Hello, Members and Friends The WFNB's annual general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 14 via Zoom at 7 pm. If you are a member in good standing, you can sign up here. Special thanks to the workshop leaders, readers, participants and volunteers who made WordSpring 2023 in Saint John a success! Next year is bound for Moncton. Our next event is our annual writers' retreat, slated for August 18-20 at Villa Madonna retreat centre in Rothesay. Look for the event page soon. And a little later in the year, WordsFall will take place on October 27-29 in Alma. We can look forward to lots of interesting information and opportunities to mingle with other writers, in the inspiring natural setting of the Bay of Fundy. All our best for a fun and relaxing summer season. Cheers, Rhonda Bulmer and Kris Windley Welcome, New Members Gail Collette – Comes to us from the Miramichi and won third prize in this year’s Quantiphi Books for Young people prize for her submission, The Climate Changes Terr. Welcome, Gail! Mike Friedel – Is a writer from Moncton who enjoys Creative non-fiction, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Flash/Micro fiction. Welcome, Mike! Lisa Hrabluk - https://wickedideas.ca/ Lisa is an award-winning journalist from Rothesay, author of the 2019 best-seller New Brunswick Underwater, about the historic Wolostoq/St. John River floods. She is interested in the genres of Creative non-fiction, Editing, Essays, Journalism, Non-Fiction, Copywriting, and Freelance writing. Welcome, Lisa! Connie Larson - https://www.clarsonauthor.com/ , author of The Pack - Perils and Peace of Nature - Lake of the Woods, is from Cambridge Narrows, and is interested in the genres of Creative non-fiction, Non-Fiction and Memoir. Welcome, Connie! Ian LeTourneau – author of Core Sample (Frog Hollow Press, 2017) [chapbook], Terminal Moraine (Thistledown Press, 2008), Defining Range (Gaspereau Press, 2006) [chapbook] lives in Fredericton, where he is the editor of The Fiddlehead. Ian won third prize in this year’s Alfred G. Bailey Prize for Poetry Manuscript for his book, Metadata from a Changing Planet. Welcome, Ian! Susan Morwood – (pen name Suzie Morwood) hails from Salisbury and is the author of two books: Sunglasses 25 cents (2021), and Conversations with Dad (2022). She writes in the genres of Biography, Memoir, Non-Fiction. Welcome, Susan! Jennifer Bourque – Jennifer is from Saint John and participates in a biweekly radio show at UNBSJ radio 107.3 FM discussing books, art, music, movies, current events and pop culture. She is interested in a wide variety of genres: Biography, Blogging, Comedy, Creative non-fiction, Editing, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Flash/Micro fiction, Copywriting, Freelance writing, Graphic Novel, Spoken Word. Welcome, Jennifer! Shane Levesque – Shane joins us from Moncton, and he is interested in writing non-fiction. Welcome, Shane! Amanda Audit – Now living in Moncton, Amanda is an early childhood educator who has worked in many aspects of childcare. She has lived all over Canada, and is the author of three books: My Family and Yours, My Family and Your/ Ma famille eat la tienne, and Life Advice from Donuts. She is interested in Children’s fiction. Welcome, Amanda! Liam Johnson – Is a student who won third prize in this year’s Sheree Fitch Prize for Teen Writers for his submission, Winter’s Claw. Welcome, Liam! Member News Melanie Craig-Hansford announces a book launch on Saturday, June 24 from 1-3 pm at Elmhurst Outdoors in Erbs Cove, 65 Ganong Road. Melanie’s book, Tonight We Sleep with the Window Open, was published in January 2023. This illustrated poetry collection was published by Chapel Street Editions in Woodstock. *** Keagan Hawthorne has published a debut collection of poetry, After the Harvest, (Gaspereau). You can purchase a copy here. *** James Mullinger’s new standup special, Becoming Canadian, is now available free. The day after performing the first theatre performance of his 2024 tour show at the Imperial Theatre, James released last year’s tour show from the same venue as a new standup special FREE on YouTube. Click Here to watch the official trailer and click here to watch the full standup special. Have you published or self-published a book? Won an award? Moncton Event Reading with Peter J. Clair in Mi'kmaq / Rencontre avec l'auteur Peter J. Clair en Mi'kmaq READING, POEMS, AND STORY-TELLING IN MI 'KMAQ. / "LECTURE, POÈMES ET HISTOIRES EN MI 'KMAQ. » TUESDAY, JUNE 27 - 6:15 - 7:45PM / MARDI 27 JUIN - 18H15 À 19H45 Bibliothéque Moncton Public Library Open to all / Ouvert à tous "GELOOLG OEL A A GO, NÔG AMA TOT. / "GOOD EVENING, MY RELATIVES. / « BONSOIR, MES AMIS. WRITERS’ WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES & RETREATS
The Tennants Cove Writers Workshop (TCWW) has decided to open theIR Saturday, August 5, half-day workshops in Screenwriting and Publishing to WFNB members and to NB Film Cooperative members, for free. The retreat is located in a rural multi-generational family home on the Saint John River in Kars, New Brunswick. Our capacity is limited, so members should write to me individually and tell me what their interests are and which workshop(s) they would like to attend. Each half-day workshop comes with lunch and in addition to in-person instruction will also feature a Zoom session with a noted screenwriter or publishing professional. I will send the address and other details upon acceptance. Welcome! PAID OPPORTUNITIES Call for Submissions: In partnership with Health Accord NL, WritersNL is seeking qualified facilitators to host a series of therapeutic writing workshops this fall. This opportunity is pending funding. Therapeutic writing is an easily accessible and versatile form of therapy that can benefit writers of all ages, genres, backgrounds, and experience levels, encouraging personal growth and reflection through creative expression. Health Accord NL is aiming to promote well-being activities to improve health outcomes during a week-long event showcase from September 18-24, 2023 (tentative dates). WritersNL is seeking submissions from qualified facilitators