FundsforWriters - December 2, 2007
Published: Fri, 11/30/07
Volume 7, Issue 48
December 2, 2007
December 2, 2007
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HOLIDAY IDEA FOR SELF-PROMOTION
I know, it's rather late to be coming up with ideas now, but
tuck this one in your hat for next year. Lexington, Kentucky
Arts and Cultural Council is sponsoring a Buy Art Market,
featuring artists, craftsmen and writers of the Lexington, KY
area. http://www.lexarts.org/buyart07.php
tuck this one in your hat for next year. Lexington, Kentucky
Arts and Cultural Council is sponsoring a Buy Art Market,
featuring artists, craftsmen and writers of the Lexington, KY
area. http://www.lexarts.org/buyart07.php
What's to stop local artists from getting together and doing
the same? How about a state writer's organization holding a
sale partnered with a state artist's group accompanied by
craftsmen, maybe even musical guests?
the same? How about a state writer's organization holding a
sale partnered with a state artist's group accompanied by
craftsmen, maybe even musical guests?
It's always easier to sell local. People are more prone
to root for the hometown heroes, the kids next door, the
local businessmen or the beauty queen. Chambers of commerce
are popular because they unite businesses to flaunt a
community. Come to think of it, a local chamber could sponsor
a holiday arts show, with business names on the banners,
in the ads, and providing refreshments for the event.
to root for the hometown heroes, the kids next door, the
local businessmen or the beauty queen. Chambers of commerce
are popular because they unite businesses to flaunt a
community. Come to think of it, a local chamber could sponsor
a holiday arts show, with business names on the banners,
in the ads, and providing refreshments for the event.
People flock to fairs. Why not partner the frenzy of holiday
gift-buying with the temptations of exhibits and feed the
hunger of your local community?
gift-buying with the temptations of exhibits and feed the
hunger of your local community?
I love crafts and artists shows. When I go to the state
fair each fall, my husband and I gravitate to the commercial,
artistic and agricultural exhibits. I walk away with ideas
and appreciation for those with talent. Sometimes my little
plastic sack, with the local phone company's name on it,
comes home full of reading material, recipes, free cups
and samples of various wares and opportunities. It would
take me hours, even days of time to locate these folks
otherwise, and here they are crammed into two or three
buildings where I can wander and ponder what I'd like to
learn about, try or purchase next.
fair each fall, my husband and I gravitate to the commercial,
artistic and agricultural exhibits. I walk away with ideas
and appreciation for those with talent. Sometimes my little
plastic sack, with the local phone company's name on it,
comes home full of reading material, recipes, free cups
and samples of various wares and opportunities. It would
take me hours, even days of time to locate these folks
otherwise, and here they are crammed into two or three
buildings where I can wander and ponder what I'd like to
learn about, try or purchase next.
At this moment I'm drinking out of a yellow cup with chickens
on it, messages and pictures about biosecurity for raising
chickens imprinted around the outside. Why you ask? Because
my degree is in agriculture and I have considered raising
a half dozen chickens for the eggs and fun of it. It was
a thought in the back of my mind. I wouldn't have been
proactive in searching for the information, but the fair
brought it to the forefront of my brain, and I've learned
more about how to raise birds.
on it, messages and pictures about biosecurity for raising
chickens imprinted around the outside. Why you ask? Because
my degree is in agriculture and I have considered raising
a half dozen chickens for the eggs and fun of it. It was
a thought in the back of my mind. I wouldn't have been
proactive in searching for the information, but the fair
brought it to the forefront of my brain, and I've learned
more about how to raise birds.
That's what fairs do...joggle minds and prompt people to
act. You never know if at a moment in time, your book's
subject matter strikes a chord with a passerby. The person
marvels at the chance of that happening and pulls out a
checkbook.
act. You never know if at a moment in time, your book's
subject matter strikes a chord with a passerby. The person
marvels at the chance of that happening and pulls out a
checkbook.
