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WordPress workshop a hit!

2010-04-21T14:27:00.000-07:00

Our half-day workshop on how writers can use WordPress to promote their work was a hit last Saturday, April 17. Both the morning and afternoon sesssions with George Plumley, the B.C. guy who has written a book about WordPress, were sold out. Get Publishing plans more such training sessions -- probably in the fall.

2009-10-14T17:11:00.000-07:00

Oct. 17 - Hold that date!

2009-10-13T21:55:00.000-07:00

WHAT NOT TO PITCH - Style your magazine query for success

9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., October 17
MacEwan University, City Centre Campus
$10 for members of Get Publishing or AMPA; $20 for non-members (Get Publishing memberships available at the event)
Hosted by Get Publishing Communications Society and Alberta Magazine Publishers Association

Magazine editors and experienced writers will give you the tips and tools to put your best foot forward to successfully enter, branch out or specialize in magazine writing. Editors Tracy Hyatt from Westworld , Gregory Kennedy from Where Edmonton and Craille Maguire Gillies from Alberta Venture will be among the mentors at this interactive exploration of magazine pitch dos and pitch don’ts. Understand print and digital magazine trends. Learn about topics that never go out of style. Find out how to create eye catching storylines to pitch to different magazines. Get the scoop on opportunities to strut your writing for new magazines. For sophisticated and experienced writers, find out how to develop a niche for yourself. Leave this session with the inside scoop on how to make your query pitch shine, get an editor’s interest and get your writing published into magazines.

To Register:
Email your name and contact information to patwood@shaw.ca and send a cheque to What Not to Pitch Workshop c/o Cynthia Dusseault, Treasurer, GPCS, 14011 - 91 Avenue, Edmonton AB, T5R 4Y1. Make the cheque payable to Get Publishing Communications Society. Include your address, phone number and email address with the cheque. Receipts will be provided at the workshop.

Register now! Enrolment is limited.

ALSO: The Get Publishing executive and committees will meet immediately after the October 17 workshop, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. All members are welcome.

Words on Radio

2009-09-25T16:42:00.000-07:00

Good News: CKUA Radio’s Bookmark program has been saved for another year at least. The radio program, which airs Sunday afternoons from 12:30 to 1 p.m., explores Alberta’s literary scene with host Ken Davis. The program was in danger, but fans rallied to provide enough financial support to keep the show alive. And Get Publishing did its part by sponsoring one of the broadcasts. Get Publishing chair Cheryl Mahaffy says our contribution was $650, comprised of $400 from Get Publishing members and friends and another $250 from the organization itself. A hearty thank you to all who pledged to support Bookmark!