FundsforWriters - March 18, 2011
Published: Sat, 03/19/11
Volume 11, Issue 11
March 18, 2011
March 18, 2011
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FUNDS FOR WRITERS
Writer's Digest's 101 Best Websites for Writers
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The flora on Edisto Island is so beautiful. Dixie and I enjoyed a daily
walk during our stay last week. Didn't get much writing done, but I
finished my taxes and sure enjoyed the salt air and change of scenery.
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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GOSH, IT'S SPRING AND I'M NOT READY
One week it's freezing and the next it's eighty degrees.
I studied the forecast, and we aren't expecting anymore
freezing temps. You know what that means. Planting the garden.
I studied the forecast, and we aren't expecting anymore
freezing temps. You know what that means. Planting the garden.
So I drop everything and head to get seed. Three weeks ago
hubby dumped half a dump truck load of mushroom compost in
the plot and spread it around (thanks goodness - I did that
last year), and then he tilled it up well (I did that, too).
He let me write and prepare newsletters so we could go to
the beach last week, bless his heart.
hubby dumped half a dump truck load of mushroom compost in
the plot and spread it around (thanks goodness - I did that
last year), and then he tilled it up well (I did that, too).
He let me write and prepare newsletters so we could go to
the beach last week, bless his heart.
But I have things to do. I don't have time to garden. With
two conferences coming up, a couple of deadlines, these
newsletters and a novel in the mix, I'm fighting the clock.
two conferences coming up, a couple of deadlines, these
newsletters and a novel in the mix, I'm fighting the clock.
Frustrating.
But I carved out three hours in each of two days anyway.
I made myself get outside. Amazingly, once I sank my
hands in the dirt all my worries floated skyward and blew
away with the breeze. I came inside with a few sore muscles
and a kiss of sun on my cheeks. I felt healthier than I had
in weeks.
I made myself get outside. Amazingly, once I sank my
hands in the dirt all my worries floated skyward and blew
away with the breeze. I came inside with a few sore muscles
and a kiss of sun on my cheeks. I felt healthier than I had
in weeks.
Two days I made myself go out. Of course the second day was
a bit easier. The third day I allowed myself two hours.
The fourth another two. We have three acres, and when the
green starts popping around the place, responsibilities
rise to the surface. Weeding, edging, pruning dead limbs, etc.
Once I'm in the thick of it, I'm in heaven. It's getting out
the door that's hard.
a bit easier. The third day I allowed myself two hours.
The fourth another two. We have three acres, and when the
green starts popping around the place, responsibilities
rise to the surface. Weeding, edging, pruning dead limbs, etc.
Once I'm in the thick of it, I'm in heaven. It's getting out
the door that's hard.
Writing my novel can be like gardening. It needs to be done,
but it's a struggle to make myself start. Once I'm into it,
I'm good. But that initial step after a long break is
almost painful. I might even feel a mental ache afterwards,
but stretching those muscles is somehow rewarding. Then
as the muscles tone, as the garden seeds break ground, as
the flowers appear with promises of fruit and vegetables,
the effort becomes more desire.
but it's a struggle to make myself start. Once I'm into it,
I'm good. But that initial step after a long break is
almost painful. I might even feel a mental ache afterwards,
but stretching those muscles is somehow rewarding. Then
as the muscles tone, as the garden seeds break ground, as
the flowers appear with promises of fruit and vegetables,
the effort becomes more desire.
It's spring, people. Time to wake up. Jump into your
writing garden and do what needs to be done.
writing garden and do what needs to be done.
Hope
Meet me in St. Louis!
at the Missouri Writers' Guild Just Write! Conference
A Weekend for All Writers
April 8-10, 2011
Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel
Early-Arrival Seminar with FundsforWriters' C. Hope Clark
Pitches, networking and over 30 classes and workshops and more!
WRITE TIME. WRITE PLACE.
