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Page last updated January 23, 2012

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Editorial Insight from Canadian Geographic Editor

The Perfect Pitch and Feature Writing

AMPA presents Crafting the Perfect Pitch (webinar) and Feature Writing: An Editor’s Perspective (seminars) with the managing editor of Canadian Geographic, Dan Rubinstein:

Crafting the Perfect Pitch

February 2, 10:00-11:00am, online

Feature Writing: An Editor’s Perspective

Calgary
February 2, 1:30-3:00pm, Memorial Park Library

Edmonton
February 3, 9:30-11:00am, Stanley Milner Library (6 flr, Rm 7)

Learn more about Editorial Insight events

 

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Get Your Grammar On with Frances Peck

Grammar Boot Camp and Sentences with Style

AMPA, in partnership with the EAC—Prairie Provinces Branch, presents Grammar Boot Camp (webinar) and Sentences with Style (seminars) with renowned editor, author and speaker Frances Peck:

Grammar Boot Camp

February 14, 10:00-11:00am, online

Sentences with Style

Calgary
February 14, 1:30-3:00pm, Memorial Park Library

Edmonton
February 15, 9:30-11:00am, Stanley Milner Library (6 flr, Rm 7)

Learn more about Get Your Grammar On events

 

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2012 Alberta Magazine Awards

Submissions Close January 31!

Submissions are open for our annual Alberta Magazine Awards, featuring Showcase and Achievement Awards, cash prizes, and bragging rights.

The Alberta Magazine Awards will be presented at a gala event, March 22 in Calgary, as part of the 2012 Alberta Magazines Conference.

Submit your best work in the Showcase Awards (AMPA members only), and nominate an outstanding individual/magazine for an Achievement Award (open to the public).

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Mark your Calendars:
2012 Alberta Magazines Conference

The 2012 Alberta Magazines Conference will be held March 22 - 24 at the Carriage House Inn, Calgary.

Thursday will feature an afternoon session, cocktail hour, and awards gala. Friday is a day full of sessions with industry professionals, capped-off with a wine and cheese event. A breakfast panel will be offered the Saturday morning.

Registration will open early February 2012

 

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Featured Magazines

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