. Check this site for 2013 deadlines.
March 15, 2013
The Binnacle Annual Ultra-Short Competition–Looking for prose works of 150 words or less and poetry of 16 lines or less. All works must have a narrative element to them. No entry fee.
March 31, 2013
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.
April 1, 2013
25th Annual Short Grain Writing Contest–$4500 in prizes to be won. Categories: Poetry (to a max of 100 lines) and Fiction (to a max of 2500 words). Entry fee is $35 (Canadian) $40 (International).
Congratulations to Dennis Fitter
His novel, City of Promises, is now available on Amazon. Kindle and paperback versions are available.
Contest Update...
February 8, 2013
8th Annual Accenti Writing Contest–Open to all prose works. Entries can be fiction, non-fiction or creative non-fiction. Maximum length is 2000 words. Entry fee is $20.
February 15, 2013
Bethlehem Writers Roundtable 2013 Short Story Award–Submit a “Winter’s Tale” or “Spring Story” (broadly interpreted). Entries must be no more than 2000 words in length. Entry Fee is $10.
February 24, 2013
Toronto Star Short Story Contest–Entries must be written in English and not exceed 2500 words. The winner will receive $5000 plus tuition for Humber’s 30-week writing correspondence program. Second and third runners-up will receive $2000 and $1000. No entry fee.
February 28, 2013
Chicken Soup for the Soul–The editors have many books in development and are adding new titles on a regular basis. Check this site for 2013 deadlines.
March 15, 2013
The Binnacle Annual Ultra-Short Competition–Looking for prose works of 150 words or less and poetry of 16 lines or less. All works must have a narrative element to them. No entry fee.
March 31, 2013
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.
April 1, 2013
25th Annual Short Grain Writing Contest–$4500 in prizes to be won. Categories: Poetry (to a max of 100 lines) and Fiction (to a max of 2500 words). Entry fee is $35 (Canadian) $40 (International).
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Happy November!
Last evening, ten of us gathered to celebrate our writing journeys at Symposium Restaurant. The conversation was lively as we discussed traditional vs self-publishing (many of us are still sitting on that fence), memoir writing, contests, religion, politics and social media.
Congratulations to Cindy Carroll on her engagement! She is planning a destination wedding in November 2013.
Contest update...
November 30
Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Awards–Prizes are awarded in two categories, Poetry and Prose, and in two age divisions, youth (17 and under) and adult (18 and over). The 2012 contest will be open from October 1st to November 30th.
Chicken Soup for the Soul–The editors have many books in development and are adding new titles on a regular basis. Check this site for 2012/2013 deadlines.
Motherhood Adventure–Parenthood Stories is accepting entries for their first contest. Submit fiction or non-fiction stories about motherhood, 400 to 4000 words. No entry fee.
December 31
Canadian Tales of the Heart Short Story Competition–Submissions must be between 1500 and 5000 words and contain an element of the heart. That is, the story must elicit a strong emotion such as lost love or profound sacrifice. Also the story must be identifiably Canadian. Entry fee is $15.
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.
Congratulations to Cindy Carroll on her engagement! She is planning a destination wedding in November 2013.
Contest update...
November 30
Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Awards–Prizes are awarded in two categories, Poetry and Prose, and in two age divisions, youth (17 and under) and adult (18 and over). The 2012 contest will be open from October 1st to November 30th.
Chicken Soup for the Soul–The editors have many books in development and are adding new titles on a regular basis. Check this site for 2012/2013 deadlines.
Motherhood Adventure–Parenthood Stories is accepting entries for their first contest. Submit fiction or non-fiction stories about motherhood, 400 to 4000 words. No entry fee.
December 31
Canadian Tales of the Heart Short Story Competition–Submissions must be between 1500 and 5000 words and contain an element of the heart. That is, the story must elicit a strong emotion such as lost love or profound sacrifice. Also the story must be identifiably Canadian. Entry fee is $15.
