FundsforWriters - March 9, 2008
Published: Fri, 03/07/08
Volume 8, Issue 10
March 9, 2008
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FUNDS FOR WRITERS
Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
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Editor: C. Hope Clark
Mailto: Hope@fundsforwriters.com
Website: http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Newsletter: ISSN: 1533-1326
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completeness, accuracy, or fitness of the markets, contests and grants
although research is done to the best of our ability.
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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Read newsletter online at: http://www.fundsforwriters.com/FFW.htm
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A SIMPLE MESSAGE
A friend sent this to me. I noted that one of the authors
was Ken Blanchard, someone I respect highly from his long
time best seller The One Minute Manager. This video talks
about customer service. Halfway through the movie, I realized
the message applied to writers as well.
http://www.stservicemovie.com/
Johnny sat in a training meeting about delivering customer
service. As a bag boy, he felt he was limited in his ability
to contribute. He was also a person with Downs Syndrome.
But in spite of his disadvantage, he came up with his individualized
method of customer service, and his effort rejuvenated the entire
store where he worked, and the community surrounding it.
The story will touch you. I won't spoil the impact by retelling
the tale, but the bottom line is you reach customers by providing
your service from the heart.
When I speak about The Shy Writer, about twice a year, I call
the presentation a speech on author branding. But instead of
elaborating on graphics, bookmarks and web sites, I talk about
a different branding trait. I explain the importance of being
genuine.
Nothing shoots excitement through an audience than someone
who has faith in his product. I'm not talking about the
fast sell or the standard exhibition you see at a writers'
conference. You know the difference. You spot those who want
to be on stage educating you and those who do it for an
alternative purpose or because their boss told them to be there.
Regardless of what you've heard in public speaking classes,
it's the genuine writer who wakes up in the morning to
improve your day, who thinks more about the message than the
embarrassment, who makes you want to be like him or at least
take home a piece of him in the form of a book.
It's the person who cares more about pleasing the reader
than making a nickel.
You cannot fake sincerity. It's the first trait I seek in
a person. It's a trait cherished by most of humanity.
But it's not common, and nobody admits to being disingenuous.
If the public doesn't get it at first, you haven't reached
the core of your feelings. Revisit your image, your emotion,
your efforts. What are you holding back?
Speak, write, market yourself from the heart. Your public
can tell the difference, and when they catch a glimpse of
your love for what you're doing, they'll latch hold of
your coattails...wanting to take the same ride you're on.
Hope
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THE NEWEST EBOOK UPDATES
Lots of our readers like to know when we update our ebooks.
This time of year, we update them a few at a time and announce
them each week in the newsletters. The newest updates are:
TIS THE SEASON - seasonal writing
THE NO FEE CONTEST BOOK - contests without entry fees
SHORT & SWEET: MARKETS FOR FILLERS
COOKING UP RECIPES - writing for food markets
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Recognizing When Small Press is Best
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
"If you have real internal value, you don't need a loud,
expensive imitation."
-- Denis Waitley
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ARTICLE
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Writing about Writing
By Aline Lechaye
You've written fiction, nonfiction, even poetry. You've suffered
through writer's block and money worries. It's unlikely that
you're alone. Other writers, at one time or another, have
suffered the same maladies.
Package your experiences as a tutorial, and you may receive
a decent welcome at writer's magazines. The e-zine Vision,
for example, wants articles on "anything that has to do with
writing, from how you think up a story to finding a proper pen".
Payment is 1/2 cent/word. Writer to Writer, another e-zine,
takes "articles that help writers to hone their craft". Word
count is 300 to 1,000. It pays a flat fee ($10) for every article.
A few tips:
Avoid preaching. It's best not to use phrases like "You should/
must". Also steer clear of statements such as "the best writers
all do this". Each writer has their own way of writing, and your
advice should be given in a friendly manner, not as a command.
Provide examples. It's all very well to say, "Dialogue brightens
up a scene", but that's very abstract to the reader. Show how
dialogue makes a dull passage come to life. You could write a
dull sentence ("Mary told him angrily she thought he was an
idiot") and then the same sentence with dialogue ("You're such
an idiot!" Mary snapped angrily.").
Write to be understood. There's no point in putting in long
paragraphs of grand, artistic prose. Try to write clear and
precise. The whole point of the article is to teach other writers
how to improve, and it's unlikely they will if they can't
understand you.
If you specialize in a certain topic, write an article on your
area of expertise instead of a general article. Say you've had
a handful of short mysteries published. You could write an
article about hiding clues. Few non-mystery writers could write
about this. However, pieces that talk about conquering writer's
block can easily be written by any writer.
Absolute Write likes specialized articles more than general
articles, as they're a site "geared to intermediate/advanced
writers". They take interviews, essays, and humor, paying 2
cents/word, with a minimum payment of $10. Another market that
looks at specialized material is Writing World, which pays 5
cents/word, up to a maximum of $100. Their site has over 600
articles, so your piece will have to be very different. If you
have something unusual, writing related, to write about, this
is the place to try.
