Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Request for Stories: Life in Oregon's Rural Communities
The Oregon Rural Communities Explorer (RCE) at Oregon State University is seeking short stories about life in rural Oregon communities. If accepted, your story will be permanently archived in OSU's searchable digital library. Winning stories will receive $200 for first place, $150 for second, and $100 for 3rd, and will be posted on the RCE website as "Feature Stories". Deadline for submission: September 30, 2009.
For complete details and submission guidelines, visit www.oregonexplorer.info/rural.
For complete details and submission guidelines, visit www.oregonexplorer.info/rural.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Author Jane Kirkpatrick Featured on OPB's "Think Out Loud" Thursday July 2
Author Jane Kirkpatrick is scheduled for a live interview on OPB's Think Out Loud program tomorrow, Thursday, July 2, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Here is the link where listeners can submit questions or comments ahead of time:
http://www.opb/thinkoutloud/shows/northwest-passages-jane-kirkpatrick/ , or you can call in your questions to 888-665-5865.
The show will stream from this site so you can listen from your computer. Locally, the program airs on KOAP-FM 91.3. It will repeat Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m.
This should be a lively and interesting interview and Jane would love to have you participate or just listen in if you have the time.
http://www.opb/thinkoutloud/shows/northwest-passages-jane-kirkpatrick/ , or you can call in your questions to 888-665-5865.
The show will stream from this site so you can listen from your computer. Locally, the program airs on KOAP-FM 91.3. It will repeat Thursday evening at 9:00 p.m.
This should be a lively and interesting interview and Jane would love to have you participate or just listen in if you have the time.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
JUDGES SELECTED FOR 2009 LITERARY HARVEST CONTEST
Central Oregon Writers Guild is pleased to announce the selection of judges for this year's Literary Harvest, now open for submissions:
Author Jane Kirkpatrick, A Flickering Light
Poet Ellen Waterston, Bend, Between Desert Seasons
Author and Teacher Mike Lankford, Bend, Life in Double Time
Karen Rosch, Bend, 2009 Mary Hartman Oregon Journalism Teacher of the Year
We are honored to have such a distinguished panel of judges for our writing contest. For complete guidelines, including entry details, as well as information about the Literary Harvest on October 16, click on the banner at the top of the blog page.
Author Jane Kirkpatrick, A Flickering Light
Poet Ellen Waterston, Bend, Between Desert Seasons
Author and Teacher Mike Lankford, Bend, Life in Double Time
Karen Rosch, Bend, 2009 Mary Hartman Oregon Journalism Teacher of the Year
We are honored to have such a distinguished panel of judges for our writing contest. For complete guidelines, including entry details, as well as information about the Literary Harvest on October 16, click on the banner at the top of the blog page.
Author Beth Groundwater Visits with COWG Members
Several COWG members met with author Beth Groundwater June 16 prior to her book signing at Barnes and Noble in Bend. Beth’s latest mystery novel is To Hell in a Handbasket, a sequel to A Real Basket Case.
Beth had one major piece of advice to writers: Submit, submit, submit! She suggested several websites when researching markets: www.storytellermagazine.com, www.wingedhalo.com, www.sniplits.com, www.duotrope.com, http://amazonshorts.gather.com,
Beth recommends anthologies as good markets for short stories. Do a Google or Bling search to find sources. Whatever publication a writer chooses, online or print, diligently read and follow the guidelines for submission. And learn about story rights—first rights, reprint rights, electronic rights, and audio rights. Beth told us that once our writing is published online, first rights are gone, even when published on our own websites or blogs.
On that note, Beth emphasized it's important for writers to establish and maintain websites and/or blogs, as well as to have business cards and other marketing tools (bookmarks, for example). These should include the website/blog address, places you’ve been published and any awards you’ve won or been considered for, if space allows.
And don’t forget Beth’s No. 1 mantra for writers—submit, submit, submit!
We thank Beth for visiting with us and sharing her guidance on how to succeed in the wonderful world of writing. Go to Beth’s website for updates, and to sign up for her newsletter: www.bethgroundwater.com
Beth had one major piece of advice to writers: Submit, submit, submit! She suggested several websites when researching markets: www.storytellermagazine.com, www.wingedhalo.com, www.sniplits.com, www.duotrope.com, http://amazonshorts.gather.com,
Beth recommends anthologies as good markets for short stories. Do a Google or Bling search to find sources. Whatever publication a writer chooses, online or print, diligently read and follow the guidelines for submission. And learn about story rights—first rights, reprint rights, electronic rights, and audio rights. Beth told us that once our writing is published online, first rights are gone, even when published on our own websites or blogs.
On that note, Beth emphasized it's important for writers to establish and maintain websites and/or blogs, as well as to have business cards and other marketing tools (bookmarks, for example). These should include the website/blog address, places you’ve been published and any awards you’ve won or been considered for, if space allows.
And don’t forget Beth’s No. 1 mantra for writers—submit, submit, submit!
We thank Beth for visiting with us and sharing her guidance on how to succeed in the wonderful world of writing. Go to Beth’s website for updates, and to sign up for her newsletter: www.bethgroundwater.com
Saturday, June 20, 2009
REMINDER: Thursday June 25 COWG Meeting
Central Oregon Writers Guild’s Thursday, June 25, 2009 meeting features local author and teacher Mike Lankford, who will speak on the topic “The Intensive Writers Workshop versus Other More Conventional Writers Groups.” Mike has considerable experience facilitating intensive workshops, and he will talk about the structure of those sessions. The objective is that each writer’s novel is finished and ready to submit for publication at the workshop’s conclusion. Mike’s presentation will compare the differences between the conventional and intensive writers groups and he will talk about which best will benefit authors as they pursue their writing goals.
