FundsforWriters - July 12, 2009
Published: Fri, 07/10/09
Volume 9, Issue 28
July 12, 2009
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FUNDS FOR WRITERS
Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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Editor: C. Hope Clark
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Website: http://www.fundsforwriters.com
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HOW TO USE WEB 2.0 TOOLS TO WRITE, PUBLISH,
SELL AND PROMOTE YOUR BOOK
FACT: Publishers want authors who have their own online platform
and an audience ready to buy their books. Self-published authors
need a platform even more.
and an audience ready to buy their books. Self-published authors
need a platform even more.
But how can you build this author platform?
The Author 2.0 Blueprint is now available to give you ideas and
tips for writing, publishing, sales and book promotion using
Web 2.0 tools. Featuring blogs, social networking, YouTube,
podcasting, Amazon.com, ebooks, the freemium model,
print-on-demand, article marketing, online PR and more.
tips for writing, publishing, sales and book promotion using
Web 2.0 tools. Featuring blogs, social networking, YouTube,
podcasting, Amazon.com, ebooks, the freemium model,
print-on-demand, article marketing, online PR and more.
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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SUMMERTIME...AND THE LIVING IS...
so darn hot and sweaty! For those of you enjoying
cool northern climates, try to understand. Here in
South Carolina, the temperature usually matches the
humidity. You know...90 degrees, 90 percent humidity.
But I adore going outside in my clay-stained sneakers,
ripped jean shorts and tank top, sweating through to
my underpants as I weed, prune, pick vegetables and
strive to make my secluded, three-acre retreat into
a show-place. Even if nobody can find me, I want my
home green and alive.
cool northern climates, try to understand. Here in
South Carolina, the temperature usually matches the
humidity. You know...90 degrees, 90 percent humidity.
But I adore going outside in my clay-stained sneakers,
ripped jean shorts and tank top, sweating through to
my underpants as I weed, prune, pick vegetables and
strive to make my secluded, three-acre retreat into
a show-place. Even if nobody can find me, I want my
home green and alive.
Just today, I dug and axed a cedar stump, spread
40 wheelbarrow loads of mulch, and picked butterbeans,
okra, tomatoes and field peas. But as I continually
wiped my face on my shirt, uncaring who saw my belly,
I took moments in between the chores to enjoy the
experience.
40 wheelbarrow loads of mulch, and picked butterbeans,
okra, tomatoes and field peas. But as I continually
wiped my face on my shirt, uncaring who saw my belly,
I took moments in between the chores to enjoy the
experience.
A wood duck has a brood of eight this year, an
unusual feat since the tiny babies putter around
the lake easy prey for large bass and larger turtles.
They rarely raise more than a couple.
unusual feat since the tiny babies putter around
the lake easy prey for large bass and larger turtles.
They rarely raise more than a couple.
A hawk made a failed pass at a young mallard not quite
independent from his mother. Two bream only five inches
long chased minnows half their size, popping the water
as they darted between wild yellow and white water weeds.
independent from his mother. Two bream only five inches
long chased minnows half their size, popping the water
as they darted between wild yellow and white water weeds.
I saved earthworms and frogs that took up residence in
my mulch pile, and fixed a hole made by a doe that slept
last night in my flower bed.
my mulch pile, and fixed a hole made by a doe that slept
last night in my flower bed.
Guess what I'm trying to explain is this:
1. When you're doing what you love, you'll still
find a down side in the experience (i.e., sweat,
sunburn, poison ivy, splinters).
find a down side in the experience (i.e., sweat,
sunburn, poison ivy, splinters).
2. When you're weathering the hardships of your
profession, there's always time to recall the
benefits and rewards of what you do (i.e., birds,
deer, clean air, lapping water on the bank, companion
time with my husband)
profession, there's always time to recall the
benefits and rewards of what you do (i.e., birds,
deer, clean air, lapping water on the bank, companion
time with my husband)
Whether you write full-time or part-time or ten minutes
a day, know that there's good and not-so-good in the
situation you're in. Learn to seek the positive of your
writing life, and you'll feel pretty darn good about
scrapping for your writing dollars.
a day, know that there's good and not-so-good in the
situation you're in. Learn to seek the positive of your
writing life, and you'll feel pretty darn good about
scrapping for your writing dollars.
