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| Catholic Writers' Conference Online |
Catholic Writers to Hold Online Conference
World Wide Web--Writers, editors, agents, and other publishing professionals from around the world are gearing up for the second annual Catholic Writers’ Conference Online, which will be held February 2-9, 2009. Sponsored by the Catholic Writer’s Guild and the Extraordinary Moms Network, the online conference is free of charge and open to writers of all levels who register by January 15.
Last year’s conference drew over 300 participants and had more than 30 editors and writing professionals from all over the country presenting. Editors on this year’s faculty include Brian Saint-Paul (InsideCatholic.com), Ami McConnell (Thomas Nelson Publishers), Susan Brinkman (Canticle Magazine), diocesan newspaper editor Kyle Eller, and Sister Maria Grace (Pauline Books & Media). Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Lea Schizas, Mark Shea, Melanie Rigney, Michelle Buckman, and Tom Grace will also be presenting in their areas of expertise.
Eric Sammons, who participated in last years’ conference, shared this success story:
Before the conference began, I had been working on a proposal for a manuscript I had recently completed. As a first-time author, I had a bit of trepidation about entering the whole process of submitting to publishers. When I saw that the Catholic Writer's Conference was having a pitch session with Pauline Books & Media, I decided to register for it, even though I wasn't quite ready yet. This gave me the incentive to get my proposal in a final form.
During the pitch session, Pauline asked me to send my full proposal. They ended up passing on the project, but their desire to see my proposal gave me the impetus and confidence to continue to submit my proposal to publishers. After a few rejections, Our Sunday Visitor just this week offered me a contract!
I appreciate the opportunity that the Catholic Writer's Conference gave me last year, and I wish it continued success in the future. I'll be sure to attend this year.
Early registration is recommended. Although the conference is offered free of charge, donations are accepted; proceeds will go toward future conferences. To register or for more information, go to http://www.catholicwritersconference.com. |
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| Call for Catacombed Submissions |
A start-up literary quarterly is looking for pieces to be considered for its inaugural and subsequent issues. Edition is being started by a member of Catacombers out of love for literature and as a response to the charge that literate Western culture, especially the Catholic portion of it, is dead or gurgling its death-rattle.
Edition seeks to publish short fiction and creative non-fiction and poetry. Its editor is also open to serial fiction and "artsy" comics (in the storyline, not punchline, vein). The magazine will also feature quality art throughout its pages, and is currently accepting art submissions.
See update on submissions here! |
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Can the rhythm of stone and rain
ever be described for those who remain
insulated by stubborn walls of indifference or
who insist on sailing above them on
cragged winds of arrogance?
And then, what can the careful
placement of adjectives accomplish
except to remind
those who are already
part of the
woodsmoke and singed clouds
illuminating
a shrouded October twilight? |
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