2011 Blue Ridge Writer's Conference
April 1-2, 2011
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Early Bird registration - $60 by March 1
Regular registration - $70 after March 1
http://www.blueridgewritersconference.com/
Guest speakers:
=> C. Hope Clark, Editor FundsforWriters.com
=> Sally Hill McMillan, literary agent
=> Robert Lee Brewer, Sr. Content Editor Writer's Digest
=> Jennifer Jabaley, 2010 GA Author of the Year in YA
=> Scott Owens, Editor Wild Goose Poetry Review
=> Sally Hill McMillan, literary agent
=> Robert Lee Brewer, Sr. Content Editor Writer's Digest
=> Jennifer Jabaley, 2010 GA Author of the Year in YA
=> Scott Owens, Editor Wild Goose Poetry Review
TWITTER - http://twitter.com/hopeclark
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
"If you're going to be a writer, the first essential
is just to write. Do not wait for an idea. Start
writing something and the ideas will come. You have
to turn the faucet on before the water starts to flow."
is just to write. Do not wait for an idea. Start
writing something and the ideas will come. You have
to turn the faucet on before the water starts to flow."
~ Louis L'Amour
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ARTICLE
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ARTICLE
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Don't Knock the Local Market, Tap Into It!
By Kelli Robinson
How many of you have sat in a doctor's office perusing the
magazines and concluded you could write the articles you
were reading? So you set out to do so with visions of Parenting
or Prevention publishing your stories. Throughout your research
about freelance writing, you kept coming across the same word:
clips. Editors want them so you need them to prove you really
can deliver the fabulous article you're querying.
How many of you have sat in a doctor's office perusing the
magazines and concluded you could write the articles you
were reading? So you set out to do so with visions of Parenting
or Prevention publishing your stories. Throughout your research
about freelance writing, you kept coming across the same word:
clips. Editors want them so you need them to prove you really
can deliver the fabulous article you're querying.
Thanks to the internet, many avenues exist for breaking into
freelance writing. And if you haven't hopped on the blog train
yet, what are you waiting for? Perhaps a different market.
Never underestimate the power of a publication that reaches -
less than 10,000 people.
freelance writing. And if you haven't hopped on the blog train
yet, what are you waiting for? Perhaps a different market.
Never underestimate the power of a publication that reaches -
less than 10,000 people.
My freelance writing career began with a guest column entry
to a weekly community newspaper. Fast forward three years and
my column is now a regular feature with a title (My Big Top
World), a following, and a future. Additionally, my solid work
gave my editor piece of mind to assign me other articles. More
experience on the job meant more clips in my files. Soon I
confidently submitted queries and essays to other print and
online publications.
to a weekly community newspaper. Fast forward three years and
my column is now a regular feature with a title (My Big Top
World), a following, and a future. Additionally, my solid work
gave my editor piece of mind to assign me other articles. More
experience on the job meant more clips in my files. Soon I
confidently submitted queries and essays to other print and
online publications.
Too often I read articles advising writers to steer clear of
neighborhood publications. Can I offer a counterpoint? How
about five? Five reasons you should tap into your local
newspapers and websites for freelance opportunities.
neighborhood publications. Can I offer a counterpoint? How
about five? Five reasons you should tap into your local
newspapers and websites for freelance opportunities.
1. An editor
Bloggers are their own editors. Content sites usually don't
provide critiques. Never underestimate the opportunity to work
with editors. They know the business better than you. My editor
has over 12 years of newspaper experience so I value her feedback.
Local publications have more story ideas than their small-sized
staff can cover: You can fill that void. Small publication
editors may also be more open to your story ideas.
provide critiques. Never underestimate the opportunity to work
with editors. They know the business better than you. My editor
has over 12 years of newspaper experience so I value her feedback.
Local publications have more story ideas than their small-sized
staff can cover: You can fill that void. Small publication
editors may also be more open to your story ideas.
2. Networking
As with any job, networking is essential. I've interviewed
many people in my community and keep their contact information
on file. Who knows when I might call upon them again for another
assignment? I wrote one article for the local paper that led to
three different articles in other publications, based on one
contact alone.
many people in my community and keep their contact information
on file. Who knows when I might call upon them again for another
assignment? I wrote one article for the local paper that led to
three different articles in other publications, based on one
contact alone.
3. Free advertising
A local newspaper article is free advertising, and not just
for the person or business being profiled. Other businesses
read the piece and see your byline. Do a good job and they
might consider your name for freelance opportunities.
for the person or business being profiled. Other businesses
read the piece and see your byline. Do a good job and they
might consider your name for freelance opportunities.
4. A paycheck
"Local publications don't pay." While my paycheck may not be
on par with The New York Times, it's consistent. Over the past
three years the fun assignments have netted an additional
$7,000 in my pocket.
on par with The New York Times, it's consistent. Over the past
three years the fun assignments have netted an additional
$7,000 in my pocket.
5. Credibility
The appeal of content sites that promised editorial freedom
and constant revenue lured me for a brief period. While I
appreciate their purpose, the warnings about such sites from
reputable writers, as well as the lack of earnings I experienced
woke me up in a hurry. I wrote one article for a content site
and earned two dollars in one year. I tweaked the article,
added a local slant, published in a local paper and made $50
for less than one hour of work.
and constant revenue lured me for a brief period. While I
appreciate their purpose, the warnings about such sites from
reputable writers, as well as the lack of earnings I experienced
woke me up in a hurry. I wrote one article for a content site
and earned two dollars in one year. I tweaked the article,
added a local slant, published in a local paper and made $50
for less than one hour of work.
So the next time you're skimming the doctor's office magazines,
lamenting the content and vowing you could do better, look for
the local newspaper buried beneath. Jot down the editor's name
and email address, and start your freelance writing career today.
lamenting the content and vowing you could do better, look for
the local newspaper buried beneath. Jot down the editor's name
and email address, and start your freelance writing career today.
BIO
Kelli Robinson is a freelance writer in North Carolina. Her
column, My Big Top World, takes a humorous look at the circus
life of parenting. Kelli's parenting articles have also been
featured in regional parenting magazines like Charlotte Parent,
Carolina Parent, and Pittsburgh Parent. She's written about
other topics for online and print publications. Visit her
website at www.kelli-robinson.com.
Kelli Robinson is a freelance writer in North Carolina. Her
column, My Big Top World, takes a humorous look at the circus
life of parenting. Kelli's parenting articles have also been
featured in regional parenting magazines like Charlotte Parent,
Carolina Parent, and Pittsburgh Parent. She's written about
other topics for online and print publications. Visit her
website at www.kelli-robinson.com.
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COMPETITIONS
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TIFERET: A JOURNAL OF SPIRITUAL LITERATURE CONTEST
http://tiferet.submishmash.com/Submit
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ENTRY FEE $20
Offers three awards of $500 in the categories of fiction,
non-fiction and poetry. Publishes writing from a variety of
spiritual and religious traditions. Their mission is to help
reveal spirit through the written word. Unpublished poems in
English must be received through our online submissions manager
by May 1, 2011 deadline. First prize in each genre: $500 and
publication in TIFERET. Honorable Mention Prizes will receive
publication in TIFERET ONLINE. Limit 6 poems (must be submitted
in one document), one story or essay up to 25 pages in length.
Specify genre and pay your appropriate entry fee using PayPal.
Winners will be announced June 30, 2011.
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STEPHEN SPENDER PRIZE FOR POETRY TRANSLATION
http://www.stephen-spender.org/entry_conditions.html
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ENTRY FEE £3 (pounds sterling).
Entrants must be British residents or British citizens. (The
Stephen Spender Trust encourages submissions from children and
adults who are British residents but have roots in other
countries.) There will be three prizes in the Open and 18-and-
under categories. The winners of the Open prizes will receive
£750 (first), £500 (second) and £200 (third); the winners of
the under-18 prizes will win £250 (first), £150 (second) and
£100 (third). There will be one prize (£100) awarded in the
14-and-under category. Deadline May 27, 2011.
http://www.stephen-spender.org/entry_conditions.html
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ENTRY FEE £3 (pounds sterling).
Entrants must be British residents or British citizens. (The
Stephen Spender Trust encourages submissions from children and
adults who are British residents but have roots in other
countries.) There will be three prizes in the Open and 18-and-
under categories. The winners of the Open prizes will receive
£750 (first), £500 (second) and £200 (third); the winners of
the under-18 prizes will win £250 (first), £150 (second) and
£100 (third). There will be one prize (£100) awarded in the
14-and-under category. Deadline May 27, 2011.
