E-Calendar

August 2003

Regional Literary Events
Compiled by LAKE SUPERIOR WRITERS

August 4, 11, 18 & 25 (Mondays) 8 pm-? pm, Open Mic at Amazing Grace Bakery and Café. For info: 723-0075.

August 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Wednesdays) 7-10 pm, Open Mic at Beaner's Central. Info: 624-5957.

August 7, 14, 21 and 28, Chequamegon Bay Word Affiliate. (Thursdays) 8:05 p.m. Black Cat Coffeehouse; Ashland, WI. Bring your work to share.

Thursday, August 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Booksigning, Area author and freelance naturalist Mark Sparky Stensaas will share information and sign copies of his latest guide "Wildflowers of the BWCA and North Shore." He will also bring rock samples from "The Rock Picker’s Guide to Lake Superior’s North Shore." J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394-2665.

Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Booksigning. Robert Nelson, author of "Trees, My Way: Golf Stories for Mortals" will sign copies of this humorous collection of golf tales. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 3631 Tower Avenue, 394 2665.

Thursday, August 14, Circular Muse presents it's monthly poetry SLAM at the Norshor Theater. This is perfect for the drunken, loud-mouthed poet hidden inside. Bring a friend. Come see what it's all about. 8pm open mic. 9pm SLAM. Bonus this month: music by St. Paul dj, Tha Sugarnut!  Norshor Theater 211 E Superior St., Duluth  727-7585

Friday, August 29,1 pm, author Dav Kaufman will be in to sign his Minnesota novel, "Lake Desire." Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722 5267

September 13, 1-2 pm: Booksigning with Joanne Larsen Line. "More Quilts from "The Quiltmaker's Gift". Meet the author and learn a couple of quilting tips. Northern Lights Books & Gifts, 307 Canal Park Drive, 722-5267

September 27, 1 to 3 pm. A LSW public reading by the seven winning authors of the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues writing contest will take place at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Duluth.

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***LSW MEMBER KUDOS!

CATHERINE DYBIEC HOLM of Cook, MN was awarded a Minnesota State Arts Board Prose Fellowship for $4000.

PETER M. LESCHAK's book "Ghosts of the Fireground" was released in a paperback edition by HarperSanFrancisco in July. Last summer's hardback version garnered favorable reviews in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Smithsonian, and several other publications. A chapter was excerpted in the August 2002 issue of National Geographic Adventure magazine.

MARK MUNGER was a featured panelist at the Publisher's Forum portion of the Minneapolis Writers' Workshop Summer Conference held on August 2 at the

Zurah Shrine Center in Minneapolis. Munger, of Cloquet River Press, joined representatives from Graywolf Press and Milkweed Editions to discuss the publishing market, submission guidelines, and advice. 

FRANCINE STERLE is reading her poetry with Helen Ruggieri at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, at the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 "G" Avenue, Lake Oswego, Oregon.

SEVEN DEADLY SINS WINNERS --- Lake Superior Writers announced the winning entries of the Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues writing contest. The fourth LSW competition partners with the 2003/04 Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra series of concerts. The winners were selected from ninety entries. They are:
1. Envy/Kindness: "Envy! Called the Voice" (poem) by Rosa Carlisle (Nevis,
Minnesota)
2. Gluttony/Abstinence: "First Holy Communion" (prose) by Ellen Quinn
(Duluth, Minnesota)
3. Pride/Humility: "Pride and Humility: Dvorak Cello Concerto" (prose) by Marcia Peck (Minnetonka, Minnesota)
4. Sloth/Diligence: "For Shostakovich" (poem) by Jeff Lewis (Minong, Wisconsin)
5. Lust/Chastity: "If I Were the Moon" (poem) by Elle Schoenfeld (Duluth,
Minnesota)
6. Greed/Generosity: "We Go To Italy in the Spring" (prose) by Martha Aas
(Duluth, Minnesota)
7. Wrath/Brotherhood: "Returning" (prose) by Carol Dunbar, (Superior, Wisconsin)
The seven authors whose work has been selected will each receive a $300
honorarium and their work will be published in the Duluth Superior Symphony
Orchestra programs. A public reading by the seven authors will take place on
September 27, 1 to 3 pm. at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Duluth.
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LSW WRITING GROUPS

***OPEN, GENRE-BASED, WRITING GROUPS
Several LSW writing groups are open to all members. Expect a different number of people at each session and lively contributions from a variety of viewpoints.

