Volume 8, Issue 21       
May 25, 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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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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SO MAKE A CHOICE

Bob Perks publishes "I Wish You Enough," an almost daily
resource of motivational "essays, parables and rare moments
of clarity." One of his stories motivated me to write this
editorial, and as usual, Bob was gracious enough to let me
spin off from his thoughts.

I recently received a remark from a fellow writer in a critique
of my novel. The remark was more about the political correctness
of the piece than the writing, touching upon morality. A defensive
anger flew through me as the conversation diverted from my writing
to what is proper in today's world.

Time is so precious to me, and this deviation from the task at
hand ticked me off. As a result, I ranted and stewed to a couple
of friends (and hubby) and lost even more time. A thoughtful
email from a close friend put things into perspective, telling me to
let it roll off my back and move forward.

So, I started thinking about the strengths in my novel. I also
added two sentences to the story, minor changes that annulled
the concern that catapulted the original discussion. I chose to
be proactive and positive instead of wallowing in the negative
and getting nowhere.

We have a choice how we address any matter - from a situation
as huge as death to a moment as tiny as rain on your picnic.
We can be thankful or we can be frightful, angry or depressed.
We can move forward, or we can stall.

I thought I had positive down pat. This one incident showed me
that dark clouds can slip in when we aren't watching.

After reading my friend's email, and after ranting to my
husband, I stopped cold as I stood in the middle of the den
floor, interrupting my spouse's movie. I didn't have to feel
like this. So I quit, went back to my study, and focused on
how to be my best, not how to get the best of someone else.

As Bob would say, we can "choose to see the joy in life or
choose to see the sadness." We can feel hopeless or hopeful.

Gracious, you'd think I'd understand clearly something so simple,
especially being named HOPE.

If you would like to receive Bob's Inspirational
stories, please visit http://www.IWishYouEnough.com
and submit your email address.

    Hope

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"Learn to use ten minutes intelligently.
It will pay you huge dividends."

-- William A. Irwin

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ARTICLE
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A LESSON IN PATIENCE

Hi Hope,

I am a children's elementary librarian and sideline freelance
writer when time allows.  Last summer, I wrote an article for
a market you listed in Funds for Writers.  I studied articles
on the magazine's website, then came up with a slant for a
piece on attracting kids to a particular medical practice office
through children's books and PR marketing.  (Keep in mind, I
know nothing about medicine.)
 
The editor gave me a green light with a very short three-week
deadline. I worked diligently on the article and kept him
updated on my progress.  It was an uphill battle with this
particular editor all the way.  He complained about my e-mail
service provider, and insisted I sign-up for his. He criticized
the method for sending attachments via- e-mail; he demanded
quotes from several sources; he wanted pictures (specific
instructions on how to send them and pixel sizes); he wanted
photos of the sources, only "head shots" not head and chest
shots. He complained about my bio, and the list goes on. 
Not once did he comment about the article's content or style.

I reached the point where every e-mail from him ruffled more
of my feathers, but I politely responded to every single demand,
criticism or heady comment he sent my way.  Sometimes I'd allow
myself a day or two to "cool down" before responding. It was
indeed a lesson in patience! 

The article was submitted.  No acknowledgement, no thanks, no
further peep from this doctor/editor. I assumed I would never
hear from him, since he gave me so much grief.  I never
inquired about the article status.  I simply took him off my
back burner.  Interestingly, six months later, I received a
check for $150.  No note, no obvious indication of where it
came from, except it was for publication in a January 2008
issue.  I put two-and-two together, and figured it must be for
the magazine article I wrote. 

After a month of waiting for a copy of the article, I finally
decided to take the bull by the horns.  I e-mailed the editor,
thanking him for the check, and politely asked if he might
kindly send me a copy of the magazine that my article appeared
in.  Surprisingly, he agreed.  Very recently, I received my
contributor's copy.  I quickly looked over the table of contents. 
My article had been beautifully published - almost word for word
as submitted.

Bottom line for writers - always be polite, always be
professional, don't be pushy yet don't back down on your
convictions.  I really think this editor finally published
my article because he couldn't "get my goat" no matter how
hard he tried.  I have had numerous articles published, but
never have I dealt with anyone with the likes of this man's
personality. 

I do feel a major "professional" victory was won.  My confidence
in dealing with difficult people has certainly been boosted,
and your newsletter market listing paid off!