Entrants are invited to submit a translation of a published
poem from any language, modern or classical, into English,
together with a commentary of no more than 300 words. The
submitted translation should be no more than 60 lines long,
so entrants may submit an extract if their chosen poem is
longer. Self-translation is not accepted.
poem from any language, modern or classical, into English,
together with a commentary of no more than 300 words. The
submitted translation should be no more than 60 lines long,
so entrants may submit an extract if their chosen poem is
longer. Self-translation is not accepted.
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THE LEDGE 2011 POETRY CHAPBOOK COMPETITION
http://www.theledgemagazine.com/print%202009%20Poetry%20Chapbook%20guidelines.html
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$18 ENTRY FEE
Winner receives $1,000 and 25 copies of the published chapbook.
Submit 16-28 pages of original poetry. No restrictions on
form or content. Deadline October 31, 2011.
http://www.theledgemagazine.com/print%202009%20Poetry%20Chapbook%20guidelines.html
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$18 ENTRY FEE
Winner receives $1,000 and 25 copies of the published chapbook.
Submit 16-28 pages of original poetry. No restrictions on
form or content. Deadline October 31, 2011.
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GRANTS
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ARTSEDGE RESIDENCIES
http://writing.upenn.edu/wh/involved/awards/artsedge/
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ArtsEdge is a collaborative residency project designed to
encourage the careers of emergent writers. Residencies last
for one year and include an apartment, studio space in the
AIR Space artistic nexus on 40th street, and close affiliation
with Penn's writing communities. During the course of their
residencies, writers will be encouraged to develop at least
one project at the Writers House -- such as a reading, a panel
discussion, or discussion group. Qualified applicants (with
graduate degrees or appropriate experience) may also be
considered to teach a writing course at Penn in the spring
semester. Application deadline: April 29, 2011.
http://writing.upenn.edu/wh/involved/awards/artsedge/
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ArtsEdge is a collaborative residency project designed to
encourage the careers of emergent writers. Residencies last
for one year and include an apartment, studio space in the
AIR Space artistic nexus on 40th street, and close affiliation
with Penn's writing communities. During the course of their
residencies, writers will be encouraged to develop at least
one project at the Writers House -- such as a reading, a panel
discussion, or discussion group. Qualified applicants (with
graduate degrees or appropriate experience) may also be
considered to teach a writing course at Penn in the spring
semester. Application deadline: April 29, 2011.
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REX NETTLEFORD FELLOWSHIP IN CULTURAL STUDIES
http://repeatingislands.com/2011/03/01/the-rex-nettleford-fellowship-in-cultural-studies-2011/
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Deadline April 30, 2011. The awardee should be a resident of
the Caribbean under the age of 35 years; all areas of scholarship
in the field of Cultural Studies, including the creative and
visual arts, may be pursued; the value of the award will be
£10,000 with an associated travel grant of £2,000; the award
holder will be expected to use the tenure of the award to
either complete an existing piece of work or to develop a new
project; the award holder will be expected to give a number
of public lectures.
http://repeatingislands.com/2011/03/01/the-rex-nettleford-fellowship-in-cultural-studies-2011/
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Deadline April 30, 2011. The awardee should be a resident of
the Caribbean under the age of 35 years; all areas of scholarship
in the field of Cultural Studies, including the creative and
visual arts, may be pursued; the value of the award will be
£10,000 with an associated travel grant of £2,000; the award
holder will be expected to use the tenure of the award to
either complete an existing piece of work or to develop a new
project; the award holder will be expected to give a number
of public lectures.
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GRANTS IN NEW ORLEANS
http://www.artscouncilofneworleans.org/index.php?topic=grants.announce
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The Arts Council of New Orleans is pleased to announce its new
grant cycle to support FY 2012 arts activities in Orleans,
Jefferson, and Plaquemines Parishes. The required online grant
application deadline is April 27, 2011, with a required hard
copy submission by April 28. In this deadline, applications will
be accepted for Operating Support, Project Assistance, and
Technical Assistance grants. Operating Support funds the general
expenses of arts organizations with two-year grants offered every
other year; applications ARE being considered in this deadline.
