Monday, July 9, 2012

Monday News: Giddyup Edition



Stampede Noir: Dark Prose About the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth

When: July 11, 2012 @7pm
Where: Owls's Nest Books, 815 - 49th Avenue SW

It's Calgary's famous party, and it's definitely the biggest, the wildest, but what about the underbelly?

Beth Everest, Sarah Johnson, Micheline Maylor, Natalie Meisner and Rea Tarvydas share their noir stylings from this as yet unpublished anthology.

Beer and snacks provided.

The Art Of Creative Writing

A course that provides instruction and inspiration to get you started and to continue developing your writing skills. Whatever your interest in writing or your own personal style, you will meet and support other writers in their journey, stretch your writing wings and discover opportunities for publishing. Guided by Fern Phillips. Bring a piece of your writing to the first class, as well as a notebook and pen.

Location Seniors on the Bow Centre
Day/Time: Fri, 2:00 pm
Session 1: Sept 7, Sept 21, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov16, Dec 7, Dec 21
Cost: $16 for guests and $8 for members.

Town of Cochrane Seniors Centre Programmer
Seniors on the Bow
Seeking authors to speak about their writing experiences to seniors at dinner events
Contact: Karen Hartman ph. 403 932-7242



Free Fall Fridays

Join us each Friday from 10am until noon. Free for AWCS Members and first-time non-members. $10 fee thereafter. Refreshments provided. Please contact Mary Kurucz for more information, or to confirm upcoming dates and times.

(403) 210-2295

Prose Critique Group

Drop-in Fees: Members: $2 | Non-Members: $5

Receiving feedback on your writing from your peers can be a valuable asset to new writers. The AWCS Prose Critique Group meets twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday. If you would like to be involved, contact Rick Borger at raborger@telus.net
-OR-
Would you like to start your own critique group? Contact us for more information.

Upcoming Courses and Workshops

Writing Memorable Settings
July 28

Summertime and the Livin' is Easy
August 11

Finding Your Muse
July 14 (6 weeks)

Introduction to Creative Writing
July 5 (8 weeks)

Flash Fiction
September 22

For more info on courses, workshops and online registration, go to www.alexandrawriters.org

Open Mics at Owl’s Nest Books

Join AWCS the last Wednesday of the month – September to April – in the coziness of Owl’s Nest Books, for some fun and entertainment with our new monthly open mic events. Support and encourage fellow writers. Read from works in progress or newly published works. Become a face in local literary circles.  EVERYONE WELCOME!
Upcoming Dates: September 26, 2012 | 7-8:30pm

AWCS Annual General Meeting

Saturday, August 25, 2012 | 1pm-3pm | Venue: TBD

AWCS members, join us at the Annual General Meeting in August to see what we’ve been up to, have your questions answered and see what’s new for the coming year.
Also, elect your 2012/13 Board of Directors.

For more information on membership, summer and fall courses, and online registration, go to www.alexandrawriters.org
Do you have some news you'd like to share? An event, or an upcoming publication? Drop us a line at awcswriterscorner@gmail.com

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