Volume 10, Issue 36
September 5, 2010

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WHY E-READERS ARE THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD

I've heard it all. E-readers are too expensive...they are just
another toy...e-books cost too much...blah, blah, blah.

Hey, people. E-readers and e-books are making people read more.
They aren't moving their books from paper to electronic, either.
Most of them are reading electronically IN ADDITION TO reading
paper.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703846604575448093175758872.html

What does this mean for you?

1. More opportunity to land a contract.
2. More sales.
3. More chance to make a living as a writer.

People with e-readers seek out books. They feel entertained
on those high-price electronic toys. They love the experience.
Frankly, I'm not concerned with what the logic is. If e-readers
make people read more, I'm all for it! Write the books in crayon
or laser beams, for all I care. I cheer for anything that
peddles the written word.

11 million Americans are expected to own at least one digital
reader by the end of September. U.S. e-book sales grew 183%
in the first half of 2010. You can't blow off those numbers.

When I tout e-books, one or two readers fuss at me, accusing me
of trying to slay the tradition of paper. I've heard "there's
something about holding a book" as many times as I've read
"writing is like breathing to me." It's become cliche.

I love this trend! Reading is resurging. And guess what?
More men read e-books than women. It's opposite for paper
books. Why is this so wonderful? Because little boys will
be more inclined to read, if this statistic is solid.

This news excites me. I own a Kindle DX, and I have to admit
that it's addictive. I also eye with envy the newest e-reading
products. It's like buying a new phone, a new monitor, a new
laptop. You're intoxicated with the feel of that new electronic
tool. You run home and open it up, maybe neglecting dinner
and skipping a couple of television shows in order to play
with it.

Hey, I see little wrong with reading binges. Sure beats the
heck out of movie, television, video game and texting habits.
It's reading back on track, on a high, and I'm all for it.
 

     Hope

 9TH ANNUAL FUNDSFORWRITERS ESSAY CONTEST

FundsforWriters.com and Literary Database.com team up to
co-sponsor the 9th Annual FundsforWriters Essay Contest.

Theme: Writing that made a difference.

Both entry fee and no entry fee categories. First place
winner receives $300. Six awards given. Limit 750 words.
Deadline October 31, 2010. Winners announced December 1, 2010.

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2011 Missouri Writers' Guild "Just Write!" Conference
April 8-10, 2011
Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel
St. Louis, Missouri
 
Early-Bird Registration opened August 15, 2010.
 
Early Arrival Seminar given by
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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"I have learned to use the word 'impossible' with
the greatest caution."

-- Wernher von Braun, engineer and pioneer in rocketry 

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ARTICLE
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When your Editor Leaves

By Amel S. Abdullah

You've spent months building up a good relationship with the
editor at the magazine you write for. She gives you all the
best assignments, responds to your queries with enthusiasm,
and calls on you regularly to save the day when the other
writers fail to deliver. On your part, you could not be
happier. You're building up clips like crazy, making a decent
amount of cash, and feeling rather special.
 
And, then, it happens.
 
Suddenly, the dream-editor is gone, and you're left to deal
with her replacement, who not only has a completely different
personality and vision for the magazine, but also doesn't seem
to think you are so special, never returns your e-mails, and
acts like you do not exist.
 
The transition period after an editor leaves her post can be
one of the most excruciating times in a writer's career, as
one slowly comes to realize that things will probably never be
the same. But is there anything you can do to make it through
the crisis and come out on top?
 
Get Over It

The first step to recovery is understanding that this situation
is extremely common. Editors come and go without warning, and
no publication is immune to it. For this reason, you should
never depend on a single client for all your assignments.
Enjoy the work while it's available, but continue to research
other markets and send out queries on the side.
 
Stay Positive

Don't allow yourself to get depressed when your favorite
editor leaves, as this will affect both your productivity
and your sense of worth. She appreciated your professionalism,
trusted you and bought your articles for a reason, so don't
think for a minute that you can't continue to succeed as a
writer. Take the portfolio of clips you amassed and use them
to get more work elsewhere.
 
It's not Personal

What about the fact that the new editor doesn't seem
interested in working with you? Most likely, she is simply
swamped with work and will be too busy to make contact with
many writers for the first few months on the job. She may be
relying on previously submitted articles for content while
she gets adjusted and lays out a plan for future issues. The
good news is that she will certainly be grateful for the
presence of a competent, qualified writer once she is settled
in.
 