August 3, 10, 17, and 24, Chequamegon Bay Word Affiliate. Every Thursday at 8 p.m. Black Cat Coffeehouse; Ashland, WI. Bring your work to share.

August 3, 10, 17, and 24, 7 - 9 p.m, Thursdays at Browsers N'etc, the Circular Muse Collective. All genres. Bring something to share. Contact Bob or Rachel at 391-4869.

August 5, 5:15 p.m. and August 11, 5:15 p.m. (First and Third Tuesday, ) BEECROFT WRITERS Writers of short stories and poetry are invited to attend. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 394-2665.

August 17, (Third Sunday of the Month), 3 pm, LSW Memoir Group. Back room of At Sara's Table, 1902 East 8th Street. All are welcome. Contact Mara at 728 1253.

August 18, 6:30 p.m. (Third Monday) Children's Writers Group, Published and unpublished writers of children's fiction and non-fiction are invited to attend. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 394-2665.

August 18, (Third Monday of the Month), 6:30 pm, LSW Children's Writers. Designed for both published and unpublished writers of fiction or nonfiction children's materials. J.W. Beecroft Books & Coffee, 394-2665.

August 27, (mid-month Wednesday) Open Fiction and Poetry group. 6 - 8 pm, Pepper McGregor's Coffeehouse & Cafe, 4721 E. Superior St. Contact Jill Hinners at 525-1463. Note: bring a writing prompt from 5:30 pm - 6 pm. Come to write!

Lacey Louwagie has started a group for people interested in science fiction and fantasy writing. Contact the_real_sedeara@yahoo.com

***SMALL WRITING GROUPS

Writing is an extremely personal activity and often times a small group works best for giving support and critique. Several LSW groups meet regularly. When established groups have openings, we will list the contact people in this space. Call to arrange a meeting with the contact person to see if your work and style will be a good fit.

A Creative Prose group may have an opening. Contact Sheila Packa, 279-3549, spacka@juno.com. A Fiction group may have an opening. Contact Kathy Leino, kayemhills@netscape.net, 724-4822

***ABOUT FACILITATING A GROUP If you wish to start your own group, contact Mara Hart at mhart2@d.umn.edu for guidelines and help. Do you like to write non-fiction? Plays? Journals? Would you like to discuss your work with other others writing in the same genre? LSW is looking for one or two people to facilitate a non-fiction/essay/ or scriptwriting group. Interested? Contact Mara Hart at mhart2@d.umn.edu

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RETREATS

JENTEL ARTIST Residency Program, Banner, WY. One month residency in rural ranch setting for artists and writers. Includes private room, studio, and $400 stipend. September 15, 2003 deadline for January 15-May 13, 2004. Check www.jentelarts.org or contact jentel@jentelarts.org to request information and application.

Norcroft-A writing retreat for women in Lutsen, Minnesota is at: http://www.norcroft.org/ . Applications for residency for the 2004 season must be postmarked by October 1, 2003.

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***NEWS/CONTESTS/SUBMISSIONS

LSW NEEDS HELP WITH BOOKKEEPING, RECORD KEEPING. If you can volunteer a couple hours a month, contact Lake Superior Writers. Call Micky McGilligan, 723-1788. Thanks!

WRITING COACH Experienced Writers: Would you like to earn $25/an hour, and at the same time encourage a fellow writer? Lake Superior Writers will act as a clearing house for those who feel qualified to be a writing coach, and those who wish help. If you wish to participate, please send a letter of intent stating your area(s) of expertise, a brief resume, and $10 for Website maintenance. Your name and a brief resume will be posted on the LSW Website. Send information to LSW, 1301 Rice Lake Road, Suite 132, Duluth, Minnesota 55811, Att'n. Mara.

