From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Wed Aug 18 10:39:24 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:39:24 -0400
Subject: WD - JOB - Online editor positions Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver
Message-ID: <AANLkTim29hr8gm7Z2vM5VuzPCfKLtkx0xbMMoWWFsyU0@mail.gmail.com>

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From: <BFG at simonteakettle.com>
Date: Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Subject: for WD
To: patrick at writersdeadline.ca


I just received a message on LinkedIn from Craig Silverman, who writes:

Hi, I'm passing along a hiring notice from OpenFile.ca, the participatory
journalism site I'm involved with. We are expanding and are currently
accepting applications for editors in Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. This is
a full-time contract position. Here's the relevant information:
http://openfile.ca/blog/openfile-hiring-editors-more-cities Please feel free
to pass it along. Best regards, Craig

(From Bobbi Graham)




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Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
patrick at writersdeadline.ca
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
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A few Ottawa Writing Resources at:
http://www.writersdeadline.ca
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Wed Aug 18 11:17:42 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:17:42 -0400
Subject: WD - "NOT an FTN" is gathering this Saturday - Aug.21
Message-ID: <4C6BC156.23070.66B7A7@meikle.storm.ca>

Hi all,

Monkey Joe's - 11:30 a.m. brunch, Saturday, August 21
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Several list members have told us that they would like to come out to our FTN 
socials but for various reasons, Tuesday evening is not convenient.

So some of us "regulars" thought it might be interesting to see who might show 
up on a Saturday instead.

We will be gathering at Monkey Joe's around 11:30 a.m.

You can find Monkey Joe's by going to Google "Maps" and entering:
"1265 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario"
and if you click on the little "human figure" and drag it to the location, you 
will get a "street view" of the place.

For other FTN information refer to:
http://www.writersdeadline.ca/ftn.shtml
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Best!

-pwm
aka Patrick Meikle
"The Connector"
PLEASE use this new address:
patrick at writersdeadline.ca
Moderator - Writers' Deadline!! Listserv
http://listserv.storm.ca/mailman/listinfo/writers_deadline
A few Ottawa Writing Resources at:
http://www.writersdeadline.ca
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Wed Aug 18 14:21:02 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:21:02 -0400
Subject: WD - NOT an FTN on Saturday noon.
Message-ID: <92B3BE65-2DDF-429A-AFA4-BE3CC91151FE@llresident.ca>

Looks good to me!
I'm putting it on my agenda.
Cheers,
Rosaleen


From the desk of:
Rosaleen Leslie Dickson
"The Lord Lansdowne"
812-920 Bank St. Ottawa
Phone:  613-232-1837
My cell: 613-859-1411
<rosaleen at flora.org>
http://www.flora.org/rosaleen/


On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:17:42 -0400 WD-Listserv wrote:
Hi all,
Monkey Joe's - 11:30 a.m. brunch, Saturday, August 21
Several list members have told us that they would like to come out to our FTN 
socials but for various reasons, Tuesday evening is not convenient.

So some of us "regulars" thought it might be interesting to see who might show 
up on a Saturday instead.

We will be gathering at Monkey Joe's around 11:30 a.m.

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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Wed Aug 18 13:31:47 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:31:47 -0400
Subject: WD - straight from the editor's mouth
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTi=chq_=vdaPEty3fw3vnuxisy27O=Ew4XZePCDe@mail.gmail.c
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References: <AANLkTi=chq_=vdaPEty3fw3vnuxisy27O=Ew4XZePCDe@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <201008181733.o7IHXfFi011484@mail.storm.ca>

Thanks Dorothyanne, for following up.

But don't you think it's strange that they're soliciting manuscripts 
when their advice includes the unequivocal statement: When you feel 
your work is ready for publishing you need to get a Literary Agent.

I'm also suspicious of Penguin's comment, we also offer specialist 
advice for aspiring Adult fiction and Children's fiction authors.

I hate to be a spoilsport, but I wonder if Penguin is "branching out" 
into the pay-to-publish realm. Could it be that authors who contact 
them with worthy projects might receive a response indicating that 
their work is good enough to be published, but they need some 
"services" Penguin can offer - for a price, and that if they're 
willing to pay some of the costs (or guarantee a certain quantity of 
sales), Penguin can be their publisher?

