FundsforWriters - December 23, 2007
Published: Fri, 12/21/07
Volume 7, Issue 51
December 23, 2007
December 23, 2007
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FUNDS FOR WRITERS
Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers
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Editor: C. Hope Clark
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HOPE NOTES
Last week a few people felt I was over the top in my
comments about TASINI V. NEW YORK TIMES . The same comments
came from several readers who said basically what's the
big deal? File a copyright once or twice a year; batch
all the articles written in that time period, and be safe.
That's fine. Yes, a writer's cost of doing business still
went up, just maybe not as high as I elaborated last week.
comments about TASINI V. NEW YORK TIMES . The same comments
came from several readers who said basically what's the
big deal? File a copyright once or twice a year; batch
all the articles written in that time period, and be safe.
That's fine. Yes, a writer's cost of doing business still
went up, just maybe not as high as I elaborated last week.
But that's not the big picture point!
It means a writer needs a contract all the more, needs to
itemize rights to include electronic rights. Because if you
do not mention those rights, and you happen not to file
your "batched" copyright in time, you could lose the right
to collect for online publication.
itemize rights to include electronic rights. Because if you
do not mention those rights, and you happen not to file
your "batched" copyright in time, you could lose the right
to collect for online publication.
Just be careful. Take your business dealings seriously.
On another note...
I am spending extra time this week babying my dachshund
Dixie. Some of you have commented about her, many more
enjoying the breed than I imagined! They are dolls, aren't
they?
Dixie. Some of you have commented about her, many more
enjoying the breed than I imagined! They are dolls, aren't
they?
Dixie is eleven. I don't think of her as old, because she
still chases squirrels and birds and barks at the geese.
She is also the baby of the family, sleeps in bed with me
and hunts lizards. My other dog is fifteen. The two cats
are eighteen. To me she's young.
still chases squirrels and birds and barks at the geese.
She is also the baby of the family, sleeps in bed with me
and hunts lizards. My other dog is fifteen. The two cats
are eighteen. To me she's young.
However, dachshunds are not noted for good teeth. She went
in for a physical and had to have some teeth pulled and cysts
removed. I felt like a heel, as if I weren't doing enough
for her. The veterinarian consoled me, assuring me that
this was not unusual for such an old dog. Old dog?
in for a physical and had to have some teeth pulled and cysts
removed. I felt like a heel, as if I weren't doing enough
for her. The veterinarian consoled me, assuring me that
this was not unusual for such an old dog. Old dog?
I'm sure someone considers me old. Someone else considers
me young. I won't consider age at all when it comes to
writing. My maturity gives me the experience to note an
event worth reporting. It also tells me how my character
of age 35 will react, and what will likely happen as a result
of her actions . . . because I've been there.
me young. I won't consider age at all when it comes to
writing. My maturity gives me the experience to note an
event worth reporting. It also tells me how my character
of age 35 will react, and what will likely happen as a result
of her actions . . . because I've been there.
Many writers email me, talking about how they've started
their writing path late in life, often apologizing like it's
a flaw. To some, late means 35. To others it's 70. That's
the grand aspect about writing. Your age means nothing.
their writing path late in life, often apologizing like it's
a flaw. To some, late means 35. To others it's 70. That's
the grand aspect about writing. Your age means nothing.
Sure many of the agents are young. Bidding and negotiating,
networking and running editors down can be trying, tiring
and fast-paced. All the more reason for you to let an
agent nab that contract on your behalf if you are considering
a book.
networking and running editors down can be trying, tiring
and fast-paced. All the more reason for you to let an
agent nab that contract on your behalf if you are considering
a book.
But listen. I'll write until I cannot. You might grow too
old to be a cop, dig ditches or dance the ballet, but as
long as you have a mind, you can write. Who knows? When
my mind starts going I might come up with better stories -
the kind one writes with no holds barred!
old to be a cop, dig ditches or dance the ballet, but as
long as you have a mind, you can write. Who knows? When
my mind starts going I might come up with better stories -
the kind one writes with no holds barred!
Hope
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
We become just by performing just actions,
temperate by performing temperate actions,
brave by performing brave actions.
temperate by performing temperate actions,
brave by performing brave actions.
