Volume 8, Issue 22       
June 1, 2008

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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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Editor:  C. Hope Clark
Mailto:    Hope@fundsforwriters.com
Website: http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Newsletter: ISSN: 1533-1326

Our subscriber list is NOT made available to others. Use information
listed at your own risk. FundsforWriters gives no warranty to
completeness, accuracy, or fitness of the markets, contests and grants
although research is done to the best of our ability.

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PAID SPONSOR OF THE WEEK
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MARGARET REID POETRY CONTEST FOR TRADITIONAL VERSE

Fifth year. Fourteen cash prizes totaling $5,250. Top prize
$2,000. Submit poems in traditional verse forms, such as
sonnets and free verse. Winning entries published online.
Both published and unpublished work accepted. Entry fee is
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Northampton, MA 01060. Winning Writers is proud to be one
of "101 Best Web Sites for Writers" (Writer's Digest
2005-2008). More information www.winningwriters.com/margaret

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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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Read newsletter online at: http://www.fundsforwriters.com/FFW.htm
Read past issues at: http://www.aweber.com/z/article/?fundsforwriters

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GOING NOWHERE

One of my favorite blogs comes from the Burry Man Writers Center,
http://burryman.blogspot.com/ , written by Jennifer Greenhill-
Taylor and Joseph Hayes. One of their recent posts made me
think and feel inspired enough to stop querying magazine markets
and prepare this editorial.

They spoke of an architectural designer asked to redesign the
entrance to a hospital complex. He fulfilled his design only
after stopping to imagine what it would be like to be an
elderly grandmother being brought to the hospital by her
grandson, and how the entrance would assist and enhance her
journey.

All too often we write without the first concept of who will
be reading the finished product. You should not write a story
without imagining who will read it. If you do, you should not
finish writing it before knowing who you're writing it for.
If you have no one in mind, then toss it in the drawer and
start another story, with the reader in mind.

Marketing is a necessary evil. I don't know why writers don't
give it due credit. After all, without marketing, you have a
hobby, regardless of how serious you take yourself and your work.
With marketing you step into a career.

Every commodity that makes someone a dollar, pays the rent,
or supports a business, takes marketing. You've seen businesses
go under. Some barely get off the ground. Some you never heard
of. Marketing (or lack of) is a major part of small business
failure.

Would you go on a vacation and not know where you were going?
Would you cater a wedding and not know how many people were
attending or what theme the bride preferred? Would you build
a house without a blueprint? Would you cook dinner not knowing
who you served or what was on the menu?

Writing without a market in mind is just as ill-prepared.
When you turn that paragraph in Chapter 10, will the reader
be insulted or amused that you dared say it a certain way?

Who goes into business, sets up shop and opens the doors
without knowing who might buy the product?

    Hope

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

Perseverance is a great element of success.
If you only knock long enough
and loud enough at the gate,
you are sure to wake up somebody.

~ Henry W. Longfellow

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Fair Game: Making the Most Out of Fairs, Tradeshows and Conferences

by Lisa Tiffin

Think you don't have time to attend that conference or fair
you've had your eye on? Well, think again. You could actually
be working while you are learning or having fun. Attending
tradeshows, fairs and other similar events can net you valuable
article ideas, interview sources and article assignments. In
fact, one such event has netted me a half dozen articles, plus
several active queries! With results like these, it may be that
you can't afford not to go! Read on to learn how to maximize your
time and turn those tradeshows into multiple articles and assignments.

Start with Articles on the Show Itself

Each show or event you choose to attend has the potential of
becoming an article or two. For example, if you are attending a
local gardening show, you might cover it for the local paper's
living section, or you might approach the editor of a horticulture
magazine and offer a feature on the unique aspects of the show.

Even more profitable than covering the event for a local
publication is turning it into a feature article for a national
magazine. Look for magazines that focus on events like the one
you are attending. Perhaps a tradeshow on energy efficiency could
become a feature in a science or green mag, while a huge craft
fair could become an article for a well-known knitting,
scrapbooking or craft magazine. And don't forget anything with a
hometown feel or a unique gathering could become a human interest
or a "places not to miss" feature for both large and small
publications.

Pick a Unique Aspect of the Event

Once you've exhausted articles on the event itself, turn to unique
aspects of the show. The fair that netted me so many articles
happened to be a whole foods event that stressed zero waste. I was
able to use zero waste as a feature in one magazine, an example in
one article and as a sidebar for yet another. Talk about padding my
resume and lining my pockets!

Look for ways to turn ordinary events into multiple angles. Could
you use that well-run conference as an example for a public
relations or event coordinator journal? How about turning a young
entrepreneurs' gathering into an article for a Gen X- or Y-focused
magazine? Whatever the angle, searching for unique aspects means
capitalizing on article assignments.

Look for the Teachers and the Peddlers

Many conferences, fairs and tradeshows play host to professionals
in certain fields. Finding and speaking with these people often
nets potential profile pieces as well as interview subjects for
later articles. The fair I attended had an education tent, making
this task easy. There I found people who were eager to share
their particular missions, goals and knowledge. Many of these
conversations became fodder for queries and articles.

Along with people out to educate, remember that those looking to
make a buck can also contribute to your goals. In fact, most
people would love the free publicity that might go along with
being featured in a magazine and will be glad to be interviewed.
I introduced myself to a photographer at one craft fair and was
able to feature her in a national magazine. Still others I have
approached have become active queries.

All in all, attending events can be quite profitable, but
remember, a little foresight can go a long way.

--Bring a notebook or recording device to capture on-the-spot
  interviews and contact information.
--Gather brochures, website links and any informational
  publications that are offered - these may come in handy as
  background materials.
--Don't be afraid to snap tons of pictures along the way.
  Those shots could make the sale or even boost your fee.

Finally, look at every opportunity - from local craft sale to
international business conference -with a writer's eyes. If you
do, you're sure to score a bevy of articles and assignments!

BIO:
Lisa Tiffin is a freelance writer from upstate New York. Her
work has appeared in Business Strategies, Grit, Twins!, The
Polishing Stone, Homeschooling Today and many others.
Visit her at www.lisatiffin.com

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COMPETITIONS
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WARREN ADLER SHORT STORY CONTEST
http://www.warrenadler.com/contest08.shtml
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Entries must not exceed 2,500 words, and there is a minimum
length of 1,000 words. As in the previous contests, all stories
will be judged on the basis of character authenticity, plotting,
narrative drive, and the skillful manipulation of the short
story literary form. Submissions will be accepted from May 1
to August 15, 2008. Entry fee up until August 1 is $15. After
August 1, a late entry fee is $20. Five cash prizes will be awarded.
1st Prize: $1,000
People's Choice Prize $500
Remaining finalists receive $150 each

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HIDDEN RIVER FICTION AND DRAMA COMPETITION
http://www.hiddenriverarts.com/
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Deadline June 20, 2008. An annual prize of $1,000 and publication
in The Hidden River Anthology, published by Hidden River Arts, a
literary arts organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania will be
given in the following categories: (1) to the best unpublished
short story or novel excerpt (2) the best unproduced full-length play.
Fiction Award - Any previously unpublished short story or novel
excerpt of 25 pages or less.  Playwrighting Award - Any previously
unpublished and unproduced full-length play.

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FOX COMEDY SCRIPT CONTEST
http://www.nytvf.com/2008_fox_info.htm
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NO ENTRY FEE
Enter the FOX-NYTVF Comedy Script Contest and submit your script
for an original half-hour comedy series. One winner will receive
a development deal with the network and a $25,000 prize! Up to 25
finalists have the opportunity to earn a first-look deal with the
network. Scripts must be entered by uploading them in a PDF format
on the NYTVF upload page, which can be found here beginning June
2, 2008. The submission period will open at noon Eastern on June
2, 2008 and will close at 11:59 PM Eastern on June 13, 2008. All
submissions must be uploaded during this time period, without
exception. The contest will stop accepting entries when this
period elapses or when the Festival receives 1,500 script entries,
whichever comes first.

