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Poetry: Pure Fiction, or Nonfiction in Its Purest Form?

April 26, 2015

Conferences, General News, Members, Members Blog, Poetry, Workshops

CNFC workshop at Loft 112 in Calgary on Sunday, April 19, 2015 Photos & blog by Dale Lee Kwong Can poetry constitute creative nonfiction? The question is one I had never considered. When I did, I discovered I’ve unconsciously never given my poetry the same respect as my essays. For me, nonfiction held more interest than fiction and I categorized poetry as less valid. After attending a workshop featuring South African author and editor, Helen Moffett, I now feel excitement…

Announcing the Winner of the CNFC/carte-blanche Competition

April 26, 2015

Conferences, Contests, General News, winners

Congratulations to Kirsten Fogg for her essay “Nana Technology”! Kirsten Fogg is an essayist and wanderer who is currently working on a collection of essays, interviews, and book reviews on belonging at www.thebelongingblog.com. She is the writer in residence at Milpera State School for refugee and migrant children. Her articles have been published in The Chicago Tribune, The Globe and Mail, The International Herald Tribune and many other world newspapers. She lives in Brisbane, Australia. Congratulations to everyone on the…

Updated Conference Schedule: Writing True

April 22, 2015

Conferences, General News

We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Victoria. You can access an updated conference schedule here! [Photo: the waving cat]

News from the World of CNF

April 13, 2015

Contests, Members Blog

As we gear up to our annual CNFC Conference (this time in Victoria), only a couple of weeks away, the world of CNF is fluttering with activity. So, here’s our news: carte blanche has announced our CNF contest shortlist! You can find the shortlist here. Second, our members continue to write and update their blogs: Dennis Malone writes in “What I Learned from Cancer”: Nurses are like sound men at rock concerts: there they are to ensure that all…

Members Blog: What’s So Scary about Words Like “Religion,” “Spirituality” and “Mysticism”?

March 30, 2015

Dante, General News, Members Blog, Poetry, Rumi, Spirituality

Reflections on Writing my Memoir, Into the Mystic: My Years with Olga (Inanna Publications, 2014) Susan McCaslin The word “religion” can sometimes generate hostility or fear. People mistrustful of religion notice how many of the major religions have been and continue to be tied to empire-building, rigid belief systems, gender inequalities, corporate capitalism, wars, and the exploitation of the “have nots.” The word “spirituality” seems a gentler, more inclusive term, less indicative of rigid belief systems. Yet it too remains…

Edna Staebler Personal Essay Contest

March 30, 2015

Contests, General News

Edna Staebler Personal Essay contest is on! You may submit essays of any length, on any topic, in which the writer’s personal engagement with the topic provides the frame or through-line. There is no restriction on essay length or subject matter, but the author must be a Canadian citizen or resident. $1,000 prize for the winning essay; all submissions will be considered for paid publication ($250) in the magazine. Entry fee: $40 per submission. Each submission includes a one-year Canadian subscription (or…

Announcing the Long List for carteblanche/CNFC Contest

March 20, 2015

Contests, General News, Members

carte blanche and the Creative Nonfiction Collective Society are pleased to announce the long list for our 2015 creative nonfiction competition. “Schrodinger’s Dog” by Marion Agnew “Blind Tigers” by Rebecca Andruchow “Microphagia” by Jennifer Delisle “Nana Technology” by Kirsten Fogg “The Bubble” by Amy Hensch “I Moved” by Elaine Johnston “Mushrooms and Memory” by Monica Meneghetti “Reading the Goldfinch” by Julie Pattee “Montreal, I Love You” by Julie Paul “Fallout” by Margaret Thompson Congratulations to those who made the long…

Master Class Update

March 18, 2015

Conferences, General News, Workshops

Response to the Master Class offerings this year has been so positive that the first two classes filled up within a week. So our wonderful Conference Committee has added a third class! We are pleased to announce that Helen Moffett will be leading this new Master Class session: “The Alchemy of Editing: Working With an Editor and Going the DIY Route.” Helen is a South African writer, academic, researcher, trainer, editor, and activist. She has more than twenty-five years of…

Members Blog: How to be a Happy Writer

March 16, 2015

How to Be a Happy Writer, Pitches

Part I: How to Pitch and Sell Writing Projects that Really Matter to You By Ann Douglas Your enthusiasm and passion for a particular project are your best selling tools as a writer. Ever tried to pitch a project that didn’t matter to you at all, but that you pitched anyway because your bank account balance urged you on? How did that work out for you? Odds are your pitch was half-hearted at best—and unlikely to inspire an editor. And…

Victoria, Here We Come!

January 21, 2015

Conferences

The 11th Annual CNFC Conference is almost upon us! We will gather in beautiful Victoria, BC, from April 24-26, 2015 at the gorgeous Inn at Laurel Point. To see the 2015 Program Outline, go to our Annual Conference page. Remember that only CNFC members in good standing can register for the conference. If you need to renew or join, please click here.