~ Aristotle
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ARTICLE
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OUTSIDE-THE-BOX SALES
By Bob Ibach
As the author of six books, two of which sold well, two of
which sold "so-so" and two others that kind of floundered,
I was very interested in a NEW approach to selling books that
I learned from a self-published author, Rich Wolfe, two years
ago when my company was helping him promote his "For Notre
Dame Fans Only: The New Saturday Bible." This was a book
that Mr. Wolfe had printed for about $3 per copy, and it
looked like and actually felt like a REAL bible--right down
to the red ribbon included inside that served as a bookmark.
Although this book was carried by Borders and Barnes & Noble
and other traditional book store outlets, what enabled him
to sell more than 60,000 copies were the deals he made with
non-conventional retail outlets. His books were in Costco,
Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot and Walgreen's. As Rich told me,
"In some stores, I'd rather be the only book in the store--
no competition. I have sold books to hardware stores, bakeries,
gas stations and many more. Why go into competition with
2,000 other titles in a book store?"
It got me to thinking how right he was. And I found that to
be true when helping him sell 60,000 Notre Dame football bible
books!
If the book cost $3 to print, and you could sell this to a
Walgreen's for $5, that allowed Walgreen's to sell it at their
favorite discounted rate of $9.99. (tip: Walgreen's absolutely
LOVES selling items at that price). With another book that
Wolfe had done in the past, on the late Dale Earnhardt, he
sold more than 400,000 copies to Walgreen's at the $5 price,
made a profit of $2 PER BOOK, and walked away with more than
$800,000 in profit.!!
The key is finding those kind of distributors. A good marketing
company, or even a PR firm, can sometimes assist in getting a
book into the hands of key decision makers at these outlets.
But even if you can't be as fortunate and get a Walgreen's or
a Costco to bite on your product, you can sell more books if
you look at more unconventional ways to sell. Forget the book
store appearances, where you are lucky to sit for three hours
and sell 25 books. Or the FREE rotary club meetings in the
hope of selling 10 books.
Try these on for size:
which sold "so-so" and two others that kind of floundered,
I was very interested in a NEW approach to selling books that
I learned from a self-published author, Rich Wolfe, two years
ago when my company was helping him promote his "For Notre
Dame Fans Only: The New Saturday Bible." This was a book
that Mr. Wolfe had printed for about $3 per copy, and it
looked like and actually felt like a REAL bible--right down
to the red ribbon included inside that served as a bookmark.
Although this book was carried by Borders and Barnes & Noble
and other traditional book store outlets, what enabled him
to sell more than 60,000 copies were the deals he made with
non-conventional retail outlets. His books were in Costco,
Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot and Walgreen's. As Rich told me,
"In some stores, I'd rather be the only book in the store--
no competition. I have sold books to hardware stores, bakeries,
gas stations and many more. Why go into competition with
2,000 other titles in a book store?"
It got me to thinking how right he was. And I found that to
be true when helping him sell 60,000 Notre Dame football bible
books!
If the book cost $3 to print, and you could sell this to a
Walgreen's for $5, that allowed Walgreen's to sell it at their
favorite discounted rate of $9.99. (tip: Walgreen's absolutely
LOVES selling items at that price). With another book that
Wolfe had done in the past, on the late Dale Earnhardt, he
sold more than 400,000 copies to Walgreen's at the $5 price,
made a profit of $2 PER BOOK, and walked away with more than
$800,000 in profit.!!
The key is finding those kind of distributors. A good marketing
company, or even a PR firm, can sometimes assist in getting a
book into the hands of key decision makers at these outlets.
But even if you can't be as fortunate and get a Walgreen's or
a Costco to bite on your product, you can sell more books if
you look at more unconventional ways to sell. Forget the book
store appearances, where you are lucky to sit for three hours
and sell 25 books. Or the FREE rotary club meetings in the
hope of selling 10 books.
Try these on for size:
If you attend a meeting of 100 or more, have the sponsor of
the meeting buy from you copies for each attendee ahead of
time. Give them a discounted price on the book and let them
"swallow" the cost and bury it in their lunch or breakfast fee.