Introduce Yourself

As soon as an old editor leaves, write a letter to the new
one introducing yourself and explaining your history with the
publication. Let her know that you are looking forward to
working with her and would like to continue submitting
articles. Without becoming a pest, continue to send in queries
and check back in at regular intervals. It may take some time,
but the new editor may eventually call on you when the time
is right.
 
Spread your Wings

Losing a major client or freelance contract can be one of
the best things that happens to a writer. It forces you to
spread your wings and seek new challenges. Personally, I
found regular work with five new clients when the editor at
my first steady magazine gig suddenly disappeared. These are
clients I would not have otherwise acquired - simply because
I was so content at the first magazine that I was not actively
seeking new markets for my work. Now I am writing for more
varied markets and feel that my work has more balance. It
was hard to understand this at the time, but losing a client
and branching out was essential to my growth as a freelance
writer.
 
BIO
Amel Abdullah is a freelance writer, editor and Arabic to
English translator. She may be reached at amel.abdullah@yahoo.com.

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COMPETITIONS
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OPIUM MAGAZINE 7-LINE STORY CONTEST
http://www.opiummagazine.com/contest.aspx
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$10 ENTRY FEE
Deadline October 4, 2010. To snare the grand prize of $1,000
(or the second- and third-place prize of $100), we ask that
you submit a story seven lines or shorter. The winning story
along with runners-up -- and as many as 10 finalists -- will be
featured in Opium 11, slated for release in March 2011.

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CREEKWALKER POETRY PRIZE
http://www.creekwalker.com/
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Deadline September 30, 2010. Poets from all countries are welcome.
No thematic restrictions. Previously published, restriction-free
poetry accepted. Submit two (2) copies of five (5) poems. Poems
must be 25 lines or less in English. Award $400.

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RUEBEN ROSE POETRY COMPETITION
http://www.freewebs.com/voicesisrael/
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ENTRY FEE 15 NIS; US $5; 3 pounds UK(£); or 4 Euros (€) per poem.
First place $500. Second place $200. Third place $100. Ten
honorable mentions. The competition is general and not necessarily
on Jewish or Israeli subjects. Challenging, humorous and/or
curious poetry is welcome. Poems should be unpublished, no more
than 40 lines, not including stanza breaks and title. Four of
your submissions may be considered by the 'Voices' editorial
board for publication in the upcoming poetry anthology.
Deadline October 7, 2010.

 
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GRANTS
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MARYLAND ARTS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM
http://www.msac.org/aie%20
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Arts in Education (AiE) is a Maryland State Arts Council program
designed to boost the arts and arts education in the state's
elementary and secondary schools. Two major components of AiE
are the Visiting Performers and Artists-in-Residence programs.
Artists and arts organizations can apply for registration on Arts
Council rosters as visiting performers or artists-in-residence.
Residencies are available in performing arts, playwriting, poetry
and visual arts. In an average year, the Arts Council supports
about 7,000 performances and workshops, reaching 200,000 students
in nearly 500 Maryland schools. Deadline for applications is
September 17, 2010. Call or e-mail Chris Stewart , 410-767-6476,
for information.

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FELLOWSHIPS FOR CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTISTS/WRITERS
by AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/artistfellowship.htm
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The American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a national research
library and learned society of American history and culture,
is calling for applications for visiting fellowships for
historical research by creative and performing artists, writers,
filmmakers, journalists, and other persons whose goals are to
produce imaginative, non-formulaic works dealing with pre-
twentieth-century American history. The stipend will be $1,350
for fellows residing on campus (rent-free) in the Society's
scholars' housing, located next to the main library building.
The stipend will be $1,850 for fellows residing off campus.
Fellows will not be paid a travel allowance. Located in
Worcester, Massachusetts. Deadline October 5, 2010.

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LA CULTURAL FOUNDATION
http://www.artscouncilofneworleans.org/article.php?story=20080320101621511mlc080110
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Deadline October 1, 2010. Grant Period: November 1, 2010 -
August 1, 2011. Grants are awarded for opportunities that
are unique and that earn income or revenue for the applicant.
LCEF will conduct two free online training workshops to
review the Economic Opportunity Grant application process.
Cultural economy individuals, businesses and nonprofit
organizations based in Louisiana are eligible to apply.

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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CITY LIMITS
http://www.citylimits.org/about_us/contact_us.cfm#freelancers
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City Limits Magazine is devoted to the in-depth investigation
of pressing civic issues in New York City. Pays $150-$2,000
for assigned articles and $100-$800 for unsolicited articles.