Mike Lankford is a graduate of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. His book “Life in Double Time: Confessions of an American Drummer” is an earthy and realistic memoir of his road experiences as a musician. He has ghost-written 13 books for others, both fiction and non fiction, taught creative writing at Southern Methodist University and taught in the summer writing program at Iowa. As a newspaper columnist, he won an Iowa Newspaper Association prize, and as a short story writer he was a finalist for the Pushcart Award. Currently he is working on two novels and teaches essay writing at Central Oregon Community College.
The meeting takes place at Central Oregon Community College Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop, Building 3, Room 306 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. To learn more about COWG, including meetings, membership and volunteer opportunities, call President Elsie Rochna at 923-0896 or email elsiemariewrites@gmail.com.
Upcoming Meetings/Events:
July 11 “Plot Magic Workshop” conducted by novelist Karen Duvall
July 23 Author Suzanne Burns reads from her recently published novel, Misfits and Other Heroes; COWG member Jo Ann Senior speaks on how to incorporate humor into your writing
August 27: Portland Author Molly Gloss: Got Rhythm?
September 24: Bend Author Diane Hammond
October 16: COWG Annual Literary Harvest
October 22: Redmond Illustrator K.C. Snider: Winning Book Illustrations
Mike Lankford is a graduate of the Iowa Writer’s Workshop. His book “Life in Double Time: Confessions of an American Drummer” is an earthy and realistic memoir of his road experiences as a musician. He has ghost-written 13 books for others, both fiction and non fiction, taught creative writing at Southern Methodist University and taught in the summer writing program at Iowa. As a newspaper columnist, he won an Iowa Newspaper Association prize, and as a short story writer he was a finalist for the Pushcart Award. Currently he is working on two novels and teaches essay writing at Central Oregon Community College.
The meeting takes place at Central Oregon Community College Redmond Campus, 2030 SE College Loop, Building 3, Room 306 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. To learn more about COWG, including meetings, membership and volunteer opportunities, call President Elsie Rochna at 923-0896 or email elsiemariewrites@gmail.com.
Upcoming Meetings/Events:
July 11 “Plot Magic Workshop” conducted by novelist Karen Duvall
July 23 Author Suzanne Burns reads from her recently published novel, Misfits and Other Heroes; COWG member Jo Ann Senior speaks on how to incorporate humor into your writing
August 27: Portland Author Molly Gloss: Got Rhythm?
September 24: Bend Author Diane Hammond
October 16: COWG Annual Literary Harvest
October 22: Redmond Illustrator K.C. Snider: Winning Book Illustrations
Upcoming Author Events
Monday, June 22, our own Paty Jager will appear on Good Morning Central Oregon on Channel 11 at 6:30 a.m. Host Kristi Miller will visit with Paty about her latest novel Miner in Petticoats.
Monday June 22, 3:30 p.m., author Craig Johnson, whose latest book is Dark Horse! will read from his work at Paulina Springs Books, 422 SW 6th, Redmond. He will also appear at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters at 6:30 that evening. Craig has won the 2009 Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.
Wednesday July 8, 6:30 p.m., join author Jane Kirkpatrick at Paulina Springs Books in Redmond. She will read from her latest book A Flickering Light. We are honored that Jane is on the panel of judges for COWG's 2009 Literary Harvest writing contest.
Monday June 22, 3:30 p.m., author Craig Johnson, whose latest book is Dark Horse! will read from his work at Paulina Springs Books, 422 SW 6th, Redmond. He will also appear at Paulina Springs Books in Sisters at 6:30 that evening. Craig has won the 2009 Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.
Wednesday July 8, 6:30 p.m., join author Jane Kirkpatrick at Paulina Springs Books in Redmond. She will read from her latest book A Flickering Light. We are honored that Jane is on the panel of judges for COWG's 2009 Literary Harvest writing contest.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Call for Submissions: The Ultimate Pastor
A new title has been added to this publication's list for the Spring 2010 season.
The Ultimate Pastor: Uplifting Stories and Profound Advice about Faith and Fellowship with Rev. Todd Outcalt will feature full color photos and true stories from those who devote their lives to spreading God's word.
From pastors and members of the Christian writing community, we are seeking stories that can be inspiring, humorous, enlightening, or motivating, and can cover anything you've learned about yourself or the world around you because of your pastor, your faith, or by ministering to your congregation.
From our photographers we are looking for images that capture pastors as they work and minister in traditional and non-traditional settings, that feature ceremonies, special events, or services.
Please visit www.ultimatehcibooks.com and review the synopsis and chapter topics we've posted for The Ultimate Pastor.
The Ultimate Pastor: Uplifting Stories and Profound Advice about Faith and Fellowship with Rev. Todd Outcalt will feature full color photos and true stories from those who devote their lives to spreading God's word.
From pastors and members of the Christian writing community, we are seeking stories that can be inspiring, humorous, enlightening, or motivating, and can cover anything you've learned about yourself or the world around you because of your pastor, your faith, or by ministering to your congregation.
From our photographers we are looking for images that capture pastors as they work and minister in traditional and non-traditional settings, that feature ceremonies, special events, or services.
Please visit www.ultimatehcibooks.com and review the synopsis and chapter topics we've posted for The Ultimate Pastor.
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