Hope
THE BLOG, THE BLOG!
http://www.hopeclark.blogspot.com
http://www.hopeclark.blogspot.com
TWITTER ME
http://twitter.com/hopeclark
CONSULT WITH HOPE
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/ConsultHope.htm
I JUST JOINED FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/chopeclark
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with
the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with
the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong.
Because some day in life you will have been all of these."
the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with
the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong.
Because some day in life you will have been all of these."
-- George Washington Carver
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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Hope-
I took a chance. I took it because I receive this wonderful
newsletter in my Inbox weekly and am encouraged by everything
I read. I have read Hope's articles and the stories of others
who have gussied up the nerve to "go for it!"
I am the local playwright at my church and while I have been
very successful in that area - even surprising myself - with
the scope of work produced, I had not been successful with my
own short pieces and screenplays. UNTIL NOW! As of this
writing I am the official 2nd Place Winner of the Abbey Hill
Literary 2nd quarter contest. Judged, I might add, by Ms.
Hope Clark, herself.
Hope, I just want to say thank you. You have no idea how
much I respect you and look forward to your work. You have
been a constant source of encouragement to me and when I
decided to "go for it" I knew the outcome would be positive.
Lastly, I want to say to others reading this newsletter, stay
encouraged and don't give up. If you don't find something in
one newsletter, just keep reading. Something will strike a
chord within you and you'll "go for it". You won't have any
choice because you'll know when it's right.
Betti Patterson
2nd Place Winner
Abbey Hill Literary Contest
newsletter in my Inbox weekly and am encouraged by everything
I read. I have read Hope's articles and the stories of others
who have gussied up the nerve to "go for it!"
I am the local playwright at my church and while I have been
very successful in that area - even surprising myself - with
the scope of work produced, I had not been successful with my
own short pieces and screenplays. UNTIL NOW! As of this
writing I am the official 2nd Place Winner of the Abbey Hill
Literary 2nd quarter contest. Judged, I might add, by Ms.
Hope Clark, herself.
Hope, I just want to say thank you. You have no idea how
much I respect you and look forward to your work. You have
been a constant source of encouragement to me and when I
decided to "go for it" I knew the outcome would be positive.
Lastly, I want to say to others reading this newsletter, stay
encouraged and don't give up. If you don't find something in
one newsletter, just keep reading. Something will strike a
chord within you and you'll "go for it". You won't have any
choice because you'll know when it's right.
Betti Patterson
2nd Place Winner
Abbey Hill Literary Contest
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ARTICLE
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How to Build Your Author Platform Effectively with
Web 2.0 Tools
Web 2.0 Tools
By Joanna Penn
The publishing industry is currently undergoing massive
change because of the economic crisis and the advent of
new technologies. Authors now need an "author platform"
more than ever if they want to get a publishing deal, or
to successfully self-publish.
change because of the economic crisis and the advent of
new technologies. Authors now need an "author platform"
more than ever if they want to get a publishing deal, or
to successfully self-publish.
Your "author platform" is the established market that
demonstrates your sales and promotion ability. It essentially
represents the number of people you can reach with your book.
If you don't have a platform yet, don't worry! With Web 2.0
tools and some concentrated effort, you can start building
your author platform now. Traditional marketing still has
its place, but Web 2.0 can get you a global audience more
quickly, it is within your control and is free or cheap.
demonstrates your sales and promotion ability. It essentially
represents the number of people you can reach with your book.
If you don't have a platform yet, don't worry! With Web 2.0
tools and some concentrated effort, you can start building
your author platform now. Traditional marketing still has
its place, but Web 2.0 can get you a global audience more
quickly, it is within your control and is free or cheap.