Advertisers spend hours and tons of money trying to decipher
when and where that kind of purchase activity is prone to
take place. Make fairs and joint group efforts a part of
your promotional plan. Two-heads-are-better-than-one works
on many levels.
when and where that kind of purchase activity is prone to
take place. Make fairs and joint group efforts a part of
your promotional plan. Two-heads-are-better-than-one works
on many levels.
Who knows? Instead of a chicken cup, someone may have sold
me an agricultural mystery? Wait...that's what I'm writing.
Hmmm...when I publish this baby, maybe I need a booth
next to the hog barn. You think? Then maybe not.
me an agricultural mystery? Wait...that's what I'm writing.
Hmmm...when I publish this baby, maybe I need a booth
next to the hog barn. You think? Then maybe not.
Hope
WINNERS OF THE SIXTH ANNUAL FUNDSFORWRITERS ESSAY CONTEST
We set a record this year with 207 entries. The quality of
submissions was phenomenal. Unlike many other contests, where
they contact the winners before the announcement, I decided to
notify everyone at the same time in this newsletter. So you
aren't kept waiting, here are the names.
submissions was phenomenal. Unlike many other contests, where
they contact the winners before the announcement, I decided to
notify everyone at the same time in this newsletter. So you
aren't kept waiting, here are the names.
NO ENTRY FEE CATEGORY
1st Place - Chris Mac - "Old Friends"
2nd Place - Lee Hanekom - "Terrs No More"
3rd Place - Eva Lemeh - "A Fabulous Year"
2nd Place - Lee Hanekom - "Terrs No More"
3rd Place - Eva Lemeh - "A Fabulous Year"
ENTRY FEE CATEGORY
1st Place - Rachel Gurevich - "A Passionate, Risk-Taking Year"
2nd Place - Michelle Allen - "A Fork in One Hand, a Pen in the Other"
3rd Place - Lindy Schneider - "One Year with No Boots"
2nd Place - Michelle Allen - "A Fork in One Hand, a Pen in the Other"
3rd Place - Lindy Schneider - "One Year with No Boots"
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THE BLOG, THE BLOG!
Maria Schneider, editor of Writer's Digest Magazine, is holding
a 20/20 Project - selecting a writer's blog for each of 20 weeks.
Guess who she selected this past week for week 11? Come on...guess.
Go take a peek and see!
a 20/20 Project - selecting a writer's blog for each of 20 weeks.
Guess who she selected this past week for week 11? Come on...guess.
Go take a peek and see!
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FINAL CALL FOR TOTAL
The $6 per year subscription rate for TOTAL FundsforWriters
expires on December 31, 2007. After that, who knows what it
will be? It's been $12 for years. Thought about giving it
as a Christmas gift for a writer friend? Be glad to mail
them a FundsforWriters postcard as notification of your
gift!
expires on December 31, 2007. After that, who knows what it
will be? It's been $12 for years. Thought about giving it
as a Christmas gift for a writer friend? Be glad to mail
them a FundsforWriters postcard as notification of your
gift!
The clock is ticking...
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THE SHY WRITER IS OUT...AGAIN
The second edition of The Shy Writer is out and available for
your Christmas giving. Included is a subscription to TOTAL
FundsforWriters. A nice gift package for a writing pal.
your Christmas giving. Included is a subscription to TOTAL
FundsforWriters. A nice gift package for a writing pal.
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NOTE:
Whim's Place is no longer updating its web site nor
continuing its contests. http://whimsplace.com/
Whim's Place is no longer updating its web site nor
continuing its contests. http://whimsplace.com/
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
Conditions for creativity are:
to be puzzled;
to concentrate;
to accept conflict and tension;
to be born everyday;
to feel a sense of self.
to be puzzled;
to concentrate;
to accept conflict and tension;
to be born everyday;
to feel a sense of self.
