Covered and bound

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Covered and boundVision We aim to create a space where information of the written and spoken word is made accessible and centres the power to build community and articulate larger socio-political issues.

Mission We exist to create a connection between readers and writers, specifically within the York and surrounding community. We intentionally go beyond literary reviews and seek interviews with artists and authors in order to engage in in-depth discussions that create connections to larger socio-political issues.

MandateCovered and Bound recognizes writers and spoken word artists as integral to our communities and therefore necessary on a community radio station. We are committed to using a consensus decision making model, operating in a collective, meeting monthly and using an anti-oppressive framework.

Covered and bound hour breakdown

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Intro Outro

York author Spotlight

Feature Author Interview

FeatureSpoken Word Segment

LiteraryReviews

Community

Musical Break (Optional)

Covered and bound hour breakdown continued... Intro (3-5mins)Welcome Listeners to the show and let them know all of the live/pre-recorded content that will be heard that day. This information will be said over a music bed.

York Author Spotlight (10-12mins)Interview will showcase authors and spoken word artists that are affiliated with York and the surrounding community.

Feature Author Interview (12-15mins)Critical exploration of the topics and themes of the work, authors influences and its relationship to larger socio-political issues.

Optional Musical Break (2-3mins) Music throughout the show should be Canadian content that does not get mainstream media play. It also is important to match music with the theme of your show.

Spoken Word Segment (12-15mins)Critical exploration of the topics and themes of the work, artists influences and journey, excerpt of the piece and its relationship to larger socio-political issues.

Literary reviews (10-12mins) 2-3 brief literary reviews per week. This should act as a promotion of the themes of upcoming shows and interviews.

Community Listings (3-5mins) 3-4 community listings per show, 60-90 seconds each. A focus on upcoming community events connected to the written and spoken word community. This information will be said over a music bed.

Outro (2mins) Conclusion of the show, thank guests, plug social media and CHRY contact information. This information will be said over a music break.

Covered and bound runsheetCOVERED AND BOUND – __________________, 2014

[COMP] THEME MUSIC

[1:30] Fade down to bed at -35, at song post [MIC 1]

[1:20] SHOW INTRODUCTION: Welcome to Covered and Bound- your weekly home for spoken word and literary perspectives

I am/ We are________________ -- your host(S) for this edition of Covered and Bound. On today’s show: A feature Author interview with _________________________ Then, on our Spoken word segment, we hear from __________who tells us about____________ Followed by that we will have book reviews of__________________But first, on our York Author Spotlight, we hear about ____________________.

All that and more on Covered and Bound on CHRY 1055 FM!

[COMP] [Fade up THEME MUSIC]

[MIC 1] INTRO TO YORK AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: On today’s York Author Spotlight ______________________________________

[COMP] Play clip/live interview (10-12mins)

This is Covered and Bound on CHRY 1055 FM. You just heard today’s York Author Spotlight. Do stay tuned, after the break: our feature author interview with _________________.

[AD COMP] [2:00] Play Ads

[MIC 1] INTRO TO FEATURE AUTHOR INTERVIEW SEGMENT:

You are listening to Covered and Bound on CHRY 1055 FM. And now for your feature author interview _______________________________

[COMP] Play clip/live interview (10-12mins)

[CD] Musical break (2-3 mins)

[MIC 1] You’re listening to Covered and Bound on CHRY 1055 FM. Now for your Spoken Word Segment_________________________________

[COMP] Play clip/live interview (10-12mins)

[MIC 1] That was your Spoken Word Segment, stay tuned after the break. You will hear Literary reviews from______________. This is CHRY 1055

[ADS COMP] Play ADS

[MIC 1] INTRO TO LITERARY REVIEWS: Welcome back to Covered and Bound, on CHRY 1055. Next up we have some literary reviews starting with__________________________________

[MIC 1] Read literary reviews (10mins)

[MIC 1] Those were your literary reviews for this week, now it’s time for your community listings:

[FADE UP MUSIC and DOWN TO BED-35]

[MIC 1] Read Community Listings (3-5mins)

OUTRO: [FADE UP THEME MUSIC and DOWN TO BED -35]

And that does it for this edition of Covered and Bound. Thanks go out to all our contributors: _______________________ and our feature guest(s) _________________.

Join us every Monday, from 4 to 5pm for your home for spoken word and literary perspectives.

On today’s show we explored _________(What do you think about this topic?) email us at chrynews@yorku.ca or phone us at 416-736-2100 ext. 33908.to give us your feedback or if you would like to get involved with the Covered and Bound Collective.

I’m/We’re ______________ -- and from all of us at Covered and Bound, see you next time!

Do stay tuned for News Now-- coming up next! This is CHRY 105.5 FM – Your leading source for diversity.

How to write a literary reviewGeneral information Begin by giving the listeners the basic information about the book such as:

Title Author Genre Year Publisher

Extended plot or content summary A content or extended plot summary should focus on:

The premise of the book How that premise is presented and backed up What the author posits or adds to the subject matter.

