FundsforWriters - February 3, 2008
Published: Fri, 02/01/08
Volume 8, Issue 5
February 3, 2008
February 3, 2008
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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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NOTE:
HOPE FOR WOMEN - www.HopeForWomen.Org - is no longer accepting
submissions. They've decided to cease publication.
HOPE FOR WOMEN - www.HopeForWomen.Org - is no longer accepting
submissions. They've decided to cease publication.
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DETERMINING YOUR VALUE
Often I see new freelance writers asking members of forums and
list groups how much to charge for their services. The suggestions
range all over the planet! I tell them to determine what they
are worth per hour.
list groups how much to charge for their services. The suggestions
range all over the planet! I tell them to determine what they
are worth per hour.
"Oh no," they exclaim. "I don't want to charge by the hour.
That scares people away."
That scares people away."
I'm not saying to CHARGE by the hour. I'm saying CALCULATE
what you are worth per hour. For instance, if someone offers
you $60 for an article, and it takes you three hours to write
the article, you're worth $20/hour.
what you are worth per hour. For instance, if someone offers
you $60 for an article, and it takes you three hours to write
the article, you're worth $20/hour.
Look at the projects you've written. Determine what you
ultimately charged per hour. Include mailing, typing, research
and composition time. Let's say your goal is to make $20/hour.
If someone asks you to write a 500-word piece for $60, you
allot three hours to that article from beginning to end.
Full-time that's $41,600 per year. Considering the deductions
you are allowed as a self-employed entrepreneur, that calculates
to much more than the individual grossing $41,600 in a 9-to-5
job.
ultimately charged per hour. Include mailing, typing, research
and composition time. Let's say your goal is to make $20/hour.
If someone asks you to write a 500-word piece for $60, you
allot three hours to that article from beginning to end.
Full-time that's $41,600 per year. Considering the deductions
you are allowed as a self-employed entrepreneur, that calculates
to much more than the individual grossing $41,600 in a 9-to-5
job.
You don't have to tell the client how much you think you're
worth. Reducing work product to hourly value can chase off
business. Especially if their hourly rate is less than yours.
But just knowing a figure allows you to negotiate and readily
accept or decline projects.
worth. Reducing work product to hourly value can chase off
business. Especially if their hourly rate is less than yours.
But just knowing a figure allows you to negotiate and readily
accept or decline projects.
My husband is a private investigator. His rate puts mine to
shame. However, whether he's driving to a meeting, sitting
in his car observing, or interviewing someone in jail, he
gets his hourly rate. Attorneys do it. Tutors do it. Mechanics
and plumbers do it. They may quote you a flat fee, but in
their minds they've calculated the value of their worth.
shame. However, whether he's driving to a meeting, sitting
in his car observing, or interviewing someone in jail, he
gets his hourly rate. Attorneys do it. Tutors do it. Mechanics
and plumbers do it. They may quote you a flat fee, but in
their minds they've calculated the value of their worth.
You have a value, too. Calculate it. Then stick to it.
Learn to respect yourself. Knowing that value gives you more
confidence in bidding for gigs or accepting a publisher's
offer.
Learn to respect yourself. Knowing that value gives you more
confidence in bidding for gigs or accepting a publisher's
offer.
Hope
NOTE: The following competitions appear questionable. They
do not reply to emails and they take application fees
without notification of winners, or without paying winners.
Some background information on them has been determined false.
Be careful when you see these names.
Hobson Foundation
Norumbega Fiction Award
Norumbega Fiction Award
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
If the average person realized the power he wields over his life and
destiny, he would live in a perpetual state of wonder and thanksgiving."
-- Earl Nightingale
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ARTICLE
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READING AND WRITING
By C. Hope Clark
Sean Lindsay writes a critical yet often in-your-face, truth-
ridden blog entitled 101 Reasons to Stop Writing. When I first
glanced at the site, I chuckled at his humor, then realized he
was serious on so many levels. Occasionally, I agree with him.
ridden blog entitled 101 Reasons to Stop Writing. When I first
glanced at the site, I chuckled at his humor, then realized he
was serious on so many levels. Occasionally, I agree with him.
He recently gave an interview on the website Jossiping.
http://www.jossip.com/jossiping-with-sean-lindsay-20080108/2/
http://www.jossip.com/jossiping-with-sean-lindsay-20080108/2/
He describes his blog: "...intended as an intervention, a way
to help bad writers shed the layers of hubris and denial that
cloud their ability to perceive their awfulness."
to help bad writers shed the layers of hubris and denial that
cloud their ability to perceive their awfulness."