for therapeutic writing workshops. This is a PAID opportunity. The facilitator is responsible for planning and facilitating a 1-2 hour writing workshop on therapeutic writing and how it aids mental health and wellness. Please submit your workshop outline, a resume/C.V., a short biography and your headshot to info@writersnl.ca. Call for Submissions: In partnership with Health Accord NL, WritersNL is seeking qualified facilitators to host a series of therapeutic writing workshops this fall. This opportunity is pending funding. Therapeutic writing is an easily accessible and versatile form of therapy that can benefit writers of all ages, genres, backgrounds, and experience levels, encouraging personal growth and reflection through creative expression. Health Accord NL is aiming to promote well-being activities to improve health outcomes during a week-long event showcase from September 18-24, 2023 (tentative dates). WritersNL is seeking submissions from qualified facilitators for therapeutic writing workshops. This is a PAID opportunity. The facilitator is responsible for planning and facilitating a 1-2 hour writing workshop on therapeutic writing and how it aids mental health and wellness. Please submit your workshop outline, a resume/C.V., a short biography and your headshot to info@writersnl.ca. Writing Groups
Results of Indie Income Survey by ALLi Self-published authors earn more than writers with publishers. And independent (indie) author incomes are rising, year on year. Key findings included:
Read the full report by the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) on their website. This page showcases free resources ALLi offers, available to any author: www.allianceindependentauthors.org/resources Call for Nominations Call for Nominations – 2024 Lieutenant-Governor's Awards for High Achievement in the Arts Members of the visual arts, literary arts and performing arts communities: nominate an artist for the prestigious Lieutenant-Governor's Awards for High Achievement in the Arts – and help the New Brunswick Arts Board promote artistic excellence. The nomination period is open! One award of $20,000 may be conferred in each of the following four (4) categories: Visual Arts Award: including architecture, fine craft, media arts and photography. Performing Arts Award: including dance, music and theatre Literary Arts Award*: including literary translation, literary performance, spoken word and storytelling *NEW* Indigenous Artist Award: including visual arts: architecture, fine craft, media arts and photography; performing arts: dance, music and theatre; and literary arts: literary translation, literary performance, spoken word and storytelling * Please note that awards in Literary Arts alternate between French and English from year to year. This year (2023), nominations in English language literary arts will be considered. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION: July 1, 2023 For more information on how to nominate an artist, please refer to the program guidelines or contact the artsnb Program Officer. CONTACT: Free Online Writing Resources and Support
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Post a Short Ad It's free for members (runs indefinitely) and $15 for non-members. For members, this service includes posting your ad on the Resources page of wfnb.ca. Ongoing Membership Benefits Group Health Insurance for Writers The Writers’ Coalition Program offers an affordable personal health insurance plan for WFNB members. To obtain a quote, just provide your province and date of birth here. WFNB Bookstore ClubPresent your current membership card to receive a 10% discount at the following independent bookstores: and Blind Forest Books & Novelties in Sackville, Cover to Cover Books in Riverview, Tidewater Books in Sackville, and Westminster Books in Fredericton. Regional Representatives Region Representative Charlotte Country, St. Andrews Vanessa Hawkins Fredericton Jenna Lyn Albert Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview Kayla Geitzler Saint John, Grand Bay-Westfield, Rothesay Martha Vowles Shediac Louise Comtois Sussex Jane Simpson Tantramar, Sackville, Port Elgin, Dorchester Geordie Miller Lifetime MembersNancy Bauer, Ann Brennan, Kent Bulmer, Rhonda Bulmer, Wayne Curtis, Sheree Fitch, Jean Frances, Cathy Fynn, Ginny Hill, M. Travis Lane, Gwen Martin, M. Anne Mitton, David Adams Richards, Valerie Sherrard, Lee D. Thompson, Doug Underhill Become a Lifetime MemberLifetime membership costs $1000. We appreciate the generosity of those members who are ensuring the continuity of the WFNB, and its impact on NB writers, by such a donation. Contact us at info@wfnb.ca for more details. Lifetime Membership has been bestowed on those founding members who helped establish the WFNB in the 1980s. It is also sometimes bestowed on those who have made a significant volunteer contribution to the life of our organization. See the main page of our website for a list of general sponsors, and sponsors of our awards programs. The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick acknowledges that the land on which we live and work, gather and create is, by law, the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples, and we honour the spirit of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. | MENTORSHIPS Are you an unpublished writer? The Writers' Trust of Canada is releasing a call for applications for their Mentorship program to WFNB members. This is a new program that helps unpublished writers polish their manuscripts during a five-month one-on-one mentorship. Our mentors this year are Antonio Michael Downing for nonfiction, Thea Lim for fiction, and Jónína Kirton for poetry. The Call for Applications notice is here. Job Board Dawn Chafe, editor and co-owner of Atlantic Business Magazine is looking for a freelance contributor to write a story about St. Stephen, N.B. - specifically, the pros and cons of life as a border town. She needs a magazine-style writer who is adept at telling a captivating story with deftly integrated, well researched facts. Contact: dchafe@atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca |