Reflections on Creative Nonfiction, Memoir, (Auto)Biography, Life-Writing, and the Essay
Today I came across some of the soundest and least hysterical advice for emerging writers that I’ve read in a while. It comes from the AWP‘s (Association of Writers and Writing Programs’) Guide to Career Services, 2012 edition. Tucked away at the bottom of a section called “Be a Good Steward of Your Talents” is [...]
Work with Writers from Coast to Coast The Writers’ Union is seeking two members who are subject matter experts and skilled presenters to create and deliver professional development workshops on the topic of “How to be Your Own Publicist.” Specifically we are seeking one member who can present on traditional but innovative book marketing and [...]
07 Feb 2011 at 11:33
Julija Šukys
Academia, Conferences and Symposia, Creative Nonfiction, Friendship, Grad School, Humanities, Jobs, Journeys, Personal Essays, Writers' Workshops, Writing
The AWP stands for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs. It’s a professional association, much like the MLA (Modern Language Association) or the APA (American Philological Association). These organizations offer a number of services to their members: they publish journals, coordinate job listings, and organize annual conferences. Though it was my first time at [...]
The Writers’ Union of Canada Deadline: June 29, 2010 Job Description: Executive Director www.writersunion.ca/executivedirector.pdf. The Position Summary: Reporting to the National Council Executive, the Executive Director is the senior staff officer of the Union, responsible for its successful leadership and management under the strategic direction set by the National Council. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The [...]
