The Writers' Collective

Did you know that ACI Manitoba has a Calls for Submissions page that is updated regularly?

If you’re looking for things to contribute to around the city and beyond, perhaps you should check it out!

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What do you think about books on writing? Do you have a favorite? One that you would recommend? I like Stephen King’s On Writing, personally.…

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I’ve had this lovely poem stuck in my head for a while now, so I thought I would share.

Starpainters by Gordon Downie

The myth is neither here nor there, from the air.
Just blue lake stains and purified, parcelled squares:
a crazy quilt of spearmint, of mustard and honey tones;
a scuffed-up kitchen floor
of tiles on top of bones with a big trap door.
Towns down diagonal lines disappear and drop out of sight into the night
beyond the national night, and underneath the grit …

Have you checked out Thin Air? AKA The Winnipeg International Writers Festival?

Yes? Great! They have soon pretty nifty events coming up, so check ‘em out by clicking here.

No? Well, we can fix that right now by clicking here.

Have fun!

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Remember that article a while back from the Writerly Life? Most of what You’re Reading is Probably A Waste of Time?

The article got some mixed reviews. Check it out!  Right here.…

“Finding Your Voice/Finding Your Place”

Sign up for a writers’ weekend with creative writing instructors Donna Besel and Kate Bitney at beautiful Falcon Trails Resort, April 13-15, 2012. Weekend includes 3 nights stay in luxurious lakefront cabin, gourmet meals, hot tubs, sauna, and plenty of writing sessions designed to encourage, inspire, and motivate. Visit Falcon Trails’ website (http://www.falcontrails.mb.ca) to find out more and to register for this event.

Donna Besel loves writing of all kinds: short stories, novels, poems, articles, songs. Her work …

WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival (Calgary, AB):Call to Writers, Deadline April 21

Call for Submissions – Anne Green Award

WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival is inviting submissions for the inaugural Anne Green Award. The $3,000 award will be given to an artist whose project explores and challenges the traditional form of story and narrative and culminates in a presentation of the work at the 17th annual WordFest held in Calgary and Banff from October 9–14, 2012. The recipient will also be invited to Calgary as …

All events take place at Aqua Books, 274 Garry Street, Winnipeg.

The author of fifteen books, and one of Canada’s most respected poets, essayists and editors, Anne Szumigalski was the recipient of many literary awards and prizes and left behind a rich literary legacy. Her passing in April 1999 was mourned by all those she had touched.

Tuesday, March 6, 7 pm. FREE

Marathon reading of Anne Szumigalski’s Risks

Featuring 32 of Winnipeg’s established and emerging poets, some surprise out-of-town guests and an …

I have a question for you! Recently, this article was posted on writerlylife.com. I think it boasts some interesting points, but I’m not sure I agree with it entirely. I want to know what you think of it. Read on!

Most of What You’re Reading is Probably a Waste of Time

By BLH

As an admitted book snob, I can tell you that not all reading is equal in merit or usefulness. We writers read to learn and improve our craft, as well …