BIO
Denice Baldetti has a M.Ed. in Education, with over 25 years
working in public, university and elementary school libraries
in Ohio and Arizona. She loves freelance writing, library work,
scoping out great children's books and combining her creative
talents to present unique literature-based workshops to
educators.  She can be reached at baldetti@qwest.net.   

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COMPETITIONS
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WORDCLAY SINGLE SHORT STORY CONTEST
http://www.wordclay.com/promopages/shortstorycontest.aspx
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NO ENTRY FEE
You can only enter a maximum of three short stories. All
entries must be double-spaced, written in Times New Roman,
with a maximum length of 5,000 words. Must register at the
web site. No costs incurred. Deadline May 31, 2008. Each
writer retains the copyright to his or her work. Fifteen of
the finalists stories will be included in an anthology
published through www.Wordclay.com. All non-finalist
participants will be eligible to receive a free electronic
copy of the finished collection. The finalists with work
included in the anthology will receive a printed and bound
copy of the finished book at no cost.

One Grand Prize winner will receive:
A check in the amount of $500. A printed and bound copy of
the published Anthology of the top 15 short stories.
 
One Runner-Up will receive:
A check in the amount of $250. A printed and bound copy of
the published Anthology of the top 15 short stories.

Fifteen Short Story Anthology finalists will receive:
A printed and bound copy of the published Anthology of the
top 15 short stories.

NOTE: Wordclay also has a SHORT STORY COLLECTION CONTEST.
Same deadline and same prizes.
http://www.wordclay.com/promopages/shortstorycontest.aspx#collection

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CHAPTER ONE POETRY COMPETITION
http://www.chapteronepromotions.com
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ENTRY FEE £5 per poem.
Original, unpublished poems are sought for our annual Open
Poetry Competition.  Award winning poet, Linda Lee Welch, will
be judging this year's competition.  Linda will select the top
twenty entries to be displayed on our website and the public
votes for their favourite.  Top prizes: £1,000, £500 and £250.
Payment and submissions are accepted online and via the post.
The maximum length is 30 lines and all contact details must be
on a separate sheet. The deadline is at midnight on June 1, 2008.
Online voting takes place from 1-15 July.  One lucky voter
picked at random will win £100! Results will be announced on our
website on August 31, 2008.

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AESTHETICA ANNUAL CREATIVE WORKS COMPETITION
http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
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£10 ENTRY FEE
Deadline August 31, 2008. There are three categories: Artwork,
Fiction and Poetry. Submit up to three short stories. Word count
up to 2,000 words per piece. Any genre considered. Submit up
to five poems. No more than 40 lines each. Any genre considered.
The competition is open to anyone in the world. There will be
three winners. One from each category. Each winner will receive
£500. Winners will be the first published work in their
creative section, receive an annual subscription to Aesthetica
Magazine (value £28), and receive a complimentary copy of the
Aesthetica Annual.

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GRANTS
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VERMONT STUDIO CENTER
http://www.vermontstudiocenter.org/fellowships/
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VSC awards Full Fellowships for 4-week Residencies at three
deadlines each year (February 15, June 15, and October 1).
In addition to VSC Fellowships open to all artists and writers,
a number of Special Fellowships are also awarded as part of
each deadline. Special Scholarships include those for African
American writers, North Carolina writers and writers in
wheelchairs. The Vermont Studio Center hosts 50 artists and
writers who participate each month in 4 to 12 week independent
studio Residencies. VSC Residents represent a mix of mediums,
cultures, experience, and ages, for a diverse and vibrant
community.

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HORSESHOE BEND NATIONAL PARK RESIDENCY - ALABAMA
http://www.nps.gov/hobe
http://www.nps.gov/archive/volunteer/air.htm
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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Alabama's oldest
national park, is joining with other units of the National
Park System to make available residences in the park for
professional artists to interpret the environment and stories
key to the Horseshoe Bend experience. The Horseshoe Bend Artist
in Residence Program is accepting applications as of June 1,
2008. Applications will be accepted year round. Interested
artists should download the Artist in Residence Program
Procedures or contact the park either via email at
 hobe_information@nps.gov or in writing at Artist in Residence
Program; Horseshoe Bend National Military Park; 11288
Horseshoe Bend Road; Daviston, AL 36256.  Each artist is
asked to contribute a mutually agreed upon piece of original
work representative of their stay at Horseshoe Bend either
during or within thirty days of their stay.

