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NOTE:
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is out of commission. Editor John Clausen closed his doors
in October without paying the winners of his latest writing
contest. A FundsforWriters reader was one of the winners.
To his credit, he remains in contact with the winners, with
promises to pay.

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YES! YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO WRITE CHILDREN'S BOOKS,
GET THEM PUBLISHED, AND BUILD A SUCCESSFUL WRITING CAREER

A good friend of mine, a writer, is familiar with Dixie,
my miniature dachshund. She's 13 years old (the doxie, not
the friend), and started going blind a year ago this month.
Two months later she lost all her sight from glaucoma. My
friend, who teaches and writes children's work, suggested
that Dixie would make a great children's story.

I write mysteries and magazine nonfiction. What did I know
about writing children's stories? My friend had just seen
a notice about this new book by Nancy I. Sanders on how
to write a children's book. So I grabbed a copy.

This book appreciates the fact that some writers are newbies
and others have been around the block a few times, so she
writes a chapter and ends it with advice for the new writer
and the experienced. I liked that immediately.

But this author takes the new writer by the hand, and not
only teaches her how to focus on what makes for a good story,
but also how to become a professional writer. Without
being condescending, she teaches the novice how to set up
shop, behave like a writer, find work and start the process
of becoming a children's writer. Frankly, most of the book
can teach someone how to be any type of freelance writer,
because she educates you on how to start off making a living
before you land the children's book contract. Now that was cool.

Here's an excerpt from the introduction:

"Here, in my book, I will show you a different way. I will
teach you how to find a publisher first before you ever
write one single word of your manuscript. I will teach you
how to earn income while you're learning how to write a
story because you're writing an article or book as an
assignment or under a signed contract. I will teach you
the strategies many career writers use to earn money that
increases their income and pays their bills. I will teach
you how to build a successful career as a children's writer."

Hey, the woman's written 75 children's books. Her testimonials
are phenomenal, from experts all over the children's book world.

http://www.eandegroup.com/Publishing/Yes-You-Can-1.html

     Hope

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"I do not waste my time in answering abuse; I thrive under
it like a field that benefits from manure."

~Henry Labouchere

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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Dear Hope,

An essay I sent to The New York Times' column, "The Complaint
Box," was published on the website and in the printed Sunday
edition on 18 October.  My rant was on the subject of cellphone
blockers who stand in the way (on subway stairs or on the
sidewalk) of other pedestrians.  As an aspiring writer, having
my essay make it to the Times is no small achievement.  But
it can be done, and in large measure, I felt I could do it by
reading your encouraging words to all of us writers.  Thank
you so much for all that you do.

Sincerely,

Pamela A. Lewis

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Stay on Top of the Freelance Game
By Susan Sundwall
 
Wow, there sure are a lot of folks out there writing nowadays.
Could be the bad economy, latent writer's syndrome or some
random alien thing nobody can figure out. But as Hope recently
pointed out, there's more competition now than ever. So how
do writers worth their salt stay on top?
 
Read the news
 
Recently my 82 year old mother had a stroke. Two nieces
and a nephew were with her and called 911. Three news stories
resulted and after I viewed the KTTV video clip that
accompanied the story, I noticed other articles on the webpage.
Holy cats! Looking at various story headings, spin offs for
my own writing hit me left and right. One was about bump keys,
something thieves are using now to break into homes. Very
interesting and since it's a California story and I'm in
upstate New York, I wonder if my local paper would be
interested in learning about this new form of thievery. See
what I mean?  Grab what you can from the headlines, sidebars
and human interest stories you find in newspapers, magazines,
websites and blogs and turn them to your advantage.
 
Follow Trends
 
The Harry Potter trend isn't dead yet and neither is Hannah
Montana, but you know something is waiting in the wings to
make us forget them both. Start sniffing around to find out
what that is. Get to an editor with a killer query letter
about your findings. If Harry and Hannah are too much to
tackle, crank it down a little. How about the current trends
in young adult books? Find a writer prolific in that field,
and set up an interview. Popular writers have websites with
contact information. They love to be interviewed especially
if they have a book that's about to be released. As part of
an ICL assignment last summer, I had to get some writers to
interview. I found Rachel Vail when her book, LUCKY, was about
to debut. She was delightful and gave me lots of inside
information. My editor was pleased.

Apart from the literary world, timely trends also include
technology, alternative energy, politics (if you're brave),
food and so much more. Find one that suits you and get on it
- now!
 
Think Big, Write small
 
Energy, health care, immigration, celebrities, fashion -
cauldrons of words have been written on all of them. So how
can you throw your words into the soup and make some cash?
Essays, interviews, kids non-fiction - these are just a few
of the areas where you can reduce a great body of material
into a smaller, saleable piece. I've sold and re-sold
articles about wind energy for instance. One short non-
fiction piece for kids simply explained what a wind turbine
is. Written several years ago when wind power was just coming
into its own, it's sold twice - so far.