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SUPER LAWYERS
http://www.superlawyers.com/contact.html
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Super Lawyers is published as a special supplement in leading
newspapers and city and regional magazines across the country.
Super Lawyers magazine, featuring articles about attorneys named
to the Super Lawyers list, is distributed to all attorneys in the
state or region, the lead corporate counsel of Russell 3000
companies and the ABA-approved law school libraries. Super
Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70
practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer
recognition and professional achievement. Pays up to $1.50/word.
General interest stories, profiles and historical pieces.
Features do not exceed 2,000 words.

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TREATS MAGAZINE
http://www.ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs/2010/08/treats-magazine-looking-writers
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Treats! magazine is new luxury art publication launching in October.
Taking pitches and submissions for luxury writers on the topic of
Interiors and Architecture (including luxury homes in the US and
Europe and could include pitches about celebrity homes,collectors,
luxury interiors, bachelor pads, vacation homes), luxury travel
(exclusive resorts, adults only, hedonism), art and fashion.
Rates for freelancers are $200 to $500. Email rose@treatsmagazine.com
with pitches, story ideas and resume.

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SENIOR STAFF WRITER
Location Chantilly, VA
http://www.ihirepublishing.com/PremiumJobResponse.asp?PJobID=84291
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The senior staff writer will set standards for content gathering
and presentation throughout the company. This is a hands-on
writing job, ideal for the writer focused on producing
outstanding copy daily. The qualified candidate will be the
lead writer for our corporate print magazine, web properties,
and electronic and print publications.

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REPORTER
Location Columbus, NE
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=869&ji=2481158&sn=I
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The Columbus Telegram, a 9,000-circulation six-day daily in
Northeast Nebraska, is seeking an aggressive, enterprising
and accurate news reporter. This reporter will lead our
coverage of local government news and minority issues, plus
some coverage of a local education board. The reporter also
will cover other breaking news, features and general
assignments and be involved in online media reporting.

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RADIO NEWS REPORTERS
Location: Eau Claire or La Crosse, Wisconsin
http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1195804
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If you enjoy producing in-depth reports and want to immerse
yourself in news of regional and statewide importance, look
no further than Wisconsin Public Radio's News department. We
have the ideal job for an individual with up to two years (or
more) of experience in broadcast journalism with strong on-air
skills.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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GUILTLESS PLEASURE
http://www.guiltless-pleasure.com/submission-guidelines
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Guiltless Pleasure is all about quality genre erotica, by women,
for women. Advance payment of $750, paid in part on acceptance
and in part on final approval of the edited manuscript. 40%
royalties of net revenue on all digital sales. 40% royalties
of net revenue on all print sales.

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MAINLY MURDER PRESS
http://mainlymurderpress.com/store/
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Mainly Murder Press was created to form a bridge between
New England authors and mystery readers who especially
enjoy novels set in our part of the country. Whether
residents of the region or enthusiastic visitors, readers
will enjoy visiting the cities and small towns of historic
New England and getting to know the fascinating characters
who populate our novels. Will open to submissions in January.

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WILDERNESS PRESS
http://www.wildernesspress.com/pages.php?pageid=7
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Wilderness Press and its sister company, Menasha Ridge Press,
publish primarily books on adventure, nature, and wilderness
sports activities (excluding hunting and fishing). Fiction
as well as nonfiction.

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America and who can artfully communicate what America is, who
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Deadline December 31, 2010

No Reading Fee!

Submit in these categories:

Article
Short Story
Chapbook
Novel (fiction and non-fiction)

To learn more please go to: http://www.libertyinkjournal.com/contest
Contact Cameron Cowan, Managing Editor,
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articles, and reviews have appeared in major newspapers and
magazines across the US. The NY Times, LA Times, Publishers
Weekly have reviewed his work. 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. He is founder of Jacar Press.

Contact rkwriter@gmail.com, www.rkeditor.com

TOM HOWARD/JOHN H. REID POETRY CONTEST - LAST CALL

8th year. Ten cash prizes totaling $5,550. Top prizes $3,000.
Submit poems in any style or genre. Both published and
unpublished work accepted. Winning writers published online.
Entry fee $7 for every 25 lines, payable to Winning Writers.
Postmark deadline September 30, 2010. Early entries encouraged.
Judges: JH Reid, DC Konrad. Submit online or mail to Winning
Writers, ATTN: Tom Howard Poetry Contest, 351 Pleasant Street,
PMB 222, Northampton, MA 01060. Winning Writers is proud to be
one of the "101 Best Websites for Writers" (Writer's Digest,
2005-2010).

More information: www.winningwriters.com/tompoetry

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