Volume 10, Issue 38
September 19, 2010

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THE E-BOOK EXPLOSION - PART II (THE E-READERS)

Used to be when you thought e-book, you envisioned reading
on your phone or the computer. It wasn't very appealing.
Now you think Kindle or iPad, if you are the average person.
You can read a Kindle in the sun and not an iPad, but you
can do more with an iPad and see it in color. That's a
ridiculously simplistic difference between the two, but
the fact is, e-book devices are diversifying faster than
you can buy them. And there are way more than the Kindle
and the iPad. Look at this incomplete list:

Sony Reader (Sony)
Agebook Reader (EBS Tech)
eGriver IDEO (Condor Tech)
eGriver Touch (Condor Tech)
Kogan eBook Reader (Kogan Tech)
Alex eReader (Spring Designs)
Kobo eReader (Kobo Books)
ES600 (Stereo International)
Digital Reader (iRex Tech)
Boox-S and Boox-60 (Wolder Electronics)
Paperback (yes, that's a name - italica)
Nook (Barnes & Noble)
Story (Iriver)
iPapyrus 6 (iPapyrus Inc)
WISE Reader N516, N518, N520, N526
PocketBook (Pocketbook)
BeBook (Endless Ideas)
COOL-ER (Interead)
Papyrus (Samsung)
Kindle (Amazon)
Kindle DX (Amazon)
eSlick (Foxit)
Hanlin (Jinke)
WISEreader (Hanvon)
(and this doesn't count your phones)

And Google is launching a new reader in China called Editions.

Some of these have changed names, will change names, and will
go belly-up under the weight of the Kindle and iPad, but you
get the idea. E-books are hot, and people now think e-readers
are cool.

As you would guess, many of them have unique formats, requiring
ebooks to be created especially for specific e-readers. This
same issue almost caused the demise of readers 7-8 years ago.
Remember the Rocket e-Book? I loved that thing, and I was sure
that e-books were here to stay. But e-books did like paperbacks
80-90 years ago. They almost made it, then receded, then finally
caught fire . . . taking a decade to do it.

The problem with so many reading formats is that to reach all
those customers, you have to publish in so many ways. Amazon
has made its Kindle application available for even its
competitor, iPad. You can get a Kindle application for your
phone and computer, too. That's how the powerhouse keeps you
at their store, purchasing their Kindle format.

On the other hand, you can publish someplace like Smashwords.
This e-book publisher/distributor creates your e-book so it
can be purchased through iPad's iBookstore, Barnes & Noble,
Sony, Kobo, the Diesel eBook Store, and soon Amazon. They also
make it applicable to applications on the iPhone and Android
phones. They produce your ebook so it basically works anywhere.

Is your mind boggled already? This is nothing, trust me.
Just realize that you want to place your book where it can
be seen by the most people. Whether you stick with Smashwords
or deal through Amazon, read all the nitty gritty fine print
so you know what to expect. Just as you must do your homework
before self-publishing, querying agents or proposing to
editors, study the e-book industry as well. It's not just
creating a Word file and uploading it to a site. Oh no.
It's a bit more than that.

Next week . . . royalties.

     Hope

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Theme: Writing that made a difference.

Both entry fee and no entry fee categories. First place
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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

"If you're not making mistakes, you're not taking risks,
and that means you're not going anywhere. The key is to
make mistakes faster than the competition, so you have more
chances to learn and win." 

~John W. Holt, Jr.
 
 
 
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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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I am glad I have Hope! Thank you for the information you
provide with every newsletter you send. You recently printed
a call from Woman's World magazine for their Circle of Kindness
request for stories. It was regarding a kindness done for you
or by you by strangers. I decided I had lots of stories and
chose only two. Thank you! One of them has been accepted and
will be printed in the Woman's World magazine on sale October
15 - 20. It pays $25 and is another credit to my writing resume.
I only have a few, but all of them have come through the resources
from your newsletter. So as I continue to have Hope, I will
continue to write the best stories I can.

Sherrie Taylor

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ARTICLE
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A Catastrophe Brewing...Under your By-line!

By Amel S. Abdullah

A pet peeve among many freelance magazine writers is having
their work edited and significantly altered before it is
published. The worst is when an editor actually inserts a
typo or factual error under your by-line. Read the following
tips on how to avert this potential catastrophe before it's
too late.

Follow the Guidelines

Most publications have a set of guidelines they expect their
writers to follow. These include everything from word count
to style considerations. It is important to respect an editor's
time by following the guidelines closely. If an article is too
long, the editor will likely cut it. If it is too short, the
editor may add new material. If your writing is too preachy,
the editor may decide to change your style. Do not ever think
you are above the guidelines; they exist for a reason.

