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by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

The Writer’s “An Ocean of Possibility” Short Story Contest (Deadline: 4/30/15)

The Writer’s “An Ocean of Possibility” short story contest is now accepting submissions of 1,000-word fiction stories. Writers have a choice of three ocean-themed quotes as inspiration for their stories: “Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” – Sarah Kay “Doesn’t it seem to you,” asked Madame Bovary, “that the mind moves more freely in the presence of that boundless expanse, that the sight of it elevates the soul and gives rise to thoughts of the infinite and the ideal?” – Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary … Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

Elk River Writers Workshop

Nonprofit Elk River Arts & Lectures is hosting its inaugural Elk River Writers Workshop October 22–25, 2015, at Chico Hot Springs Resort in Paradise Valley, Montana. The workshop accepts applications on a rolling basis, starting today. The cost of attendance is $1,425.

by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

Interested in Two-Year College Teaching?

An information session on two-year college teaching will take place on Tuesday, April 7, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Past teaching interns and current faculty at area colleges will talk about their experiences. They will also answer questions about community college teaching jobs and the DePaul internship opportunity. Questions? Contact Dr. Goffman: cgoffman@depaul.edu.

by Ex Libris on March 31, 2015

How to Write a Great Ending with Grant Robbin on April 12

Screenwriting coach, Columbia College Chicago adjunct faculty member, writer, composer, director, and former Second City actor Grant Robbin will present How to Write a Great Ending at the Chicago Screenwriters Network (CSN) on Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m. CSN’s monthly meetings take place on the second floor of Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro. Admission for nonmembers is $5 with advance registration or $10 at the door. For more information about this event, see below.

by Ex Libris on March 31, 2015

Extended Submission Deadline for DePaul English Conference (4/15/15)

Sixth Annual English Department Spring Conference Friday, May 8, 2015 • Arts & Letters Hall, 2315 North Kenmore Avenue Keynote Speaker Crystal Chan, Author of Bird   DePaul English students now have one more week to submit their original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, literary analyses or criticism, and other work to this annual student-run conference. The conference theme is Wonder. The new deadline is Monday, April 15. Please send submissions or inquiries to: egsaconference2015@gmail.com. Submission Guidelines 1. Submit 300- to 500-word abstracts OR complete papers (complete papers are preferred, but abstracts are fine, too) for up to two works… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 30, 2015

Chicken Soup for the Soul Books Accepting Submissions

The Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise is accepting story submissions for books on a number of topics. Upcoming titles include My Very Good, Very Bad Cat (there’s a dog edition, too); Random Acts of Kindness; and Think Possible. View the full list of books in development here.

by Ex Libris on March 27, 2015

Drawing Vampires: Depicting A Cultural Icon

Who: Angus O’Hara, DePaul sociology student What: Drawing Vampires: Depicting a Cultural Icon When: Tuesday, April 7, noon–1:30 p.m. Where: Social Science Research Center, 990 West Fullerton Avenue, Suite 3100 **See the poster below for more information.**

by Ex Libris on March 27, 2015

SAFTA’s 2015 Writing Retreats

Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) is offering 2015 summer writing retreats in fiction and poetry. The three-day, two-night retreats take place at SAFTA’s Firefly Farms in Knoxville, Tennessee, and include instruction, writing supplies, food, drink, transportation to and from the airport, and all onsite amenities for $200. Camping equipment is also available for rent. The fiction writing retreat (May 29–31) and the poetry writing retreat (June 12–14) are limited to 15 slots each. See the flyers below or email safta@sundresspublications.com for more information. Fiction Retreat Flyer   Poetry Retreat Flyer

by Ex Libris on March 27, 2015

MAWP Student Josh Fisher to Represent DePaul at Poetry Center of Chicago Grad Student Reading on April 3

The Poetry Center of Chicago‘s graduate student reading will take place on Friday, April 3, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Millennium Park Room on the fifth floor of the Chicago Cultural Center. Five graduate students will be reading at this poetry showcase: Teresa McMahon, an MFA candidate at Columbia College Chicago; Hannah Keene, an MFA candidate at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Joshua A. Fisher, a MA in Writing and Publishing candidate at DePaul; Hannah Brooks-Motl, a PhD candidate at the University of Chicago; and Jim Davis, an MFA candidate at Northwestern. Check… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 22, 2015

Postmodernism Symposium at Loyola on Saturday, April 11

Loyola University Chicago’s English department is hosting a symposium called Modernism’s Legacies: (Post) Postmodernism on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Registration is required for this free event. See the flyer below for more information.

by Ex Libris on March 20, 2015

Luminarts Creative Writing Competition for Young Writers (Deadline: 6/1/15)

The Luminarts Cultural Foundation at the Union League Club of Chicago is accepting applications for its annual creative writing competition, which awards five $5,000 grant awards and Luminarts Fellowships across the categories of creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Luminarts competitions are open to applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 30. The submission deadline is June 1, 2015. Writers may submit their work here.

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