Volume 9, Issue 24
June 14, 2009

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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

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2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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FOR THE UNJOURNALER

This is my kind of journal. Keel's Simple Diary is published
by Taschen. It's for those who stare at blank pages and give
up trying to post intelligent thought day after day. If your
journaling effort is anything like mine, you post about routine
tasks like calling your sister, washing the dog and pulling
weeds. Or else you vent after a fight with someone, then feel
guilty about what you said/wrote, then rip out the page.
Honestly, I have a journal that's been written in and ripped
up until it's missing a quarter of its pages.

I intensely crave to record in-depth idioms to test my free
writing, then fear what someone will think of me when they
read my thoughts after I'm gone. Worse, what if someone reads
them while I'm alive in the next room? Ick.

This diary gives you a jump-start. It's a cross between a
writing prompt notebook and a diary. They start your daily
entry for you. For instance:

"Exposed to harsh criticism, people make an effort to respond
a) with irony
b) too soon, too seriously
c) shocked
d) as cruelly as you let them
e) with fake detachment
f) with a forced veneer of understanding."

Wow, tell me that doesn't dredge up some opinion! No soul
on this planet can bypass that exercise without recalling
a real-life example. It's like the prompt gives you
permission to write about a difficult topic.

Keel's Simple Diary is going on my wishlist. For around
$15, it's a marvelous gift for a writer, writer-wannabe
or person you know who simply needs to unload a little each
day. It goes on sale this weekend.

http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/press/releases/26930.keels_simple_diary.htm

    Hope

HAVE YOU BECOME A TOTAL READER?

FundsforWriters also has a biweekly newsletter that runs
$12/year in which you'll find 75 or more grants, contests,
markets, publishers and jobs for the serious writer.

www.fundsforwriters.com/total.htm

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NOTE:
The Curtiswood Retreat and Contest have been cancelled by
the sponsor due to economic reasons.

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WORDS OF SUCCESS
 
"There is a time in every man's education when he arrives
at the conviction that envy is ignorance; that imitation is
suicide; that he must take himself for better, for worse, as
his portion; that though the wide universe is full of good,
no kernel of nourishing corn can come to him but through his
toil bestowed on that plot of ground which is given to him
to till."

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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ARTICLE
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BE CAREFUL

by C. Hope Clark

At least weekly, someone asks me to broadcast a scam, bad deal,
or questionable publisher. I avoid becoming Preditors & Editors
( http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/ ) because I like my
service to be lighter in nature, more positive, a looking-into-
the-light dynamics in lieu of how-people-can-screw-you-over
flavor.

In the last few weeks, however, I've heard from two readers
with genuine concerns I deemed worthy of revelation. The first
reader answered an ad on Craigslist. Listen y'all, be careful
of Craigslist. The problem is they screen very little, so you
have to sift through the posts and become savvy to dodge the
shady deals. Some jobs are cool, but others aren't. Take little
for granted and confirm facts.

<<I recently answered an ad on Craigslist for freelance article
writers. I was asked to write five articles for an upcoming website.
I completed them, and was paid. The woman said they were 'great'
and asked me to write another five articles. I spent time and effort
researching and writing the articles but never received payment.
She has failed to remit payment; she won't respond to my emails.
It looks as though they have decided not to continue with the
site, but they didn't have the decency to inform me of that fact
or tell me not to bother with the articles.>>

LESSON: Sometimes you get screwed on freelance gigs. Sounds
like this website went belly-up and no longer needed the articles.
To avoid a confrontation, they didn't respond to our friend.
Check your hiring source for legitimacy as best you can, but
sooner or later, someone will get the best of you if you
freelance. Just because it's on Craigslist, doesn't deem it
credible. At least she got paid for the first five articles.

Here's another situation that I'd never experienced before.

<<A few months ago, I sent out my children's book manuscript
to 35 different publishers that were listed in the 2009
Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market book. One of
those companies was Journey Stone Creations. They sent me a
letter, using my SASE, explaining that they were no longer
accepting for '09. As a courtesy, they sent my manuscript to
their sister company, Publish America. I thought that was
great. I made a note of their letter on my list of submissions.