When asked about all the people who crave to write the Great
American Novel, he pulls no punches. "Harper Lee, author of
To Kill a Mockingbird...would certainly be on the shortlist
for the Great American Novel if such a list existed. Lee is a
perfect example of a writer who did the honourable thing after
producing her masterpiece - she stopped writing. She didn't
whittle away at her reputation on increasingly erratic minor
novels..."
American Novel, he pulls no punches. "Harper Lee, author of
To Kill a Mockingbird...would certainly be on the shortlist
for the Great American Novel if such a list existed. Lee is a
perfect example of a writer who did the honourable thing after
producing her masterpiece - she stopped writing. She didn't
whittle away at her reputation on increasingly erratic minor
novels..."
But this is the quote that seriously got my attention...
"The biggest problem facing the publishing industry today is
that the people who should be buying books are instead trying
to write them." That got me thinking.
"The biggest problem facing the publishing industry today is
that the people who should be buying books are instead trying
to write them." That got me thinking.
How many books did you read in the last year? I mean from cover
to cover, studying the story, character development and voice,
analyzing how the book was structured and written? The Jenkins
Group researched the literacy of America. You may have seen
these comments before:
to cover, studying the story, character development and voice,
analyzing how the book was structured and written? The Jenkins
Group researched the literacy of America. You may have seen
these comments before:
-33% of high school graduates never read a book after graduation
-42% of college graduates never read a book after graduation
-80% of US families did not buy or read a book last year
-70% of US adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years
-57% of new books are not read to the last page
-42% of college graduates never read a book after graduation
-80% of US families did not buy or read a book last year
-70% of US adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years
-57% of new books are not read to the last page
Yet, 80% of American adults want to write a book.
You cannot write well without reading. It's a stone-cold fact.
You absorb the craft as you read it. The more you read, the
better your ability to write. If you do not have the need to
read, you don't have the right to write.
You absorb the craft as you read it. The more you read, the
better your ability to write. If you do not have the need to
read, you don't have the right to write.
There's nothing wrong with deciding you are not a serious
writer. I'm not a serious painter, but I've painted landscapes.
I'm not a serious dog groomer, but I clipped a poodle for
ten years. I've treated illnesses, cuts and headaches, but I
wouldn't dare try to be a nurse or doctor.
writer. I'm not a serious painter, but I've painted landscapes.
I'm not a serious dog groomer, but I clipped a poodle for
ten years. I've treated illnesses, cuts and headaches, but I
wouldn't dare try to be a nurse or doctor.
This is your crossroad. If you are a hard-nosed writer,
get your act together. If you are not, then that's perfectly
fine. You probably have your head organized better than the
others who profess to be serious. You're probably more suited
to another skill - one that a zillion other people wouldn't
dare tackle or claim to do half as well as you.
get your act together. If you are not, then that's perfectly
fine. You probably have your head organized better than the
others who profess to be serious. You're probably more suited
to another skill - one that a zillion other people wouldn't
dare tackle or claim to do half as well as you.
Your passion should be passionate, not a passing thought.
We test ourselves throughout life. I once wanted to manage a
skating rink. My sons adored roller hockey, played on teams
and traveled the southeastern US in competitions. I wanted
to run the local rink, hold tournaments and enjoy watching
little girls with pink pom poms on their skates. That was a
phase. I researched it, studied business plans and dreamed
about the hockey gear and dance skates I'd carry in the
gift shop. Luckily I moved on before I invested money in
the venture. My boys outgrew hockey and the community rink
closed due to lack of business.
skating rink. My sons adored roller hockey, played on teams
and traveled the southeastern US in competitions. I wanted
to run the local rink, hold tournaments and enjoy watching
little girls with pink pom poms on their skates. That was a
phase. I researched it, studied business plans and dreamed
about the hockey gear and dance skates I'd carry in the
gift shop. Luckily I moved on before I invested money in
the venture. My boys outgrew hockey and the community rink
closed due to lack of business.
We do that our entire lives - test the water, ponder new
directions. That's good. That energy shows we're alive.
You may move on from writing, spotting another opportunity
on the horizon that may serve you better. Just don't drop
a quick book or two in the glutted Amazon market on your
way out.
directions. That's good. That energy shows we're alive.
You may move on from writing, spotting another opportunity
on the horizon that may serve you better. Just don't drop
a quick book or two in the glutted Amazon market on your
way out.
I want you to write...and I want you not to write. It all
depends on what you were meant to do. I'm just glad I didn't
leave my name and reputation on the unlit marquee of a
boarded-up rink.
depends on what you were meant to do. I'm just glad I didn't
leave my name and reputation on the unlit marquee of a
boarded-up rink.