On the page where my Mom's story and video appeared there was
a related informative article about how to teach your kids
the signs of stroke. Somebody wrote that; I wish it had been
me. But I'm going to hunt for a local publication that might
appreciate my take on it. There's always a story within a
story for alert writers to turn to their advantage. Be one
of those and stay on top of the freelance game.
 
These markets all pay $100 or more and are waiting for you
- right now!
 
Know of some new trend in parenting? Try Metro Parent at http://www.metroparent.com/index.php?action=editor_submissions

The Christian Science Monitor has been around for a long time,
but doesn't shrink away from the timely.
http://www.csmonitor.com/aboutus/guidelines.html

Get your business sense out! http://www.conference-board.org/publications/atb/writersGuide.cfm

Okay ladies, its essay time!
http://www.skirt.com/contributor_guidelines

Talk about re-cycling - look at this. http://www.scrap.org/contact_us.htm#Scrap%20Writer%E2%80%99s%20Guidelines

It's all about Canada
http://www.wish.ca/your-life/regulararticle/138/

What's going on up in the sky these days?
http://usairwaysmag.com/pdfs/USAWwriterguide.pdf
 
BIO-
Susan is a freelance writer and children's playwright. Check
out her latest Christmas play, The Very First Noel, at
www.churchmousepublications.com 

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COMPETITIONS
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EDITOR UNLEASHED ESSAY CONTEST
http://editorunleashed.com/2009/10/27/announcing-why-i-write-essay-contest/
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NO ENTRY FEE
We're looking for great essayists and evocative theme-based
nonfiction. This contest will feature a popular ranking on
the forum along with final judging by an editorial team. The
50 best essays will be included in the "Why I Write" anthology
on Smashwords. And one Grand Prize winner will receive $500
and promotion at Editor Unleashed and on Smashwords. As you'd
think, the theme is WHY I WRITE.

Post Your Entry: Monday, November 9 - Thursday, December 31
Popular Ranking: Monday, January 4 - Friday, January 29

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A DEVIL'S DICTIONARY
http://www.uga.edu/garev/devil.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
The Georgia Review is now taking submissions for a planned
special feature, "A Devil's Dictionary for the Twenty-First
Century"--an update of sorts of Ambrose Bierce's brilliant
satirical work The Devil's Dictionary, published just about
one hundred years ago. Taking Bierce as a model, all writers
are invited to send one or two original dictionary entries--
maximum length, two hundred words each--for publication
consideration; those writers who include with their submission
a paid order for a new, renewed, or gift subscription to The
Georgia Review ($30) may send up to six dictionary entries.
All entries will be considered for publication in our pages
and/or on our website. All accepted authors will receive an
honorarium and also will be eligible to receive "The Devil's
Due" in the amount of $500 for first place, $150 for second,
and $100 for third. Please write "Devil's Dictionary" on the
submission envelope. No electronic submissions accepted and
no reply absent a stamped, self-addressed return envelope.

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MOTHERWELL PRIZE
http://www.fence.fenceportal.org/contest/motherwell.html
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$25 ENTRY FEE
This prize is for a first or second full-length collection
of poems by a woman writing in English. Winner receives
$1,000 and publication. Send entry form with 48-80-page
manuscript. Deadline November 30, 2009. To be judged by
Fence Books editors, with Spring 2011 publication by Fence
Books.

 
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GRANTS
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JAMES MERRILL HOUSE RESIDENCY
http://www.jamesmerrillhouse.org
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The James Merrill House is managed by the Stonington Village
Improvement Association in Connecticut. This residency is
awarded annually to a writer-in-residence who is working on
a project of literary merit. The resident will provide a
reading for the community. Full or half-year residency.
Deadline January 15, 2010. Submit an application form,
letters of recommendation, and samples.

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COLORADO AUTHORS' LEAGUE GRANTS
http://www.coloradoauthors.org/Site/Grants.php
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Every year the CAL Board allocates $1,000 in grants to help
CAL members attend writing conferences and workshops. The
money is divided amongst a minimum of two and a maximum of
five winners. Grants are to be used to help offset the
expenses of conferences, workshops, symposia, classes or
other writer enrichment opportunities. Applications are open
to CAL members only. And applications are judged by a
representative of The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation.
Need is not a factor, nor are past works. Rather, the winners
will be chosen based on how compellingly they make a case for
wanting to attend a particular writers function as well as how
they plan to share what they've learned with the rest of the
CAL membership. Deadline April 15, 2009.

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ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WRITERS SCHOLARSHIP
(Click DONATIONS for info)
http://www.apbw.us
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The Association of Professional Business Writers (APBW) was
formed to provide professional representation, education through
coursework, certification, and job placement assistance to
Business Writing students.  The application requires you to
write in 500 words or less, an explanation how this scholarship
will assist you in achieving your career goals. State the
amount of funds (up to $499) required to achieve your goals.
Essays MUST be typed or printed neatly and submitted with
completed application information.
 