Three weeks later, I received an e-mail from Publish America
stating that they'd have an acquisitions editor contact me
in two weeks. Being the suspicious type, I went to Preditors
and Editors website and found several pages of complaints
against Publish America, including plagiarism.

At this point I was getting a little panicky. I was racking
my brain, trying to figure out how Publish America had gotten
their hands on my manuscript. Then I remembered. I sent an
e-mail to Journey Stone Creations asking why they sent my
story to a POD publisher.

The reply was this....
"...PA is just an alternate route for authors to get their
stories out." Remember, in  their letter to me (which I have)
they called Publish America their "sister" company!

My reply was:
"I didn't ask you to do that. I was looking for a traditional
publisher, not a POD publisher."

No reply from Journey Stone creations after that.>>

LESSON: Check out every publishing house before you send to
it, even if it is listed in a market book that you trust.

I wish there was one place to go that announced all the scams,
tricks and deceptions out there. Even if there was, the
shifty deals would morph, redefine themselves and come at
you from another angle. When seeking publishers and publications
for your work, be careful and consider these options:

1. Look for a physical address in lieu of a PO Box.
2. Ask for a contract.
3. Ask for references.
4. Don't jump too soon because someone has asked for your
   manuscript. Most scammers prey on writers too eager to
   publish.
5. Ask your writers' groups and friends for feedback.
6. Do a detailed online search for the names, websites and
   companies involved, seeking any negative experiences.
   People quickly complain in blogs and on forums.
7. Realize that start ups have a higher percentage of
   failure, scams and mistakes.
  
Good luck and be careful.

BIO
Hope Clark offers consults to help writers answer questions
about the writing life. She doesn't know everything, but
she's seen, heard and experienced enough to help a lot of
folks avoid some of the potholes in the road to writing
success. www.fundsforwriters.com/ConsultHope.htm

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COMPETITIONS
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ANDERBO POETRY PRIZE
http://www.anderbo.com/anderbo1/anderprize2009.html
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$10 ENTRY FEE PER POEM
Winner receives $500 and publication. Poet must not have
been previously published on anderbo.com. Deadline November
1, 2009.

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CREATIVE WRITING CORNER SHORT FICTION COMPETITION
http://www.creativewritingcorner.com/compete.php
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Deadline July 15, 2009. CWC invites fiction entries from
new and established writers for its inaugural competition.
The top three entries will receive the cash awards. In addition,
the top five entries will receive copies of What the Shadow
Told Me, the award-winning novel of our judge, Kurtis Davidson.
The first place winner will also receive a detailed review of
his/her work from Kurtis Davidson. Submissions must be no
longer than 3,500 words.

1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100

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THE 2009 CANTEEN AWARDS IN POETRY AND FICTION
http://canteenmag.com/contest.shtml
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$10 ENTRY FEE
Fiction first-prize winner receives $1,000 and publication
in issue five of Canteen. Poetry first-prize winner receives
$500 and publication in issue five of Canteen. Fiction and
poetry second-prize winners will also be published in issue
five. All entrants receive a free issue. Deadline June 20,
2009. Fiction: Submissions of up to 4,000 words. Poetry:
Submissions of any length (though ideally shorter than Beowulf).
 

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GRANTS
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NORTON ISLAND RESIDENCY PROGRAM
http://www.easternfrontier.com/
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Located in Maine's northerly "Downeast," halfway between
Mount Desert National Park and Campobello Island, one mile
into the Atlantic Ocean, you'll find a 150-acre island
hosting a one-of-a-kind artist residency program. Each
summer, Norton Island hosts three two-week sessions for
thirty established artists, musicians, and writers to develop
and share their work in an extraordinarily beautiful and
remote wilderness setting. To apply, download and print
the application. A jury will select 16 writers of fiction,
poetry, drama, and nonfiction, and 6 visual artists. There
is a $25 tax-deductible application fee. When accepted into
the residency, the program is free for all grantees,
including room, board, and tuition. Travel costs to 
Bangor airport or by auto to Jonesport are the responsibility
of accepted residents.

