Contributors
Matthew James Babcock, Joan Baril, Angela Dekort, Dawn Doucet, Niall Fink, Debbie Okun Hill, Amber Larsen, Louella Lester, John Lindgren, Caroline Misner, Nicole Pakan, Micheal Penny, Patrick M. Pilarski, Claire Russell, Jeffrey Wehr, Dale Willoughby.
News & Events
OV Welcomes a New Member!
Other Voices would like to welcome their new team member, Aspen Gainer, who will be taking on the position as Managing Editor over the next few months. Aspen is a student of the Professional Writing Program at MacEwan University. She is an avid reader and writer, and is excited to bring a variety of skills to the Other Voices team.
Our former Managing Editor, Erinne, will stepping down to concentrate on more tasks within the society, such as manuscript evaluations and workshops in Edmonton and around Alberta. Stay tuned for more details.
Thanks!
Evelyn Pham · February 15, 2010
Women's Words 2nd Annual Postcard Story Contest
WW Annual Postcard Story Contest is now running. The winner receives a free WW course and will be published in the Fall 2010 issue of Other Voices! Deadline to enter is March 22, 2010.
Women’s Words Summer Writing Week is June 4th – June 13th.
Erinne Sevigny · January 17, 2010
Wanted: Volunteer Managing Editor
Other Voices is seeking a volunteer managing editor. Our current editor, Erinne, will be stepping down in 2010 and will be transitioning into a board member role for the Other Voices Publishing Society.
So if you’ve got great writing and editing skills, and want to learn the ins and outs of publishing a magazine, apply now! We will be interviewing selected candidates in January.
Until then, happy holidays! We’ll be back in 2010 with a brand new issue :)
Evelyn Pham · December 21, 2009
Read Alberta Magazines Month Events Coming to Edmonton
It’s that time of year again.
Just as the leaves are falling, the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) is launching Read Alberta Magazines Month (RAMM).
Designed to raise awareness about Alberta magazines, the campaign will be coming to Edmonton on October 22. Show your support for locally produced magazines by attending one of the many events happening this week:
-How to Pitch Panel featuring editors from Legacy, Alberta Venture, Avenue and Venture Publishing
-Q & A with New York Times Magazine editor, Paul Tough
-Small Press & Maga/Zine Fair
-RAMM cocktail reception followed by films presented by the North of Nowhere Expo
Evelyn Pham · October 21, 2009
Poetry Contest Deadline Fast Approaching
After a lightning-speed Summer, our annual poetry contest deadline is fast approaching, so get your muse out and get to work to make it for our Sept. 21, 2009 deadline.
Also, the most recent monthlies prompt is up and the winner of our Summer prompt is posted. The Monthlies are in full-force.
Erinne Sevigny · September 8, 2009
Wanted: Volunteer Treasurer
While many of our volunteers are great writers and editors, none of us are very good with math. Since grant funding is integral to our ability to publish, we need someone to help us manage our money!
So if financial mangement is your cup of tea, read on for more details:
As a Volunteer Treasurer, you are detailed-oriented, a team player and have excellent organizational skills. You might be a student studying business or accounting hoping to gain practical experience, a retiree looking to use your skills and knowledge for a good cause or someone who simply has a knack for numbers.
The volunteer treasurer will be responsible for preparing financial sheets, assisting the grants officer with grant applications, tracking and keeping financial records in order, general financial management and attending monthly meetings. The time commitment is anywhere from 2 to 4 hours per month. The term is one year. Training and orientation will be provided.
If this position interests you, please contact Erinne at managingeditor@othervoices.ca.
Evelyn Pham · August 13, 2009
The Monthlies Are Back!
After a little hiatus, OV’s monthlies are finally back (phew!). So, get back into your writing groove and submit your best for a chance to not only increase your pub cred, but to win some free swag too. Check it out here.
Erinne Sevigny · July 21, 2009
Managing Editor Wins Volunteer of the Year!
Our very own Erinne Sevigny has won the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association’s (AMPA) Volunteer of the Year award! Her dedication, perseverance and hard work over the past five years has made a huge impact on Other Voices.
While volunteering her time and efforts with the magazine hasn’t always been easy, we’re happy that Erinne is being recognized with this award for her years of service and commitment to Edmonton’s literary arts scene.
Check out the latest AMPA newsletter, MagaScene, featuring information about Erinne’s win (and a Q&A with assistant editor Evelyn on the importance of lit mags).
Evelyn Pham · April 22, 2009
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