BIO
C. Hope Clark has wanted to raise dogs, oil paint, live in
the mountains, earn a masters in government, build a skating
rink, run a restaurant, jog a marathon and write a book
about grants. She's done none of these things. She's
researched lots of adventures and done no more than ten
percent of the items on her list. But she's learned what she
does and doesn't really want. She wants FundsforWriters,
mystery novels, dachshunds and lake living...oh yeah, her
husband and sons. www.fundsforwriters.com
C. Hope Clark has wanted to raise dogs, oil paint, live in
the mountains, earn a masters in government, build a skating
rink, run a restaurant, jog a marathon and write a book
about grants. She's done none of these things. She's
researched lots of adventures and done no more than ten
percent of the items on her list. But she's learned what she
does and doesn't really want. She wants FundsforWriters,
mystery novels, dachshunds and lake living...oh yeah, her
husband and sons. www.fundsforwriters.com
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COMPETITIONS
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COMPETITIONS
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THE ANNA ZORNIO AWARD
http://www.unh.edu/theatre-dance/zornio.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
The University of New Hampshire's Department of Theatre and
Dance is pleased to announce the playwriting contest for
new children's plays and musicals. The University is offering
1) a cash prize, up to $1,000, to a winning playwright(s), and
2) a public production by the UNH Department of Theatre &
Dance's Outreach Program. Deadline March 3, 2008.
http://www.unh.edu/theatre-dance/zornio.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
The University of New Hampshire's Department of Theatre and
Dance is pleased to announce the playwriting contest for
new children's plays and musicals. The University is offering
1) a cash prize, up to $1,000, to a winning playwright(s), and
2) a public production by the UNH Department of Theatre &
Dance's Outreach Program. Deadline March 3, 2008.
The contest is open to all playwrights residing in the United
States and Canada. All ages are invited to participate. The
contest is for new plays, with a maximum length of 60 minutes
and suitable for young audiences. ADULTS WILL PERFORM FOR
CHILDREN.
States and Canada. All ages are invited to participate. The
contest is for new plays, with a maximum length of 60 minutes
and suitable for young audiences. ADULTS WILL PERFORM FOR
CHILDREN.
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MSLEXIA WOMEN'S POETRY COMPETITION
http://www.mslexia.co.uk/menu/stop_press/poetry_comp.html
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£5 ENTRY FEE FOR UP TO 3 POEMS
1st Prize £1,000, 2nd prize £500, 3rd prize £250. 22 other
finalists will win £25 each and all winning poems will be
published in Mslexia. Deadline April 25, 2008. Poems may be
in any style, of any length, on any subject.
http://www.mslexia.co.uk/menu/stop_press/poetry_comp.html
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£5 ENTRY FEE FOR UP TO 3 POEMS
1st Prize £1,000, 2nd prize £500, 3rd prize £250. 22 other
finalists will win £25 each and all winning poems will be
published in Mslexia. Deadline April 25, 2008. Poems may be
in any style, of any length, on any subject.
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PAUL GRUCHOW ESSAY CONTEST
http://www.writersrisingup.org/submissions.html
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ENTRY FEE $5
Theme: To Love the World: Writing about World, Community
& Environment. Deadline April 8, 2008. 3,000 words or less.
One essay only per person. $400 Cash Prize, first publication
on web site, author owns all rights.
http://www.writersrisingup.org/submissions.html
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ENTRY FEE $5
Theme: To Love the World: Writing about World, Community
& Environment. Deadline April 8, 2008. 3,000 words or less.
One essay only per person. $400 Cash Prize, first publication
on web site, author owns all rights.
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GRANTS
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GARRETT SCOTT DOCUMENTARY FILM GRANT
http://www.fullframefest.org/call/garrettscottgrant.php
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This grant funds first time documentary makers for travel
and accommodations at the Full Frame Documentary Film
Festival, April 3-6, 2008. For four days, grant recipients
will be given access to films, participate in master classes
and be mentored by experienced filmmakers. TWO filmmakers
will be chosen for the grant in its second year. Deadline
February 11, 2008. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or
green card holder, living in the continental United States;
age 18 or older. By "first time filmmaker," we mean
someone who is in the early stage of their documentary career
and not yet received significant recognition (such as major
festival play or broadcast). All applicants should anticipate
finishing their first project by March 2009. Applicants must
send a 5-10 minute DVD sample of work-in-progress or past
work. You may send a longer work sample, but judges may only
review the opening minutes.
