FundsforWriiters.com - July 6, 2008
Published: Sat, 07/05/08
Volume 8, Issue 27
July 6, 2008
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FUNDS FOR WRITERS
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH
This past week I had a serious moment of "I'm not good enough."
A couple of them actually, from opposite ends of the spectrum.
On one hand, an online editor bashed my submission, some harsh
stuff, even proceeding to criticize The Shy Writer, which I
didn't realize she'd read. I usually sport a shell I've built
up over the years, but this time she found a crack. The self-
doubt was rough. I started to retreat into myself and write
off that publication and others like it. I even scolded myself
for thinking people actually wanted to read my material.
Then I was asked to speak at a reputable conference. The email
invitation came completely out of the blue. On any other day,
I'd have been ecstatic at the privilege, even with the scariness
of preparing talks in front of people. But the offer came on
the tails of the bashing. That previous editor had me doubting
myself.
My thoughts went askew. I wondered if I was a fraud, pretending
to be a good writer, pretending to be an editor, pretending to
be someone worth inviting to a conference.
It happens to the best of us. A negative influence pops you
between the eyes when you don't see it coming, knocking you on
your butt. Amazingly, a lot of people don't get back up. Many
people quit.
You need a certain degree of self-doubt, because without it you
mistakenly think you've arrived. Too much satisfaction and
you quit growing. The balance is fragile between confidence
and uncertainty. Tip too far on either side and you ruin a good
thing. Hate yourself too long and you sabotage your work. Love
yourself too much and you lose the hunger that makes your work
better.
I was determined to learn from the experience. After sulking
a day, I decided to turn my focus elsewhere, determined to
continue my work as a writer. Amazingly, the publication
contacted me back, asking me to write more pieces for them.
The conference asked me for funding advice, begging me to
speak more than just twice, offering a pleasant financial
package. Life turned around.
Life turns on a dime. Even with planning and expectation
you get blindsided. It's how you decide to deal with the
situation that matters.
In the middle of your trauma, your train wreck, or your
tongue-lashing, command your mind to think this...
How is this moment going to make me better?
Even if you are 100 percent wrong, even if your writing
submission sucks, even if you turned left across traffic
and caused an accident, how are you going to take this
moment and improve?
Your growth will be phenomenal.
Hope
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
"Life is part positive and part negative. Suppose you went
to hear a symphony orchestra and all they played were the
little, happy, high notes? Would you leave soon? Let me hear
the rumble of the bass, the crash of the cymbals, and the
minor keys."
-- Jim Rohn
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ARTICLE
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Increase Your Success Ratio:
The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Editor
By Christine Cristiano
A common reason for a manuscript rejection is a lack of
proofreading and editing skills exhibited by the writer.
With the competitive climate of the freelance writing
community, hiring a professional editor can make the
difference in your work being accepted or filed away for
eternity.
The Editor is Your Friend
Most writers think of an editor as a faceless entity whose
sole purpose is to mercilessly slash your prose until only
a few scattered words remain on the page. However, if you
hire an editor and he succeeds in making your prose more
presentable, professional and marketable - your editor will
become your best ally.
The Editor's Job
An editor's job is varied ranging from straight proofreading
and copyediting to more complex forms of editing. A
proofreader will check for typos, misspellings, and
punctuation whereas a copyeditor makes corrections to grammar,
punctuation, sentence structure, style, cross referencing,
fact checking and style formatting per the Chicago Manual
of Style, MLA* or APA**. A substantive edit is more in-
depth; the editor will proofread, copyedit, eliminate
wordiness and jargon, and recommend changes to improve the
clarity and readability of the piece. A developmental editor
works with the writer from initial project concept including
preliminary drafts, information organization, and structuring
of the manuscript.
The Money Factor
Many writers, regardless of experience, are often reluctant
to hire a professional editor due to the cost factor. Yes,
an editor's services will cut into your profit margin but it's
a necessary expense if you're planning on submitting your
manuscript to a high-end publication or book publisher. This
is not to say that your submissions to lower paying markets
aren't worthy of an editor's eye; however, it doesn't make
financial sense to hire an editor for an article that's
targeted for a $20 payout. In this case, you might seek the
services of a writer friend or critique group.
