http://www.stonesummertheoryinstitute.org
This is to announce the second annual Stone Summer Theory Institute, on the subject “What is an Image?”, July 14-19, School of the Art Institute, Chicago.

Faculty include W.J.T. Mitchell, Jacqueline Lichtenstein, and Marie-Jos? Mondzain. The event is co-organized by
James Elkins and Gottfried Boehm. The faculty will lead 27 hours of seminars that are closed to the public; 15 spaces are available for Fellows.

Full tuition remission, travel, and accommodation grants are available. Faculty and advanced graduate students are invited to apply; please follow the instructions on the website,
http://www.stonesummertheoryinstitute.org
Deadline for applications May 5.

Posted: March 19th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://in.tu.koszalin.pl/konferencje.html
The Baltic Language and Linguistics Symposium (Ba?tyckie Spotkania Filologiczne) is an international conference, which is planned to take place biennially. During the Symposium diverse linguistic and literary themes will be addressed.
One of the aims of the Symposium is to encourage the exchange of academic ideas and experiences within the context of a consideration of the cultural, literary and historical aspects of the English and German languages.

Politechnika Koszali?ska

Posted: March 17th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://in.tu.koszalin.pl/konferencje_baltyckie_a.html
The Baltic Language and Linguistics Symposium (Ba?tyckie Spotkania Filologiczne) is an international conference, which is planned to take place biennially. During the Symposium diverse linguistic and literary themes will be addressed.
One of the aims of the Symposium is to encourage the exchange of academic ideas and experiences within the context of a consideration of the cultural, literary and historical aspects of the English and German languages

Posted: March 17th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://www.sectus.org/
Following on the success of Sectus 2007 in London, we are pleased to present Sectus 2009, a four-day Harry Potter convention for adults. Set in a magnificent Grade II listed castle in Britain, this will be a unique event, combining a formal conference with a celebration of one of the best-loved fantasy series of all time. What’s better than spending four days discussing the books, meeting your fellow fans and gallivanting around a Welsh castle?

Sectus 2009 will take place at Bodelwyddan Castle from June 26-29, 2009. As a benefit to those who book early, paying in installments is available during the first Sectus pay period – so from the time registration opens until October 31st, 2008. After this date, you must have paid your registration in full. Supporting members are those who wish to receive official Sectus pre-event emails and a mailed copy of the registration pack, but are not considered registered attendants of the conference. Supporting members who decide to register later need only pay the difference between said membership fee and the registration price. Both options are subject to terms and conditions. See our website for more details.

Bodelwyddan Castle is a fully-equipped, restored castle with purpose-built rooms that feature all the modern amenities in an historic setting. In addition to having several magnificent period drawing and meeting rooms, Bodelwyddan Castle is home to the National Portrait Gallery’s Victorian collection. Sectus 2009 will host a variety of on-site informal programming, including archery, scavenger hunts and evening entertainment, taking full advantage of Bodelwyddan Castle’s spacious grounds and multiple on-site bars and meeting rooms.

Sectus 2009 will feature the same variety of programming that made the first event so popular - a mix of academic presentations and informal discussions of canon and fandom-related topics. At Sectus we’re open to any kind of programming our attendees are interested in covering, whether it be fanfiction, shipping, character development or the series’ real world applications. Let us know what you’d like to see at Sectus 2009 when you register - we want the programming to reflect what our attendees are interested in!

Sectus is an unofficial Harry Potter convention that is entirely not-for-profit. After a very successful partnership with Book Aid International, all proceeds of Sectus 2009 will go towards SOS Children’s Villages UK, a branch of the world’s largest orphans’ charity, which helps homeless children, in particular those with HIV/AIDS.

Posted: March 14th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://www.voicesofchrist.org/voc_writingyourmemoirs2008.html
The Georgia Chapter of Voices of Christ is hosting a FREE workshop entitled, “Spiritually Critiquing Literary Works,” scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 9am to 4pm at a local library in Metro Atlanta. The location will be announced in December. The workshop is based on the new book release by VOC President & Founder Prophetess Theresa Harvard Johnson.

In this highly interactive, hands-on workshop, participants will participate in fun-filled exercises and unique instruction that introduces them to critiquing their work and the work of others God’s way — completely disregarding processes and methods learned in college or university settings. This class is taught by Prophetess Johnson. In addition, a 30 minute information session will be held on Voices of Christ. Bring your notebooks, bibles, pencils and at least three samples of your creative writing. Pre-Registration is required. Click here to register! Space is limited.

PO Box 63

Posted: March 14th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://www.voicesofchrist.org/voc_writingyourmemoirs2008.html
Everyone has story tucked away on the inside of them. It’s not always easy, however, to pull the pages out into a format for you, your loved ones or others to read and enjoy. Writing Your Memoirs, a course written by Educator Dawn Alli, is geared toward unlocking the stories hidden on the inside of you and bringing them to life! At the end of this dynamic session, you will have a completed manuscript.