Here are some ideas for Web 2.0 platform building:
Start a blog. Blogs get more traffic than static websites
and if you post regularly on useful topics, as well as
network with other bloggers, you can build an online audience.
Tim Ferriss, author of NY Times Bestseller "The Four Hour Work
Week", used blogging to build readership and also to spread
the word about the book through the blogger network. Try
Wordpress.com or Blogger.com to get started.
and if you post regularly on useful topics, as well as
network with other bloggers, you can build an online audience.
Tim Ferriss, author of NY Times Bestseller "The Four Hour Work
Week", used blogging to build readership and also to spread
the word about the book through the blogger network. Try
Wordpress.com or Blogger.com to get started.
Podcast your book. A podcast is just an audio delivered
through the Internet. You can podcast chapters of your book,
interviews or a talk show and attach them to your blog as
well as syndicate through iTunes. Another NY Times bestselling
author, Scott Sigler, used free podcasting to build a huge
following for his books which resulted in a traditional
publishing deal. Try Audacity software to create and edit
podcasts.
through the Internet. You can podcast chapters of your book,
interviews or a talk show and attach them to your blog as
well as syndicate through iTunes. Another NY Times bestselling
author, Scott Sigler, used free podcasting to build a huge
following for his books which resulted in a traditional
publishing deal. Try Audacity software to create and edit
podcasts.
Become active in social networks. Web 2.0 is all about
connection. There is no separation between author and reader
now. Blogs and social networks allow for a 2 way conversation,
which helps to build fans of your work. There are so many
networks but Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are key. For an
example of using Twitter to build and connect with fans,
check out prolific author Neil Gaiman who now has over
600,000 followers on Twitter. He also connects with his
fans via his blog and is a great example of a commercially
successful author who embraces technology.
connection. There is no separation between author and reader
now. Blogs and social networks allow for a 2 way conversation,
which helps to build fans of your work. There are so many
networks but Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are key. For an
example of using Twitter to build and connect with fans,
check out prolific author Neil Gaiman who now has over
600,000 followers on Twitter. He also connects with his
fans via his blog and is a great example of a commercially
successful author who embraces technology.
Use Video. Video reaches a different audience from text or
audio and is now much easier to use. You can video yourself
talking about your book, reading from it or interviewing
others in the genre. You can explain back story, your own
writing journey or do a video blog. Video blogger Gary
Vaynerchuk recently got a 10-book deal with Harper Studio.
He didn't even have a book. They approached him based on
his online platform. Try recording on a Flipcam or webcam
and uploading your video to YouTube.com. You can also use
Windows MovieMaker, available on most PCs. You can embed
the video on your blog and add links to it on the social
networks.
audio and is now much easier to use. You can video yourself
talking about your book, reading from it or interviewing
others in the genre. You can explain back story, your own
writing journey or do a video blog. Video blogger Gary
Vaynerchuk recently got a 10-book deal with Harper Studio.
He didn't even have a book. They approached him based on
his online platform. Try recording on a Flipcam or webcam
and uploading your video to YouTube.com. You can also use
Windows MovieMaker, available on most PCs. You can embed
the video on your blog and add links to it on the social
networks.
There are many more examples of Web 2.0 technologies, but
you can build thousands of followers with these few, simple
techniques used effectively. Significant success cannot be
achieved overnight, but with some sustained and focused
effort, you can grow an audience that will impress publishers
and help you make sales. Authors know about persistence and
long-term commitment to the goal. Apply this to trying Web
2.0 platform building and you can achieve success.
you can build thousands of followers with these few, simple
techniques used effectively. Significant success cannot be
achieved overnight, but with some sustained and focused
effort, you can grow an audience that will impress publishers
and help you make sales. Authors know about persistence and
long-term commitment to the goal. Apply this to trying Web
2.0 platform building and you can achieve success.
If you start implementing the four methods above, how big
will your platform be in 6 months?
will your platform be in 6 months?
BIO
Joanna Penn is an author and blogger at TheCreativePenn.com.
You can get your free Author 2.0 Blueprint here at this link.
Joanna Penn is an author and blogger at TheCreativePenn.com.
You can get your free Author 2.0 Blueprint here at this link.
It contains many more ideas on using Web 2.0 technologies to
write, publish, sell and promote your book.
write, publish, sell and promote your book.
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COMPETITIONS
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DROMINEER LITERARY FESTIVAL - SHORT STORY
http://www.dromineerliteraryfestival.ie/Competitions.aspx
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ENTRY FEE 10 per entry.
Deadline August 7, 2009. Maximum 600 words per story. First
place 500 Euro, Second place 350 Euro, Third place 150 Euro.
http://www.dromineerliteraryfestival.ie/Competitions.aspx
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ENTRY FEE 10 per entry.
Deadline August 7, 2009. Maximum 600 words per story. First
place 500 Euro, Second place 350 Euro, Third place 150 Euro.
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2009 KORE PRESS FIRST BOOK AWARD
http://www.korepress.org/firstbook/FirstBook2009.htm
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$20 ENTRY FEE
A prize of $1,000 plus book publication by Kore Press will be
given for a book-length poetry manuscript. This competition is
open to any female writer who has not published a full-length
collection of poetry. Writers who have had chapbooks of less
than 42 pages printed in editions of no more than 400 copies
are eligible. Deadline July 31, 2009.
http://www.korepress.org/firstbook/FirstBook2009.htm
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$20 ENTRY FEE
A prize of $1,000 plus book publication by Kore Press will be
given for a book-length poetry manuscript. This competition is
open to any female writer who has not published a full-length
collection of poetry. Writers who have had chapbooks of less
than 42 pages printed in editions of no more than 400 copies
are eligible. Deadline July 31, 2009.
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DOGWOOD POETRY AND FICTION AWARDS
http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/dogwood/
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Poetry Award: $1,000 First Prize and Publication
Fiction Award: $1,000 First Prize and Publication
Submit fiction up to 25 pages or three poems (max ten pages).
Deadline October 15, 2009.
http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/dogwood/
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Poetry Award: $1,000 First Prize and Publication
Fiction Award: $1,000 First Prize and Publication
Submit fiction up to 25 pages or three poems (max ten pages).
Deadline October 15, 2009.
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GRANTS
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GRANTS
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ARTISTAY
http://www.artistay.com
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Artistay is a service for artists, writers, architects,
academics, art teachers, curators...looking for a residency
program in France in order to realize a personal artistic
project. We work with several art places offering professional
support to artists from all over the world and in various
disciplines. Applicants are responsible for the funding of
the residency participation fees. They can do an application
with Artistay even if they haven't secured the funding yet.
We can provide necessary documentation and contacts for funding
advice. Artistay service is free of charge for the applicant.
http://www.artistay.com
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Artistay is a service for artists, writers, architects,
academics, art teachers, curators...looking for a residency
program in France in order to realize a personal artistic
project. We work with several art places offering professional
support to artists from all over the world and in various
disciplines. Applicants are responsible for the funding of
the residency participation fees. They can do an application
with Artistay even if they haven't secured the funding yet.
We can provide necessary documentation and contacts for funding
advice. Artistay service is free of charge for the applicant.
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DENALI NATIONAL PARK RESIDENCY
http://www.alaskageographic.org/static/165/artist-in-residence
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Applications for the 2010 Denali National Park Artist-in-
Residence Program are now being accepted. The Artist-in-
Residence program at Denali National Park offers artists
the opportunity to pursue their work amidst the natural
splendors of Denali Park. The park currently provides the
use of the historic East Fork Cabin for ten-day periods
from June through August. Deadline: October 31, 2009.
Location Alaska.
http://www.alaskageographic.org/static/165/artist-in-residence
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Applications for the 2010 Denali National Park Artist-in-
Residence Program are now being accepted. The Artist-in-
Residence program at Denali National Park offers artists
the opportunity to pursue their work amidst the natural
splendors of Denali Park. The park currently provides the
use of the historic East Fork Cabin for ten-day periods
from June through August. Deadline: October 31, 2009.
