EAC Prairie Provinces Branch Events

WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR NON-FICTION WRITERS

2011-04-18T23:59:31.000Z

When: Fri Apr 29, 2011 to Sat Apr 30, 2011

Where: Sutton Place, Edmonton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: What is the number one reason that most people have not written a book yet? Not surprisingly, I often hear, “I just don’t have enough time.” With that thought in mind, I have created dynamic workshops designed tomotivate, inspire and encourage you to fulfill your dream of becoming an author, NOW. I will help you take out the guess work of writing a non-fiction book by walking you through the steps, from beginning to end. Three hours loaded with tips, feedback, detailed plans, focused exercises, and secrets to create that non-fiction book that you have been dreaming of writing. The world of books is changing. I will inform you and help inspire you to take charge of creating your book for this digital frontier. Based on my professional coaching experience, and feedback from previous participants, this workshop moves beyond theory by providing practical, hands-on help to create your reality of being an author. These workshops are loaded with information, tips and a two-way conversation that always has the your goal in mind – your successful book. See below for a full description, pricing info, commentary and registration: Friday evening, April 29 http://writenonfiction1.eventbrite.com/ Saturday am, April 30 http://writenonfiction2.eventbrite.com/

Get Publishing Communications Society’s biannual conference

2011-04-18T23:57:06.000Z

When: Fri May 6, 2011 to Sat May 7, 2011

Where: Robbins Health Learning Centre @ Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Get Publishing Communications Society’s biannual conference will soon be upon us. Running May 6 and 7, it promises to be a terrific networking and professional development event. Because the PPB-EAC is sponsoring the conference, our members can attend at the sponsor discount rate even though the early bird deadline has passed! Read the attached newsletter to learn about the two exciting keynote speakers. Visit the conference website for details or to register: http://www.getpublishing.ca/edge.

2011-04-19T00:03:53.000Z

When: Sat May 14, 2011 10am to 2pm MDT

Where: Strathcona Library, 8331 104th Street, Edmonton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Lunch provided. RSVP to Anita Jenkins, ajenkins@compusmart.ab.ca, 780-474-6656, so we can order the right amount of food and drinks. Mark this date. It's your chance to: - meet or reconnect with fellow EAC members - provide input and make suggestions for future activities - hear progress reports from the current branch executive - elect a new executive for the 2011-12 term Election of executive and appointment of other volunteers Only EAC members are permitted to vote for a new executive (memberships available for purchase at www.editors.ca). If you wish nominate a fellow EAC member, or yourself, for any position on the executive, please contact Eva Radford, past PPB chair and nominating committee chair, RadfordE2@macewan.ca. Job descriptions for each of the executive roles are provided on the EAC website, www.editors.ca. Click on Prairie Provinces, and then on Executive Update. The seven elected positions are: - chair - vice chair - secretary - treasurer - outreach committees liaison - internal committees liaison - external committees liaison Eva is particularly seeking candidates for treasurer, outreach committees liaison and internal committees liaison. She will be glad to speak with you about the duties involved and answer your questions about these and other roles. The following positions are appointed by the executive, who welcome suggestions: education coordinator, membership coordinator and volunteer coordinator (previously been done by one volunteer), IT coordinator, newsletter coordinator, program coordinator, job hotline coordinator, external publicity coordinator and internal publicity coordinator. A slate of candidates and their biographies, along with a meeting agenda, will be forwarded in early May. Please see attachment for the slate of candidates.

EAC Edmonton Social Night & Book Exchange

2011-03-20T17:53:03.000Z

When: Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:30pm to 8:30pm MDT

Where: Kelsey’s Restaurant: Oliver Square, 11736 104 Ave.
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: For all of you who have had the intention to attend the social night and book exchange, here’s your penultimate chance. Dust off one of those many books on your shelves and come on out! Bring a friend. No need to RSVP.