Then, on the final day of the course, you will spend an entire day with Publisher Valerie L. Coleman to get the instruction you need to move your project from manuscript to print! So, start your new year right and help make your scribal dreams a reality!

This course is hosted by Voices of Christ Literary Ministries International, taught by qualified professionals and will be held on Saturdays beginning March 15th-April 26, 2008 in Stockbridge, Georgia a suburb of Metro Atlanta from 9am to 4pm.

**Writing Your Memoirs with Dawn Alli will cover some of the following topics over the course of SEVEN WEEKS: Putting words to paper; Note-taking, Outlining and Pre-writing; Filling a chapter; What should you sound like; What should you talk about; How you want to be seen; Getting heard; Knowing your audience; Choosing a timeframe; Choosing a scope; Organizing your thoughts; Making yourself clear; Working with Chronology; Listening to your life and more. A complete course description will be posted soon so check back!

**Publishing and Book Marketing with Valerie L. Coleman will feature intense sessions entitled: Ready, Set, Print: The Format of Writing (typesetting); The Marketing of Writing; Make Money to Make Money; and Mastering Self Publishing and Make Money. A complete description of workshop sessions featuring Valerie will be posted soon so check back!
+CURRENT VOC MEMBERS: $169 Per Person (Full Course)
+GENERAL REGISTRATION: $199 Per Person (Full Course)
+PUBLISHING CLASS ONLY (April 26, 2008): $125 Per Person

FLEX PAY: Flexible Payment Plans are available for those registering for the full course. To qualify, a 50% deposit plus a $3.00 service fee must be received via online payment only by Friday, January 11, 2008. The remaining balance is due on Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.
PO Box 63

Posted: March 14th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://tallahasseewriters.net
SEVEN HILLS WRITERS? RETREAT

TALLAHASSEE WRITERS ASSOCIATION

Wednesday evening April 2, 2008, 7:00 PM through noon Sunday, April 6, 2008, 12:00 PM, Killearn Country Club Inn, 100 Tryon Place, Tallahassee, FL 32309

SEVEN HILLS WRITERS? RETREAT will be held in the beautiful Killearn Country Club Inn. Hidden in a forest glade, the Inn offers casual or fine dining, swimming, tennis, a championship golf course and pure comfort. The lush wooded setting of the Club affords writers the seclusion and quiet they need to clear their thoughts and write their best each afternoon, following a morning of workshops presented by an outstanding faculty. The number of attendees is limited so all will have time to discuss their work in evening critique/discussion sessions. Early registration is recommended.

FACULTY:

Michael Martone, David Morrell, Chuck Dowling, Ron Franchell
FULL RETREAT: Four Days plus, beginning Wednesday evening, April 2, through noon Sunday April 6, 2008, includes continental breakfasts, lunches, Author luncheon, Sunday Brunch, private meetings with editors/ agents before Feb. 15, 2008—————– $295.00

SINGLE DAY?includes Wednesday evening reception-before Feb 15, 2008——$ 85.00

FULL RETREAT AFTER FEB 15, 2008———————————————$345.00
2636 W. Mission Road # 146

Posted: March 12th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://www.filg.uj.edu.pl/aprilconference/
A triennial international conference (since 1978); papers on British and American literature, general and applied linguistics, translation and cultural studies, TESOL; selected papers will be published by the Jagiellonian University Press.

Krakow

Posted: March 10th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://www.davyamunanagar.com
The first battle of Independence in 1857, changed India’s history radically. As part of the nationwide celebrations of 150th year of 1857, D.A.V. College for Girls organizes an International Seminar which would focus upon this historical event from a literary perspective.

Posted: March 9th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com
Hello folks,

This is your friendly reminder about the 2008 Romance Slam Jam readers’ and writers’ conference (Apr 30 - may 4 2008, Chicago IL). Registration is open.

I know May seems a long way off, but we want to see you all there and hopefully need to schedule additional reader sessions and workshops. So grab a friend or come solo.

For full details, visit http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com
Be sure to sign up for the monthly newsletter.

If you still have questions after viewing the website, email me at deatri@romanceslamj am.org

Romance Slam Jam 2008 Event Overview

Welcome Reception
Once a year, readers and authors of Black romance come together in a reunion of sorts. Come on out to the welcome reception to catch up with old friends and welcome new members to the Romance Slam Jam family.

Reader Sessions: Come spend quality time with your favorite authors and discuss their past, present and future projects! With twenty-eight Reader Sessions, you are sure to be in Reader Heaven!

