Anne Fleming, author and creative writing teacher, and CBC radio host and critically acclaimed writer, Bill Richardson, will judge the 2010 first person narrative essay contest. Once again we are asking novice and veteran writers—and everyone in between—to submit 2000-2500 words on the theme, Where I Come From. Submissions are due no later than November 1 and, in addition to four cash prizes, including a prize for Best Under Nineteen, all entries will be considered for publication in Keeping Our Stories Alive, Volume I, A Journal of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives. Entries can be non-fiction, memoir or creative non-fiction. Additional information (rules and regulations, for example) can be found at http://www.clga.ca/, and winners will be announced December 10, 2010.

Call for Submissions
First Person Narrative National Essay Contest
Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives
This Year’s Topic ~ Where I Come From
Essay Length ~ 2000-2500 words.1st prize $500.002nd prize $300.003rd prize $200.00With a special prize of $100.00 for Best Under NineteenPrizewinning essays will be selected by award-winning writer and CBC Radio HostBill Richardson and by Anne Flemingcritically acclaimed author and creative writing teacher.

Submission Due Date ~ November 1, 2010Prize Winners announced ~ December 10, 2010Entries should be typed, single-sided, and double-spaced with your name, address and story title on a separate sheet.

Parent/Guardian signature required for anyone under 19. F

orms can be found on our web site.

Entry fee is $10.00 payable to Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives by cheque.

Free for anyone under 19. Contest details available at http://www.clga.ca/

Send your stories, with payment, to

Jennifer Coffey

Managing Editor,

QA106 Walpole Avenue

Toronto ON

M4L 2J3

The contest is open to all ages and all backgrounds.All entries will be considered for publication in Keeping Our Stories Alive, Volume 1, A Journal of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives.