Volume 10, Issue 25
June 20, 2010

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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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NOTE:
View House Publishing had a contest posted in FFW Small Markets
last year - http://www.viewhousepublishing.com/contest.html .
Apparently View House selected winners, but never came through
with the prize money. One of our readers placed in the finals.
After months of discourse via email, the editor admitted he
had gone out of business, and he returned her $8 entry fee for
the contest. If you submitted to the competition, I suggest
you contact the editor and request the return of your entry fee
since he did not use the money to pay prizes. His email is still
valid as posted on the website (as of this printing).
 
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THE RUN AROUND

I'm going to talk about a situation most writers don't stick
around long enough to take advantage of - resubmitting to the
same place.

More writers fall by the wayside than stay the course when it
comes to getting published, whether we're talking magazines,
blogs or publishing houses. As writers, we make lists of
editors, periodicals, agents, and publishers. We submit, take
our rejections (or non-response), and check the market off our
list.

Editors change. You've probably had more than one job in your
lifetime. Editors are a very transient bunch, often seeking
other venues that better appreciate their creative interpretation
of what is marketable.

Knowing where to submit is research-intensive. That's why we
have resources such as:

www.writersmarket.com (agents, magazines, publishers)
www.publishersmarketplace.com (agents, publishers)
www.woodenhorsepub.com (magazines)
www.agentquery.com (agents)

But those who purchase the book version of the current year's
Writer's Market soon learn that by summer of that year, some of
the editors have changed. While WM is a good reference book for
getting ideas on where to publish, it's always best to research
further to ensure that the person you query is still employed
with that entity. Yes, it's frustrating, but people move on.

Let's say you ran the right person down, queried, and after all
that work, landed a rejection. Maybe two. Maybe like I did in
searching for an agent - 60 rejections. You feel like you are
running out of places to query.

Look at those same markets again. Chances are, at least a tenth
have changed employees, altered their editorial calendar, or
altered their focus. That's one good reason to have a literary
agent for your book manuscript. Those agents keep up with who has
moved on and who stepped in as replacement. Out with the old,
in with the new.

A subscription to Publisher's Marketplace can demonstrate what
agents are selling and publishers are buying, in real time.
A subscription to Wooden Horse Magazine shows you when editors
retire, transfer or leave, as well as who took their places.

This is called keeping up with the business. And while you may
hesitate to spend money for Writer's Market, Wooden Horse,
or Publisher's Marketplace, keep in mind that you'll waste a
lot of time trying to keep up with current opportunity.

Just because you've been rejected at a market, doesn't mean
you can't resubmit. Just make sure you understand when the
timing is right.

     Hope

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

And in the end,
it's not the years in your life that count.
It's the life in your years.

~ Abraham Lincoln

 
 
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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Dear Hope,

My name is Patricia Ash, and I'm just starting out as a writer. 
I've found your free newsletters incredibly helpful. Just last
weekend, my short story Sidruthain and the Boy won 2nd place in
the Chistell Writing Contest. I read about that contest in the
very first Funds for Writers newsletter I received! Thank you
so much for existing.

Patricia Ash
ash.patricia.h@gmail.com

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Payoffs of Social Network Profiles

By Reece W. Manley

The little email happily arrived in my inbox one day, amongst
the hundred or so other which get my attention every day.  It's
subject - Can you write for me? - certainly caught my attention. 
Upon opening, I was greeted with the world's sweetest words
"I need an article about x and we pay y.  Will you be so kind
as to z for me?"  The magical place this little $250.00 nugget
found me? My LinkedIn profile.

Say what you will about Internet Social Networking, as writers,
we have clients out there looking for us.  And, they are looking
on a number of different sites.  What's a writer to do?  Put up a
profile on every site in the entire social cyberspace?  The short
answer is yes.  Or, at least five that are swept often by persons
like Tammy Wilkes, AdTel International, who goes to the Internet
when she needs freelancers or temp hires.

"It's amazing how many quality people I have at my fingertips at
any given second.  And, to be honest, I sometimes am guilty of
pulling open my browser window before I walk over and open my
drawer of heartfelt requests for assignments," says Ms. Wilkes.

Unfortunately, there are literally hundreds of social networks and
it would be impossible to keep up with all of them.  Pick five of
your favorites and forget the rest.  Of course, you want to be
sure to choose some of the big ones, and maybe a niche site, to
get your best overall coverage.

LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) offers one of the strongest sites to
have your profile up and flying your flag.  There are two reasons
for this. One, it's business oriented.  Two, you can have content
rich information about yourself.  Another bonus, LinkedIn allows
you to use an RSS from your blog to keep new content on your
profile page.  This keeps the little indexing spiders from Google
very happy.

Publisher's Marketplace (www.publishersmarketplace.com) is a bit
expensive, however, again, it is content rich and it's easy to
use an RSS to keep the content updated.  More happy spiders.