Here are the authors slated to participate in the Reader sessions:

AC Arthur, Alice Wootson, Altonya Washington, Ann Clay, Barbara Keaton, Bettye Griffin, Beverly Jenkins, Carol Ann Culbert Johnson, Celeste O. Norfleet, Cheris Hodges,Crystal Rhodes, Deatri King-Bey, Deborah Fletcher Mello, Deirdre Savoy, Denise Jeffries, Donna Hill, Dyanne Davis, Elaine Overton, Earl Sewell, Evelyn Palfrey, Francis Ray, Gloria Mallette, Gregory K. Morris, Gwyneth Bolton, Gwynne Forster, J. Jermayne, J. M. Jeffries, Karen White-Owens, Kayla Perrin, Kimberly Kaye Terry, Kimberly White, Kim Louise, Kim Robinson, LaConnie Taylor-Jones, Linda Hudson-Smith, Lisa G. Riley, Marilyn Tyner, Mary B. Morrison, Melanie Schuster, Michelle Larks, Michelle Monkou, Monica Jackson, Monique Lamont, Mr. Talley, Natalie Dunbar, Nathasha Brooks-Harris, Pamela Leigh Starr, Pam Osbey, Patricia Sargeant, Rhonda Jackson Joseph, Rochelle Alers, Roslyn Hardy Holcomb, Sean Young, Seressia Glass, Shelia Goss, Sherryle Jackson, Sylvia Hubbard, TaMara Dillard, T. Rhythm Knight, Tracee L. Garner, Wayne Jordan

Intimate Sessions:
Ten select readers will meet with the author of the hour. Intimate Sessions are your opportunity to have a more personal setting to hang out with your favorite author. These sessions will be conducted in the Presidential Suite and light hors d?oeuvre and/or a ?Taste Of Chicago? will be served.

Intimate Session Authors:
Alice Wootson, AlTonya Washington, Beverly Jenkins, Deirdre Savoy, Donna Hill, Evelyn Palfrey, Francis Ray, Gloria Mallette, Gwyneth Bolton, Gwynne Forster, Kimberly Kaye Terry, Kim Louise, Marilyn Tyner, Mary B. Morrison, Rochelle Alers, Seressia Glass, Shelia Goss, Wayne Jordan

Workshops:
Character development, setting, research, promotions, taxes for writers?it?s all in there and a whole lot more. Learn the craft and your way around the publishing industry! Find out what the future holds for various publishing houses. Do you read book reviews? Would you like to join a review team? Don?t miss the panel discussion by members of some fantastic review teams.

Keynote Luncheon
This year?s keynote speaker, Alice Wootson, is a teacher who started writing novels after she retired. Her first novel, Snowbound with Love, was published in 2000. Her 10th novel, Ready to Take a Chance, was released in December, 2006.

Mr. Romance Slam Jam
It?s Friday night, what?s a romance lover to do? Hmmmm, how about attend the Mr. Romance Slam Jam Contest? Come on out and help select who will be Mr. Romance Slam Jam 2008. We?ll dance a little, give door prizes and have a lot of fun. Between the festivities, the Mr. Romance Slam Jam finalist will perform a scene from our favorite romance novels with various authors and readers. We?ll all vote, and the winner will be announced at the Emma Awards Banquet. The winner will receive a photo shoot to be on a cover of a romance novel. Please note the Mr. Romance Slam Jam contest is still under works. If we do not have the contest, we will have a fun-filled Friday Night Bash.

Book Signing:
For those of you who have never attended a Romance Slam Jam book signing, you are in for a treat. We know that over the years you have saved your favorite romance novels. The Book Signing is your chance to have those novels signed by the attending authors! (This event is open to the public. A book vendor will be there for additional novels)

Emma Awards Banquet:
Named after the co-founder of the Romance Slam Jam, the Emma Awards is the premier awards event for readers and authors of Black romance.

Pass The Torch/Town Hall:
Though we wish the conference would never end, we must all return home. Before you leave, we need to have a Romance Slam Jam family discussion, pass the torch to the next host city and say goodbye to our friends.

See you at the Slam Jam
Deatri King-Bey
http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com
Romance Slam Jam 2008 Conference Fees

Group Registration fee (5 people or more): $175 per person
Deadline for Group Registration: December 31, 2007

Early-bird Registration: $200
Deadline for Early-bird registration: December 31, 2007

Regular Registration fee: $225
Deadline for Regular Registration: February 28, 2008

Late Registration fee: $250

**The registration fee gains you entrance into all of the Romance Slam Jam Conference events. If you are planning on bringing a guest who will not be attending the conference but would like to attend the Emma?s, Keynote Luncheon, or Mr. Romance Slam Jam Contest, please purchase them a ticket for said event(s).

The prices for those tickets are below.

Additional Keynote Luncheon Tickets: $50 each

Additional Emma Awards Banquet Tickets: $100 each

Additional Mr. Romance Slam Jam Contest Tickets: $10 each

Chicago Transit Authority 1-day Visitor Pass: $5 each

Please refer to the website for full details.

Posted: March 6th, 2001 under Arts: Literature.
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