Tour of the Espresso Book Machine

2011-03-20T17:51:05.000Z

When: Mon Apr 18, 2011 6pm to 7pm MDT

Where: University of Alberta Bookstore (Main)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Parking: The closest lot is Stadium Carpark, west of the Students’ Union Building. The entrance is off 89 Ave. The cost is $2.00 each ½ hour (Maximum: $5.00). Please RSVP to kitabradleylinda@yahoo.ca with the subject line “Yes to Espresso” by Thursday, April 14. Calling it an “ATM for Books,” TIME Magazine voted the Espresso Book Machine as one of the best inventions of 2007. At the time, the University of Alberta Bookstore was one of only four institutions in the world that boasted an Espresso Book Machine (the other three being the World Bank in Washington DC, the Library of Alexandria in Egypt, and the New York Public Library).

Words of Our Own: Take 2

2010-11-18T14:40:43.000Z

When: Tue Jan 11, 2011

Where: The Upper Crust Café
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Readings by Local Editors Tuesday, January 11, 2011 The Upper Crust Café 10909–86 Avenue NW Doors: 7:00; Readings begin: 7:30 Cost: $5.00 Join us for a lively evening of short story, poetry, and non-fiction as local editors Karen Virag, Peter Midgley, Audrey Whitson, and Marguerite Watson read from selected works. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Theresa Agnew at agnewt@shaw.ca by Friday, January 7, 2011.

Edmonton - Book Exchange and Social Night

2010-11-19T15:08:15.000Z

When: Thu Nov 25, 2010

Where: Kelsey’s Restaurant: Oliver Square, 11736 104 Ave. (ample parking)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join us for November’s social night and book exchange, where you have the chance to relax, engage in friendly conversation, meet EAC members and friends, and find a new book or two. I thoroughly enjoyed my choice from the books on offer at September’s get-together: Money, A Memoir: Women, Emotions, and Cash. Bring a book. Bring a friend. No need to RSVP. Date: Thursday, November 25 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Venue: Kelsey’s Restaurant: Oliver Square, 11736 104 Ave. (ample parking) Cost: Pay as you go

EAC-PPB Edmonton Christmas Social at 6 p.m.

2010-09-28T15:36:57.000Z

When: Thu Dec 9, 2010

Where: Tesoro Caffe Bar, 11244-104 Ave. 6 p.m. start
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Edmonton EAC Annual Christmas Party goes Italian! Besides a four-course, family-style Italian dinner, you can look forward to door prizes, word fun, and a reading from award-winning writer and this year’s U of A Writer-in-Residence, Tim Bowling. Join us! When: Thursday, December 9th 6 p.m. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar 7 p.m. Dinner Entertainment throughout the evening Where: Tesoro Caffe Bar 11244 - 104 Ave (in Oliver Village) tesorocaffebar.com Menu: * Bocconcini and tomato skewers and bruschetta to whet your appetite * House salad for your daily intake of greens * Two pastas (including one vegetarian) * Chicken parmesan for the entrée * Tiramisu for dessert Tickets: $22 EAC members, $27 non-members (includes gratuities and GST, all beverages extra). Seating is limited to 50. (Guests may bring their own wine; the corkage fee is $15.) RSVP and any queries to Audrey Whitson at awhitson@spiritlinks.org by November 29th. Make out cheques to Anita Jenkins and mail to 11142 - 68 Street T5B 1N3. Please indicate if you need a receipt. Cheques must be receivedby December 2nd. No refunds after November 29th.

Grammar Gals - Edmonton (7 - 9 p.m.)

2010-09-30T15:07:33.000Z

When: Wed Nov 3, 2010

Where: Stanley A. Milner Library, Centennial Room, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square (downstairs from the main floor)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Presenters: Karen Virag and Virginia Durksen Date: Wednesday, November 3 Time: Socializing and Light Refreshment: 7:00 – 7:30 pm Grammar Gals: 7:30 – 9:00 pm Venue: Stanley A. Milner Library, Centennial Room 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square (downstairs from the main floor) Cost: EAC & WGA Members: Free / Non-members: $5.00

Bruce Peel Special Collections Presentation (Members' Meeting) 7 – 8 p.m.