Location Alaska.
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ALABAMA TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
http://www.arts.state.al.us/downloads/Guidelines_2009-10.pdf
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Organizations and individual artists receive funding
for special, one-time needs such as purchasing materials
for a small-scale project, attending a conference, or
bringing in a consultant. Individuals may request funds to
study with another artist, or participate in a variety of
special activities for artists. These grants generally do
not exceed $1,000; the minimum amount is $250. A match
will strengthen the application, but is not required.
http://www.arts.state.al.us/downloads/Guidelines_2009-10.pdf
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Organizations and individual artists receive funding
for special, one-time needs such as purchasing materials
for a small-scale project, attending a conference, or
bringing in a consultant. Individuals may request funds to
study with another artist, or participate in a variety of
special activities for artists. These grants generally do
not exceed $1,000; the minimum amount is $250. A match
will strengthen the application, but is not required.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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MINNESOTA TRAILS
http://www.mntrails.com
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We need freelance reporters and photographers to cover
Minnesota's state parks, water trails and bike trails
writing about the people that use them, work at and support
our parks, rivers and trails. We pay a base $125 for 500-
word personal journey stories, human interest features and
events. You can see samples of our publication at website.
Send writing and photo samples to dave@mntrails.com.
FREELANCE MARKETS
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MINNESOTA TRAILS
http://www.mntrails.com
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We need freelance reporters and photographers to cover
Minnesota's state parks, water trails and bike trails
writing about the people that use them, work at and support
our parks, rivers and trails. We pay a base $125 for 500-
word personal journey stories, human interest features and
events. You can see samples of our publication at website.
Send writing and photo samples to dave@mntrails.com.
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SCOUTING
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/about/contributors/writers.html
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Scouting magazine articles are mainly about successful program
activities conducted by or for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops,
and Venturing crews. We also include features on winning leadership
techniques and styles, profiles of outstanding individual leaders,
and inspirational accounts (usually first person) of Scouting's
impact on an individual, either as a youth or while serving as a
volunteer adult leader. We buy short features of 500 to 700 words;
some longer features, up to 1,200 words, usually the result of a
definite assignment to a professional writer. We do not buy
fiction or poetry. Payment is from $300 to $500 for a short
feature, $650 to $800 for a major article, and more for quality
articles by frequent contributors.
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/about/contributors/writers.html
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Scouting magazine articles are mainly about successful program
activities conducted by or for Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops,
and Venturing crews. We also include features on winning leadership
techniques and styles, profiles of outstanding individual leaders,
and inspirational accounts (usually first person) of Scouting's
impact on an individual, either as a youth or while serving as a
volunteer adult leader. We buy short features of 500 to 700 words;
some longer features, up to 1,200 words, usually the result of a
definite assignment to a professional writer. We do not buy
fiction or poetry. Payment is from $300 to $500 for a short
feature, $650 to $800 for a major article, and more for quality
articles by frequent contributors.
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INTERWEAVE KNITS
http://www.interweaveknits.com/contact/knitsguidelines2008.pdf
http://www.interweaveknits.com/contact/guidelines.asp
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Interweave Knits is a quarterly publication of Interweave
Press for all those who love to knit. In each issue we present
beautifully finished projects, accompanied by clear step-by-
step instruction, and stories and articles of interest to
knitters. The projects range from quick but intriguing items
that can be accomplished in a weekend, to complex patterns
that may take months to complete. Feature articles (personally
arresting but information-rich) come from around the country
and around the world.
http://www.interweaveknits.com/contact/knitsguidelines2008.pdf
http://www.interweaveknits.com/contact/guidelines.asp
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Interweave Knits is a quarterly publication of Interweave
Press for all those who love to knit. In each issue we present
beautifully finished projects, accompanied by clear step-by-
step instruction, and stories and articles of interest to
knitters. The projects range from quick but intriguing items
that can be accomplished in a weekend, to complex patterns
that may take months to complete. Feature articles (personally
arresting but information-rich) come from around the country
and around the world.
