News from the Editor of Conclave Journalhttp://www.conclavejournal.com/index.htmlLatest information from Conclave Journalenvalya@conclavejournal.comCopyright 2009 Conclave Journal2009-04-01T01:51:29+02:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:45:19 +0100http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ConclaveJournalhttp://feedburner.google.comAnnouncing the 2009 Conclave Character Prizevalya@conclavejournal.comNews2009-04-01T01:51:29+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/2009_Character_Prize.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/2009_Character_Prize.html#unique-entry-id-14Conclave and Wolfsword Press are happy to announce the 2009 CONCLAVE CHARACTER PRIZE in fiction, poetry, and photography!

Our contest will award prizes of $100 in fiction, poetry, and photography. Winners will be published in Issue 2: 2009 of the international literary magazine Conclave: A Journal of Character. The Conclave Character Prize is open to all writers in English.

Fiction entries should be no more than 6,500 words. Poetry entries should be three poems totaling 10 pages or less, Photography entries should include up to three black and white photographs.

For more information refer to the Conclave Character Prize page.
]]>Conclave Open for Submissionsvalya@conclavejournal.comNews2009-04-01T00:00:01+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/SubmissionsOpen2009.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/SubmissionsOpen2009.html#unique-entry-id-13We are now once again open to submissions. Take a look at the guidelines and then send us your best character-driven writing and photography; we’d love to see it.

If you plan to submit, we strongly recommend that you purchase a copy of the inaugural issue of Conclave: A Journal of Character to get an idea of what we’re looking for. At the very least, you should check out the online content.

We’re ready to meet your most authentic and unforgettable characters.


]]>Conclave Adds Writer Podcastsvalya@conclavejournal.comUpdates2009-03-29T10:58:45+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/PodcastsAdded.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/PodcastsAdded.html#unique-entry-id-12Conclave has added podcasts of contributors and performers reading their work in the new Multimedia section of the Conclave website.

The recordings were originally part of the Fall 2008 Around the Coyote Festival in Chicago. Several of the pieces from Conclave’s inaugural issue were recorded by writers or performers and played in the festival hall to complement the visual arts being displayed.

More podcasts will be uploaded to the site soon.


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]]>Wolfsword Press Celebrates Chicago Launch of Conclave Journalvalya@conclavejournal.comNews2008-10-18T06:20:48+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/LaunchPartySuccess.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/LaunchPartySuccess.html#unique-entry-id-9
Wolfsword Press would like to thank everyone who came out for the Conclave Launch party in Chicago on October 18, 2008. Over the course of the two-hour event, more than one hundred people attended.

Managing editor Scott Markwell was a gracious master of ceremonies, providing the audience with background and introductions.
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In addition to Scott, several editors were in attendance: founding editor Valya Dudycz Lupescu and her husband Mark, drama editor Mary Anne Rooney, photo editor Megan Fergus, and AV editor Rob Lambert. One of our fiction and photo editors, Jarucia Jaycox Nirula, even flew in from Seattle to attend.
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Ken Solomon traveled from California with his wife, and he read his poem, “Elder Statesman.”
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Chicago actors Heather Bodie and Amanda did a dramatic reading of Kathy Coudle King's "A Couple of Boobs.
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Their performance was followed by Ryan B. Richey reading his flash fiction pieces "Headstart" and "Belle."
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The performances concluded with Petrucia Finkler performing Anne Phelan's "Tale of the Duck."
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Anne was in the audience, having come from New York to attend the launch party.
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Everyone enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks prepared by the gracious staff of the Book Cellar and had the opportunity to purchase copies of Conclave Journal.
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Guests and staff both commented on the Conclave crowd, impressed by everyone's enthusiasm and courtesy. In attendance were Chicago writers and performers, supporters of the Arts, and faculty from local colleges. It was a memorable evening, and we hope that everyone helps to spread the word about Conclave: A Journal of Character.


]]>Conclave Adds Multimedia Sectionvalya@conclavejournal.comUpdates2008-09-22T09:10:10+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/MultimediaAdded.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/MultimediaAdded.html#unique-entry-id-8Multimedia section, including a YouTube channel to our site featuring the work of editors, advisors, and contributors.




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]]>Attend the Chicago Launch Party for Conclavevalya@conclavejournal.comNews2008-09-14T02:07:46+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/LaunchPartyChicago.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/LaunchPartyChicago.html#unique-entry-id-6Check out the newest characters on the literary scene.

Join us in celebrating the premiere issue of Conclave: A Journal of Character on October 18, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. at The Book Cellar, located at 4736-38 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago.

Come for the launch party. Eat, drink, listen to some readings, and enjoy the company of some interesting characters (the list of readers/performers will be added soon).

Let us know if you'll be there.






]]>Conclave: A Journal of Character 2008 Submission Period is Closedvalya@conclavejournal.comUpdates2008-07-02T09:04:16+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/2008SubsClosed.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/2008SubsClosed.html#unique-entry-id-5
We thank everyone for their support and interest. More updates to come shortly.

Sincerely,
Valya


]]>Photographers Can Submit Online for Conclave on New Flickr Site valya@conclavejournal.comUpdates2008-05-20T19:48:31+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/FlickrGroupAdd.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/FlickrGroupAdd.html#unique-entry-id-4
Photographers may still submit through our online submission manager, or they can post photographs on the Flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/conclave2008

We invite all who are interested to check out the site, and we look forward to viewing more of these provocative photographs.



]]>New Forum for the Conclave Communityvalya@conclavejournal.comUpdates2008-04-21T23:05:40+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/NewForum.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/NewForum.html#unique-entry-id-3forum for the writers, artists, and patrons of the Conclave community. Now you have a place to meet and discuss the journal and things writing or photography-related.
We hope you'll be a part of it. Register to participate.


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We look forward to bringing you more news in upcoming weeks!

Thank you for your support.


]]>Conclave Journal Online Submission Manager is Live valya@conclavejournal.comNews2008-04-09T01:15:28+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/SubmissionMgrLive.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/SubmissionMgrLive.html#unique-entry-id-1
If you have already sent us an email submission, don't worry. We will manually enter your work into the system, and send you a password for future logins so that you can check on the status of your work.

Thank you for your participation. We look forward to reading your submissions.

~Valya Dudycz Lupescu, Editor

]]>Call for Submissionsvalya@conclavejournal.comNews2008-04-01T03:10:29+02:00http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/FirstSubmissions.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.conclavejournal.com/news/files/FirstSubmissions.html#unique-entry-id-0Conclave is accepting submissions for its Fall 2008 issue.

Electronic submissions will be accepted for the Fall Issue from April 1, 2008 until July 1, 2008.
(Next year the submission period may change). Please see the Submissions page for more detailed information.

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