~ Erich Fromm
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ARTICLE
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Make Money Writing Grants for Nonprofits
By Katie Krueger
Have you considered writing grants for nonprofits as a way
to make money? Writers willing to sharpen their skills and
learn the craft of grant writing can easily break into this
high-paying niche. It is a win-win situation: you get paid
and the nonprofit wins grants.
to make money? Writers willing to sharpen their skills and
learn the craft of grant writing can easily break into this
high-paying niche. It is a win-win situation: you get paid
and the nonprofit wins grants.
Offering your services as a grant writer is only three steps
away: sharpening the writing skills required in grant
applications, understanding the components of a grant application,
and building a portfolio of credibility and experience.
away: sharpening the writing skills required in grant
applications, understanding the components of a grant application,
and building a portfolio of credibility and experience.
Sharpen Your Writing Skills
Grant proposals are divided into sections that require distinct
writing skills.
writing skills.
The Needs Assessment - Here you outline an existing problem
that will be solved with the nonprofit's work. If you are
writing for a homeless shelter, for example, this is where you
detail the prevalence of poverty and homelessness in your city.
The writing should be persuasive enough to convince the reader
why there is a real need for your program. Include research
supports, statistics and events to support your assertions.
Learn to balance this convincing approach with writing that has
an emotional pull that compels the reader to want to help.
that will be solved with the nonprofit's work. If you are
writing for a homeless shelter, for example, this is where you
detail the prevalence of poverty and homelessness in your city.
The writing should be persuasive enough to convince the reader
why there is a real need for your program. Include research
supports, statistics and events to support your assertions.
Learn to balance this convincing approach with writing that has
an emotional pull that compels the reader to want to help.
The Project Description - The story of the actual work the
nonprofit will do to deal with the above mentioned problem.
It is detailed enough that a reader can visualize the implementation
of the project, step by step. It should answer Who, What, When,
Where, and How in terms of the actual work being done. Practice
writing descriptive prose that is concise. You must stay within
the page limits outlined by the foundation.
nonprofit will do to deal with the above mentioned problem.
It is detailed enough that a reader can visualize the implementation
of the project, step by step. It should answer Who, What, When,
Where, and How in terms of the actual work being done. Practice
writing descriptive prose that is concise. You must stay within
the page limits outlined by the foundation.
Goals and Objectives - Here you must be able to quantify the
impact that the nonprofit's work will have on the problem. This
writing is almost scientific, requiring you to measure changes
in behavior and knowledge. Work on writing S.M.A.R.T. goals
(specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely).
impact that the nonprofit's work will have on the problem. This
writing is almost scientific, requiring you to measure changes
in behavior and knowledge. Work on writing S.M.A.R.T. goals
(specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely).
Research the Craft
You would not expect to write a book without having read a book.
Likewise, you cannot expect to write a successful grant without
having read one. Finding old grants to read is a fine way to
learn what is required in grant writing.
Likewise, you cannot expect to write a successful grant without
having read one. Finding old grants to read is a fine way to
learn what is required in grant writing.
Get copies of several common applications at
http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/cga.html . Once you
understand the structure of a grant application, read some
successfully funded proposals. Sample proposals are available
online at www.k12grants.org/samples . As you read these applications,
imagine you are deciding whether or not to fund them. Ask yourself
what kind of writing is effective in presenting a clear project?
What makes each section work? How can you ape the same style of
writing?
http://foundationcenter.org/findfunders/cga.html . Once you
understand the structure of a grant application, read some
successfully funded proposals. Sample proposals are available
online at www.k12grants.org/samples . As you read these applications,
imagine you are deciding whether or not to fund them. Ask yourself
what kind of writing is effective in presenting a clear project?
What makes each section work? How can you ape the same style of
writing?
Reading books about grant writing will also help you understand
the craft and set you apart from other writers. A list of
recommended books is available at www.FindFunding.net/books.