http://www.fullframefest.org/call/garrettscottgrant.php
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This grant funds first time documentary makers for travel
and accommodations at the Full Frame Documentary Film
Festival, April 3-6, 2008. For four days, grant recipients
will be given access to films, participate in master classes
and be mentored by experienced filmmakers. TWO filmmakers
will be chosen for the grant in its second year. Deadline
February 11, 2008. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or
green card holder, living in the continental United States;
age 18 or older. By "first time filmmaker," we mean
someone who is in the early stage of their documentary career
and not yet received significant recognition (such as major
festival play or broadcast). All applicants should anticipate
finishing their first project by March 2009. Applicants must
send a 5-10 minute DVD sample of work-in-progress or past
work. You may send a longer work sample, but judges may only
review the opening minutes.
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THE JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY
http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/John_Carter_Brown_Library/pages/fr_resfellow2.html
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Will award approximately thirty Research Fellowships for the
year June 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009. Sponsorship of research
at the John Carter Brown Library is reserved exclusively for
scholars whose work is centered on the colonial history of
the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the
European, African, and Native American involvement.
http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/John_Carter_Brown_Library/pages/fr_resfellow2.html
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Will award approximately thirty Research Fellowships for the
year June 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009. Sponsorship of research
at the John Carter Brown Library is reserved exclusively for
scholars whose work is centered on the colonial history of
the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the
European, African, and Native American involvement.
Regular John Carter Brown Library Fellowships are available
for periods of two to four months and carry a stipend of
$2,000 per month. These Fellowships are open to Americans
and foreign nationals who are engaged in pre- or post-doctoral,
or independent, research.
for periods of two to four months and carry a stipend of
$2,000 per month. These Fellowships are open to Americans
and foreign nationals who are engaged in pre- or post-doctoral,
or independent, research.
Long-Term Fellowships are for five to ten months (with a
stipend of $4,000 per month). The term for these Fellowships
will typically begin between June 1 and July 15 or between
January 15 and March 15. Applicants for NEH Long-Term
Fellowships must be American citizens or have been resident
in the United States for the three years immediately preceding
the application deadline. Graduate students are not eligible
for Long-Term Fellowships.
stipend of $4,000 per month). The term for these Fellowships
will typically begin between June 1 and July 15 or between
January 15 and March 15. Applicants for NEH Long-Term
Fellowships must be American citizens or have been resident
in the United States for the three years immediately preceding
the application deadline. Graduate students are not eligible
for Long-Term Fellowships.
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JOHN H. DANIELS FELLOWSHIP
http://www.nsl.org/fellowship.html
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Open to all scholars working on projects related to horse
and field sports. The Fellowship provides financial support
to researchers in residence at the Library for periods of up
to twelve months. Disciplines include history, literature, art
history, anthropology, area studies, and history of science.
University faculty and graduate students; museum curators and
librarians; and writers and journalists are all encouraged to
apply.
http://www.nsl.org/fellowship.html
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Open to all scholars working on projects related to horse
and field sports. The Fellowship provides financial support
to researchers in residence at the Library for periods of up
to twelve months. Disciplines include history, literature, art
history, anthropology, area studies, and history of science.
University faculty and graduate students; museum curators and
librarians; and writers and journalists are all encouraged to
apply.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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5280 MAGAZINE
http://www.5280.com/about_guidelines.php
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5280 is Denver's premier guide to the arts, entertainment,
dining, and lifestyle issues in the Mile-High City. We're
looking for writers who understand the difference between
newspaper and magazine writing.
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BECKETT
http://www.beckett.com/HR/employment.html
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Beckett Media is looking to add to its pool of freelance
collectibles writers. We continue to seek market-intensive
stories that reflect trends in the card and collectibles
industry. Send your best hobby story idea, a sample of your
writing and your resume to: freelance@beckett.com.
http://www.beckett.com/HR/employment.html
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Beckett Media is looking to add to its pool of freelance
collectibles writers. We continue to seek market-intensive
stories that reflect trends in the card and collectibles
industry. Send your best hobby story idea, a sample of your
writing and your resume to: freelance@beckett.com.
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COULOIR
http://www.couloirmag.com/about_us/submissions/submissions.php
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Ski and snowboard adventures. Particularly looking for
correspondents. In an effort to recognize the true athletes
in the backcountry glisse community, we would like to print
stories about all the big descents going on around the world.
Keep your ears open, and let us know who is skiing/riding what.