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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK RESIDENCY - MAINE
http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm
http://www.nps.gov/archive/volunteer/air.htm
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Residencies open to two-dimensional visual artists,
photographers, sculptors, performers, writers, composers.
Deadline: November 1 to January 1 (received). Residency period:
May, early June, September, October. Five to six residencies
of three weeks each. Contact Artist-In-Residence Coordinator
at Acadia_Information@nps.gov or call 207-288-3338, "O" for
operator. Artist-In-Residence Program, Acadia National Park,
PO Box 177, Eagle Lake Road, Bar Harbor, Maine USA 04609.
 

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE
http://www.familytreemagazine.com/gls.html
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Family Tree Magazine is a general-interest consumer magazine
that helps readers discover, preserve and celebrate their
family's history. We cover genealogy, ethnic heritage, personal
history, genealogy Web sites and software, scrapbooking,
photography and photo preservation, and other ways that
families connect with their past. Query first. Offers 25%
kill fee. Buys first rights. Pays up to $800.

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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, backpage essay. Pays up to $450.

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RISE MAGAZINE
http://www.risemag.com/
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ESPN magazine for high school students interested in sports.
The mission is to celebrate the lives of teen athletes: their
accomplishments, their passions, their lifestyle. No guidelines
given. Go to CONTACT US for editorial email and address.

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JOBS
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ONLINE WRITER-EDITOR
Location New York, NY
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/279922-171
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We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, web writer to research,
develop, write, and edit content for Planned Parenthood's
online presence, on its own websites and on external online
media, with a focus on political and other non-health subject
areas.

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WRITER-RESEARCHER
Location Atlanta, GA
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/279833-177
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This position serves as lead writer and/or editor on a variety
of proposals, reports and research papers and acts as
interpreter and analyst, gathering a wide array of information
on CARE's programs worldwide. Writers' proposals and other
written products directly generate upwards of $10 million
annually in US private individual donor restricted funding
(tens of million annually when major emergencies occur) as well
as unrestricted funding through the Victories Over Poverty
campaign.

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Location Washington DC
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/279960-84
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
is seeking an Editorial Assistant. Successful candidate will
proofread galleys and pages for SCIENCE and Science Signaling
for grammar, style and syntax (60-80% of this position is
proofreading); transfer author corrections to galleys; work
with editors to resolve queries; track galleys in various
stages of production; input online corrections to SCIENCE's
Web pages as needed; provide support to other staff members;
will perform other work related duties as assigned including
production related duties as needed.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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TOBY PRESS
http://www.tobypress.com/submissions.htm
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The Toby Press publishes fine writing: our strengths lie with
fiction, but we will consider both fiction and non fiction.
Our primary criterion is the excellence of the writing.
We'd prefer a short synopsis and first chapter(s) only for
an initial review; do not send full manuscripts. (NOTE:
this press leans toward literary, not genre fiction.)

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PALARI PUBLISHING
http://www.palaribooks.com/index.asp?page_value=Submission%20Guidelines
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Palari Publishing LLP is an independent book, magazine and
Web publisher that develops projects that are entertaining
as well as informative. Specialties are Virginia/regional,
nonfiction, mystery, and memoirs. We seek writers on the
cutting edge of ideas who do not write in clichés.

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GOOSE LANE EDITIONS
http://gooselane.com/gooselaneeditions/?page_id=7
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Goose Lane Editions specializes in literary fiction, poetry,
and non-fiction. We consider submissions from outside Canada
only when the author is Canadian and the book is of extraordinary
interest to Canadian readers. We do not publish books for
children or for the young adult market.

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SPONSORS
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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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WORLDWIDE FREELANCE WRITER - Download a free list of writing
markets if you subscribe this week. Our database has almost 2,000
writing markets from USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia.

http://www.worldwidefreelance.com

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ARE YOU A STARVING POET?

Even if you're not, how would you like a free resource coming
to you monthly via email?  Subscribe to the free newsletter,
The Poetry Market Ezine, by logging onto www.thepoetrymarket.com
and using the sign up box, or send any email to: 
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The newsletter features poetry markets, contests, and news.
Listed as one of Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for
Writers 2007, The Poetry Market ezine has been exclusively
catering to poets for over 6 years! 

For general info, send any email to tpme@thepoetrymarket.com

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