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Association of Manitoba Book Publishers
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The Association of Manitoba Book Publishers (AMBP), representing a diverse group of Manitoba publishing houses, coordinates joint marketing projects such as Prairie Books NOW (a magazine dedicated to Prairie publishers and writers) and Manitoba Book Week (a week-long celebration of Manitoba publishing); and advocates for the continued evolution of one of Manitoba’s most culturally dynamic industries – publishing.
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Border Crossings
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Border Crossings is an award-winning international arts magazine published in Winnipeg. This quarterly carries articles about and interviews with the world’s best artists, features a wide-ranging review section and publishes photography, fiction and poetry as well.
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Brave New Words Manitoba Book Awards
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The Manitoba Book Awards are presented annually at Brave New Words, the Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards gala held in spring which caps off Manitoba Book Week. The 15 awards are presented for works in French and English, including the City of Winnipeg’s $5,000 prize, the Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award.
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Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award
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In 1999 the City of Winnipeg established its first book award. The first Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award was presented in 2000 at Brave New Words, the Manitoba Literary Awards. The Award is a juried annual prize honouring books which evoke the special character, and contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Winnipeg. All genres are eligible. The Call for Submissions is issued in late fall. The Award and its $5000 prize are presented at Brave New Words, the Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards Gala. For submission forms by mail or for information please contact Winnipeg Arts Council.
Contact Information:
Phone: 204-943-7668
Fax: 204-942-8669
Email: wpgarts@mts.net |
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Manitoba Writers Guild
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The Manitoba Writers Guild was inaugurated in 1981 as a grassroots organization created by and for Manitoba writers. Our goal is to discover, develop and promote literary talent province wide.
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Prairie Fire
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Prairie Fire magazine publishes new work by both emerging and established writers. Each issue is loaded with stories, poems and articles to engage the mind and enrich your spirit.
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.prairiefire.ca
Email: prfire@escape.ca
Phone: 204-943-9066
Fax: 204-942-1555 |
Mailing Address:
Prairie Fire Press. Inc.
423-100 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3
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Winnipeg International Writers Festival
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THIN AIR is literary celebration, an annual week-long festival of readings, panel discussions, school shows, book signings, and professional development opportunities. It engages new and established writers, and is enjoyed by thousands of Manitobans of all ages and backgrounds in both English and French. Throughout each day, exciting events are scheduled at various venues across the city, including some in rural areas. The festival offers a taste of literature sure to satisfy any reader's palate!
Contact Information:
Website: http://www.winnipegwords.com
Phone: 204-927-7323
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Mailing Address:
100-624 Arthur Street
Winnipeg, MB
R3B 1H3
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Writer’s Collective
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The Writer’s Collective offers programs and services for professional and developing writers including membership, community outreach and professional development initiatives for all levels of writing. The Collective also provides writer’s circles, workshops, lecture series and a bi-monthly journal.
Contact Information:
Email: writerscollective@uwinnipeg.ca
Phone: 204-772-7753
Fax: 204-783-8910 |
Mailing Address:
The Writers’ Collective
4th floor library
University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3E9
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