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INVOCATION OF THE MUSES - Circular Muse, in collaboration with Poetry Harbor, is interested in your personal muses — the writers and artists who inspire you. We are seeking previously unpublished poems about specific writers and artists who you admire. One poem per contestant is free, up to two pages. $3 per additional poem. No name on manuscript. Specify writer or artist your writing explores. Send to Circular Muse Contest 315 N Lake Ave. #226, Duluth, MN 55802. Postmark deadline September 1, 2003. Winners will be published in the weekly newspaper, The Ripsaw News. The three poets whose work is selected will share a one-hour, live, Public Access Television show. The three poets will also be the featured readers at an event at the Norshor Theatre in Duluth in October, 2003. All poets who submitted work to the contest will be invited to read following the featured readers at an event at the Norshor Theatre in Duluth in October, 2003. For more information and an entry form For information contact 218-391-4869, duluthpoetry@yahoo.com or see http://www.lakesuperiorwriters.org/musecontest.html

INTERN NEEDED: Intern needed to help with one of the Loft’s signature programs, the Loft Mentor Series in Poetry and Creative Prose, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary in the 2003-2004 program year. The Loft will plan several special events to mark this milestone. Intern responsibilities include: author research; event planning and design; participant recruitment; administrative help and other duties. This position is available immediately. Call or e-mail Jerod Santek, Director of Programs for Writers, at 612-215-2586 or jsantek@loft.org with any questions.

WRITING SUBMISSIONS Calling for the voices of every nation to submit poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction addressing cross-cultural understanding, friendship, world unity, and peace. $500 and publication. Deadline: September 15, 2003. Send submissions to: United Planet, voices@unitedplanet.org

POETRY AWARD Open to all poets. $1000 and publication. Original and unpublished poems only. Entry fee. Deadline: October 31, 2003. For more information contact: Red Hen Press, Box 3537, Granada Hills CA 91394

CREATIVE NON-FICTION: Mid-American Review's 2003 Creative Nonfiction Award. First prize: $500 and publication. Finalists: notation, possible publication. Deadline: October 1. Fee: $10/entry (up to 6,000 words). Mid-American Review, Attn: Creative Nonfiction Award, English Dept., BGSU, Bowling Green, OH 43403. More info: www.bgsu.edu/midamericanreview

ANNOUNCING Wind's Annual Short Fiction Award: $500 and publication in Winter issue for most accomplished story. Finalists receive 1-year subscriptions. Entry fee: $10 per story. Place name and address on first page. Include SASE. Deadline: August 15. Wind Short Fiction Award, P.O. Box 24548, Lexington, KY 40524. Web site: www.wind.wind.org/contests.htm

DAVID ROBERT Poetry Prize: $1,000 prize, 25 copies (5 copies for runners-up). Reading fee: $20. Deadline: September 15. Address: David Robert Books, P.O. Box 541106, Cincinnati, OH 45254-1106. Guidelines: www.davidrobertbooks.com

DELERIUM Journal, the interdisciplinary Webzine of Ohio Northern University, announces its annual poetry contest. First prize: $500 and publication in Delirium, with publication of additional poems as special feature. Entry fee: $10 for 1 poem. Final Judge: Jeff Gundy. Deadline: November 1. See Web site for complete details: www.deliriumjournal.org

JANE'S STORIES Press Foundation Short Story Award: Original, unpublished stories about and by women. Deadline: November 1. First prize: $200. Send SASE for guidelines, or visit www.janespress.org. Limit: 6,000 words, no more than 2 short stories per person. Fee: $10 per story. Send to Jane's Stories, P. O. Box 687, Mount Prospect, IL 60056.

