Month: November 2014
FREE ASSOCIATION’S 4th Annual White Elephant Contemporary Poetry Gift Exchange
10 DECEMBER–FREE ASSOCIATION’s 4th ANNUAL WHITE ELEPHANT CONTEMPORARY POETRY GIFT EXCHANGE
It’s time for the 4th Annual White Elephant Contemporary Poetry Gift Exchange at Glendale Community College.
WEDNESDAY December 10th (Student Union room 104), 7 PM
Poetry books can make great gifts and we will prove it by giving away some collections that are worth stealing. Just in time for the holidays.
You are invited to bring a cool poetry collection and share one or two of its poems with the crowd. Then you can exchange it for one of the great books on my table, or one of the “in play” books that someone else in the crowd is already holding.
There will also be giveaways throughout the evening, so you still have a chance to walk away with some great new poetry, even if you just come to listen.
Everyone will encounter some great poetry and maybe even a new favorite poet. Or at least a little exposure to some worthwhile poetry and presses that Barnes & Noble would know nothing about.
hosted by Shawnte Orion and sponsored and made possible by the generosity of the English Department at Glendale Community College
Glendale Community College* (Student Union Room 104) * 6000 West Olive Avenue Glendale Arizona 85302
Free and open to the public
If you’d like to see some of the books we gave away last year: http://batteredhive.blogspot.com/2012/12/wrapping-up-last-nights-poetry-gift.html
ONE DAY LEFT TO SUBMIT TO MCCCD! TWO DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT TO THE TRAVELER!
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Deadline November 21, 11:59 p.m.––This year’s MCCCD Creative Writing Competition!
Click on the URL below to access the submission guidelines and directions!
Deadline November 22—The Traveler: GCC’s Creative Arts Journal
The Traveler will be accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and one-act plays October 15 to November 22.
Go to http://www.gccaz.edu/traveler/submissions for guidelines, entry forms, and submission.
Winning submissions will be published in The Traveler!
Creative Writing Slam Wednesday, Deadlines for Contests Fast Approaching!
UPCOMING CONTESTS & PUBLICATIONS
19 November – Creative Writing Slam
Sign in starts at 6:45 in MA-142. Slam starts at 7:00.
- Enter short stories, poetry, lyrics, essays, drama, or any other type of creative writing
- Three minute time limit for each piece
- You may enter up to three separate pieces
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Pieces will be judged on quality of writing and performance. Registration forms must be submitted by the day and time of the event and can be found: HT2 Building, office 106 0r 107, the English Dept. office in the 05 Building, by emailing david.nelson@gccaz.edu or kimberly.mathes@gccaz.edu, or at the event.
21 November – MCCCD Creative Writing Competition Entries are due by 11:59PM on November 21st. For competition guidelines and submissions, access our website https://gccazcrw.wordpress.com for instructions and a link to the official website.
22 November Deadline– The Traveler Open for Submissions
GCC’s Creative Arts Journal The Traveler will be accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and one-act plays from October 15 to November 22. Go to http://www.gccaz.edu/traveler/submissions for guidelines, entry forms, and submission.
Winning submissions will be published in The Traveler! Direct questions to: john.ventola@gccaz.edu.
/***SPRING 2015 CLASSES***/
CRW 120—Introduction to Writing Children’s Literature
CRW 150—Introduction to Creative Writing
CRW 160/260—Introduction to Writing Poetry and Intermediate Poetry Writing
CRW 170/270—Introduction to Writing Fiction and Intermediate Fiction Writing
CRW 180—Introduction to Writing Nonfiction.
CRW 190/290—Introduction to Screenwriting and Intermediate Screenwriting
CRW 251—Topics in Creative Writing (In a Flash: The Power of the Short Form)
CRW 272, 273, 274—Planning and Structuring the Novel, Writing the Novel, and Revising the Novel
/***CRW SATURDAY WORKSHOPS***/
The CRW Saturday Workshop Series continues in Spring 2015 with even more exciting workshops. All workshops take place in LA-141 at GCC Main from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM unless otherwise advertised. Light refreshments are provided.
* 7 February – “Ink, Inspiration and Image–Using Drawing Prompts to Generate Ideas for Writing,” presented by Johnnie Clemens May, GCC CRW/English Faculty and Poet, and Dorothy Stewart, Visual Artist and Poet.
* 7 March – “This Title is Not Yet Viewable,” presented by Jeff Baker, GCC CRW/English Faculty Guy
* 28 March 2015 – Presented by Shawnte Orion, Free Association Host and Poet.
* 11 April 2015 – “Using Poetry to Capture Place,” presented by Kimberly Mathes, GCC Faculty and Poet.
/***FREE ASSOCIATION OPEN MIC POETRY AND PROSE SERIES***/
Join the Rorschach Poets on the third Wednesday of every month for the Free Association Poetry and Prose Open Mic Series from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 104 of the Student Union at GCC. The free event brings celebrated writers of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction to local residents, students, staff, and faculty. The event is open to the public. During the open mic session, the audience is invited to present all styles and stages of writing.
Mark Your Calendar! Make sure you note that a few of the events do not fall on the third Wednesday because of holidays and breaks in the GCC academic calendar. They do, however, occur on a Wednesday.
10 December * 21 January * 18 February * 25 March * 15 April * 20 May * 17 June
Creative Writing Slam This Wednesday, Writing Contests, Workshops, Classes, and More!
UPCOMING CONTESTS & PUBLICATIONS
19 November – Creative Writing Slam
Sign in starts at 6:45 in MA-142. Slam starts at 7:00.