Need destinations, bios, news and adventures. Pays ten to
thirty cents/word.
http://www.couloirmag.com/about_us/submissions/submissions.php
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Ski and snowboard adventures. Particularly looking for
correspondents. In an effort to recognize the true athletes
in the backcountry glisse community, we would like to print
stories about all the big descents going on around the world.
Keep your ears open, and let us know who is skiing/riding what.
Need destinations, bios, news and adventures. Pays ten to
thirty cents/word.
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JOBS
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Warner Robbins AFB, GA
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=67760116&aid=27015391-2618&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline February 8, 2008. Finalizes narrative histories,
manuscripts and other written materials ensuring desired
outcome. Writes materials on a variety of subjects such as
reports, articles, pamphlets, chronologies, appendices,
fact sheets or scripts. Performs operational tasks required
to maintain day-to-day operation of the organization.
Location Warner Robbins AFB, GA
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=67760116&aid=27015391-2618&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline February 8, 2008. Finalizes narrative histories,
manuscripts and other written materials ensuring desired
outcome. Writes materials on a variety of subjects such as
reports, articles, pamphlets, chronologies, appendices,
fact sheets or scripts. Performs operational tasks required
to maintain day-to-day operation of the organization.
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TECHNICAL WRITER
1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA
2 vacancies - Cincinnati Metro Area, OH
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=67744954&aid=27015391-2618&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline February 15, 2008. Employer Agency: Centers for
Disease Control & Prevention. Advises on the most effective
approach for communicating specific public health messages
important to achieving public health objectives.
1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA
2 vacancies - Cincinnati Metro Area, OH
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=67744954&aid=27015391-2618&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline February 15, 2008. Employer Agency: Centers for
Disease Control & Prevention. Advises on the most effective
approach for communicating specific public health messages
important to achieving public health objectives.
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ENTRY LEVEL JOURNALIST
Location Maricopa, AZ
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newmed&ID=6306
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The leading source of news and information in Maricopa is
looking for a full-time entry-level reporter/photographer/
news assistant to handle a variety of tasks for our daily
news Web site and bi-monthly process-color print magazine.
Location Maricopa, AZ
http://journalism.berkeley.edu/jobs/details.php?cat=newmed&ID=6306
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The leading source of news and information in Maricopa is
looking for a full-time entry-level reporter/photographer/
news assistant to handle a variety of tasks for our daily
news Web site and bi-monthly process-color print magazine.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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AVALON TRAVEL
http://www.travelmatters.com/acquisitions.php?show=2
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We are currently looking for authors for the following titles:
http://www.travelmatters.com/acquisitions.php?show=2
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We are currently looking for authors for the following titles:
Moon Outdoors Arizona Camping
Moon Outdoors Carolina Camping
Moon Outdoors Florida Fishing
Moon Outdoors Great Lakes Camping
Moon Outdoors Minnesota Cabins & Cottages (narrative guidelines)
Moon Outdoors Minnesota Camping
Moon Outdoors Montana/Wyoming/Idaho Camping
Moon Outdoors New England Fishing
Moon Outdoors Northern California Cabins & Cottages
Moon Outdoors New York State Camping
Moon Outdoors Utah
Moon Outdoors Virginia Camping
Moon Outdoors Take a Hike Washington D.C.
Moon Outdoors Take a Hike Portland
Moon Outdoors Take a Hike Minneapolis/St. Paul
Moon Outdoors Carolina Camping
Moon Outdoors Florida Fishing
Moon Outdoors Great Lakes Camping
Moon Outdoors Minnesota Cabins & Cottages (narrative guidelines)
Moon Outdoors Minnesota Camping
Moon Outdoors Montana/Wyoming/Idaho Camping
Moon Outdoors New England Fishing
Moon Outdoors Northern California Cabins & Cottages
Moon Outdoors New York State Camping
Moon Outdoors Utah
Moon Outdoors Virginia Camping
Moon Outdoors Take a Hike Washington D.C.
Moon Outdoors Take a Hike Portland
Moon Outdoors Take a Hike Minneapolis/St. Paul
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Fiction: Primarily Literary Fiction, will consider Mystery/
Suspense and Legal or Psychological thrillers if beautifully
written. Also Children's Literature.
Suspense and Legal or Psychological thrillers if beautifully
written. Also Children's Literature.
Non-Fiction: Narrative Non-fiction including Memoirs and
Travel Writing. Will also consider Parenting, Psychological/
Self-Help, Interior Design/ Decorating, Cooking/Food,
Gardening, Cultural Arts, Photography, Gift Books.
Travel Writing. Will also consider Parenting, Psychological/
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