The final days of National Poetry Month are upon us! I hope that you’ve taken some time this month to read poetry, write poetry, share poetry! And, of course, that this becomes a habit and National Poetry Month becomes National Poetry Forever!
There are some local poetry events happening over the next few weeks, I’d like to share!
THE CANADIAN WRITERS SUMMIT
Canadian Writers Summit – June 14-17, 2018 – Toronto @ Harbourfront
This is a mega-conference taking place in Toronto that joins groups like the League of Canadian Poets, the Writers Union of Canada (and more!) together for four days of annual meetings, panels, keynote speeches, and readings. Plus, loads of presses/publishers are there too – to meet and sell books. If you’re interested in attending panels and/or learning more about membership, it’s a great conference to attend!
LAURIE SMITH WRITING CLASS – MAY WRITING WORKSHOP!
Editor and poet extraordinaire, Laurie Smith is offering a special ‘all genres’ writing class beginning May 1. “I’m now taking registrations for my May writing workshop. Special 5 weeks for the price of 4 weeks – May 1-29. Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, still at Amica. All genres this time – poetry, prose, memoir, etc. Limited seats so fee has to be in to confirm your spot by April 27th. Message me for specs! llsmithll@yahoo.ca” If you’re interested, please send Laurie a message. (And please only share her email to interested parties!)
HOW TO DO A POETRY READING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 @ Budimir library – 6:30-8:30pm
I’ll be leading a FREE workshop on how to do a poetry reading with special guests from the Windsor Poetry Slam!
Click here for the Facebook event page and TELL US YOU’RE COMING!
WINDSOR POETRY SLAM – HAIKU DEATHMATCH!
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 – Phog Lounge – 7:30 doors/sign-up – 8pm start!
Click here for the Facebook Event page – tell them you’re coming!
ANGELHOUSE PRESS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH WEBSITE
AngelHouse Press is continuing its month-long poem-a-day website nationalpoetrymonth.ca – and tomorrow will feature local writer Melissa Carey! Click here to connect to the website – and don’t forget to do the same tomorrow so you can read Melissa’s poem!
CBC POETRY PRIZE IS OPEN!
Shall we do this together? The CBC literary awards are now taking submissions for the Poetry Prize!
Click here for all the gory details!
I’ve got another Writing Parent blog over at the League of Canadian Poets website on ‘patience’. Sheesh. Something I’m always working on! You too?!
Click here to read my blog post!
In case you missed the other National Poetry Month blogs I did…here you go!
Publishers spotlight w/ AngelHouse/DevilHouse Press Amanda Earl
Commaful World Record Attempt for Biggest Poetry Contest
Up next…an interview with blogger, writer, poet Bethany Reid!
Thanks everyone! May the poetry force be with you!
Peace!
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 