More markets:
Writing Australia: accepts articles and writing-related essays
as well as fiction (general, mainstream, literary, genre). Their
rates are AUS$50 for articles/fiction, and AUS$12.50 to AUS$25
for essays.
Writer's Digest: pays 30 to 50 cents/word, as well as
contributor's copies. They take opinion, author profiles,
essays, articles, and market reports.
The Writer: accepts market reports, articles, personal essays,
book reviews, interviews, and features. Payment ranges from
$40 to $500.
Byline: takes fiction, features, essays, and poetry. Pay varies,
but includes one year's subscription. How-to nonfiction runs
around $100.
Writer's Weekly: pays $60 for articles that help writers make
money through writing, or those that deal with writing-related
employment, such as self-publishing and ghostwriting.
And, of course, don't forget Funds for Writers! They take
articles that show writers how to make money writing. Tightly
written articles with resources (links and markets) the reader
can use are what they look for. They pay $35/article ($10 for
reprints).
Check the guidelines and format requirements before you submit,
to make sure you've got everything they ask for. And if your
first manuscript is rejected, just keep trying.
Disclaimer: All market information contained in the article is
correct at the time of writing, but is subject to change without
notice.
Markets:
Vision http://www.lazette.net/vision/submission.htm
Writer to Writer http://www.writer2writer.com/guidelines.htm
Absolute Write http://www.absolutewrite.com/site/submissions.htm
Writing World http://www.writing-world.com/admin1/guidelines.shtml
Writing Australia http://www.writingaustralia.com/submissions.html
Writer's Digest http://www.writersdigest.com/wdguidelines.asp
Byline http://www.bylinemag.com/guidelines.asp
Writer's Weekly http://www.writersweekly.com/misc/guidelines.php
Funds for Writers http://www.fundsforwriters.com/submissions.htm
BIO
Aline Lechaye has written for various publications, both
online and in print. Her favorite genres are fantasy and
science fiction. E-mail: alinelechaye@gmail.com
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COMPETITIONS
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BOOKHABIT "UNPUBLISHED" WRITING COMPETITION
http://www.bookhabit.com/
http://www.bookhabit.com/competition.php
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NO ENTRY FEE
The first-place winner will receive $5,000, no prizes for
runners up. Open to all writers of all genres - submissions
in English only, min 50,000 words. Competition starts on
March 3, 2008 and is organized in three rounds. In round one
entries can be submitted over a ten-week period, starting
March 3rd with six weekly winners as voted for by the public.
Top 60 books will go through to round two where the ten finalist
books are selected. The winning book is picked by a jury and
the winner is announced on bookhabit.com on June 24, 2008.
The author's copyright for books entered in the Competition
is retained by the author.
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FLORENCE POETRY SOCIETY CONTEST
http://www.florencepoetssociety.org/
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$20 ENTRY FEE
Each entrant receives a copy of Silkworm 2008. Winner receives
$1,000, publication in Silkworm and a radio interview.
Noteworthy works will earn the poet a designation "Poet of
Distinction" or "Poet of Merit" and with it consideration
for publication in Silkworm 2008 as well as a commemorative
printed award of said designation. Deadline April 15, 2008.
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EVENT NONFICTION CONTEST
http://event.douglas.bc.ca/community/event-magazine/contestdetails.html
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$29.95 ENTRY FEE
Three winners will each receive $500 plus payment for
publication in Event 37/3. Other manuscripts may be published.
Writers are invited to submit manuscripts exploring the
creative non-fiction form. Limit 5,000 words. Deadline
April 15, 2008.
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GRANTS
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HUGO HOUSE RESIDENCIES
http://www.hugohouse.org/residencies/huts_search
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Richard Hugo House is accepting applications for its arts
residency program - the "Hugo Huts" - that will provide two
writers with subsidized housing in Seattle's historic Belltown
cottages, plus the opportunity to teach in the Hugo Writing
Classes. The writer will begin his or her residency on September
1, 2008, with a term of 12 months, subject to a month-to-month
approval of the Parks Department. The residency is renewable,
with a two-term limit. The below-market rent does not include
utilities. Applications are due by April 11. Applicants should
send the following by April 11 to "Hugo Huts," Hugo House, 1634
11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122:
A letter of interest which explains why the cottage residency
would serve your artistic needs; a resume, or statement of your
writing history; a description of your proposed writing project;
the names of three references attesting to your ability to pay
rent, treat the property respectfully and interact in a lively
urban environment. A writing sample of 5-7 pages.
