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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Be
sure to introduce yourself in the Federation online forums,
and check out the
member biography
section to find out more about each.
New Members:
R. D. Roy - Trenton, ON
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean
C.C, C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of CanadaPaul Gerhardt Fleisher - Accra, Ghana
Christina Cowling, Peterborough, ONLesley Pasquin - Kirkland, QC
Jim Greenwald, New Paris, PA
Gary Pierluigi - Mississauga, ON
Sarah Austin, Oxon, UK
Renewals:
Stella Kuiper
Amir Hasham
Elaine Traviss
David Fraser
Lorna J. Knox
Check out this months feature poet
Stella Ducker.
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POETRY CANADA LATEST EDITION
COMING SOON!
Get ready to get your copy of this limited edition version that is the
"Final Issue" from Editor Tracy Repchuk.
This edition includes:
- a farewell note from the Editor
- bio and poetry from incoming Editor
R.D. Roy
- Way to Happiness Winner Kathleen
Ronald
- Rhyming Poetry Winner Elizabeth
Wood
- "5 Winning Ways to Impress an
Editor" by Donna Thompson
Poetry by:
- Jim Greenwald
- Rachel Brown
- Hernan J Restrepo
- Fred Meissner
- Christina Cowling
- Kile Jones
- Umesh Ghoshdastider
- Joesephine Stone
- Ben Murray
- Debbie Okun Hill
- Amanda Stoelb
- Hernan J Restrepo
- Joyce G. Bradshaw
Get your look into this classic issue, which previews the hottest covers
Poetry Canada had.
ATTENTION PDF SUBSCRIBERS
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD THE COPY NOW
BEFORE IT HITS THE PRESS!
Poetry Canada is now available for only $9.95 USD in PDF format, for
a full year. Get all the great information from 2004, 2005, 2006, and
2007 - for one LOW PRICE!
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and get started right away!
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Poetry Canada Magazine
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CONTESTS & CALLS
Check out the current contests:
NEW! Tribute
to Friendship Contest
Rhyming Poetry;
where the winner
of each will appear in Poetry Canada magazine and get a free copy! Call now open.
Stellar Showcase Journal
www.stellarshowcasejournal.com
We promote FREE contests, if you have one, let us know and we'll let
everyone else know.
SPREAD THE WORD
Proudly display the CFP
logo on your site, and let us know, and you'll be automatically entered
into a contest where you can win a free ad in Poetry Canada. Link
to: http://www.federationofpoets.com
Winner will be announced December 31st. Help poetry,
and yourself - it's a win, win!
CALENDAR COORDINATOR
Betty Dobson of Halifax, Nova Scotia who has taken on the position of
Calendar Coordinator!
If you are a CFP member, this is a great way to promote your book launches, appearances,
and check out contest calls and events.
If you are a CFP member, or a CFP Affiliate Organization feel free to submit
your events to us. It is a great way to easily increase attendance.
Send your information to: Calendar Coordinator: Betty Dobson
FEDERATION OF POETS
Canadian Federation of Poets
2431 Cyprus Avenue
Burlington, ON L7P 1G5
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 Poetry Canada is into its next phase with exciting new changes. As
of the June issue, the Editor will be CFP Member R.D. Roy, and Publisher
will be CFP member Richard Grove, of Hidden Brook Press. I will be
moving into the position of Managing Editor, which will allow me to
focus on growth, rather than day to day operations.
Don't forget I have my personal blog for taking control of 2007, and even though
it pertains to Internet Marketing - much of the same advice can be applied to your writing
or book marketing efforts. Feel free to check it out. Tracy Repchuk
and keep on track.
Check out all of the benefits and
become a part of the CFP family for
a full year of poetry fun, and a free bonus subscription to Poetry Canada magazine.
Tracy Lynn Repchuk
President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets
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In a population of over 1 billion people, the CFP has its sights set on
capturing some of that talent and exposing different cultures to each other,
their poetry and sharing in our voice an love for the betterment of society.
Because of the diversity of that region, this Federation will be held online, so
that many can meet easily.Nikhil Parekh, a Limca two-time World Record holder
from India, will be taking care of that group under the guidance of the CFP, its
aims, and its mission.
Nikhil, who is a respected and time-honoured CFP member continues to be an
active member of the CFP team.
If you are from India would like to join the CFP through this group, check it
out now at:
Orkut Community CFP India
** You will need to register online to join the community
Take a look at the benefits the benefits
the CFP has to offer, and make this the year you join.
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Advertise your book here for just $25 or $10 if you are a CFP member, or get a free
book announce here with every 4 week
Feature Book reservation.
