Canadian Federation of Poets Newsletter
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Keeping you informed |
June 1st 2006 |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Be
sure to introduce yourself in the Federation on-line forums,
and check out the
member biography
section to find out more about each.
New Members:
Amir Hasham - North Vancouver, BC
Renewals:
Norma West Linder
Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews
Barbara Kahan
Richard Masterton
Mark Clement
What are you waiting for?
Join today and look forward to an exciting year of
contests, events and publishing opportunities.
Check out this months feature poet
Richard Masterton.
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POETRY CANADA IS SHIPPING
It's hot off the presses and ready for your reading pleasure.
2006 Book Survey Results are in and if you have a book - this is something you should know!
Spirit of Youth Contest Winner poetry
Poetry by: Kevin Regalbuto, Sir Earice, JL Burbidge, Richard Fry, Johanna Skibsrud, KC Wilder, Magdalena Ball,
Laura Murray, Richard Fein
Poets' Marketplace
Rhyming contest winner: Michelle F Cooper
Global village contest winner: Janet Harvey
Poetry, art, photography, and culture
Cover page by Metin Berektli
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CONTESTS & CALLS
Check out the current contests:
NEW! The Way to Happiness and
Rhyming Poetry;
where the winner
of each will appear in Poetry Canada magazine and get a free copy! Call now open.
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COOL SITE
The Compulsive Reader
This Australian based website offers book reviews by some of the hottest writers working today,
exclusive author interviews, literary news and criticism, a free ezine, and tons of book giveaways.
It's a haven for book lovers. Check it out! www.compulsivereader.com
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Another month has arrived, and another new opportunity for us to write. A new palette where we can
hang our ideas. Heat, hot, beaches, sounds, smells, tank-tops and Ts; it is so fun to approach it
ready to write about what each month brings for us. For me - I had three kids all born in June - so it
becomes Birthday parties, chaos, screaming girls and high-pitched glee, wrapping and cake. Then add
to it my Wedding Anniversary and Father's Day, and we have a month that turns into one long party. So,
enjoy the new month, and have a look at what "June" is for you, and let us know on the forum.
Ready to join the CFP? Check out the benefits and join.
A free subscription to Poetry Canada magazine and over 20 other
benefits, to help you really get your money's worth.
Tracy Lynn Repchuk
President and Founder of the Canadian Federation of Poets
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2006 POETRY BOOK SURVEY
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In 2006, the Canadian Federation of Poets undertook a
survey that would help to determine the book purchasing landscape in order to
provide poets and organizations insight as to what can be done to improve it.
The complete article is in the next edition of Poetry Canada magazine, but here are a few
highlights>:
How often do you buy poetry books?
39.4% - last week
26.2% - last month
14.75% - 6 months ago
14.75% - A year ago
4.95% - never
Where do you fit in? All I can recommend from this is we have a great percentage (65.6%) buying quite often, so if we aren't
in those category, we need to change ourselves, and encourage the 6-12 month purchasers to buy a little more often.
What is the price you would pay?
59.2% - $10
32.7% - $15
4.9% - Free
3.2$ - $5
This is a very good indicator for the success of your book. Respondents stated that if it was $15, it should
have illustrations, photography, something that makes it very unique. I was surprised at the free option,
especially since those people also had books they were trying to sell. Talk about putting a value on your
own work. So it looks like $10 for a poetry book, $15 if you have additional media, and $5 for a small
chapbook, around 30 pages.
Other questions asked about were content, author familiarity, whether they also had their own book, where are
books getting purchased from, and gift giving.
For the complete results, check out your copy of Poetry Canada magazine.
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NEW BOOKS IN CFPSHOP
Nikhil Parekh:

Kavya
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Nikil Parekh is an Indian based poet, who has over 55 books in print, a world-record for poetry
and is a humanitarian with his words.
His books range from $5.33 to $400, and each has its own message and value to society.
It is worth checking out his link, his books, and purchasing the one that speaks to you.
Available in both download and print format.
Purchase your copy today!
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Advertise your book here for just $25 or $10 if you are a CFP member.
Shows you should check out:
Toronto Small Press Book Fair - June 3rd
Ottawa Small Press Book Fair - June 17th
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CFP EVENTS
Thursday June 15th, 2006 - 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.
Check out all of our happenings or get complete details on the above events from our
online calendar.
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CALENDAR CALLS:
Calendar Coordinator: Kevin Craig
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.
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