I mean, if a breakfast charge is normally $10 for attendees,
for $18 they can get breakfast AND a free book, which you will
autograph for each of them. That way, you are guaranteed of
moving 100 books in one sitting!
the meeting buy from you copies for each attendee ahead of
time. Give them a discounted price on the book and let them
"swallow" the cost and bury it in their lunch or breakfast fee.
I mean, if a breakfast charge is normally $10 for attendees,
for $18 they can get breakfast AND a free book, which you will
autograph for each of them. That way, you are guaranteed of
moving 100 books in one sitting!
Breakfast restaurants or brunches. Work out an arrangement
with the owner of a nice local breakfast restaurant to hold a
talk there, and include a FREE book with the talk. If they do
any sort of PR beforehand they should get a nice turnout. They
sell food, and also make folks aware of their restaurant for
return trips. And you win because you are guaranteed of selling
books ahead of time.
with the owner of a nice local breakfast restaurant to hold a
talk there, and include a FREE book with the talk. If they do
any sort of PR beforehand they should get a nice turnout. They
sell food, and also make folks aware of their restaurant for
return trips. And you win because you are guaranteed of selling
books ahead of time.
It also works with sports restaurants--if your book has a
sports angle--and with novelty shops, or with small strip mall
shops which are looking to build traffic.
sports angle--and with novelty shops, or with small strip mall
shops which are looking to build traffic.
Conventions. Many conventions are attended by thousands, and
often they give attendees a "goody bag" loaded with items for
those who paid a fee to attend. At the recent Winter Baseball
Meetings in Nashville, which I attend annually, there were
4,000 attendees from the world of pro baseball. Topps sponsored
a "goody bag" and there were a bunch of items inside the bag.
If you had been writing a sports book, for instance, Topps might
have been an excellent group to approach and, for a small fee,
they would have bought 4,000 books with a foil stamped logo on
the cover. Mark up the price of the wholesale price of the book
by $2, let's say, and those 4,000 books now translate into $8,000
profit!
often they give attendees a "goody bag" loaded with items for
those who paid a fee to attend. At the recent Winter Baseball
Meetings in Nashville, which I attend annually, there were
4,000 attendees from the world of pro baseball. Topps sponsored
a "goody bag" and there were a bunch of items inside the bag.
If you had been writing a sports book, for instance, Topps might
have been an excellent group to approach and, for a small fee,
they would have bought 4,000 books with a foil stamped logo on
the cover. Mark up the price of the wholesale price of the book
by $2, let's say, and those 4,000 books now translate into $8,000
profit!
To increase turnouts at retail stores other than bookstores, and
to help "sell in your concept to the shop owner," go ahead and
book yourself (or have your PR contact do this) on a local radio
show, or target a local columnist to write about your book and
mention your upcoming appearance at XYZ store. That brings value
added to the host of your event and will make them see the residual
benefits of your appearance.
to help "sell in your concept to the shop owner," go ahead and
book yourself (or have your PR contact do this) on a local radio
show, or target a local columnist to write about your book and
mention your upcoming appearance at XYZ store. That brings value
added to the host of your event and will make them see the residual
benefits of your appearance.
Stop in at a local drug store, a hardware store or any local
mom & pop store that might want to take 10 of your books on
consignment and have them put the book at the checkout counter
of their store. We all know that's how so many things are sold
"last minute" at grocery stores--think of all the tabloids on
the shelf right there, staring you in the face as you wait in
line. It's an impulse buy and there's a REASON for being in
that location.
Anyway, hope this helps a few of your readers make some good
business decisions in the near future, and avoid "giving away
the candy store" and serving others while not getting any
returns or benefits.