2010-09-20T19:29:13.000Z

When: Thu Oct 7, 2010

Where: University of Alberta (Rutherford Library South, Lower Level)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Robert Desmarais, Assistant Special Collections Librarian, is delighted to host what is becoming an annual EAC event. For the third year running, participants will be privy to gems stored deep in the collections of the Bruce Peel library. Last year’s session featured the penny dreadfuls of Charles Dickens, an 1818 first-edition copy of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, and a Victorian children’s pop-up book, among many other selections. With collections ranging from Alberta Folklore to the dime novels of the late 1800s to Edwardian Children’s Fiction, this year’s presentation promises to be full of gems, too. Please RSVP to kitabradleylinda@yahoo.ca with the subject line “Yes to Bruce Peel” by Tuesday, October 5. Any questions? Just add a question mark to the subject line and I’ll get back to you. Date: Thursday, October 7 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Venue: Bruce Peel Special Collections University of Alberta (Rutherford Library South, Lower Level) Limit: 15 participants Cost: EAC Members: Free / Non-members: $5.00 Parking for Bruce Peel is available in parking lots N and U, east of HUB mall, accessible from the intersection of 111 St. and 90 Ave., just south of Saskatchewan Drive. (See map at http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/parking/parkingmap.cfm)

CANCELLED - Pimp Your Prose 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2010-09-20T19:32:37.000Z

When: Thu Sep 30, 2010

Where: Stanley Milner Library, Floor 6, Room 5
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Sorry, this event has been cancelled. Whether you’re writing memoirs or manuals, bodice rippers or business proposals, it pays to make your prose pop. Learn new ways to write description that dazzles and exposition that excites. Learn to Pimp Your Prose. Please RSVP to kitabradleylinda@yahoo.ca with the subject line “Yes to Prose” by Tuesday, October 26. Any questions or dietary restrictions? Just add a question mark to the subject line and I’ll get back to you. Presenter: Roberta Laurie Roberta Laurie has an Applied Degree in Communications and is a freelance writer, editor and instructor. She has been published in numerous magazines and anthologies and is editor, publisher, and part owner of Prairie Dog Publishing. Roberta is currently writing her first full-length book, A Light in the Warm Heart of Africa. You can learn more about Roberta by visiting her website: www.creativewhispers.ca Date: Saturday, October 30 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Venue: Stanley Milner Library, Floor 6, Room 5 Limit: 20 participants Morning Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided by Second Cup. Lunch: Pay as you go Cost: EAC Members: $84.00 / Non-members: $115.50 After RSVP-ing via email, please send a cheque payable to the EAC Prairie Provinces Branch to Linda Kita-Bradley 4-10923 124 St. Edmonton AB T5M 0H6 A receipt for payment will be provided at the session. Parking The City Hall Parkade and Edmonton City Centre East Parkade both offer parking for less than $5.00 a day on Saturdays. See the following site for more details on parking options, rates, addresses, and a map: http://www.edmontoncitycentre.com/contactus.php?Parking-Information-2 Refunds Registration fee (less 20% for administration costs) will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received on or before Monday, October 18. After that, refunds will not be issued except at the discretion of the executive. Cancellation The PPB reserves the right to cancel courses that do not reach minimum enrolment requirements established with the intent to break even financially. In the event that a course is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full.

Edmonton Monthly Social Night and Book Exchange 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

2010-08-30T13:56:12.000Z

When: Thu Sep 30, 2010

Where: Kelsey’s Restaurant: Oliver Square, 11736 104 Ave (ample parking)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Need an evening out? How about a steady supply of free books? You can have both by coming out to our social book exchange night. Bring a book to trade. Bring a friend. We hope to see this event become as established as the Block 1912 coffee meetings (held on the second Tuesday of each month, 11:00 AM at Block 1912, 10361 Whyte [82] Avenue). Date: Thursday, September 30 (and the fourth Thursday of every month) Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Venue: Kelsey’s Restaurant: Oliver Square, 11736 104 Ave (ample parking) Cost: Pay as you go

Edmonton Members' Kickoff Social Meeting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