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.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Congratulations Patricia Anderson!
This afternoon, Patricia Anderson read her short story, "Growing Pains," at the Chapel in Eden Mills. Her short story won this year's Eden Mills Literary Festival Writers Contest. Afterward, she was presented with a cheque and certificate.
One judge's description--"unusual, restrained, elusive and suggests so much more than it says. It is an amazing gem."
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Happy August!
Last evening, six of us met for our monthly dinner. A special welcome to newcomers Erica, Bev and Trina. The conversation was an animated one as we discussed a variety of topics, among them our respective writing journeys, epublishing, stalkers, and British vs Canadian schools. We also listened to Bev's latest poem and encouraged her to enter it in a contest.
Contest update...
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 & Roots.
Chicken Soup for the Soul–The editors have many books in development and are adding new titles on a regular basis. Check this site for 2012/2013 deadlines.
September 14
SiWC Writing Contest–Open to all writers 18 years and older. Four categories: Storyteller’s, Non-fiction, Writing for Young People, Poetry. Entry fee is $15
September 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.
Contest update...
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 & Roots.
Chicken Soup for the Soul–The editors have many books in development and are adding new titles on a regular basis. Check this site for 2012/2013 deadlines.
September 14
SiWC Writing Contest–Open to all writers 18 years and older. Four categories: Storyteller’s, Non-fiction, Writing for Young People, Poetry. Entry fee is $15
September 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.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Happy July!
Last night, Cindy Carroll, Linda Johnston, Dennis Fitter and I gathered around the table at Symposium Restaurant. We discussed our WIPs, novellas, e-publishing and movies. We are an eclectic group, but still manage to find common topics of discussion. As always, I left inspired to continue writing and submitting my work.
Congratulations to Patricia Anderson!
Her short story, "Hiding Places,"received second prize in the Ten Stories High Short Story Contest sponsored by the Canadian Authors Association--Niagara Branch.
Upcoming Contests...
July 5-31
Eden Mills Writers Festival Contests–EMWF provides a venue for unpublished and modestly published writers to showcase their work. They sponsor the Student Poetry, Literacy and Fringe contests. Check for different July deadlines.
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
Narrative Spring 2012 Story Contest–Open to all fiction and non-fiction writers. Entry fee is $22. First prize–$2500, Second prize–$1000, Third Prize $500, Ten finalists will receive $100 each.
August 1
Alice Munro Short Story Contest–Theme: Renewal Open to all writers with a Canadian connection. Entries must not exceed 5000 words. Entry fee is $20 for adults. There is no fee for teen entries.
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 & Roots.
September 14
SiWC Writing Contest–Open to all writers 18 years and older. Four categories: Storyteller’s, Non-fiction, Writing for Young People, Poetry. Entry fee is $15
September 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.
Written by Joanne Guidoccio
Congratulations to Patricia Anderson!
Her short story, "Hiding Places,"received second prize in the Ten Stories High Short Story Contest sponsored by the Canadian Authors Association--Niagara Branch.
Upcoming Contests...
July 5-31
Eden Mills Writers Festival Contests–EMWF provides a venue for unpublished and modestly published writers to showcase their work. They sponsor the Student Poetry, Literacy and Fringe contests. Check for different July deadlines.
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
Narrative Spring 2012 Story Contest–Open to all fiction and non-fiction writers. Entry fee is $22. First prize–$2500, Second prize–$1000, Third Prize $500, Ten finalists will receive $100 each.
August 1
Alice Munro Short Story Contest–Theme: Renewal Open to all writers with a Canadian connection. Entries must not exceed 5000 words. Entry fee is $20 for adults. There is no fee for teen entries.
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 & Roots.
September 14
SiWC Writing Contest–Open to all writers 18 years and older. Four categories: Storyteller’s, Non-fiction, Writing for Young People, Poetry. Entry fee is $15
September 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.
Written by Joanne Guidoccio
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
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
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
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