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front Getting the Arts Online I have been to [WO computer information sessions in the past few weeks. Both were about electronic networks, and both were geared specifically to the arts community The Vancouver Cultural Alliance (VCA) hosted the first one. to introduce its members to Cybcrstore, a new online information system. For a smalt yearly fee (which increases if you or your VCA), subscribers (numbering approximately 700) can send and receive electrons mail, engage in hscls dehalcs on topic-specific bulletin boards, browse through and copy shareware files, and post information on community billboards. The second meeting was held by the Vancouver Regional Frecnct Association (VFRA). whose network should be up and running by the end of the year. The basic services that VFRA has to offer aren't that different from Cybcrstore, but they will have far greaterreach(they expect some 4000 members within the first few months) and--as the name suggests--they arc entirely free. My hunch is that Freenet i more u-i'i lncndh. but it's noi real Is a matter of choosing between one or the other--if getting the word out about an event is (he issue, then it's best to get it to as many different sources as possible e DM before, hut for e-mail purposes, not to find oui what was happening (ulturall) thai evening or lo "borrow" a book from the "library l i s incredible Iliere aie "e journals" that you can send your latcsl article to, and if the "editor" likes it, it will gel "published." You can ask to be put on electronic mailing lists, indicating sour copies of your artwork. Who knoss might even sell U 1 1 1 is also entire possible that someone \sill Meal" artwork and not recompense you f Expect a commentary piece on cle copyright issues m the next Arte A 1 modem In ihe meantime. I 1 .1 1 1 prosidnig events listings to the VCA; ihcse arc posted directly onto the Cyberslorc bulletin board Once Frecnct is up and running. I should have been able to secure a modem, and will take it upon myself to ensure thai its proposed events calendar is well-Mocked with North Shore happenings. For more information about CybentoN call 526-3676. and for Frecnel, 6650944 Please be sure to send me relevant information that I can post on both ihc-*- All this with a modem, some software (shareware is avail.iblei and. in the case ol Cybcrstore, a few bucks I will try (o keep abreast of any new developments, and to lobby the Ans Promotion Board for a workshops Marketing Yourself as a Freelance Writer As new s|i,t|h.Ts . 1 1 1 1 ) in.iL'.i/int s on I nine lo cut down on permanent editorial staff, the ability to compete in a freelance writing L Edin The workshop is suitable both lor s. established writers who arc looking improve their marketing skills and I aspiring writers whorequiresome p information about ss here and how ti The fee for the workshop is S25. To register, please call Ann Macklcm a Advertising Rates 93 advertising rates are as fallows, with (l'i discount for year-round advertising I ads are due the first of the month, on it onlh prior to publication: i.e. February I April I.June I. August I. October I. The Arts Promotion Board is sponsoring one last workshop in 1993 (and hopefully many more in the upcoming year), this one geared to writers. Writing for a Freelance Market, scheduled for November 26th from 9 am to I pm, will be taught by Leslie Savage, a Capilano College writing instructor. The workshop will cover four main areas: I)researchingpublishing markets, 2) writing query letters, 3) aspects of st\ le. .tnd 41 kinds of articles and formats that editors have come to expect. eslic teaches business and maga/mc riling courses at Capilano College. She published poet and currently an nabashedly commercial freelance writer Backcover Magazine 2-colour available at no extra charge Full Box 5 1/2" \ 14" $300 Half Box 5 1/2" x 7" $200 Inside Magazine Colour available onlv al extra charge Full Box 2 1/2" \ 14" $200 HalfBox 2 1/2" x 7" $125 Third Box 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"$75 Backcover Arts Events Calendar 2-colour available al no extra charge Full Page 9 1/2" x 15 1/2" $650 Half Page 9 1/2" x 7 3/4" $350 Quarter Page 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" $250 PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GST