Project Assistance provides funding to organizations and
individuals with arts activities that benefit or involve the
community. Technical Assistance provides funding to organizations
for access to professional expertise or training opportunities
relevant to arts programming or management.
http://www.artscouncilofneworleans.org/index.php?topic=grants.announce
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The Arts Council of New Orleans is pleased to announce its new
grant cycle to support FY 2012 arts activities in Orleans,
Jefferson, and Plaquemines Parishes. The required online grant
application deadline is April 27, 2011, with a required hard
copy submission by April 28. In this deadline, applications will
be accepted for Operating Support, Project Assistance, and
Technical Assistance grants. Operating Support funds the general
expenses of arts organizations with two-year grants offered every
other year; applications ARE being considered in this deadline.
Project Assistance provides funding to organizations and
individuals with arts activities that benefit or involve the
community. Technical Assistance provides funding to organizations
for access to professional expertise or training opportunities
relevant to arts programming or management.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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VIRGINIA WILDLIFE
http://www.bournepublishinggroup.com/mag_yourdog.html
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Published by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Publishes articles on hunting, fishing, boating, camping,
conservation, ecology, game and fish recipes, hiking,
outdoor safety and ethics, wildlife habitats, history and
environmental stewardship. Features are 1,000 to 1,200 words.
Pays $500 for features, $200 for 300-500-word pieces, and
$50 for 100-300-word journal articles.
http://www.bournepublishinggroup.com/mag_yourdog.html
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Published by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Publishes articles on hunting, fishing, boating, camping,
conservation, ecology, game and fish recipes, hiking,
outdoor safety and ethics, wildlife habitats, history and
environmental stewardship. Features are 1,000 to 1,200 words.
Pays $500 for features, $200 for 300-500-word pieces, and
$50 for 100-300-word journal articles.
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HUNTINGNET.COM
http://huntingnet.com/editorial.aspx
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HuntingNet.Com is especially interested in topnotch writers
who can make hunting and outdoor related topics entertaining
while maintaining accuracy. We like a variety of articles from
those that have a human element imposed (i.e. Me and Joe stories)
to those that are more factual in nature. Our readers also enjoy
"how to" articles. Above all, we strive to provide our visitors
with articles and editorials that are fun to read while providing
useful information to assist in their pursuit of outdoor
activities. Payment is scaled to story length, subject matter
and quality. For both originals and reprints, rates start at $25
and go up to $350.
http://huntingnet.com/editorial.aspx
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HuntingNet.Com is especially interested in topnotch writers
who can make hunting and outdoor related topics entertaining
while maintaining accuracy. We like a variety of articles from
those that have a human element imposed (i.e. Me and Joe stories)
to those that are more factual in nature. Our readers also enjoy
"how to" articles. Above all, we strive to provide our visitors
with articles and editorials that are fun to read while providing
useful information to assist in their pursuit of outdoor
activities. Payment is scaled to story length, subject matter
and quality. For both originals and reprints, rates start at $25
and go up to $350.
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LANSDOWNE PUBLISHING
http://www.lansdownepublishing.com.au/about.htm
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We have opportunities for freelance writers wishing to write
for our projects and to our briefs. We accept résumés from
experienced non-fiction writers and magazine feature writers.
Please list subject areas of interest, as well as previously
published magazine articles and books. We specialize in the
subject areas of cooking, new age, interior design, gardening,
health, history and spirituality for the international market.
We also provide a quality packaging service, from innovative
concept development through to writing, design, photography,
illustration, and production for any non-fiction subject area.
http://www.lansdownepublishing.com.au/about.htm
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We have opportunities for freelance writers wishing to write
for our projects and to our briefs. We accept résumés from
experienced non-fiction writers and magazine feature writers.
Please list subject areas of interest, as well as previously
published magazine articles and books. We specialize in the
subject areas of cooking, new age, interior design, gardening,
health, history and spirituality for the international market.
We also provide a quality packaging service, from innovative
concept development through to writing, design, photography,
illustration, and production for any non-fiction subject area.