Proofread your Work

If an article is filled with typos, awkward sentences, illogical
ideas, and other problems, your editor will have no choice but
to fix the article so that it becomes fit for publication. Do
not give an editor a valid reason to alter your words. Revise
and polish your articles until you have done your personal best.

Less is More

The next time you write an article, try deleting the first
paragraph. You will often find that the second paragraph goes
straight to the point and makes a better introduction. Space
is a valuable commodity in print publications, so make sure
that every word you write is worth the paper it is printed on.

Leave Time for Revisions

Time constraints may leave an editor rushing to proof your
article. Do not contribute to this problem by turning in your
articles late. Send them in by deadline - or even earlier.
Mention that you are available for immediate revisions. This
will help ensure a more balanced edit.

Ask and Ye Shall Receive

Do not assume that an editor will show you a revised version
of your work before it is published. More often than not, this
is something you must request, but many editors will honor your
preference. If the proposed edits make you cringe, take a deep
breath and prioritize your requests for change. Politely point
out any glaring errors in the text, and negotiate other items
of importance. Be ready to compromise.

Draw the Line

Being flexible is a great quality to have--but you don't have
to be a doormat, either. Draw the line when an edit harms your
personal integrity, puts words in your mouth, or promotes
something you don't believe in.

The Aftermath

So, your article was heavily edited and then published before
you saw the final draft. Is there anything you can do?

Before writing an angry e-mail to an editor who's changed your
work, take an objective look at the edits and evaluate if they
were fair. Did you follow all the guidelines and provide the
editor with your best work? Sometimes it is best to let things
go, even when you disagree with a particular change.

What if the editor misspelled someone's name or inserted a
factual error into your article? Politely request that a
correction be placed in the next issue. Then do damage control
with the people who may have been affected.

Finally, realize that no writer is immune from the editing process.
While some editors make changes sparingly, others are, for a
variety of reasons, more heavy-handed. This is not necessarily a
reflection on your writing. With time and more experience writing
for magazines, you will find it increasingly easy to negotiate an
edit you can feel good about.
 
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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DISCOVERING NEW MYSTERIES
http://www.newmysteries.org/documents/Submission%20Form%202011.pdf
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NO ENTRY FEE
Discovering New Mysteries is now accepting submissions of
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both adult and youth audiences. Deadline October 31, 2010. The
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robbers, courtroom dramas, suspense or adventures, will be
produced and presented before live audiences on several stages
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Writers' Festival, in Owensboro, Kentucky.

BEST NEW WORK, $2,500 prize
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OUTSTANDING SCREENPLAY or TELEPLAY, $1,000 prize
BEST WORK FOR YOUNG ADULTS OR CHILDREN, $500
BEST SHORT MYSTERY (1-Act plays, short screenplay, short story), $500

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THE SEVEN ESSAY COMPETITION
http://www.sevenfund.org/faith-and-development/
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NO ENTRY FEE
We are seeking essays on enterprise solutions to poverty from
around the globe. The competition will award two (2) prizes
of US $5,000. The submission deadline is October 15, 2010 at
midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST). Winners will be announced
on December 15, 2010. Writers are asked to submit a first-person
narrative describing enterprise solutions to poverty that are
faith-based, faith-inspired, or interfaith efforts. The essay
should be no longer than 2,000 words, in English, and each
submission should start with a 100-word abstract and a 100-word
biography of the author. The abstract, biography, and any sources
you may cite are separate from the 2,000-word count for the essay.

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INDIANA REVIEW FICTION CONTEST
http://indianareview.org/general/prizes/fictprizeguidelines10.html
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$15 ENTRY FEE (includes one-year subscription)
All entries are considered for publication. Send only one story
per entry, 35 double-spaced pages maximum, 12 pt. font.
Deadline October 15, 2010.

 
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GRANTS
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MASSACHUSETTS LOCAL CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANT PROGRAM
https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp
http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/lccapp.html
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LCC Grant Application Deadline: October 15, 2010. The Local
Cultural Council (LCC) Program is the largest grassroots
cultural funding network in the nation supporting thousands
of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and
sciences annually. Artists may apply to the LCC Program for
projects that contribute to the cultural vitality of their
community. Artist-in-residency programs, lectures, performances
and exhibits that are open to the public are examples of
projects that may be eligible for LCC funding. LCC grants
are reimbursement-based and applicants should contact their
LCC before completing an application.

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CREATIVE RESISTANCE FUND
http://www.freedimensional.org/
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The Creative Resistance Fund (CRF) provides $1,500 distress
grants to people in danger due to their use of creativity to
fight injustice. The fund may be used to evacuate a dangerous
situation or to cover living costs while weighing long-term
options for safety. Discipline(s) and media are:
Visual arts, Sculpture, Performing arts, Textile art, Music,
Literature, Educational programmes, New Media.

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THE ISLAND HILL HOUSE RESIDENCY
http://www.artmeetsearth.org/artistresidency.html
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The goal of the Hill House Residency is to support talented
emerging songwriters and writers at all stages of their career
with a two, three or four-week stay in a semi-secluded log
cabin near East Jordan, Michigan. It includes a well stocked
kitchen, a selection of instruments and some basic recording
gear. The musician residency also offers performance
opportunities and a small stipend to aid in your professional
development. Musicians and writers age 21 and older from anywhere
in the world may apply. Solo writers as well as teams of up to
four people may apply. There is a $20 application fee. This
fee is per application period. Applying for both periods will
cost $40. While there is no additional cost to you, you will
still need money for incidentals, materials and transportation
to and from the residency.
 

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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HANA HOU
http://www.hanahou.com/pages/about.asp?PageID=2#WritersGuidelines
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In general, we are looking for creative nonfiction that takes
a fresh approach to aspects of travel, culture, people and
life in general in Hawaii, and occasionally in one of the
other destinations served by Hawaiian Airlines. Pays up to
40 cents/word.

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SMITHSONIAN
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/contact-us/submission-guidelines.html
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Query in 250-300 words online via web submission form. Explain
the subject and why you should be the one to cover it. Humor column
is 700 words and features up to 4,000 words. However, new writers
can best break in through The Last Page, a humor editorial.
Up to 650 words. Don't query - pitch the entire piece. Pays
$1,000.

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SIERRA
http://www.sierraclub.org/contact/
http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/guidelines/writers.aspx
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Suggest you sign up for Sierra's newsletter to get their
flavor, study the website, and read a few issues. Sierra is
a bimonthly national magazine publishing writing, photography,
and art about the natural world. Readers are environmentally
concerned, politically diverse, and actively enjoy the outdoors.
Looking for painstaking reporting and smart writing that will
provoke, entertain, inform, and enlighten this readership.
Has several columns of only 500 words, open to short tight
writing, as well as the longer 5,000-word features. Pays
about 75 cents/word.

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JOBS
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CONTENT WRITER
Location Boston, MA
http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175461755
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Aplia, a Cengage Learning product, creates online, interactive
learning solutions that increase student effort and engagement
in their high school and college courses. As a content writer/
developer, you will create content for our College Success
online homework solution and play a key role in the development
of this new product. The ideal candidate will have demonstrably
outstanding writing skills, a passion for education, an
understanding of the challenges that first year college students
face, and creative ideas on how to reach, engage and retain
college students.

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WRITER-EDITOR (2 vacancies)
Location Silver Spring, MD
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=90586518&aid=27015391-8910&WT.mc_n=125
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Deadline September 20, 2010. Agency: Food and Drug Administration.
This position is located in the Office of Medical Policy (OMP).
The employee will serve as the technical writer-editor
responsible for communicating politically sensitive or
controversial technical or scientific materials, policies,
and programs for such purposes as making public reports,
articulating policy, explaining programs administered by the
bureau or agency, reporting research results, and other
comparable purposes.

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TYPIST/COPY EDITOR/ ADOBE InDESIGN SPECIALIST
Location Beverly Hills, CA
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/398224-143
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PEN USA is currently looking to assemble an on-call team to
complete special, in-house publishing jobs. Our ideal candidate
would type 60+ WPM, have strong copy editing skills, significant
experience running Adobe InDesign, and work samples.This is a
contract job; salary commensurate with experience. Send a cover
letter explaining your interest in PEN USA and your resume to:
reid@penusa.org

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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BARRICADE BOOKS
http://www.barricadebooks.com/index.php/about
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Provides books to readers that other publishers would shy
away from. Their books test the boundaries of the First Amendment,
ultimately strengthening it and protecting personal freedom.
In this age of publishing dinosaurs that gobble each other up
to become even larger, Barricade Books is unique. It's an
independent publishing house committed not only to making a
profit but also to protecting people's right to free speech.
Publishes virtually no fiction. Does not publish poetry or
children's books. Looks for quality non-fiction manuscripts--
preferably with a controversial lean.

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DOVER PUBLICATIONS
http://store.doverpublications.com/condov.html#EDITSUB
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Publishes fiction, children's books, coffee-table books,
cookbooks, biographies and adult nonfiction on many topics.

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DAWN PUBLICATIONS
http://www.dawnpub.com/submission-guidelines/
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Dawn publishes "nature awareness" titles for adults and children.
The picture books are intended to encourage an appreciation for
nature and a respectful participation in it. Most of their
publications are picture books, but occasionally they publish
chapter books for middle school readers such as the Earth Heroes
biography series when there is a strong environmental and
inspirational element.

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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,
E-mail: CameronCowan@LibertyInkJournal.com

 

 

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