PS: I just signed two very nice deals with Penguin Books for
my baseball author, Dan Schlossberg. Baseball Bits comes out
before Father's Day in 2008, and is a great book for baseball
fans, chock full of "Did You Knows" and trivia. A book I co-
authored with Schlossberg, "Making Airwaves" about Hall of
Fame baseball broadcaster Milo Hamilton of the Houston Astros,
is in its 3rd hardback printing and just went to paperback this
season. Last spring, we purchased 2,000 copies of Making
Airwaves at the author's price, and went on a spring training
tour to Disney and other spring training site locations in
Florida and sold all of these books. We made $8 per sale,
and netted $16,000 in ONE month! It works!
mom & pop store that might want to take 10 of your books on
consignment and have them put the book at the checkout counter
of their store. We all know that's how so many things are sold
"last minute" at grocery stores--think of all the tabloids on
the shelf right there, staring you in the face as you wait in
line. It's an impulse buy and there's a REASON for being in
that location.
Anyway, hope this helps a few of your readers make some good
business decisions in the near future, and avoid "giving away
the candy store" and serving others while not getting any
returns or benefits.
PS: I just signed two very nice deals with Penguin Books for
my baseball author, Dan Schlossberg. Baseball Bits comes out
before Father's Day in 2008, and is a great book for baseball
fans, chock full of "Did You Knows" and trivia. A book I co-
authored with Schlossberg, "Making Airwaves" about Hall of
Fame baseball broadcaster Milo Hamilton of the Houston Astros,
is in its 3rd hardback printing and just went to paperback this
season. Last spring, we purchased 2,000 copies of Making
Airwaves at the author's price, and went on a spring training
tour to Disney and other spring training site locations in
Florida and sold all of these books. We made $8 per sale,
and netted $16,000 in ONE month! It works!
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Ibach & Associates
Sarasota, FL Office phone: 941-312-4588
Sarasota, FL Office fax: 941-377-7059
Cell number: 847-922-6686
Continental Baseball League
http://www.cblproball.com/
http://www.ibachsportspr.com/
Ibach & Associates
Sarasota, FL Office phone: 941-312-4588
Sarasota, FL Office fax: 941-377-7059
Cell number: 847-922-6686
Continental Baseball League
http://www.cblproball.com/
http://www.ibachsportspr.com/
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COMPETITIONS
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EVENT MAGAZINE CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
http://event.douglas.bc.ca/
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$29.95 ENTRY FEE
Three winners will each receive $500 (plus publication payment).
Publication in Event 37/3 (December 2008). Other manuscripts may
be published. Preliminary judging by the editors of Event.
Writers are invited to submit manuscripts exploring the creative
non-fiction form. Check your library for back issues of Event with
previous winning entries and judges' comments. Contest back issues
are available from Event for $7.42 (includes GST and postage;
US$7 for American residents; CAN$12 for overseas residents).
Maximum entry length is 5,000 words. Deadline April 15, 2008.
http://event.douglas.bc.ca/
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$29.95 ENTRY FEE
Three winners will each receive $500 (plus publication payment).
Publication in Event 37/3 (December 2008). Other manuscripts may
be published. Preliminary judging by the editors of Event.
Writers are invited to submit manuscripts exploring the creative
non-fiction form. Check your library for back issues of Event with
previous winning entries and judges' comments. Contest back issues
are available from Event for $7.42 (includes GST and postage;
US$7 for American residents; CAN$12 for overseas residents).
Maximum entry length is 5,000 words. Deadline April 15, 2008.
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BLAIR SADLER AWARDS
http://www.thesah.org/template/page.cfm?page_id=17
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The Blair L. Sadler International Healing Arts Awards recognize
individuals or teams of individuals - including both
professionals and students - for their exemplary literary,
visual, performing, multidisciplinary or media arts projects
that have had a measurable impact on the quality of the
healthcare experience for patients, families or caregivers.
Based on decisions by a multidisciplinary review panel, first
place professional winners will receive $1,000 each (per
individual or team) and first place student winners will
receive $500 each (per individual or team). First place winners
will receive a complimentary general conference registration
(limited to two per team) for the 2008 Society for the Arts in
Healthcare Conference, Embracing Our Past, Shaping Our Future:
21st Century Innovations, to be held April 16 - 19, 2008 in
Philadelphia, PA. Deadline January 21, 2008.
http://www.thesah.org/template/page.cfm?page_id=17
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The Blair L. Sadler International Healing Arts Awards recognize
individuals or teams of individuals - including both
professionals and students - for their exemplary literary,
visual, performing, multidisciplinary or media arts projects
that have had a measurable impact on the quality of the
healthcare experience for patients, families or caregivers.