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JOBS
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Washington DC
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=97695135&aid=27015391-12311&WT.mc_n=125
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Deadline March 21, 2011. The National Park Service is seeking
a dynamic Writer-Editor to join the Office of Communications
Team in Washington, DC. The Writer-Editor is responsible for
planning, preparation, and dissemination of a broad range of
products across multiple communications platforms.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Location Anchorage, AK
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=97506389&aid=27015391-12311&WT.mc_n=125
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Deadline March 21, 2011. You will conduct interviews with
news and feature sources and plan coverage of news-worthy
activities while performing the full spectrum of duties in
the Public Affairs Office. You will write all types of articles
for the Alaska Post, proofread galleys and page proofs and
assist the editor in the weekly layout of the Alaska Post as
well as arrange for and select photographs to accompany releases.
Answer media inquires about Army Alaska units and programs and
serve as media escort arranging interviews for news media
representatives.
Location Anchorage, AK
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?JobID=97506389&aid=27015391-12311&WT.mc_n=125
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Deadline March 21, 2011. You will conduct interviews with
news and feature sources and plan coverage of news-worthy
activities while performing the full spectrum of duties in
the Public Affairs Office. You will write all types of articles
for the Alaska Post, proofread galleys and page proofs and
assist the editor in the weekly layout of the Alaska Post as
well as arrange for and select photographs to accompany releases.
Answer media inquires about Army Alaska units and programs and
serve as media escort arranging interviews for news media
representatives.
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ASSISTANT EDITOR
Location New York
http://www.ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs/2011/03/woman-s-day-assistant-editor
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Hachette Filipacchi Media US, the world's leading publisher of
consumer magazines, has an opportunity for an assistant editor
to work in the articles department at Woman's Day magazine.
Responsibilities include researching and reporting stories for
the magazine's Live Well section, writing headlines and captions,
and implementing fact checking on proofs. Additional responsibilities
also include assisting the editor in chief and executive editor with
administrative issues such as answering phones, preparing expense
reports and answering reader mail.
Location New York
http://www.ed2010.com/jobs/whisperjobs/2011/03/woman-s-day-assistant-editor
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Hachette Filipacchi Media US, the world's leading publisher of
consumer magazines, has an opportunity for an assistant editor
to work in the articles department at Woman's Day magazine.
Responsibilities include researching and reporting stories for
the magazine's Live Well section, writing headlines and captions,
and implementing fact checking on proofs. Additional responsibilities
also include assisting the editor in chief and executive editor with
administrative issues such as answering phones, preparing expense
reports and answering reader mail.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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AVON IMPULSE
http://www.avonromance.com/impulse/
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Avon Impulse will publish e-book first editions from new and
established writers. Titles will also be available in print
through on-demand publishing. Authors receive no advance, and
25 percent royalties on the first 10,000 copies sold, after
which royalties rise to 50 percent. Titles will be available
in all e-formats and from all e-book retailers. Editors are
open to all sub-genres of romance, including contemporary,
historical, suspense, time travel, westerns, steam-punk,
paranormal and more. Unagented authors are welcome to submit
through the form on the website.
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FULL CIRCLE LITERARY
http://www.fullcircleliterary.com/
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Full Circle Literary works with a variety of creative prescriptive
and narrative nonfiction books, literary fiction for adults and
teens, as well as middle grade and children's picture books.
http://www.fullcircleliterary.com/
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Full Circle Literary works with a variety of creative prescriptive
and narrative nonfiction books, literary fiction for adults and
teens, as well as middle grade and children's picture books.
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NATASHA KERN LITERARY AGENCY
http://www.natashakern.com/
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We are a full-service agency representing both fiction and
nonfiction books. The Natasha Kern Literary Agency has sold
over 1000 books. We represent many best-selling authors in a
wide range of genres and subjects. Our clients live in twenty-
four states and range in age from early twenties to late
seventies. Some are first-time authors and others have had
more than thirty books published. We work with co-agents in
Hollywood and have subagents in all foreign markets.
http://www.natashakern.com/
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We are a full-service agency representing both fiction and
nonfiction books. The Natasha Kern Literary Agency has sold
over 1000 books. We represent many best-selling authors in a
wide range of genres and subjects. Our clients live in twenty-
four states and range in age from early twenties to late
seventies. Some are first-time authors and others have had
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