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JOBS
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JOBS
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WRITER
Location Milford, CT
Employer Subway Restaurants
http://jobs.fairfieldcountyjobs.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=611&jb=5713932&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Indeed
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The Writer position will be responsible for keeping the Subway®
system informed about news relating to various aspects of the
business, including ideas, issues, best practices, etc. This
position will work closely with departments within Headquarters
to research and produce articles for the various company
newsletters. Included in this will be photo and newsletter
layout responsibilities as well as some administrative
responsibilities.
Location Milford, CT
Employer Subway Restaurants
http://jobs.fairfieldcountyjobs.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=611&jb=5713932&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Indeed
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The Writer position will be responsible for keeping the Subway®
system informed about news relating to various aspects of the
business, including ideas, issues, best practices, etc. This
position will work closely with departments within Headquarters
to research and produce articles for the various company
newsletters. Included in this will be photo and newsletter
layout responsibilities as well as some administrative
responsibilities.
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WEB CONTENT EDITOR
Location Oak Park, IL
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?Media=Magazines/Publishing&JobID=1069464
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Chicago Parent magazine seeks a multimedia journalist to
create new content and edit/promote existing content through
its Web site and social networking sites, making
ChicagoParent.com the number one destination for Chicago area
parents. Ideal candidate should have post-college multimedia
experience and understand parenting market.
Location Oak Park, IL
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?Media=Magazines/Publishing&JobID=1069464
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Chicago Parent magazine seeks a multimedia journalist to
create new content and edit/promote existing content through
its Web site and social networking sites, making
ChicagoParent.com the number one destination for Chicago area
parents. Ideal candidate should have post-college multimedia
experience and understand parenting market.
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FEATURES WRITER-EDITOR
Location Centralia, Washington
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?Media=Newspapers/Wires&JobID=785698
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The Chronicle in Centralia, Wash., is looking for a features
editor to oversee our daily Life section. The Chronicle values
loyalty, ability and a strong work ethic. We aim to fill our
newsroom with journalists that can do it all, from photography
to audio slideshows and video.
Location Centralia, Washington
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?Media=Newspapers/Wires&JobID=785698
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The Chronicle in Centralia, Wash., is looking for a features
editor to oversee our daily Life section. The Chronicle values
loyalty, ability and a strong work ethic. We aim to fill our
newsroom with journalists that can do it all, from photography
to audio slideshows and video.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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NEWEST PRESS
http://www.newestpress.com/catalog/content/view/18/32/
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NeWest publishes outstanding literary works by established
and emerging Canadian authors. On average, we publish from
10 to 12 books a year. Our list includes fiction (including
mysteries), poetry, drama, and non-fiction works with literary
merit. We do not publish young adult or children's books and,
at this time, we are not considering poetry or mystery
manuscripts.
http://www.newestpress.com/catalog/content/view/18/32/
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NeWest publishes outstanding literary works by established
and emerging Canadian authors. On average, we publish from
10 to 12 books a year. Our list includes fiction (including
mysteries), poetry, drama, and non-fiction works with literary
merit. We do not publish young adult or children's books and,
at this time, we are not considering poetry or mystery
manuscripts.
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FATHERS PRESS
http://www.fatherspress.com/content/view/22/33/
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We do not work with Agents. Father's Press has a very specific
focus on the materials that it publishes, which included the
following works:
http://www.fatherspress.com/content/view/22/33/
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We do not work with Agents. Father's Press has a very specific
focus on the materials that it publishes, which included the
following works:
Fiction (contemporary or historical) as long as the work does
not espouse beliefs that are contrary to conservative Christian
values. It is okay to mention other beliefs and values as part
of the human experience, but the author should not use his/her
work as a platform to promote them. Non Fiction: Historical,
reference, children's books, biblical studies, theology, ethics,
literature, religious history, regional history, cookbooks,
and self-help and Christian counseling. No fantasy, poetry,
science fiction, non-Christian spirituality, psychology,
textbooks or manuals.
not espouse beliefs that are contrary to conservative Christian
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