Based on decisions by a multidisciplinary review panel, first
place professional winners will receive $1,000 each (per
individual or team) and first place student winners will
receive $500 each (per individual or team). First place winners
will receive a complimentary general conference registration
(limited to two per team) for the 2008 Society for the Arts in
Healthcare Conference, Embracing Our Past, Shaping Our Future:
21st Century Innovations, to be held April 16 - 19, 2008 in
Philadelphia, PA. Deadline January 21, 2008.
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CUTBANK
http://www.cutbankonline.org/contests_new/index.html
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$13 ENTRY FEE
CutBank announces the Montana Prize in Fiction, the Montana
Prize in Creative Nonfiction, and the Patricia Goedicke Prize
in Poetry. Deadline February 29, 2008. Winners receive $500
and publication in CutBank 69. All submissions will be
considered for publication in CutBank. The contests' $13 entry
fee includes a one-year, two-issue subscription to CutBank,
beginning with the prize issue, CutBank 69.
http://www.cutbankonline.org/contests_new/index.html
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$13 ENTRY FEE
CutBank announces the Montana Prize in Fiction, the Montana
Prize in Creative Nonfiction, and the Patricia Goedicke Prize
in Poetry. Deadline February 29, 2008. Winners receive $500
and publication in CutBank 69. All submissions will be
considered for publication in CutBank. The contests' $13 entry
fee includes a one-year, two-issue subscription to CutBank,
beginning with the prize issue, CutBank 69.
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GRANTS
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BESS WHITHEAD SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP FOR OLDER ADULTS
http://www.writersleague.org/scholarships/sss.html
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The $1,500 award is granted annually to a woman or man age
40 or over pursuing study or a degree in journalism, writing
or a related field. The scholarship program is intended to
provide financial assistance to further educational objectives
of individuals either employed or making career transitions
in these areas. Must be a resident of Texas. Deadline February
1, 2008.
http://www.writersleague.org/scholarships/sss.html
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The $1,500 award is granted annually to a woman or man age
40 or over pursuing study or a degree in journalism, writing
or a related field. The scholarship program is intended to
provide financial assistance to further educational objectives
of individuals either employed or making career transitions
in these areas. Must be a resident of Texas. Deadline February
1, 2008.
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LANNAN FOUNDATION
http://www.lannan.org/
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The Literary program was established in 1987 to support
the creation of exceptional poetry and prose written
originally in the English language and to increase the
audience for contemporary literature. The foundation honors
writers and poets whose work reflects and changes our
understanding of the world as well as literary nonprofit
organizations that have similar goals.
http://www.lannan.org/
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The Literary program was established in 1987 to support
the creation of exceptional poetry and prose written
originally in the English language and to increase the
audience for contemporary literature. The foundation honors
writers and poets whose work reflects and changes our
understanding of the world as well as literary nonprofit
organizations that have similar goals.
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AMERICA'S MEDIA MAKERS: PRODUCTION GRANTS
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/AmMediaMakers_production.html
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Grants for America's Media Makers support media projects that
explore significant events, figures, or developments in the
humanities and offer creative and new approaches to humanities
content. America's Media Makers projects promote active
exploration and engagement for broad public audiences in
history, literature, archaeology, art history, comparative
religion, philosophy, and other fields of the humanities.
Deadline January 23, 2008.
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/AmMediaMakers_production.html
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Grants for America's Media Makers support media projects that
explore significant events, figures, or developments in the
humanities and offer creative and new approaches to humanities
content. America's Media Makers projects promote active
exploration and engagement for broad public audiences in
history, literature, archaeology, art history, comparative
religion, philosophy, and other fields of the humanities.