2010-08-30T13:52:22.000Z

When: Wed Sep 15, 2010

Where: Earl's Restaurant (11830 Jasper Ave.)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Come on out for a social hour of greeting and meeting fellow EAC members. The social hour will be followed by an informal meeting to share ideas about (1) the proposed changes in the EAC organizational structure; and (2) how to increase EAC membership. (For new members, or any seasoned members who haven’t attended EAC events in the past, do not be frightened off by item 1 above, as we need your input for item 2. So do plan to join us! Just ask for the EAC gathering when you arrive. Date: Wednesday, September 15 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM Venue: Earl’s Restaurant: 11830 Jasper Ave (parking available on east side of and behind the restaurant) Cost: Pay as you go Please RSVP to kitabradleylinda@yahoo.ca with subject line “Yes to Kickoff,” just so we have an idea of numbers. Any questions? Just add a question mark to the subject line and I’ll get back to you.

Coffee Night - Calgary 5:30 p.m.

2010-08-30T13:50:06.000Z

When: Tue Sep 21, 2010

Where: Higher Ground, 1126 Kensington Road NW
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Let's kick off fall with a casual get-together for editors and writers. Catch up with old colleagues and meet new ones. Both members and friends of the Editors' Association of Canada are welcome. DATE: Tuesday, September 21 TIME: 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Higher Ground, 1126 Kensington Road NW, http://www.highergroundcafe.ca COST: Pay as you go RSVP by September 17 to Lori Burwash at editor@loriburwash.com

EAC coffee (Edmonton area) 10 a.m. to 12 noon

2010-08-06T15:28:22.000Z

When: Wed Aug 11, 2010

Where: Block 1912, 10361 Whyte (82) Avenue
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: It's festival season in Edmonton. You probably wouldn't normally think of our EAC coffee meetings in those terms, but hey, if the event fits ... C'mon out and enjoy a summer get-together. It may not be on the "official" festival roster, but we usually have a pretty good time. Please RSVP to: deborah@thewordcircus.com

Pub Night - Calgary (5:30 p.m.)

2010-05-18T01:00:08.000Z

When: Wed Jun 23, 2010

Where: The Yardhouse (Kensington location: http://bit.ly/yspqE)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Let's get together one last time before everybody takes off into the heady daze of summer. Both members and friends of the EAC are welcome. DATE: Wednesday, June 23 TIME: 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: The Yardhouse (Kensington location: http://bit.ly/yspqE) COST: Pay as you go RSVP by June 21 to editor@loriburwash.com

PPB Edmonton Coffee Meeting 10 a.m. to noon MT

2009-01-31T01:39:13.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2009-02-11 MST
Duration: 86400
Where: Block 1912, 10361 Whyte (82) Avenue
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Don't miss your next opportunity to connect with editors of all levels of experience. Come to get something or come to give something. The best way to take advantage of, and contribute to, the strength of our association is by meeting on a regular basis. Please join us. We meet the second Wednesday of each month. RSVP to deborah@thewordcircus.com

EAC Coffee (Edmonton area) 10 a.m. to 12 noon

2010-05-05T17:56:08.000Z

When: Wed May 12, 2010

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Place: Block 1912, 10361 Whyte (82) Avenue Please RSVP to: deborah@thewordcircus.com

PPB Annual General Meeting 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

2010-02-04T04:12:09.000Z

When: Sat May 8, 2010

Where: Meeting Room, Idylwylde Library (8310-88 Avenue) Edmonton
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Members only; lunch provided. Learn more about the work of your association, socialize with other members, elect your new executive, and celebrate the contributions of our volunteers. Meeting (10 a.m. to noon) Lunch (Noon to 1 p.m.) Recognition (1 to 2 p.m.) EAC–PPB Editing Scholarship and Award Winners EAC–PPB Volunteer Appreciation RSVP: Anita Jenkins at ajenkins@compusmart.ab.ca, 780-474-6656, by April 24, 2010. Please let Anita know if you have any dietary restrictions. Information about the slate of candidates and the meeting agenda will be forwarded at a later date.