SOCIO-POLITICAL ANALYSIS AND PERSONAL REACTIONS

Analyse author’s strengths and weaknesses Relate the written work to contemporary socio-political issues. Comment on how the book affected you and your personal connections.

HOW TO WRITE A COMMUNITY LISTING

A community listing for radio must be scripted to be concise yet clear enough to get the message across. A typical listing is about 60 seconds each, which is about 100 words for the script. In the script, you’ll want to include: Basics: What, Who, Location, Address, Start/End time, Cost, ASL interpretation, wheelchair accessibility. Description of event. Media Contact, where to find more information, how to RSVP

Since most listings or press releases are originally in print or on the web, re-writing a listing for radio is necessary, otherwise the unedited original text will not sound good on the ear. For example, you want to avoid listing more than three items, and you want to repeat essential details of where and when.

Here is an original and a radio scripted community listing; can you find the differences? Example of an original listing text:

WORK IT! Health and Racism Working Group’s Annual Symposium Wed July 6, 2011 2:00 – 7:00PM Student Centre, University of Toronto Mississauga campus Student Centre, 3359 Mississauga Road North. Speakers, art making, workshops, entertainment, discussion FREE for community members. $10 for organizations. FOOD provided. ACCESSIBLE space— Have you been thinking about work? Are you interested in learning about employment equity? Do you like using art as a way of responding to critical issues? Please join us in the dialogue. As you may know, HaR uses expressive arts as a self-care, healing, and anti-racist tool. On July 6th, we invite you to participate in contributing to our premier ZINE, a self-published magazine, grassroots style), on the theme of “work”.

Please register and join us! WorkItSymposium.eventbrite.com For more information: healthandracism@gmail.com or 905 602 4082 Example of a typical community listing scripted for radio: “Work It!”: Health and Racism Working Group’s Annual Symposium Have you been thinking about work? Are you interested in learning about employment equity? Do you like using art as a way of responding to critical issues? Join the Heath and Racism Working Group in this dialogue on Wednesday, July 6th, from 2pm to 7pm at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus Student Centre.

CONSENSUS DECISION-MAKING 101(adapted from Seeds For Change: seedsforchange.org.uk)

Instead of voting for an item and having the majority of the group getting their way, consensus decision making supports solutions that everyone actively supports, or at least can live with. It allows for all opinions, ideas, and concerns to be taken into consideration.

When voting is used to make decisions, the preference of the majority will be voted in, which can disregard the concerns of the people who oppose it. This can foster conflict and distrust in a group when the “losers” are expected to carry out a decision that may conflict with strongly-held beliefs and concerns. Instead, a consensus model seeks a solution that is satisfying for everyone, thereby increasing the collective’s investment in putting the decision into action.

As a community radio station committed to anti-oppression and the advancement of social justice, a simple voting model does not suffice.

Ingredients for Creating Consensus:

A Common Goal: Everyone in the collective needs to share a common goal and be willing to work together to achieve the goal - hence the important of a Mission, Vision, Mandate.

A Commitment to reach consensus: The collective must: Keep defenses down. Be willing to listen to what others have to say, to shift their positions,

and to reassess what is in the best interest of the program Be willing to learn to openly expresses their desires (what they’d like to see) and needs

(what they have seen) Actively participate in the decision making process by sharing opinions and listening to

others

The Consensus Process:

Step 1: Introduce the proposed story topic. Indicate the basics of your proposed story topic e.g. 5 w’s. Demonstrate connection between proposed show topic and News Now’s Mission Vision Mandate (MVM). Include not only details about the story topic, but also how the story will be covered (or ask the collective for input on how to cover it in such a way that it fits within the program’s MVM). Offer 1-2 potential sources with contact info. (Indicate which segment of the program that story is for.)

Step 2: Explore the topic and look for ideas. Invite others to share their thoughts, concerns and opinions on the story topic.

Those who support the story topic may offer directions and sub-topics that may be explored as part of the original story. They may also share additional sources to contact for interviews.

Those who hold concerns about a story topic may offer amendments to the story proposal such that an amended version of the story is more acceptable to them.

Step 3: Look for an emerging story topic

Is there one or a combination of story proposal amendments/ideas that brings together the best quality of story proposals discussed? Look for a story topic that everyone will agree about.

Step 4: Discuss, Clarify and Amend your story proposal

Based on the collective’s input, clarify how the story topic and/or the perspective that will be taken on the story have changed. Be clear about your understanding of the new story proposal.

If necessary, looks for amendments that make the story topic even more acceptable to the collective.

Step 5: Test for Agreement

AGREEMENT“I support this story proposal.”

RESERVATIONS“I have some concerns about this story ….

a) Therefore I suggest that we…or

b) but am willing to let it pass”.

(Facilitator will check-in)

BLOCK“I have a fundamental disagreement with the proposed story that cannot be resolved. The story pitch needs to be amended. My concerns are…”

Consensus!

Consensus is reached when there are no Blocks, minimal Reservations, and active Agreement. The story topic can now be added to the program’s story schedule.

NOTE: This process can applied to any collective decisions pertaining to the preparation, operation and structure of your show, as well as story pitches.