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by Ex Libris on February 25, 2014

Emma Frances Brooke: Fabian & Feminist

Please join us next Tuesday, March 4 from 12 – 1 p.m. for a discussion of the little-known Victorian writer and activist Emma Frances Brooke. Barbara Tilley, Visiting Assistant Professor from the Department of Writing, Rhetoric and Discourse will present on Brooke’s life and work, with room for discussion. Tilley is working towards a book proposal, so feedback on her subject and on the process of preparing a book proposal are most welcome! Please take a look at the attached poster and the Facebook event page for more information and share widely with colleagues and… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 24, 2014

Collection Services Assistant at The Newberry Library

The Newberry Library is seeking a Collection Services Assistant. Department: Collection Services Summary: Reporting to the Principal Cataloging Librarian and the Acquisitions Manager, the Collection Services Assistant prepares library materials for shelving; also assists in a variety of processing activities in the Acquisitions and Cataloging sections. Responsibilities Primarily responsible for affixing appropriate bookplates, ownership stamps, computer-generated labels and typed call number flags to library materials in all formats; Prepares items for binding and conservation; Consults with staff on the labeling of problem materials; Works closely with department staff to organize workflow and expedite the marking… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 24, 2014

Online Book Event

Bryan Cohen, an author, is hosting an online book event. The event is called March to a Bestseller and it’s a one-day sale and question and answer session featuring 16 authors who write about writing, marketing and publishing. During the one-day event, each of the authors will be showcasing one of their best books at the discounted digital price of 99 cents. The authors will also be answering questions from students, peers and other aspiring authors. Mr. Cohen would like to extend an invitation to the students of the department. Please spread the word about… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 21, 2014

Photojournalism Fellowships at The Chicago Reporter

Photojournalism fellowships at The Chicago Reporter Wed Feb 19, 2014 9:28 am (PST) . Posted by: “Christine Wachter” christine.wachter Please spread the word! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-15 The Chicago Reporter<http://www.chicagor eporter.com/> seeks to fill two part-time Photography Fellowship positions (three days/week) for 2014-15, one of which will be a minority fellowship. The goal of the minority fellowship program is to encourage diversity in the newsroom and to support college students and recent graduates from historically underrepresented groups. The fellowships are 12 months long, and begin in June or September. The Reporter is an award-winning investigative magazine that… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 18, 2014

Alumni Jennifer Finstrom & David Mathews Published in After Hours

Alumni Jennifer Finstrom & David Mathews were recently published in After Hours a journal of Chicago writing and art. Here is what they have to say about their poems: Jennifer Finstrom My poem “Obituary” was accepted for publication in the forthcoming winter issue (#28) of After Hours. This poem is a part of a series of poems that I wrote in Richard Jones’ workshop when I was in the MAWP program (2010-2012), and I am still so appreciative of the great feedback from Professor Jones and the class. David Mathews “Polish Bus Stops,” is a… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 18, 2014

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      You asked. We listened. Our contest has been extended to  March 7, 2014.    By popular demand and due to multiple requests from those attending the AWP Conference in Seattle, we have decided to extend our contest deadline to March 7, 2014, at Midnight EST.   ENTER TODAY.   In partnership with   Fence Magazine  Graywolf Press The L.A. Review of Books       The Center for Fiction (The Literarian)   St. Petersburg Review   Don’t miss this chance to attend one of our unique programs! Check out the full contest guidelines.             REMINDER: SLS… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 17, 2014

Inkshares Seeking Manuscripts

Collaborative Publishing Platform Seeking Writers Inkshares, an interesting alternative publishing venture in which they assist you in writing a proposal and develop a crowdsharing opportunity for an ebook. They are now looking for short stories and long form journalistic pieces. They will be at AWP promoting this new publishing venture, books to follow. Serious group responding to a serious interest in new formats in publishing. They’d contacted me to do some piece of long form journalism for them.

by Ex Libris on February 11, 2014

Big Weekend for Publishing Faculty

Dear colleagues, In Sunday’s papers, two of our colleagues, Barrie Borich and Michele Morano published occasional essays, meditating on matters of the moment:  Barrie’s “What Lily Tomlin’s Marriage Means to Me and My Partner” was published in the Washington Post and Michele’s “Learning To Be Your Own Best Valentine”  appeared in the Chicago Tribune.   Please join me in congratulating them both! Both essays were written with the support of the DePaul’s second session of the OpEd Project’s Public Voices Thought Leadership Greenhouse.  For more information on DePaul’s participation in the OpEd Project, see http://newsline.depaul.edu/Pages/OpEdProject.aspx  Michele… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 7, 2014

Hudson Prize Early Bird Two Book Bundle

Attention 2014 Hudson Prize entrants: In lieu of paying the $25.00 contest entry fee, from Feb. 1 – Feb. 15, 2014, you may elect to have your fee waived by instead purchasing these two previous Hudson Prize winning books: The Last Game We Played (winner, 2006) and The Giving of Pears (winner, 2008) for $19.95, plus shipping. Purchase via the BUY button on this page, then enter your PayPal transaction ID in the corresponding box when you enter the Hudson Prize via the Early Bird Special Poetry or Fiction categories on Submittable. (The transaction ID code will appear at the top… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on February 7, 2014

Be the Next Hay House Author!

Take this Opportunity for a Chance to be the Next Hay House Author! Learn the inside scoop from Doreen, author of over 50 books including her bestselling, Healing with the Angels. She’ll share secrets to her writing and publishing success with you! Joining Doreen for this two-day comprehensive workshop is President and CEO of Hay House, Reid Tracy, and Hay House Events Director and Certified Integrative Coach, Nancy Levin, both of whom will offer their expertise about writing and getting published in today’s market. Attend this conference for an EXCLUSIVE opportunity to enter a Hay… Read Article →

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