Taking the extra step to thoroughly understand grant writing is
an essential step to becoming a profitable grant writer.
the craft and set you apart from other writers. A list of
recommended books is available at www.FindFunding.net/books.
Taking the extra step to thoroughly understand grant writing is
an essential step to becoming a profitable grant writer.
Build Your Portfolio
Many nonprofits have money to pay you as a grant writer consultant.
However, nonprofit budgets usually are tight so you need to show
proof you can be successful. Clips that demonstrate your writing
ability may be insufficient. To be paid as a grant writer, you need
to show you can successfully obtain funding with your proposals.
However, nonprofit budgets usually are tight so you need to show
proof you can be successful. Clips that demonstrate your writing
ability may be insufficient. To be paid as a grant writer, you need
to show you can successfully obtain funding with your proposals.
In that case, an excellent way to build credibility is to volunteer
your time writing a few grants for a cash-strapped organization that
you believe in. Do your best work and keep track of what grants you
write. These are seeds to plant in your grant-writing portfolio. In
your resume, be sure to quantify your success in terms of dollars
acquired and successes achieved.
your time writing a few grants for a cash-strapped organization that
you believe in. Do your best work and keep track of what grants you
write. These are seeds to plant in your grant-writing portfolio. In
your resume, be sure to quantify your success in terms of dollars
acquired and successes achieved.
You are ready to find a paying gig! Apply for either full-time
grant writing jobs or offer your services as a freelancer to
local nonprofits. Grant writers are paid by the project or hour.
Do not accept commission payments (a percentage of the grant
award.) This is considered unethical in the profession. For more
professional standards, visit The American Association of Grant
Professionals, the organization dedicated to advancing the
profession of grant writing. http://www.go-aagp.org
grant writing jobs or offer your services as a freelancer to
local nonprofits. Grant writers are paid by the project or hour.
Do not accept commission payments (a percentage of the grant
award.) This is considered unethical in the profession. For more
professional standards, visit The American Association of Grant
Professionals, the organization dedicated to advancing the
profession of grant writing. http://www.go-aagp.org
For grant writing jobs, visit the following websites. Search
with the keyword "grant."
with the keyword "grant."
http://www.philanthropy.com/jobs/
http://jobs.afpnet.org/search.cfm
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/
http://jobs.afpnet.org/search.cfm
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/
BIO
Katie Krueger taught herself grant writing and now writes
grants full-time. She teaches an Introductory Grant Writing
Class at the University of WI Union and recently presented at
the American Association of Grant Professionals Annual
Conference. She edits FindFunding.net, a grant writing
website. You can reach her at katie@findfunding.net
Katie Krueger taught herself grant writing and now writes
grants full-time. She teaches an Introductory Grant Writing
Class at the University of WI Union and recently presented at
the American Association of Grant Professionals Annual
Conference. She edits FindFunding.net, a grant writing
website. You can reach her at katie@findfunding.net
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COMPETITIONS
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SIXTH BIENNIAL GREENSBORO AWARDS FOR POETRY AND SHORT FICTION
The Writers' Group of the Triad
4642 West Market Street, PMB 331
Greensboro, NC 27407-1285
Email contact: WGOT2008@triad.rr.com
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$20 ENTRY FEE
Send Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope for list of winners or
additional copies of guidelines. $500 Poetry Prize. $500
Short Fiction Prize.
Poetry: Typed, single-spaced. Each entry must contain 5 poems.
Award is presented for best 5-poem set. Maximum of 100 lines
per poem. Any form, style or theme. (No verse for children;
no light verse.) Send two copies each poem.
Short Fiction: Typed, double-spaced. Maximum word length
4,000 words per story. Word count must appear at top of first
page. Any theme or genre. (No fiction for children or young
adults.) Send two copies each short story.
Entry fees for submissions sent from outside the US must be in
US funds -- US money order, US bank draft or cashier's check.