SHORT STORY Award for New Writers. Deadline: September 30. First place wins $1,200 and publication in Glimmer Train Stories. Reading fee: $12. (Sample copy: $9.95.) Check guidelines and make submissions online: www.glimmertrainpress.com

SIXTH NEW Century Writer Awards 2003. First place novel: $2,000. First place poem: $250. Additional cash prizes. Top 10 winners published/listed in Verbicide Magazine. Deadline: July 31. Application forms: www.newcenturywriter.org First place screenplay: $3,000. First place stage play: $2,000. Deadline: August 31. Application forms: www.moxie-films.com

FULL CIRCLE, A Journal of Poetry and Prose for emerging and established writers, is accepting submissions for its 1-year anniversary issue. Poetry, essay, memoir, and short fiction of all types and styles. Work of the highest caliber, only. Please visit the Web site for guidelines and samples of the quality of work: www.fullcirclejournal.com
MN LIT: Minnesota Literature wants essays, up to 900 words, that express opinions on literary issues and questions, or profile interesting events or personalities. Payment $50. Minnesota Literature, 1387 Berkeley Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105, 651-698-3059; or mnlit@frontiernet.net. Minnesota Literature is a statewide, monthly newsletter ($10/10 issues) that provides the literary community with information about workshops, residencies, new publications, grants, awards, contests, and a monthly calendar of readings.

KUMQUAT Meringue is a strange acorn of poetry dedicated to the memory of Richard Brautigan. Send your quirky minutiae of love, sex, syrup, life, and death. If there's a connection to Richard Brautigan, so much the better. Sample: $6. Three issue subscription: $12. P.O. Box 736, Pine Island, MN 55963

POETIC MAYHEM: Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine's Poetry Contest judged by RC Hildebrandt, the award-winning, internationally published poet. Deadline: September 30, 2003. Previously published poems and simultaneously submitted poems are accepted. All lengths, all styles. Prizes: $100, $20, $10. First poem submitted is free; $1 for each additional poem. Make checks payable to Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine, 3039 38th Ave. S. Mpls. MN 55406. Website: http://www.futuresforstorylovers.com, E-mail: babs@fmam.biz

SEEKING submissions (any genre, 5,000 words or less) dealing with the loss of a child. All entries considered. Proceeds to benefit organization of families of lost children. Send to Anthology, 1771 N. Bluff Rd., Coupeville, WA 98239.

SMILE STORIES for anthology: Nationally acclaimed editor seeks personal stories, reminiscences, and short essays on the experience and impact of smiling. All ages and perspectives welcome. Length: Approximately 2,000 words or less. Guidelines available. SASE required for response. Contact: Wendy Maltz/Smiling, 1849 Willamette St. #28, Eugene, OR 97401 or smilestories@continet.com

LUDLOW PRESS, a New York based independent, non-corporate publisher is actively seeking novel submissions! We are primarily interested in lively, smart, relatively compact novels, under 40,000 words; books with an 'edge.' For full guidelines log on: www.ludlowpress.com, click on 'submit.' Or E-mail: editor@ludlowpress.com

PUDDING HOUSE wants mystical, wild, and wonderful chapbook manuscripts: poems, flash fiction, short shorts, entertaining, educational, strangely, otherly, painterly, weird, but with magic doors to meaning or being in the work. Make us want you. No E-mail submissions. Guidelines at www.puddinghouse.com Jennifer Bosveld, Pudding House Publications, 60 N. Main St., Johnstown, Ohio 43031.

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***LSW NEWS!

WRITE IN THE LSW OFFICE ---The board of Lake Superior Writers is seeking applications by members who need a room of their own in which to write. For a nominal fee, you would be able to use our quiet, well-furnished office space. Please call 722-3094.

THE LSW ANTHOLOGY, "Between Stone and Flesh," contains twenty LSW poetry and prose writers. To purchase this book, which is available to LSW members for $8, or to find out more about our contest, contact Jim at 724 1653.

We have two e-mail addresses: writers@lakesuperiorwriters.org
and a special e-mail for this calendar at calendar@lakesuperiorwriters.org
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***ABOUT THE LSW CALENDAR

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We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the literary arts. We welcome information from you regarding events, classes, kudos or announcements to be included in upcoming calendars.We reserve the right to edit all submissions.

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LSW MISSION: to foster writing communities, to provide an audience for literature, and to further the artistic development of writers through workshops, readings, and publications.