Deadline January 23, 2008.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY MAGAZINE
http://www.group.com/submissions.asp
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Publishes ideas, activities, crafts and tips for different
ages. No fiction, prose, or poetry. Feature articles 1,000-
2,200 words - payment $75 to $400. Teacher and Parent Tips
200 words - payment $40. Games, crafts, and activities 200-
500 words - payment $40. Children's Ministry is the premiere
magazine for those who serve children in the church. Each
bimonthly issue is packed with dozens of ideas and
inspirational articles to help leaders encourage children
to grow spiritually.
http://www.group.com/submissions.asp
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Publishes ideas, activities, crafts and tips for different
ages. No fiction, prose, or poetry. Feature articles 1,000-
2,200 words - payment $75 to $400. Teacher and Parent Tips
200 words - payment $40. Games, crafts, and activities 200-
500 words - payment $40. Children's Ministry is the premiere
magazine for those who serve children in the church. Each
bimonthly issue is packed with dozens of ideas and
inspirational articles to help leaders encourage children
to grow spiritually.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE COPY EDITORS AND PROOFREADERS
Employer at Emigsville, PA but job is freelance.
http://www.nationjob.com/job/prot76/pj/2008867
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Freelance copyediting and proofreading opportunities are
available on a project-by-project basis for Foreign Language
books and journals. A minimum of two years experience is
required. Please be prepared to submit to testing. With
resume, please submit a list of completed projects, language
specialties, software capabilities, and a list of the style
guides and reference books with which you are familiar, as
well as pertinent experience.
Employer at Emigsville, PA but job is freelance.
http://www.nationjob.com/job/prot76/pj/2008867
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Freelance copyediting and proofreading opportunities are
available on a project-by-project basis for Foreign Language
books and journals. A minimum of two years experience is
required. Please be prepared to submit to testing. With
resume, please submit a list of completed projects, language
specialties, software capabilities, and a list of the style
guides and reference books with which you are familiar, as
well as pertinent experience.
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CARING TODAY
http://www.caringtoday.com/
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The leading provider of practical advice and knowledge for
family caregivers. Both in print and online. Wants articles
up to 2,000 words. Purchases all rights, paying up to and
around 75 cents/word. Accepts on spec or detailed outlines.
http://www.caringtoday.com/
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The leading provider of practical advice and knowledge for
family caregivers. Both in print and online. Wants articles
up to 2,000 words. Purchases all rights, paying up to and
around 75 cents/word. Accepts on spec or detailed outlines.
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JOBS
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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND LEARNING - AUGSBURG FORTRESS PRESS
Location - Various
http://www.augsburgfortress.org/company/submitcongregational.jsp
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The Congregational Life and Learning team within Augsburg
Fortress works to provide congregations with materials and
resources for group and individual use that nurture faith,
foster learning, and promote spiritual renewal among children,
youth, adults, and families over a lifetime of faith practice.
Freelance writers work with our editors and create all of our
resources on a write-for-hire basis.
Location - Various
http://www.augsburgfortress.org/company/submitcongregational.jsp
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The Congregational Life and Learning team within Augsburg
Fortress works to provide congregations with materials and
resources for group and individual use that nurture faith,
foster learning, and promote spiritual renewal among children,
youth, adults, and families over a lifetime of faith practice.
Freelance writers work with our editors and create all of our
resources on a write-for-hire basis.
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location South Bend, IN
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSK0&psa=1&Job_DID=J8A4HF6J20K3ZXZ8RNY
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Press Ganey Associates, Inc., the nation's leading healthcare
satisfaction measurement and solutions improvement company, is
looking for a Writer/Editor for our Marketing Department. This
person will implement communications including the planning and
researching of topics, writing and editing articles, and will
provide communication support and serve as editor for all
corporate publications. He/She will produce a wide range of
print and electronic pages, emails, letters, and other written
communication vehicles.
Location South Bend, IN
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSK0&psa=1&Job_DID=J8A4HF6J20K3ZXZ8RNY
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Press Ganey Associates, Inc., the nation's leading healthcare
satisfaction measurement and solutions improvement company, is
looking for a Writer/Editor for our Marketing Department. This
person will implement communications including the planning and
researching of topics, writing and editing articles, and will
provide communication support and serve as editor for all
corporate publications. He/She will produce a wide range of
print and electronic pages, emails, letters, and other written
communication vehicles.
The right candidate will have a bachelor's degree in English,
Communications, or Journalism with 3-5 years of proven writing
and editing experience.