Make payable to Writers' Group of the Triad. Postmark Deadline:
April 30, 2008.
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WRITER'S DIGEST SELF-PUBLISHED BOOK AWARDS
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/self_published.asp
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$100 ENTRY FEE
Deadline: May 1, 2008. Writer's Digest is searching for the
best self-published books of the past few years. Whether you're
a professional writer, part-time freelancer, or a self-starting
student, here's your chance to enter the only competition
exclusively for self-published books! More than $15,000 in
prizes. ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be awarded $3,000 cash and
promotion in Writer's Digest and Publishers Weekly, and marketing
advice from self-publishing guru Dan Poynter. All books published
or revised and reprinted between 2003 and 2008 are eligible.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/self_published.asp
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$100 ENTRY FEE
Deadline: May 1, 2008. Writer's Digest is searching for the
best self-published books of the past few years. Whether you're
a professional writer, part-time freelancer, or a self-starting
student, here's your chance to enter the only competition
exclusively for self-published books! More than $15,000 in
prizes. ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be awarded $3,000 cash and
promotion in Writer's Digest and Publishers Weekly, and marketing
advice from self-publishing guru Dan Poynter. All books published
or revised and reprinted between 2003 and 2008 are eligible.
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CAPE COD POETRY COMPETITION
http://www.cultural-center.org/poetry-competition.htm
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$15 ENTRY FEE
A National Prize of $1,000 will be awarded for a single,
unpublished poem. All U.S. poets are eligible. A Regional
Prize of $250 will be awarded for a single, unpublished poem
by a resident of Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard.
All Cape and Islands poets are also eligible for the National
Award. Deadline January 15, 2008. The Cultural Center retains
the right to arrange for publication of the winning entries in
a local periodical, to be determined. The winning entries will
be displayed in the Great Hall of the Cultural Center for one
year. The names of the winners will be posted on the Cultural
Center's web site by April, 2008.
http://www.cultural-center.org/poetry-competition.htm
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$15 ENTRY FEE
A National Prize of $1,000 will be awarded for a single,
unpublished poem. All U.S. poets are eligible. A Regional
Prize of $250 will be awarded for a single, unpublished poem
by a resident of Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard.
All Cape and Islands poets are also eligible for the National
Award. Deadline January 15, 2008. The Cultural Center retains
the right to arrange for publication of the winning entries in
a local periodical, to be determined. The winning entries will
be displayed in the Great Hall of the Cultural Center for one
year. The names of the winners will be posted on the Cultural
Center's web site by April, 2008.
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GRANTS
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WEBMOMZ BUSINESS GRANT
http://www.webmomz.com/resources-free-business-grants.shtml
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$10 APPLICATION FEE
Webmomz and their sponsors are proud to announce they are
giving away a $500 to one new aspiring business owner that
qualifies. Webmomz feels strongly about helping women who are
http://www.webmomz.com/resources-free-business-grants.shtml
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$10 APPLICATION FEE
Webmomz and their sponsors are proud to announce they are
giving away a $500 to one new aspiring business owner that
qualifies. Webmomz feels strongly about helping women who are
wanting to start their own business, but may not have the money to
make it happen! Deadline March 31, 2008.
NOTE: Before you say this isn't a writing grant, what about
those writers starting their copywriting business? And maybe
it's about time you considered your writing as a business.
those writers starting their copywriting business? And maybe
it's about time you considered your writing as a business.
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BLUE SKY PROJECT ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
http://www.blueskyart.org
http://www.blueskyart.org/files/BlueSky_2008_RFP.pdf
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An innovative summer arts community in McHenry County, IL.
Links young people ages 14-19 from throughout the county with
professional artists from around the world. Your project must
be achievable in eight weeks within a $1,000 budget (not
including final presentation expenses). Send resume with
two references, work samples, answers to questions and SASE.
Deadline February 4, 2008.
http://www.blueskyart.org
http://www.blueskyart.org/files/BlueSky_2008_RFP.pdf
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An innovative summer arts community in McHenry County, IL.