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KIMMEL HARDING NELSON CENTER RESIDENCIES
http://www.khncenterforthearts.org/residency.html
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Offers up to fifty juried residencies per year to working
artists from across the country and around the world.
Residencies are awarded to visual artists, writers, composers,
interdisciplinary artists, and arts or arts education scholars.
Residencies are available for two-, four-, six-, or eight-weeks
stays. Each resident receives a $100 stipend per week, free
housing, and a separate studio. Deadline September 1, 2009.
Location Nebraska.

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JENTEL RESIDENCIES
http://www.jentelarts.org/
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The Jentel Artist Residency Program offers dedicated individuals
a supportive environment in which to further their creative
development.  Here artists and writers experience unfettered
time to allow for thoughtful reflection and meditation on the
creative process in a setting that preserves the agricultural
and historical integrity of the land. Each artist and writer
is offered a private comfortably furnished accommodation and
a light airy work space. Each resident receives a stipend to
help defray living expenses during the program. Residents may
choose privacy during their stay or enjoy interaction with
peers and the community as desired. Location Banner, WY.

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NOTE: Mira's List is a wonderful new grant resource. While
many of the grants are for visual or performing artists,
you'll find some writing grants as well. Sign up for her
daily updates. http://miraslist.blogspot.com

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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GLANCE MAGAZINE
http://www.glancemagazine.com
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Glance Entertainment Magazine is currently hiring freelance
writers and photographers in the following cities: Atlanta,
Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami,
New York, Orange County, Phoenix, San Diego and San Francisco.
Glance, a national entertainment publication, will be distributed
in and focused on 12 major cities in the U.S. We need qualified
and experienced freelancers who would love to be able to report
on and photograph social events, club and restaurant openings,
individual city trends and national news and gossip.

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CREATIVE SCREENWRITING
http://creativescreenwriting.com/pitch.an.article.idea.html
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Pays up to 20 cents/word for articles. Less for columns.
They have excellent, detailed guidelines. This is a publication
and website on the screenwriting business. Pays 7.5 cents/word
for website pieces.

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VIBE MAGAZINE
http://www.vibe.com/about/contact/
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A magazine on urban music and the current youth culture.
Pays $1/word. Features must be queried with clips, resume
and SASE. Up to 3,000 words. Columns are up to 740 words,
music reviews up to 800 words. Query again, with clips,
and pays $1/word. Per Writer's Market, query for the
Volume or Revolutions sections. Allow a four-month lead.
 

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JOBS
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SENIOR WEB EDITOR
Location Washington DC
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=81339426&aid=27015391-469&WT.mc_n=125&rc=2&TabNum=2
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Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Sr. Web
Editor will create and manage all content across five
websites, three external sites and two internal sites,
including the House's intranet. Employing Agency: U.S.
House Of Representatives.

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WRITER
Location Dallas, TX
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1060762
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Looking to hire a journalist with an emphasis in business
and finance. A real estate background would be a plus. You
must be an effective communicator and have a high work ethic
with the desire to succeed. This position is for immediate
hire. The salary is negotiable and competitive.

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EDITOR/WRITER
Location Richfield, OH
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=823801
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October Research Corp., a newsletter publishing company in
the Cleveland-Akron area, is seeking an editor/writer for
our print and online publications. We produce premium business-
to-business publications read by C-level leaders in the real
estate and mortgage industries.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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SALINA BOOKSHELF
http://www.salinabookshelf.com/ContactUs.aspx
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Salina Bookshelf is an independent publisher of textbooks,
children's picture books, reference books, and electronic
media in Navajo and English. All our books deal with the
Navajo people, their language, and/or their culture, so be
sure your material has such a focus. The unsolicited material
we accept is usually children's picture books. We have not yet
published any poetry or novels, though we still consider them.