An editor's rate will vary depending on the type of service
to be performed, manuscript length, and complexity of the
manuscript. According to the Editorial Freelancers Association,
an editor's rates are $20-$35/hour for proofreading and basic
editing, $25-$50/hour for substantive editing and $32-$60 for
developmental editing.
Finding a Reputable Editor
An Internet search of the term 'editor' will produce hundreds
of prospective candidates but beware as not all contenders are
created equal. Ideally, a professional editor who advertises
as such has some qualifications behind the title such as a
degree in journalism or related discipline and practical
experience. However, some writers become proficient editors
although their educational background may not reflect it so
don't be quick to dismiss these qualified candidates. Also,
consider some excellent editors are not writers but possess an
incredible knack for rules of grammar and style.
To ensure that an editor is creditable and experienced:
--Request a copy of the editor's resume or CV. Check for any
membership in associations such as Editorial Freelancers
Association (US) or Editors' Association of Canada and visit
the association's website to verify that the editor is a member
in good standing.
--Ask for references of previous clients and scout around for
references from sources other than those provided by the editor.
Ask a local writer's group for referrals or post a request on a
writing forum.
--Request a list of verifiable projects and samples that the
editor has completed. If the editor is hesitant to provide you
with any details of their expertise, move on to to another
candidate.
--When you find an editor who is compatible with your project,
request a written contract outlining the work to be performed
and the pay rate
--When submitting your manuscript to a literary agent or
publisher, a reputable organization wouldn't require you to
have your work professionally edited for a fee. Furthermore,
be wary if you're required to use their services instead of an
independent editing service.
A professional editor is a worthy expenditure and can become
one of the best resources to help you on your publishing journey.
*Modern Language Association of America
**American Psychological Association
The Editorial Freelancers Association
http://www.the-efa.org
Editors' Association of Canada
www.editors.ca
BIO
Christine Cristiano hangs her hat in Ontario, Canada. Her
work has appeared in hundreds of print and online publications
throughout Canada and the US. Please visit her website at:
www.freewebs.com/christinecristiano
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COMPETITIONS
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HAY ON WYE SHORT STORY CONTEST
http://www.hayshortstory.com/Hay-Short-Story-Rules.html
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£6 ENTRY FEE
Deadline July 19, 2008. The theme for 2008 is: "Deception".
The maximum length of submissions is 2,000 words. There is
no minimum length. 1st prize £400, 2nd £200, 3rd £100.
The Hay Short Story Contest is a charity event and all
proceeds will go to Hay and District Community Support.
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THE RETROSPECT BEST OF THE FEST AWARDS FOR SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS
http://www.collingswoodbookfestival.com/contests/contests.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
The Collingswood Book Festival is pleased to announce its annual
contest to discover up-and-coming literary talents. This year,
we are accepting submissions in the Children's Picture Book
category. Deadline for submission is July 15, 2008. In addition
to a $500 cash prize, the winner will be promoted at the
Collingswood Book Festival (Saturday, October 4, 2008) and given
time to read from, sign, and sell the book. The author and
excerpts of the winning book will be highlighted on the
Collingswood Book Festival website. In addition, the author and
book may be featured in local and regional publications. "Children's
Picture Book" submissions will be picture books for audiences
between the ages of 3 and 5. This competition is free to authors
submitting a self-published book. Only books self-published in
2005, 2006, 2007, or 2008 are eligible.
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THE ANNUAL THEODORE WARD PRIZE FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN PLAYWRITING
http://www2.colum.edu/undergraduate/theater/workshops.php
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An annual playwriting contest sponsored by Columbia College
Chicago Theater Center. Nationally acclaimed for recognizing
the outstanding individual accomplishments of African-American
playwrights, along with their growing importance to the shape
and direction of American drama in our time.
The goals of the contest are as follows:
To uncover and identify new African-American plays addressing
the African-American experience that are promising and producible.
To encourage and aid playwrights in the development of promising
scripts. To offer an opportunity for emerging and established
playwrights of African-American descent to be exposed to Chicago's
professional theater community through staged readings and/or
fully mounted productions.