Links young people ages 14-19 from throughout the county with
professional artists from around the world. Your project must
be achievable in eight weeks within a $1,000 budget (not
including final presentation expenses). Send resume with
two references, work samples, answers to questions and SASE.
Deadline February 4, 2008.
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GRAEAE THEATRE COMPANY
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/graeae.shtml
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Writing Radio Drama - a residency for Disabled Writers. Deadline
December 21, 2007. Graeae is looking for talented writers with
an original and entertaining voice to take part in an expenses-
paid, week-long residency on writing audio drama that will take
place between February 25, 2007 to March 1, 2008. To apply please
write a 5 - 10 minute drama - for radio, screen or stage
inspired by the title 'LOVE BITES'. The scheme is aimed at
disabled writers. Applications must reach us by email or post by
December 7, 2007. Please also include your contact details and a
short biography of your writing experience. Successful applicants
will be notified by December 21, 2007.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunity/graeae.shtml
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Writing Radio Drama - a residency for Disabled Writers. Deadline
December 21, 2007. Graeae is looking for talented writers with
an original and entertaining voice to take part in an expenses-
paid, week-long residency on writing audio drama that will take
place between February 25, 2007 to March 1, 2008. To apply please
write a 5 - 10 minute drama - for radio, screen or stage
inspired by the title 'LOVE BITES'. The scheme is aimed at
disabled writers. Applications must reach us by email or post by
December 7, 2007. Please also include your contact details and a
short biography of your writing experience. Successful applicants
will be notified by December 21, 2007.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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20% COMPANY THEATRE
http://www.tctwentypercent.org/submissions.html
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Location Twin Cities - Minneapolis, MN. The 20% Theatre Company,
Twin Cities, is always accepting submissions to be considered
for our New Works Playreading Series, the main-stage production
season, or other performance event. If you are a playwright,
director, actor, designer, or performance artist, and would
like to propose a project or submit an original idea or script,
please fill out the appropriate submission form and mail it
with the script or idea. The work must have been written or
developed within the past 20 years. Typically, main-stage
productions are no older than 20 years and staged readings
are no older than 5 years.
http://www.tctwentypercent.org/submissions.html
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Location Twin Cities - Minneapolis, MN. The 20% Theatre Company,
Twin Cities, is always accepting submissions to be considered
for our New Works Playreading Series, the main-stage production
season, or other performance event. If you are a playwright,
director, actor, designer, or performance artist, and would
like to propose a project or submit an original idea or script,
please fill out the appropriate submission form and mail it
with the script or idea. The work must have been written or
developed within the past 20 years. Typically, main-stage
productions are no older than 20 years and staged readings
are no older than 5 years.
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LOOKING GLASS THEATRE
http://www.lookingglasstheatrenyc.com/
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THE LOOKING GLASS FORUM, a twice-yearly festival in which
up-and-coming female directors present their interpretations
of new and classic short works, is now seeking new short plays
(running time 15-40 minutes) by women. There is no restriction
as to style or subject matter, but we are particularly
interested in pieces that explore the possibilities of the
theatrical medium. We require plays to include at least two
good roles (no monologues, please), of which at least one
should be female. Bear in mind that it is easier for us to
cast roles in the 17-35 year old age range.
http://www.lookingglasstheatrenyc.com/
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THE LOOKING GLASS FORUM, a twice-yearly festival in which
up-and-coming female directors present their interpretations
of new and classic short works, is now seeking new short plays
(running time 15-40 minutes) by women. There is no restriction
as to style or subject matter, but we are particularly
interested in pieces that explore the possibilities of the
theatrical medium. We require plays to include at least two
good roles (no monologues, please), of which at least one
should be female. Bear in mind that it is easier for us to
cast roles in the 17-35 year old age range.