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SUNPENNY PUBLISHING
http://www.sunpenny.com/submissions.html
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We are interested in book-length manuscript submissions. We
accept most genres: fiction and non-fiction, and Christian
inspirational works. Remember that although we produce secular
books as well as Christian works, our standards for secular
works will still be guided by our Christian leanings. DO NOT
send us magic, demons, witches, aliens, and the like. We have
a soft spot for travel, sailing, adventure, historical novels,
romance, inspirational romance, women's fiction, mainstream
and literary fiction, crime/detective, courage and overcoming,
gift books and coffee-table books. We enjoy wit and humour,
entertainment, upliftment. Sunpenny promotes beauty and
excellence in publishing. Books do not have to be Christian
in either topic or nature, but they do have to keep to
acceptable value standards.

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SWAN ISLE PRESS
http://www.swanislepress.com/mission.html
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Swan Isle Press is an independent, not-for-profit, literary
publisher dedicated to publishing works of poetry, fiction
and nonfiction that inspire and educate while advancing the
knowledge and appreciation of literature, art, and culture.

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SPONSORS
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LEARN FICTION'S MAGIC INGREDIENT
 
Online Class with Jordan E. Rosenfeld.

In this self-paced online class Jordan E. Rosenfeld, author of
Make a Scene and Write Free: Attracting the Creative Life will
teach the "magic" ingredient to creating powerful, page-turning
fiction. You'll take your writing to a whole new level. Begins
August 3rd, 2009. Four weeks. In this class you'll learn how
to: make your writing active and alive. Create a powerful
emotional punch. Design an easy to follow "map" for your plot
and much more. Each week you'll write new material and receive
feedback.

Register by July 15th for the incredibly discounted rate of $99.
After July 15th, the price goes up to $149.  Space is limited.
Participants will also receive a 50% discount on copies of
Make a Scene and Write Free purchased through the author.

E-mail: jordansmuse@gmail.com
www.jordanrosenfeld.wordpress.com

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WOW! Women On Writing Online Workshops & Classes
http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/WOWclasses.html 

Whether you are looking to boost your income or work on
your craft, we know that education is an important part
of a writer's career. WOW! offers convenient online e-
courses on a variety of subjects: freelance writing,
fiction and poetry, book proposal writing, online author
promotion, how to get an agent, screenwriting and more!
All of our courses are offered online--whether through
email, website, chat room, or listserv--and are taught
one-on-one with the instructor. Have a mentor guide you
through a charted course of learning!

Class sizes are limited. Early enrollment is recommended.

Find out more by visiting the WOW! Women On Writing Classroom.
http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/WOWclasses.html

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CALL FOR ENTRIES!

Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest

Write a poem, 30 lines or fewer on any subject or write a
short story, 5 pages max., on any theme, single or double-
line spacing, neatly hand printed or typed.

Entry fees:
Poetry Contest: $5 per poem
Writing Contest: $10 per story

Writing Contest
First Prize: $500, 2nd: $250; 3rd: $100

Poetry Contest
First Prize: $250, 2nd: $125; 3rd: $50. 

Postmark deadline: July 31, 2009.
Visit http://www.dreamquestone.com/ for details and to enter!

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Get Paid $500-$1,500 to Fix Copy
That's Already Been Written for You!

Thousands of websites are in desperate need of web-savvy
writers. The kind of writers who understand how the search
engines work ... and how to write search-engine-optimized copy. 

It's a huge market. One that most writers don't know about.
Read on to find out how, in just six short hours, you could
be on your way to earning $500-$1,500 per page of web copy,
as an SEO copywriting specialist. 

http://www.awaionline.com/b8/seocopywriting

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WORLDWIDE FREELANCE MARKETS - Serving the freelance writing
community for 10 years. Come and try our searchable database of
writing markets from North America, Europe and around the world. 

http://www.worldwidefreelance.com

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E-mail: hope@fundsforwriters.com

140-A Amicks Ferry Road #4
Chapin, SC 29036

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