This is a common practice, unfortunately, and way to get authors to 
foot a good portion of the costs, reducing the risk to the publisher 
but saddling the author with mounting fees that might never be recouped.

Check out the Publishing Options pages on my website before agreeing 
to any kind of contract with a publisher - no matter how reputable 
they seem to be. Go to: www.SimonTeakettle.com/options.htm

Bobbi

At 8/16/2010, you wrote:
>I emailed the editor at Penguin and received the following link in 
>reply, so yes, everyone, hustle and get your synopses in!
>11. How can I get my book published?
>
>People frequently ask us how to go about getting published. Our 
>company policy is to not accept unsolicited manuscripts or synopses 
>and we cannot enter into correspondence about unpublished work. 
>However, for a limited three-month period from the beginning of 
>August until the end of October 2010, we will be inviting 
>submissions to be sent in electronically to the following address: 
><mailto:submissions at uk.penguingroup.com>submissions at uk.penguingroup.com.
>
>We ask that email submissions comprise a brief covering note and 
>synopsis and not a full manuscripts. Please do not send attachments, 
>please write out your cover note and synopsis in the body of the 
>email. We remain unable to accept hard copy submissions and will not 
>return or be responsible for the safety of any that we do receive, 
>so please do not send any original or hard copy manuscripts to us. 
>We will not contact you with feedback on your submission and will 
>only enter into email correspondence with you if an editor within 
>Penguin is keen to progress your idea.
>
>We can also offer the following advice on how to go about getting 
>into print. A great place to start is your local library where 
>you'll find a wealth of information on writers groups and plenty of 
>books on writing and the publishing process.
>
>When you feel your work is ready for publishing you need to get a 
>Literary Agent. Agents can objectively advise you on your work and 
>will know the most suitable publisher to take it to, not to mention 
>fighting for the best deal on your behalf. A comprehensive listing 
>of UK literary agents can be found in the Writers' and Artists' 
>Yearbook, published annually by A & C Black.
>
>Different markets demand a different approach, so we also offer 
>specialist advice for aspiring Adult fiction and Children's fiction authors.
>
>There are a number of websites who offer great advice and writer's resources.
>
>Authorlink
>Writers resource and rights marketplace
>Website: <http://www.authorlink.com/>http://www.authorlink.com
>
>Booktrust
>Provides listings, factsheets on publishing and getting published, 
>plus book news
>Website: <http://www.booktrust.org.uk/>http://www.booktrust.org.uk
>
>Handbook of Rhetorical Devices
>Guidelines for and examples of rhetorical devices
>Website: 
><http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm>http://www.virtualsalt.com/rhetoric.htm
>
>Mslexia
>The magazine for women who write. Advice and inspiration; news, 
>reviews, interviews; competitions and grants
>Website: <http://www.mslexia.co.uk/>http://www.mslexia.co.uk
>
>Thesaurus.com
>Online thesaurus
>Website: <http://www.thesaurus.com/>http://www.thesaurus.com/
>
>The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
>Founded in 1994 The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Book is 
>the only manuscript agency in the United Kingdom specialising solely 
>in children's publishing.
>
>The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books
>16 Smiths Yard
>London SW18 4HR
>Tel: 0797 9905353
>Email: <mailto:info at writersadvice.co.uk>info at writersadvice.co.uk
>Website: <http://www.writersadvice.co.uk/>http://www.writersadvice.co.uk
>
>XRefer
>Reference search engine
>Website: <http://www.xrefer.com/>http://www.xrefer.com
>
>We wish you the best of luck and hope you are successful in placing your work.
>
>--
>Dorothyanne Brown
><mailto:dorothyanneb at gmail.com>dorothyanneb at gmail.com
>
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From writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca  Wed Aug 18 20:29:46 2010
From: writers_deadline at listserv.storm.ca (WD-Listserv)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:29:46 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: WD - venue for book launch
Message-ID: <393156.77880.qm@web88207.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I'm looking for suggestions for a venue in the Ottawa area for the upcoming 
launch of my biography of Charlotte Whitton. I'm seeking a location that will 
seat between 50 and 100, and hopefully with free, or at least available, 
parking. Rental cost naturally will be a factor. All suggestions will be 
appreciated.
Dave Mullington