Communications, or Journalism with 3-5 years of proven writing
and editing experience.
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COPYWRITER
Location Tucson, AZ
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSK0&psa=1&Job_DID=J3H0DB703FDYR991NL4
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Crosstown Traders, Inc. is a direct marketer of women's apparel,
footwear, accessories and specialty gifts headquartered in Tucson,
Arizona . We produce 10 distinct catalog titles and operates a
number of Web sites. Incumbent writes benefit-driven sales copy
that facilitates customer buying decisions and motivates
purchases. Writes benefit-driven, call-to-action headlines and
editorial copy that reinforce spread themes, complement overall
design, and advance promotional objectives. May edit copy on
assigned catalogs, under supervision of editor or copy manager.
Manages copy writing and copy production and special projects.
Location Tucson, AZ
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSK0&psa=1&Job_DID=J3H0DB703FDYR991NL4
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Crosstown Traders, Inc. is a direct marketer of women's apparel,
footwear, accessories and specialty gifts headquartered in Tucson,
Arizona . We produce 10 distinct catalog titles and operates a
number of Web sites. Incumbent writes benefit-driven sales copy
that facilitates customer buying decisions and motivates
purchases. Writes benefit-driven, call-to-action headlines and
editorial copy that reinforce spread themes, complement overall
design, and advance promotional objectives. May edit copy on
assigned catalogs, under supervision of editor or copy manager.
Manages copy writing and copy production and special projects.
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CARNICELLI LITERARY MANAGEMENT
http://carnicellilit.com/
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Carnicelli Literary Management is a full-service literary
agency located in downtown New York City. We represent a
wide assortment of authors writing on a broad range of
subjects. Our main areas of focus are topical and narrative
nonfiction, including current events, history, biography,
memoir, science, business, health, psychology, and popular
culture. The agency handles very little fiction and does
not represent poetry, plays, screenplays, or books for
children or young adults.
http://carnicellilit.com/
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Carnicelli Literary Management is a full-service literary
agency located in downtown New York City. We represent a
wide assortment of authors writing on a broad range of
subjects. Our main areas of focus are topical and narrative
nonfiction, including current events, history, biography,
memoir, science, business, health, psychology, and popular
culture. The agency handles very little fiction and does
not represent poetry, plays, screenplays, or books for
children or young adults.
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FORTRESS PRESS
http://www.augsburgfortress.org/company/submitfp.jsp
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Fortress Press has four major customer groups: educated general
readers of diverse cultural backgrounds; members of professional
academic guilds in religion and theology; students of religion
in colleges, universities, and seminaries; professionals in
ministry in all denominations. Fortress Press publishes books
in a variety of areas within theology and religious studies,
including:
http://www.augsburgfortress.org/company/submitfp.jsp
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Fortress Press has four major customer groups: educated general
readers of diverse cultural backgrounds; members of professional
academic guilds in religion and theology; students of religion
in colleges, universities, and seminaries; professionals in
ministry in all denominations. Fortress Press publishes books
in a variety of areas within theology and religious studies,
including:
Hebrew Bible and related areas.
New Testament and related areas.
Early Judaism and Christianity.
History of Christianity and historical theology.
Christian theology and ethics.
Practical theology, including homiletics and pastoral care.
New Testament and related areas.
Early Judaism and Christianity.
History of Christianity and historical theology.
Christian theology and ethics.
Practical theology, including homiletics and pastoral care.
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LEVINE GREENBERG LITERARY AGENCY
http://www.levinegreenberg.com/asp/categories.asp
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Represents clients from a wide variety of fields, in a
variety of genres. Fiction - Ethnic Fiction, Literary
Fiction, Mystery & Suspense, Romance, Women's Fiction &
Chick Lit, YA & Middle Grade. Nonfiction list is much longer.
http://www.levinegreenberg.com/asp/categories.asp
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Represents clients from a wide variety of fields, in a
variety of genres. Fiction - Ethnic Fiction, Literary
Fiction, Mystery & Suspense, Romance, Women's Fiction &
Chick Lit, YA & Middle Grade. Nonfiction list is much longer.
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