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GRANTS
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T&W COLLABORATIVE FELLOWSHIP
http://www.twc.org/about/tw-fellowship
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Teachers & Writers Collaborative: T&W provides and advocates
for literary arts education by supporting writers and teachers
in developing and implementing strategies to enhance students¹
interest in and love of literature and writing. The T&W
Fellowship period is October 1, 2008, to May 31, 2009. During
that time, T&W Fellows will receive:

-A $10,000 stipend.
-Office space and resources (e.g., computer, supplies) at T&W.
-Opportunities to meet with experienced professionals from publishing,
literary arts, theater, or other fields related to the Fellow¹s work
-Exposure to all aspects of T&W¹s work, including writing residencies,
publications, and the 2020 Visions reading series.
 
The 2008­2009 Fellows will work together to plan the calendar
year 2009-2010 Visions reading series. Events in this series
pair an established poet, fiction writer, or other author with
an emerging writer working in the same genre. One of the Fellows
will focus on developing and editing material for Teachers &
Writers magazine and the T&W website. One of the Fellows will
focus on reviewing existing resources to select those that will
be included in a curricular resources section on the T&W website.
This work will involve updating materials as needed to ensure
their relevance to current educational standards. In addition,
this Fellow will provide material for the online T&W Discussion
Group. In addition to the above projects, Fellows are expected
to make progress on their own writing projects during the
Fellowship period. Deadline July 7, 2008.

Applicants for T&W Fellowships must be age 30 or younger at the
beginning of the Fellowship period, live in New York City or be
able to plan an extended stay in the area (T&W cannot assist with
finding housing), show exceptional artistic promise and a commitment
to a writing career, demonstrate financial need.

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NATIONAL NATIVE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FUND
http://www.evergreen.edu/longhouse/grantprograms.htm
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Deadline June 1, 2008. The program was designed to address
the professional development needs of individual artists,
such as training in marketing, supplies and materials,
harvesting resources, portfolio development, apprenticeships,
etc. We are seeking proposals from Native artists that are
American citizens residing in the United States. Proposals
for all forms of visual, performance, performing arts and
literary arts will be accepted. Native is defined as: American
Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian. Will award up to
16 artists with grants up to $2,000.

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ARVON FOUNDATION
http://arvonfoundation.org/
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Arvon provides residential creative writing courses at four
beautiful, historic houses around the UK. Our courses -
tutored by professional, published writers - are world famous
for the inspiration they provide to writers at every stage of
their writing lives. If you cannot afford the full course fee
you are encouraged to apply for a grant. These are limited in
number, though we offer grants to around 20% of students, and
are offered on a 'first come first served' basis. The maximum
grant which you may apply for is £300 although in exceptional
circumstances we may be able to give more.
 

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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BEEMAG
http://www.beemag.com
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Written for hardworking, educated women. Covers personal
finance, lifestyle and a little politics. Pays up to 75 cents/
word for up to 1,500 words.

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BIRDER'S WORLD
http://www.birdersworld.com/brd/default.aspx?c=ss&id=38
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A bimonthly magazine for people with a broad interest in wild
birds and birdwatching. The readers own field guides and books
on birds and read widely. Features up to 2,250 words. "Attracting
Birds" column 700-900 words. "Birding Briefs" are 150-250 words.
Pays $450 for most features.

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SAVANNAH MAGAZINE
http://www.savannahmagazine.com/info_pages/contact-us
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Themed magazine. We encourage writers to submit queries and
manuscripts for consideration. Savannah Magazine showcases
the region's very best -- its rich history, exquisite homes,
unique personalities and sophisticated lifestyles -- and opens
the door for readers to experience true Southern hospitality.
History, travel, news in Savannah, city tours, business,
the arts, back page essay. Pays up to $450.

