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	A New Myth Sheila Heti aims to debunk the myth that Canadian writers depend on support and recognition from abroad to be successful. By Sheila Heti
	Three Requirements An illustration connecting skating and James Joyce's three requirements for a productive artistic life. By David Collier

*Announcing the Geist* Work Shanty Writing Contest!** Geist is bringing back the work shanty but updated for new timey jobs: I's the Barista, Barrett's Publishers, Genial Tailor, Webdev - O! Leave the drudgery of work behind and get your whole office in on the writing fun. Cash prizes and publication in Geist and at geist.com for the top three! Deadline: December 15, 2018.


	Final Answers Is a work of art ever finished? Do all artists have a testamentary piece? What will be remembered after we die? By Alberto Manguel
	Lit-Lorn Throwback R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The Geist editors on how emerging writers can establish publishing credentials. By The Editors

Vancouver Art Book Fair Come visit the Geist booth at VABF from Oct. 18-21. The fair is free and open to the public with books, magazines, zines and more from all over the world.

THIS WEEK IN REVIEW Women Taking Back the Streets Michael Hayward on Lauren Elkin's Flâneuse. More » Gathering Dust Thad McIlroy on The Dusty Bookcase by Brian Busby. More » Time for a Rewrite Daniel Francis on The Comeback by John Ralston Saul. More »

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