THE LOOKING GLASS THEATRE is also looking for late-night
plays and children's plays by women to include in our season.
These plays should run between 30 and 90 minutes and include
at least one strong female role. Late-night plays should be
funny, sexy, scary, bizarre or all of the above. Subtlety is
not an asset in this category. Children's plays may be musical
or non-musical and should be suitable for ages 3-10.
plays and children's plays by women to include in our season.
These plays should run between 30 and 90 minutes and include
at least one strong female role. Late-night plays should be
funny, sexy, scary, bizarre or all of the above. Subtlety is
not an asset in this category. Children's plays may be musical
or non-musical and should be suitable for ages 3-10.
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LONG WEEKENDS
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and shopping in IL, IN, KY, MI, NY, OH, Ontario, PA and WV.
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JOBS
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EDITOR
Location Alexandria, VA
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=65463937&aid=27015391-20117&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline December 4, 2008. Employing Agency: Joint Chiefs of
Staff. Edits highly sensitive politico-military documents
before they are considered by the senior leadership of the
Joint Staff. Material edited covers all subjects of interest
to Joint Staff senior leadership or DoD positions for guidance
on matters of highest national and international significance,
and is of worldwide importance to many officials and agencies
outside the DoD. Reviews and analyzes related Joint Staff
documents to acquire information about the subject. Obtains
information from other sources as necessary.
Location Alexandria, VA
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Deadline December 4, 2008. Employing Agency: Joint Chiefs of
Staff. Edits highly sensitive politico-military documents
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CONTENT WRITER
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Engage social media communities for internal projects. Assist
clients in their social media efforts. Contribute Web content to
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and press releases. Research and produce articles on a variety
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Engage social media communities for internal projects. Assist
clients in their social media efforts. Contribute Web content to
internal sites. Proof internal documentation. Write case studies
and press releases. Research and produce articles on a variety
of Internet Marketing topics including SEO, PPC, Web Analytics,
Email Marketing and Branding issues. Develop SEO content to
include strategic keyword placement. Compelling copy that
maximizes opportunities for indexing, ranking, click-through,
and conversion.
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STAFF WRITER-EDITOR
Location Wallingford, CT
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support publications advancing the understanding of Association
issues. The staff writer/editor will research, write, edit and
assist in the production of hospital and related healthcare
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e-newsletter to membership.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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ARTEMESIA PUBLISHING
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Artemesia Publishing publishes nonfiction and fiction books
for general audiences, both adults and children. We will
consider proposals for projects in most genres, however we
will not accept any work that contains erotica, sexually
explicit, or other hard-core material. We will accept
proposals for both adult books and children's books.
http://www.apbooks.net/forauthor.html
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Artemesia Publishing publishes nonfiction and fiction books
for general audiences, both adults and children. We will
consider proposals for projects in most genres, however we
will not accept any work that contains erotica, sexually
explicit, or other hard-core material. We will accept
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HARVEY KLINGER, INC.
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Agent Sara Crowe
Sara was previously a foreign rights agent at Trident Media
Group where she worked with Russell Banks, Michael Ondaatje
and Louis Sachar, among others, and worked as an agent at the
Wylie Agency in New York and in Wylie's London office. She
seeks adult fiction and non-fiction, and YA and middle-grade fiction
http://www.harveyklinger.com/
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Agent Sara Crowe
Sara was previously a foreign rights agent at Trident Media
Group where she worked with Russell Banks, Michael Ondaatje
and Louis Sachar, among others, and worked as an agent at the
Wylie Agency in New York and in Wylie's London office. She
seeks adult fiction and non-fiction, and YA and middle-grade fiction
and non-fiction for children.
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THE CREATIVE CULTURE LITERARY AGENCY
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your query to the agent who you feel best suits your work.
As an agency, they do not represent children's books, poetry,
screenplays, or science fiction.
http://thecreativeculture.com/submissions.htm
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your query to the agent who you feel best suits your work.
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