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CFP EVENTS
Thursday February 15th, 2007 - 7pm
Oakville Federation
Contact: George Arnold
Timothy's World Coffee
321 Lakeshore Rd. E, Oakville,
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
Sunday February 18th, 2007 - 2pm
Ottawa Federation
Contact: Richard Vallance
Royal Oak II Restaurant
161 Laurier East, Ottawa
Every third Sunday of the month. 2-4pm
Admission: Free
Open mic event where poets and performers can get together and share both poetry and short stories.
 
  
Wednesday Feb. 14th, 2007 - 7pm
Halifax Federation of Poets
Mollyz Diner
2104 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS
Every third Wednesday of each month
contact Betty Dobson or Donelda Kent at bettyd@federationofpoets.com or doneldak@federationofpoets.com
Durham Region Federation of Poets
contact Stella Ducker at
StellaCD@federationofpoets.com
Penticton, BC Federation of Poets
contact Donna Thompson
at: DonnaT@federationofpoets.com
Calgary, Alberta Federation of Poets
contact Wei Yin
at: weiyin@federationofpoets.com
NEW**
India Federation of Poets
contact Nikhil Parekh
at: nikhilp@federationofpoets.com
Check out all of our happenings or get complete details on the above events from our
online
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean
C.C, C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor General of Canadcalendar.
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This article is talking about writing circles,
but in many cases they are a similar concept to a Federation, in
that a group of poets from an area get together, and you could
create your own anthology. To help you - CFP Member
Richard Grove of Hidden Brook Press is offering a deal for the
printing of all Canadian Federation of Poets 'Federation'
Anthology productions.
You just need to be a CFP member, involved in a
Federation/Chapter. (You can even start your own)
Contact the CFP to find out more.
How A Writing Circle Can Help Get You Published
Your writing circle can be your key to publishing your book with a
commercial publisher. In fact, it can open up all the doors you could ever want
in the publishing world.
Here's how you do it. A writing circle is a group of like-minded authors who
seek camaraderie among peers. They want to know what others think of what
they've put down on paper. Usually the writing circle is geographically confined
to your neighborhood or town. Sometimes it's restricted by profession--just
teachers, or just lawyers. Sometimes it's all that and further restricted by
genre--just romance or just thrillers.
The internet has allowed many writing circles to flourish around the world.
There's a lot of flexibility there.
The ones currently up and running are usually posted on library bulletin boards.
Or you can search the internet for one more to your liking. If there's nothing
in your area, feel free to start one yourself. In fact, if you can start one
yourself, so much the better.
Would these writers like to know what's hot in their respective markets? Of
course they would. You volunteer to get that information for them.
Call, (don't write, don't email or mail, but call) those people who have the
information your writing circle members would like to have. Call a trade editor
at a publishing house and tell her the Lower Missawani Writing Circle will be
having a meeting in a couple of weeks and they've asked you to briefly tell them
what kind of books the publisher is looking for.
Or call a few literary agents. "The Lower Missawani Writing Circle will be
having a meeting in a couple of weeks and they've asked me to find out what's
the biggest problem literary agents have with new writers?"
You're not selling them anything. You're not badgering them about a manuscript
that was sent in unsolicited. You're just looking for a few quick answers to
some common questions.
Depending on the geography, and the size of your writing circle, you can invite
them to speak to your group. And you'll be taking care of all the arrangements
and acting as host for your guest.
If you meet a publishing contact at a convention or other book meeting, this is
your way to start a conversation. You're not there simply saying, "I have a
manuscript and." You're saying you gather information for your writing circle
and you were wondering if you could give them a call in a few days to ask them a
couple of questions that would be useful to many writers in the group.
When you get the information (however you get it), send them a thank you note.
And send them a thank you note on behalf of you and the writing circle every
month from that point on. You'll be asking them additional questions as time
goes on and you want them to remember you.
In fact, you want to establish a relationship, a friendship of sorts, with these
people. Then, when your manuscript is ready, you can call the right people
immediately. They'll call you back because they know you. They know you're not
some sort of nut. And they know you're committed to their success as well as the
success of other writers. All things being equal, people would rather do
business with their friends. All things being unequal, people would still rather
do business with their friends.
And your writing circle has allowed you to make quite a few!
About the Author:
Steve Manning is a master writer showing thousands of people how they can
write their book faster than they ever thought possible. Here's your free
Special Report,
http://www.WriteABookNow.com/main.html
MEMBER NEWS:
Christina Cowling had her poetry selected by Poetry Canada magazine.
Jim Greenwald had his poetry
selected by Poetry Canada magazine.
Donna Thompson had an article selected by Poetry Canada
magazine called "5 Winning Ways to Impress an Editor"
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