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JOBS
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ONLINE EDITOR
Location Des Moines, IA
http://www.journalismnext.com/jobdetails.cfm?jid=5531
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The Des Moines Register seeks an online editor to oversee
community dialogue initiatives internally and in the community.
This editor will maximize how we use our Pluck social-networking
tools and other tools that allow community dialogue through our
various platforms. The editor assists with training staff and
citizens on how to use tools and works with Pluck to create new
tools and improve current tools.

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WRITER
Location London
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_home.asp?partnerid=391&siteid=36
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Requisition #101571BR. Employer Turner Broadcasting.
Responsibilities include: Preparing scripts for general and
business news stories; Researching assigned stories to determine
the facts and the latest developments of the story and to settle
any differences in information. Qualifications: Three years
experience in broadcast journalism and at least one year as a
writer; An awareness of global and business news and an ability
to absorb and work through complex material quickly.

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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Washington DC
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=71810457&aid=27015391-2258&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Deadline June 11, 2008. Employing Agency: US International
Trade Commission. The editor has full responsibility for:

Reviewing documents for logical development, presentation,
style, grammar, conformance with Commission policy, consistency,
clarity, accuracy, and exactness of expression; Developing
recommendations for the presentation of findings, data and
other information (including in tabular and graphic formats)
that can be applied across all of the Office's publications
in order to maximize their effectiveness and accessibility,
and; Developing and delivering appropriate in-house guidance
and training to improve writing skills throughout the Office.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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BELL BRIDGE BOOKS
http://www.bellebooks.com/bellbridge/
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Currently we are only looking for fantasy, dark fantasy,
urban fantasy and general Southern fiction.  Please do not
submit other genres.  We'll let you know when we expand.

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MUNDANIA PRESS
http://www.mundania.com/submissions.html
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Mundania Press is open for unsolicited submissions during
the months of March, April, September, and October each year.
We Accept Novels, Novellas, and Short Stories in the following
genres:
Romance (Especially interested in Paranormal Romance).
Science-Fiction
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery (Especially interested in Paranormal Romance).
YA (age 12 and up) (must have science-fiction, fantasy,
paranormal, or horror genre themes).

Short stories must be at least 5,000 words. Short story
collections may be submitted together under a common title
(an anthology). Previously published or self-published works
are considered for re-publication as long as the work is out
of print everywhere and your publishing rights have been
explicitly returned. We take both print and electronic rights.

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MIDNIGHT INK
http://www.midnightinkbooks.com./
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Midnight Ink is a fresh new voice in mystery fiction committed
to publishing suspenseful tales of all types: hard-boiled
thrillers, cozies, historical mysteries, amateur sleuth novels,
and more. It's always midnight somewhere.

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LEARN HOW TO WRITE WINNING GRANT PROPOSALS

This online course offers interactive writing exercises that
explain the entire grant writing process from finding
"perfect match" funders to writing an irresistible proposal.
Curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. 
Work at your own pace and finish with concrete parts of an
application completed.

Taught by Katie Krueger-a grant writer with 9 years experience
and a past contributor to FundsforWriters.

Go to www.FindFunding.net/onlinecourses to enroll.

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DEANE WAGNER POETRY CONTEST

St. Louis Writers Guild announces the 2008 Deane Wagner
Poetry Contest, seeking exceptional, unpublished poems on
any topic.

First place-$200
Second place-$150
Third place-$100
Honorable mention (3)-$10.

Entry Fee: $10 1st poem/ $5 each additional (up to 3 max).
For all awards and complete submission guidelines, visit:
http://www.stlwritersguild.org (click on Contests).

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"What, me worry?"

If you're ever at a loss for things to do with your grandkids,
we have the answers! The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting is
packed with activities, conversation starters, tips and
resources written especially for today's active grandparents.
Whether you have the kids for an hour, a day, a week, or even
if they live with you, you'll find this book invaluable for
years to come.

The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting
by Doug & Robin Hewitt

available at www.HewittsBooks.com or your favorite bookstore

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