Facebook (www.facebook.com) is the current monster of the web. 
But, a new feature offers you a chance to put up a page for your
business.  On it you can be as extensive as you like about your past
victories and vignettes.

Zoho (www.zoho.com) is a relatively new comer but it's free, easy to
use and very easy to get set up.  Zoho also offers a suite of other
services from mail to a word processing help.

Google (www.google.com) is the Grand Dame of the Internet and you
should certainly be a courtesan.  If you don't have a Google account,
you are definitely missing opportunities.  Many people use Gmail,
the email program and stop there.  But, if you click the My Account
button within the Google page, you'll be amazed at what you've really
signed up for by just getting an email address.  One of the strong
offers is the ability to build an in depth profile on Google. And,
because Google owns most of the spiders, they are always crawling
about on the home web.

There's five to start you with but you will want to see what is a
good fit for you.  Also, take advantage on at least two or three
of the sites to use the networking functions.  You should join
groups and make "friends" because it extends the links to you. 
The only thing search engines like more than spiders are links.

BIO
Reece W. Manley, DD, M.Ed., MPM is an author, pastoral counselor
and consumer research expert.  He has published two books, Crossing
Twice and Spirit Thinking with a third book Overcome! due out this year. 
http://www.reecemanley.info

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COMPETITIONS
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MISSISSIPPI REVIEW PRIZE
http://www.mississippireview.com/contest.html
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Deadline October 1, 2010. Our annual contest awards prizes of
$1,000 in fiction and in poetry. Winners and finalists will make
up next winter's print issue of the national literary magazine
Mississippi Review. Contest is open to all writers in English
except current or former students or employees of The University
of Southern Mississippi. Fiction entries should be 1,000-5,000 words,
poetry entries should be three poems totaling 10 pages or less.
There is no limit on the number of entries you may submit.

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NANO FICTION CONTEST
http://nanofiction.org/?page_id=88
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$15 ENTRY FEE
NANO Fiction is now accepting entries for the Second Annual
NANO Prize. $500 and publication will be awarded to a flash
fiction piece, prose poem, or micro essay of 300 words or less.
Deadline August 31, 2010. Each entrant will also receive a one-
year subscription to NANO Fiction. All submitted pieces will be
considered for publication.

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REAL SIMPLE LIFE LESSONS ESSAY CONTEST
http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/inspiration-motivation/second-annual-life-lessons-essay-contest-00000000013682/
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Finish this sentence: "I never thought I'd. . ."

Enter Real Simple's Third-Annual Life Lessons Essay Contest
and you could have your essay published in Real Simple; win
round-trip tickets for two to New York City, hotel accommodations
for two nights, tickets to a Broadway play, and a lunch with
Real Simple editors; and receive a prize of $3,000. To enter,
send your typed, double-spaced submission (1,500 words maximum,
preferably in a Microsoft Word document) to lifelessons@realsimple.com.
Deadline September 24, 2010. Open to legal residents of the
United States age 19 or older at time of entry.

 
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GRANTS
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GRANTS FOR THE SOLSTICE LOW-RESIDENCY MFA PROGRAM -
CHESTNUT HILL, MA
http://www.pmc.edu/mfa-apply
http://www.pmc.edu/mfa-financial-aid
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Deadline October 15, 2010. Recipients notified November 1.

MICHAEL STEINBERG FELLOWSHIP FOR CREATIVE NONFICTION - $1,000

DENNIS LAHANE FELLOWSHIP FOR FICTION - $1,000

JACQUELINE WOODSON FELLOWSHIP FOR A YOUNG PEOPLE'S WRITER OF AFRICAN
OR CARIBBEAN DESCENT - $1,000

SHARON OLDS FELLOWSHIP FOR POETRY - $1,000

LEE HOPE FELLOWSHIP FOR DIVERSE VOICES - $500 (Deadline April 11, 2011)

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KIDS IN NEED FOUNDATION
http://www.kinf.org/grants/index.php
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Offer $500 grants to teachers for creative endeavors in the
classroom. This is a great way to hire a writer, playwright, poet.
Teacher Grant awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to
finance creative classroom projects. The number of grants awarded
varies from year to year, depending on the amount of the funds
being requested. Typically, 200-300 grants are awarded each year.

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K BLUNDELL TRUST - UK
http://www.societyofauthors.org/grants
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The K Blundell Trust gives grants to British authors under the age
of 40 whose project is for a British publisher. The project must
aim to increase social awareness, and can be fiction or non-fiction.
The K Blundell Trust does not cover self-published authors as grants
cannot be awarded to help towards the costs of publication. Application
should be made by letter with the necessary enclosures.
 

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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DIG
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/guides_dig.html
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dig^(TM) lets young people share in the thrill of archaeological
discovery while learning about the cultural, scientific, and
architectural traits and beliefs of different societies.
Articles are short - 300 to 800 words. Pays 20-25 cents/word.