EAC Coffee (Edmonton area) 10 a.m. to 12 noon

2010-04-10T15:09:35.000Z

When: Wed Apr 14, 2010

Where: Block 1912, 10361 Whyte (82) Avenue
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Once again, it's time to think about the EAC coffee meeting. We always enjoy meeting new colleagues, and we have a great time together. Please RSVP to: deborah@thewordcircus.com

SOLD OUT - George Plumley Workshop - Edmonton

2010-03-24T14:14:27.000Z

When: Sat Apr 17, 2010

Where: ATA Building (11010 - 142 Street) Edmonton, Room 140
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Two times: 9 a.m. to noon; 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The Editors' Association of Canada is partnering with the MacEwan Writing Works, the Writers Guild of Alberta, and the Get Publishing Communications Society to host WordPress for Wordsmiths this April. As a writer or editor, a website/blog is one of the most important tools for promoting your work. Whether you've had a website for years or you're just planning your first, this workshop will show you what you need. Using real-life examples, you'll see what works and what doesn't in terms of design, structure, content, and search-engine visibility. Learn how to quickly update and grow your website through the use of the popular blogging open-source software WordPress.

CANCELLED - Calgary Seminar: Usage Woes and Myths 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

2010-03-04T17:51:26.000Z

When: Fri Mar 26, 2010

Where: Room 202, The Kahanoff Centre (200, 1202 Volunteer Way [Centre Street] SE)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: This seminar has been cancelled due to low registration. 8:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. http://www.thekahanoffcentre.com/ You've sorted out imply and infer. You know it's not all right to use alright. But what about more troublesome usage points, like the difference between may and might? Or such frequently misused expressions as centre around and beg the question? Is it true that you should always change though to although, till to until, like to such as? For anyone intent on preventing (not avoiding) word errors and avoiding (not preventing) usage myths, this seminar will help. Through discussion and examples, the session provides an up-to-date look at some of the most misunderstood and contentious points of English usage, and suggests helpful guides and other resources. Bring your most perplexing usage questions to share with the group. EAC members: $90 (includes GST) Non-members: $140 (includes GST) To register, email Lori Burwash at editor@LoriBurwash.com. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions. Light refreshments in the morning and lunch will be included.

Edmonton Seminar: Usage Woes and Myths 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2010-03-04T17:48:56.000Z

When: Wed Mar 24, 2010

Where: Room 140 Alberta Teachers' Association (11010-142 Street)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. www.teachers.ab.ca You've sorted out imply and infer. You know it's not all right to use alright. But what about more troublesome usage points, like the difference between may and might? Or such frequently misused expressions as centre around and beg the question? Is it true that you should always change though to although, till to until, like to such as? For anyone intent on preventing (not avoiding) word errors and avoiding (not preventing) usage myths, this seminar will help. Through discussion and examples, the session provides an up-to-date look at some of the most misunderstood and contentious points of English usage, and suggests helpful guides and other resources. Bring your most perplexing usage questions to share with the group. EAC members: $90 (includes GST) Non-members: $140 (includes GST) To register, email Brenda Jorgensen at brenda.jorgensen@gov.ab.ca. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions. Light refreshments in the morning and lunch will be included.

EAC Coffee (Edmonton area) 10 a.m. to noon

2010-03-04T17:47:14.000Z

When: Wed Mar 10, 2010

Where: Block 1912, 10361 Whyte (82) Avenue
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Please RSVP to: deborah@thewordcircus.com

Edmonton Seminar: The Secrets of Syntax 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2010-03-04T17:54:30.000Z

When: Thu Mar 25, 2010

Where: Room 140, Alberta Teachers' Association (11010-142 Street NW)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: www.teachers.ab.ca We've all flipped a sentence around, or dismantled it and then recombined it, only to discover better clarity, emphasis, or flow. Why does that happen, and how can we become more adept at manipulating word order-or syntax-to improve prose? This seminar looks at syntax from various angles, including how to shape it for different documents and readers. Topics covered include subordination and coordination, periodic versus cumulative sentences, proximity of subject and verb, echo words, and special techniques such as ellipsis and isolation. EAC members: $90 (includes GST) Non-members: $140 (includes GST) To register, email Brenda Jorgensen at brenda.jorgensen@gov.ab.ca. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions. Light refreshments in the morning and lunch will be included.