For more information on the submission process, prizes, and
deadlines please contact contest facilitator, Chuck Smith at
(312)344-6136.
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GRANTS
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EDENFRED RESIDENCY
http://www.edenfred.org/
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Edenfred (Eden peace in Norwegian) is a place providing
creative artists uninterrupted time to work in a peaceful
setting. It is a gracious 1916 Georgian-style mansion in
the Highlands neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, on 2.5
acres. The property has beautiful gardens, a lovely pond,
a small woods and swimming pool (summer only). The Resident
Fellows Program is designed as a retreat experience to pursue
personal creative opportunities while sharing collegial
interaction with a small group of artists.
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WRITERS GUILD OF ALBERTA
http://www.writersguild.ab.ca/programs/writer_project_loan.asp
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The WGA Writers Project Loan Fund was established by WGA members
to assist fellow members who might require a loan to assist them
with the completion of a manuscript or to acquire equipment for
their writing. There are two categories of loans:
Loan A involves $500-999. This is a no-interest loan that can
take up to 6 months for repayment. There is no collateral or
co-signer required but a promissory note must be signed before
a loan is issued.
Loan B involves funds from $1,000-$5,000. These loans are made
on the standard application form, have stricter rules and are
adjudicated by the Loan Program Committee of the WGA. The current
rate of interest on these loans, which can take up to 3 years to
repay, is 6%. They may be used for computer purchase, living
expenses while writing a book and other expenses related to a
book project. The application fee is $25.
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LEIGHTON ARTISTS' COLONY FOR INDEPENDENT RESIDENCIES
Affiliated with Banff Centre
http://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/program.aspx?id=77&p=cost
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Independent residencies at the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada.
Open to all writers, not just Canadians. Financial assistance
available on a sliding scale dependent upon need. Application
required.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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WOMEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINE
http://www.womensadventuremagazine.com/magazine/guidelines.html
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Profiles, travel, general interest for women, health,
first person narratives, food. Designed for women who participate
in outdoor sports. Pays up to 50 cents/word.
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GREAT WESTERN FICTION
http://www.greatwesternfiction.com/_mgxroot/page_10735.html
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Original, unpublished works of western fiction set in the
American Old West before 1914. Short stories and novels in
the classic style for a general readership. No language. No
sex. Word Length: Short stories from 3,000 to 10,000 words.
Short novels over 40,000 words. Long novels over 90,000 words.
Payment: $50 for a short story. $250 for a short novel.
$500 for a long novel.
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LABMICE.COM
http://labmice.techtarget.com/submit.htm
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Seeking Field Notes, Best Practices, lessons learned, white
papers, written material, guidelines, how-to's, technical
explanations, etc. about almost any IT topic including Windows
2000 Administration, Computer Security, Technical Project
Management, etc. Obviously we want "real world" documents, and
not things that are easily found in any textbooks. You must be
the original author/creator of the document and most declare
that all of the content of the submitted work is original, unless
referenced with permission from the original author. The
article should be a minimum length of one full page (1,000
to 1,500 words) using a 10pt Arial as a font. Payment for
original feature articles begins at 25 cents per word based
on the final, edited word count.
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JOBS
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GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER
Location Kodiak, AK
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=500287
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If you are an experienced (1-2 years) news writer with an
affinity for community journalism, an adventuresome spirit
and the desire to live and work in a beautiful Alaska island
town, this could be your job. The general assignment reporter
is responsible for gathering information, tracking issues,
taking photos and reporting news that affects Kodiak and Alaska.
A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or experience
may substitute for specific degree requirement.
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Alexandria, VA
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=73279700&aid=27015391-3068&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
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Employing Agency: Army Installation Management Agency.
Deadline July 14, 2008. Reviews content, creates design and
oversees layout of each issue. Establishes, maintains, and
updates a story calendar. Identifies and edits articles for
the Army News Service, an Electronic mail service
distributing items of interest to Army employees. Writes
press releases and other special features, as assigned.
Researches, writes and edits materials for FMMC brochures
and exhibits. Is the coordinator for the FMMC Speaker Bureau.