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COBBLESTONE
http://www.cobblestonepub.com/guides_cob.html
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COBBLESTONE ® is interested in articles of historical accuracy
and lively, original approaches to the subject. Aimed at ages 9
to 14. Articles are short - 300 to 800 words. Pays 20-25 cents/
word. Query first.

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DOWN EAST
http://www.downeast.com/contributor/magazine/guidelines
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The goal of Down East has always been to hold a mirror up to
Maine -- its storied past and lively present -- and to celebrate
its flinty, independent character and unhurried way of life.
Most of our articles are written on assignment by regular
contributors. The exception is our very popular "My Maine"
column. These articles are short narratives about a personal
experience or a unique aspect of life here in Maine. Evocative
of a specific time and place, they are often humorous or poignant.
Maximum length: 750 words. Down East does not accept submissions
of poetry or fiction. Pays up to 25 cents/word.

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JOBS
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PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR/SENIOR WRITER
Location Boston, MA
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/384260-219
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The Publications Director/Senior Writer will be responsible
for directing the production of and writing for a range of
campaign/organizational materials. This staff leader will
work with the Communications Director to develop strategic
communications plans, manage staff, and train staff and
activists in essential writing, messaging and design.
For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International
has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and
Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public
health, the environment and our democracy.

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EDITOR
CriminalJustice.change.org
Location Virtual
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/384491-267
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We are seeking a full-time Editor who will be responsible for
leading Change.org's Criminal Justice property and turning it
into a leading voice online - raising awareness about and
driving action on Prison Reform, Wrongful Convictions, the War
on Drugs, Police Abuse, Prisoner Reentry and more. If you have
great writing and editing skills and are excited about the
possibility of joining a small but rapidly growing team leading
the movement to merge the worlds of media and activism, we want
to hear from you.

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COPYWRITER AND SOCIAL MEDIA ASSOCIATE
Location New York, NY
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/384385-90
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EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of
people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by
sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and
transforming the quality of health care. The copywriter/Social
Media Associate is responsible for conceptualizing and writing
an array of communications and promotional materials, and growing
EngenderHealth's presence in the blogosphere and social media.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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BLUE STAR BOOKS
http://www.book-hub.com/sugu.html
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Lifestyles: The category is wide open, the requirement is
that a customer picks up the book and must have it due to
its design and how it informs/transforms the viewer about
how new or established lifestyles can move the reader to a
healthier, richer, educated, informed experience (I want to go
there...) Chronicle Books would be the template.

Popular Culture: skateboard, Xsports, music scene, photo books,
romance, clubs, emerging ecology scene, outdoors, you name it
.....young and exploring.

Self-Help: Parenting, family, relationships, keep-it-simple,
cheeky, useful, appearance, pop-psychology, cognitive analysis,
Hyperion Publishing would be the template.

Fiction: A-Z, quality popular fiction, literature, or poetry;
(especially about the USA/western states, open spaces, environments,
nature, cultural changes over time, going on a journey, a stranger
comes to town) Steinbeck, Twain, Joan Didion, and Barbara
Kingsolver would be the gauge.

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AMBASSADOR BOOKS
http://www.ambassadorbooks.com/guidelines.asp
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Ambassador Books publishes both adult and children's books.
For our adult books, our mission is to celebrate the spiritual
dimension of this world by witnessing to the reality of the Way,
the Truth, and the Life. Ambassador Children's Books aims to
foster in children the knowledge that they are precious to the
Lord while encouraging a friendship with Him that will last for
a lifetime.

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BLUEBRIDGE BOOKS
http://www.bluebridgebooks.com/contact.htm
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BlueBridge is an independent publisher of international non-
fiction based in New York City. BlueBridge subjects range from
culture, history, biography, travel, and current affairs to
spirituality, self-help, and inspiration. BlueBridge is an imprint
of United Tribes Media Inc.

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SPONSORS
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SPECIAL SHORT STORY CONTEST - HOUSTON WRITERS GUILD
http://www.houstonwritersguild.org

$10 ENTRY FEE
Deadline June 30, 2010. Limit 15 pages. No limit on the
number of entries. First place $100.

-ALSO-

The Six-Word Story Contest!
No entry fee
First Prize: $25
Must accompany your short story entry abiove. 
Example by Hemingway: "For sale: baby shoes. Never worn."

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If you're going to work with an editor, work with the best.
Have your writing edited by an award-winning, professional
writer and editor, someone who actually knows how to help you
prepare your writing for publication.  Richard Krawiec has
published novels, biographies, text books, plays, and a story
and poetry collection.  He won the 2009 Excellence in Teaching
Award from UNC Chapel Hill for his online writing courses. His
essays, feature articles, and reviews have appeared in major
newspapers and magazines across the US. The NY Times, LA Times,
Publishers Weekly have reviewed his work. His awards include
National Endowment for the Arts and NC Arts Council grants, as
well as nominations for the National Book Award, Best American
Short Stories, and Pushcart Prize.

Email: rkwriter@gmail.com  
Web - www.rkeditor.com

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