- Enter short stories, poetry, lyrics, essays, drama, or any other type of creative writing
- Three minute time limit for each piece
- You may enter up to three separate pieces
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Pieces will be judged on quality of writing and performance. Registration forms must be submitted by the day and time of the event and can be found: HT2 Building, office 106 0r 107, the English Dept. office in the 05 Building, by emailing david.nelson@gccaz.edu or kimberly.mathes@gccaz.edu, or at the event.
21 November – MCCCD Creative Writing Competition Entries are due by 11:59PM on November 21st. For competition guidelines and submissions, access our website https://gccazcrw.wordpress.com for instructions and a link to the official website.
22 November Deadline– The Traveler Open for Submissions
GCC’s Creative Arts Journal The Traveler will be accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and one-act plays from October 15 to November 22. Go to http://www.gccaz.edu/traveler/submissions for guidelines, entry forms, and submission.
Winning submissions will be published in The Traveler! Direct questions to: john.ventola@gccaz.edu.
/***SPRING 2015 CLASSES***/
CRW 120—Introduction to Writing Children’s Literature
CRW 150—Introduction to Creative Writing
CRW 160/260—Introduction to Writing Poetry and Intermediate Poetry Writing
CRW 170/270—Introduction to Writing Fiction and Intermediate Fiction Writing
CRW 180—Introduction to Writing Nonfiction.
CRW 190/290—Introduction to Screenwriting and Intermediate Screenwriting
CRW 251—Topics in Creative Writing (In a Flash: The Power of the Short Form)
CRW 272, 273, 274—Planning and Structuring the Novel, Writing the Novel, and Revising the Novel
/***CRW SATURDAY WORKSHOPS***/
The CRW Saturday Workshop Series continues in Spring 2015 with even more exciting workshops. All workshops take place in LA-141 at GCC Main from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM unless otherwise advertised. Light refreshments are provided.
* 7 February – “Ink, Inspiration and Image–Using Drawing Prompts to Generate Ideas for Writing,” presented by Johnnie Clemens May, GCC CRW/English Faculty and Poet, and Dorothy Stewart, Visual Artist and Poet.
* 7 March – “This Title is Not Yet Viewable,” presented by Jeff Baker, GCC CRW/English Faculty Guy
* 28 March 2015 – Presented by Shawnte Orion, Free Association Host and Poet.
* 11 April 2015 – “Using Poetry to Capture Place,” presented by Kimberly Mathes, GCC Faculty and Poet.
/***FREE ASSOCIATION OPEN MIC POETRY AND PROSE SERIES***/
Join the Rorschach Poets on the third Wednesday of every month for the Free Association Poetry and Prose Open Mic Series from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 104 of the Student Union at GCC. The free event brings celebrated writers of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction to local residents, students, staff, and faculty. The event is open to the public. During the open mic session, the audience is invited to present all styles and stages of writing.
Mark Your Calendar! Make sure you note that a few of the events do not fall on the third Wednesday because of holidays and breaks in the GCC academic calendar. They do, however, occur on a Wednesday.
10 December * 21 January * 18 February * 25 March * 15 April * 20 May * 17 June
MCCCD CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION INSTRUCTIONS WITH URL
MCCD WRITING COMPETITION INSTRUCTIONS
Maricopa District Contest: Entry Instructions
Maricopa’s 2014 Creative Writing contest is now accepting entries.
Deadline = Friday, Nov 21. Don’t be caught late!
See instructions for making an entry here:
Southwest Valley Writer’s Conference Saturday November 15
Saturday, November 15, 2014, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Avondale City Hall
This one-day event is designed to allow you to connect with industry professionals and other writers who have gathered to share their knowledge and love of writing. The conference will also host an Agent Pitch where writers have the opportunity to pitch their book to professional agents.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
Cost: $75-$95
Read more:
http://events.azfamily.com/Annual_Southwest_Valley_Writers_Conference/308784781.html#ixzz3Isu662x2
CRW SATURDAY WORKSHOP 8 NOVEMBER! Hope to see you there!
November 8, 9-11:30 a.m., LA-141, Free and Open to the Public — Saturday Workshop Series
“I Gave Them My Heart, They Gave Me a Rejection Letter: What Editors Look for in Submissions and Tips for Improving Your Writing Through Non-Traditional Methods,” presented by Jared Duran and Jia Oak Baker of Four Chambers (fourchamberspress.com), The Heart of Literature in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jared Duran is a writer and veritable man about town. He holds a BA in English, Creative Writing from ASU (well, sometimes. At other times it sits in a stack of papers on his desk). His work has appeared in Up the River, The Suisun Valley Review, and others (really, it has). In addition to Editing and Eventing (believe it or not, this was used as a verb. On NPR, too—I know, right?) for Four Chambers, Jared enjoys spending time with his lady, playing guitar, and being smothered by cats.
Jia Oak Baker is the author of a forthcoming chapbook, Crash Landing in the Plaza of an Unknown City (Dancing Girl Press, 2015). Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Profane, Poet Lore, DMQ Review, Likewise Folio, and elsewhere. Jia is the recipient of the 2013 Tucson Festival of Books Literary Award as well as scholarships to the New York State Summer Writers’ Institute and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. She has also been granted a residency from the Wurlitzer Foundation in Taos, New Mexico. Jia earned a Masters in Education from Arizona State University and a MFA in Writing and Literature from Bennington College where she received a Liam Rector Scholarship. Jia teaches at Paradise Valley Community College and is an associate editor for the educational website http://www.languageforanewcentury.com.
Direct questions to: laura.white@gccaz.edu.
GCC Creative Writing 