Contacts local civic groups to inform about speaker
availability and responds to requests by contacting appropriate
FMMC representative to arrange schedule. Participates in Focus
Groups concerning public affairs issues including but not
limited to Pentagram. This position is located in Fort Myer,
VA next to the Arlington Cemetery. This is a small office
located on a Historical Post.
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTER
Location San Francisco, CA
http://www.journalismnext.com/jobdetails.cfm?jid=5574
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The Associated Press seeks a Criminal Justice Reporter for its
San Francisco bureau. This person will cover breaking news and
criminal justice issues in the Bay area. This reporter will also
cover top general assignment news from throughout northern
California for state, national and international audiences, with
particular emphasis on strong enterprise reporting. Applicants
should have a minimum of two years experience at a newspaper or
wire service, with at least one year general assignment reporting
and another covering a beat that involves law enforcement,
municipal government, the state legislature or regulatory
agencies, criminal/civil courts or related public affairs beat.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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THIRD WORLD PRESS
http://www.thirdworldpressinc.com/submission_guidelines.php
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Third World Press provides quality literature that primarily
focuses on issues, themes, and critique related to an African
American public. The Third World Press mission is to make this
literature accessible to as many individuals as possible
including our targeted market of primarily African American
readers.
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PERMUTED PRESS
http://www.permutedpress.com/novels.php
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Permuted Press is a small publishing company with a strong
presence in the apocalyptic, post-apocalyptic, and zombie
fiction market(s). Seeking completed novels between 70,000
and 110,000 words (85,000-90,000 words is ideal). We are not
considering novellas or short story collections at this time.
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DIAL BOOKS
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/aboutus/youngreaders/dialyrguidelines.pdf
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For young readers. Expect no response unless they are interested
in publishing. Accepts entire picture book manuscripts. Others
submissions are limited to 10 pages. Provide a cover with plot,
genre, age group and publishing credits.
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SPONSORS
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2008 WOMEN OF WORDS AWARD AND POETRY CHAPBOOK CONTEST
Southern Hum Press is seeking to publish the award-winning
poetry chapbook by a woman. Entries need not be Southern-
themed. Entries should be no longer than 32 pages in length.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed as long as we are
notified immediately if manuscript is accepted elsewhere.
The award winner will receive a prize of $250 and 25 copies
of the chapbook. (Additional copies can be purchased by the
author for a 50% discount.) The chapbook will also be available
for purchase on the Southern Hum Press website.more info:
http://southernhumpress.squarespace.com/contests/
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FATE: THE BEGINNING
A Novel
In his first novel "Fate: The Beginning", Ken Davis has done
something no other writer has dared to attempt. He has crafted
a story around science and religion, and mixed in the anticipated
passions of love and romance. Whether you are a hopeless romantic
or science fiction buff, all will enjoy this story.
Eric Miller and Erica Myers will embark on a journey only Fate
can prepare. They have traveled through time and space, just to
meet each other again. But will love be strong enough to bind
them together after? This is one book you owe it to yourself to
read. But be warned, the ending of this story will invoke emotions
of its own.
To get more information visit the books website at:
http://fate.thebeginning.googlepages.com
Or write the author at ken.davis.writer@comcast.net or
at ken.davis.55@comcast.net to request a signed copy.
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HOODOO MONEY
Mystery, romance, murder and mayhem - even a hoodoo curse!
What more could an ardent reader ask for when seeking shady
refuge from a sizzling Texas afternoon?
HOODOO MONEY, a novel by Sharon Cupp Pennington
ISBN 10: 1933157240 ISBN13: 9781033157245
Successful children's author Braeden McKay is content to
live vicariously through her imaginary heroine, Platypus Pearl,
and a gaggle of adventurous, web-footed cohorts -- until a working
vacation in New Orleans shakes up her quiet, structured world.
Had she known that souvenir nickel stolen from the grave of a
hoodoo woman would catapult her into a nightmare of betrayal and
murder, she would have insisted her friend put it back.
Available through all major online and bricks-and-mortar
bookstores. Amazon.com link - http://tinyurl.com/6cb3t7
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