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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MOUNTAIN GAZETTE
http://www.mountaingazette.com/contribute/
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Mountain Gazette is open to virtually any subject, style or
length, as long as the story has a direct relationship with
Mountain Country and mountain life. The bulk of the stories
we run at least tangentially fall under the heading "outdoor
recreation" (backpacking, skiing, etc.) We are looking for
more bicycling and snowboarding stories. We do not run
destination articles. We run 4-6 full-length features per
issue. Preferred length is 1,500-3,500 words. Though we
hesitate to limit word counts, shorter stories certainly
stand a better chance of getting published. Pay is $150-600,
with journalism work at the top end of the scale. Several
columns available paying $75-$125.

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GARDEN & GUN
http://gardenandgun.com/writers-guidelines
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Garden & Gun is a dynamic lifestyle magazine that's all
about the magic of the New South--the sporting culture, the
food, the music, the art, the literature, the people, and
the ideas. It is an enthusiast publication devoted to all
things indigenous to the South and the Caribbean, and its
main pursuit is a love of the land and a dedication to the
sporting life.

Front-of-book pieces: 200 to 500 words
Columns: 700 to 1,200 words
Features: 1,500 to 3,000 words

Negotiates payment (mid to high level). Buys all rights.
Pays 25% kill fee.

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MILWAUKEE MAGAZINE
http://www.milwaukeemagazine.com/resources/guidelines.asp
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Milwaukee Magazine is a monthly magazine covering the people,
issues and places of Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin.
We are interested in timely stories about current issues,
local personalities, area business, sports, healthcare,
education, politics, arts and culture, architecture and urban
life, history, food, shopping, music and nightlife, recreation
and the environment. Full-length feature stories run 2,500-5,000
words; if your query leads to an assignment, we'll specify what
length we're looking for. We pay $700-$2,000. We are also in the
market for two-page "breaker" stories, which are often short on
copy (less than 1,500 words) and long on visuals. Stories for
our front-of-book Insider section range from exposés to amusing
slices of local life to interesting people profiles. These
stories usually run no more than 650 words and pay $50-$225.
Mini-reviews run no longer than 125 words and pay $50.

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JOBS
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Rockville, MD
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=83830100&aid=27015391-28109&WT.mc_n=125
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Deadline November 13, 2009. Employing Agency: Food and Drug
Administration. Serves as a primary advisor to the staff
director on the editorial management, status and activities
of the staff; serves in a leadership role in the overall
direction and flow of editorial content on significant public
health issues for consumers; edits all written information
produced by the Consumer Health Information Staff.

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PROOFREADER
Location Carson, CA
http://jobsearch.monster.com/Search.aspx?re=106&co=xlakeshorex,xlakeshlearnx
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Lakeshore Learning Materials, a nationally recognized publisher
of educational supplies, is looking for talented freelance
proofreaders to lend us a hand with the on-site production
of our catalogs, marketing brochures, product packaging,
activity guides and more. Successful applicants will possess
flawless grammar & spelling skills, a knack for focusing on
details both large and small, and the ability to work as part
of a committed team. Full and part-time, temporary positions
available. 2+ years experience preferred.

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WRITING INSTRUCTOR
Location - several places in New York State
http://tinyurl.com/yfv9jnz
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Employing Agency: Maritime Administration. Deadline January
25, 2010. This is a one-year term position. Delivers college
level courses in writing. To meet the minimum qualifications
for this position, you must have a Master's degree from an
accredited college or university in English or a related
field, provide a copy of transcripts for verification, and
have experience teaching or tutoring advanced placement and/
or college level writing.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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BEAR MANOR
http://bearmanormedia.bizland.com/id21.html
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If you're a writer with a manuscript, or are working on
something in the radio, old movie or voice actor genre,
please get in touch if you're seeking a publisher. We'd love
to see books on voice actors, Muppet/Sesame Street performers,
Allen Jenkins, Harry Morgan, Victor Buono, Frank Nelson, Russ
Tamblyn, Joe Flynn, Don Knotts, any of the Charlie Chan actors
or sons, Don Adams, Frank Morgan, Gale Gordon, David Tomlinson,
British comedy actors (Ted Ray, Arthur Askey, Jimmy Edwards,
etc.), and many more of the unheralded supporting players.

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TRADEWIND BOOKS
http://www.tradewindbooks.com/
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Publishes picture books, poetry, chapter books and novels
for all ages.

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WALKER BOOKS
http://www.walkerbooks.com/
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Strongest needs are for middle-grade and YA novels and for
well-paced picture book manuscripts for both the pre-school
and early elementary age levels. Does not publish folk tales,
fairy tales, textbooks, myths, legends, books in series format,
novelties, science fiction, fantasy, or horror.

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