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CHILDREN'S THEATRE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA GRANT
http://www.childrenstheatrefoundation.org/guide.html
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CTFA is concerned solely with theatre for children and youth;
the utilization of drama or theatre in education for children
grades K-12; development opportunities for theatre artists
working in the area of theatre for children and youth. Only
one grant proposal per year may be submitted to the Foundation
by an applicant. Most grant projects are for one year, however
exceptional projects extending up to two years may be considered
when included in the original grant submission.
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SEATTLE CITYARTIST PROJECTS GRANTS
http://www.seattle.gov/arts/_downloads/cityartists/CA08Guidelines.doc
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CityArtist Projects is an annual funding program that
encourages and supports the development and/or presentation
of projects generated by individual artists based in Seattle.
In 2008, this program will accept proposals in the following
disciplines: Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Film/Media Arts/
Screenwriting. Deadline March 17, 2008. Funding levels range
from $1,500 to $10,000.
To be eligible, the proposed PROJECT must:
-be created/developed by the applicant/lead artist;
-include a sound project plan and a work sample;
-propose a realistic budget where income equals expenses;
-start no earlier than AUGUST 1, 2008; and
-include a plan for public presentation in the city
of Seattle within one year (between August 1, 2008
and August 31, 2009).
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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MOTLEY FOOL
http://www.fool.com/jobs/search/index.htm
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Our Writer/Analysts are responsible for the research and
writing of substantial elements of both online and offline
Fool content with a particular focus on stock/company
analysis. The writer will balance factual analysis with
the Foolish mission of education, amusement, and enrichment.
Relevant content includes, but is not limited to regular
features/columns on Fool.com, online and offline investing
newsletters, books, and special features and projects as
needed. Always seeking regular freelance/contract writers.
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WILDBIRD
http://www.wildbirdmagazine.com/wb/detail.aspx?aid=14587&sts=all&gobtn=&cid=3998
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We offer tips for species identification, equipment information,
inside tips about birding travel and backyard birding pointers.
We also offer forums where birders can share their experiences,
expertise and excitement. WildBird always is looking for
exciting birding stories and images. Although we work with
wonderful contributors, we are on the lookout for knowledgeable
writers and photographers. WildBird pays $300 to $500 for
features, more for a story-photo package.
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MAMM
http://www.mamm.com/
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MAMM is for everyone whose lives have been touched by cancer
--directly or indirectly. MAMM is for the millions of women
and their families living with cancer. It is for those who
have just been diagnosed. It is for longtime survivors. It
is for all of us who yearn for a broad range of factual and
accessible information about cancer. Query first. Pays up
to 30 cents/word for up to 2,500 words.
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JOBS
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SUPERVISORY WRITER - EDITOR
Location Lawton, OK
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=69109164&aid=27015391-2928&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline March 29, 2008. You will be responsible for content,
editing, design, layout and printing of a professional
magazine. Contacts national or international experts as
potential authors. Employing Agency: Army Training and Doctrine
Command.
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WEB CONTENT SPECIALIST
Location Atlanta, GA
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/266638-170
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Habitat for Humanity is currently seeking a creative individual
to serve as a Web Content Specialist for our Administrative
Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. This person will be responsible
for:
- Writing and editing copy for HFHI Web sites
- Researching and organizing all available web content while
ensuring it's relevance and accuracy
- Study web traffic reports and website best practice policy
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Santa Ana, CA
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=69332284&aid=27015391-538&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline March 12, 2008. Employing Agency: Housing & Urban
Development. Serves as the primary for reviewing, writing,
editing, and updating a wide variety of governmental
publications (e.g., training modules) developed for and by
the Homeownership Centers, performing all the necessary
functions associated with the preparation and finalization
of documents. THIS IS A ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENT.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
http://www.press.umich.edu/series.do?id=UM141
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The University of Michigan Press is pleased to announce that
in addition to our annual Michigan Literary Fiction Awards,
we are now accepting original novels and short story
collections of literary fiction taking place in the Great
Lakes region. We welcome both new and established authors.
We have no restriction as to style or subject matter, but
are unlikely to consider genre fiction, such as mystery,
religious, science fiction, romance, and children's fiction.
To ensure that your work receives proper attention, we ask
that you submit via regular mail a cover letter explaining
the status of the project and your timetable for completion
(if it is not already finished), and a sample of no more
than thirty pages. Provided that your work meets the above
requirements, there is no need to query in advance.
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GREENHOUSE LITERARY AGENCY
http://www.greenhouseliterary.com/
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Greenhouse is a new literary agency with a difference. We
exclusively represent and manage the careers of authors writing
fiction for children, from first readers through middle grade
to sophisticated teen fiction.
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AUGUST HOUSE
http://www.augusthouse.com/authors_artists/submission_guidelines
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For our general trade line, we are interested in acquiring books
pertaining to folklore, folktales, and the art and application
of storytelling. For our children's picture-book line, we are
seeking single-story manuscripts that feature traditional
folktales. We are not looking for original stories written in
fable or fairy-tale style.
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deadlines, adhere to client style guides and respond in a timely
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