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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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Read newsletter online at: http://www.fundsforwriters.com/FFW.htm
Read past issues at: http://www.aweber.com/z/article/?fundsforwriters

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A FIRM GRIP ON YOURSELF

Stepping out as a writer is terrifying to most. We worry
about whether our work is good enough, or whether we'll
make a fool of ourselves pretending we're something we're not.
I know. Been there. Still revert back into those shoes on
occasion. Put me in a room of highly published writers,
and I wonder what the heck I was thinking trying to be
like them . . . or even showing up to the event where
these people are idols.

Then I kick myself. Everyone is a combination of talent,
experience and daring. Absolutely everyone. Until these
authors became published, they had reservations, too.
Some of them still quiver at the possibility their next
book will flop. But we see them as accomplished, and their
success comes across as confidence.

And confidence is the magic we all crave.

Psychology Today had an article some time ago called
Build Your Confidence. Short and sweet, it basically
said practice makes perfect when it comes to confidence.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201106/get-confident/build-your-confidence

But you do not become confident overnight. It takes
some people years. Others are confident in some settings
and not others. Put me in a writers' group and I'm in my
element. Throw me into a wedding reception where I don't
know anyone, and I'm the textbook wallflower, looking
for a reason to leave.

That's why I wrote The Shy Writer several years ago,
and its message still rings true. As I read Psychology
Today, I nodded at the common sense advice they used,
and how it paralleled what I'd already written.

1. Make yourself enter an uncomfortable situation.
Schedule one conference a year, or a writers' group
per month.

2. Enter a room with goals.
Introduce yourself to three people. Sit at a table
of strangers.

3. Smile and sit up straight.
Your mother's advice is on target. Both actions tell
others you are approachable. Smiling makes you feel
safer and more sure of yourself, too.

4. Put them in your shoes.
Rich or not, famous or not, published or not, think positive
when facing someone. They brush their teeth, just like you.
They have bad hair, just like you. They fight with their
families, just like you. They hate traveling six hours to
arrive, just like you. They are human, just like you.
Mentally bring them to your level, and many of your
insecurities begin to fade.

5. Put the attention on others.
Ask people about their book. Compliment their jewelry or
clothing. Congratulate their recent success. They'll take
the conversation and run with it, and walk away from the
conversation thinking you are cool.

Voila. You walk away with others thinking you are absolutely
confident. Confidence is intoxicating to others. It's like
pheromones in nature. You exude the right amount and
suddenly you're social . . . and loving it.


                    Hope


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TWITTER - http://twitter.com/hopeclark
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ABOUT.ME - http://about.me/hopeclark

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HOW TO FIND GRANTS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR WRITING

Last month many of you were unable to attend my Writer's
Digest Webinar entitled "How to Find Grants and Financial
Resources to Fund Your Writing." It's available ON DEMAND
now at the Writer's Digest site.

Anyone who purchases the presentation also receives a
free annual subscription to TOTAL FundsforWriters - $15
value. Good for renewals or new subscriptions.

http://www.writersdigestshop.com/product/how-to-find-grants-and-financial-resources-to-fund-your-writing/
 
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PROFITABLE BY DESIGN!
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Another fabulous book from The Well-Fed Writer
aka Peter Bowerman

Great book for the new or seasoned freelance commercial writer.
Here you learn how to form a profitable relationship with a
graphic designer, a must for a serious commercial freelancer.
Excellent guidance for developing this very lucrative part of
a freelance commercial writer's business.



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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm
looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and
what I fear."

~Joan Didion, American journalist
 
 
 
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WARNING OF THE WEEK
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Christian Devotions is no longer a paying market.
http://christiandevotions.us/category/write/

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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Congratulations, Howard Edelman.

The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) announced eighteen
recipients in the Second Quarter 2011 round of funding under
its ARC (Artists' Resource for Completion) grants program,
which is designed to enhance the careers of Los Angeles
artists by enabling them to take the best advantage of
imminent opportunities to present their work. Longtime
FundsforWriters reader Howard Edelman won a grant in the
literature category.

For more information about the Center for Cultural Innovation
and the ARCgrants program please go to CCI's website at
www.cciarts.org .



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ARTICLE
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Writing Markets for Illnesses

By Valerie Benko

Write what you know.

It's four of the most famous words in writing history. You'll
read it in writing newsletters, countless books and hear its
echo in multiple creative writing classes.

Yet many struggle with what to write, including myself.

What did I know?

I studied journalism in college and worked for a short time
in that field before switching to utilities, but I didn't
consider myself an expert to write for trade journals. I have
many cats, but I'm not a veterinarian. I like to scrapbook,
but I'm usually reading magazines to get other people's
layout ideas.

So I didn't write.

Then one day as a jolt of pain ran down my legs and ended
in my toes, I realized I was looking at those four words
too abstractly. When writing guidelines mentioned I shouldn't
submit unless I was an authority on the subject, that didn't
necessarily mean I had to have a specific degree to write for
them. It meant I needed to have a feel for the subject matter.

I have multiple sclerosis. I know what it's like to wake up
in the morning and not feel the floor beneath my feet. I know
how difficult simple tasks can sometimes be. I'm all too
familiar with the painful diagnosis process. I may not hold
a medical degree, but I can write from a patient's perspective
about life with the disease, and my doctors can be my "expert"
sources.

There are many publications that take personal essays for
which a writer can detail life with any disease or ailment.
Topics I've written on include how my husband became my care
giver and helps me through my weekly injections, how despite
disability I actively kayak, how I continue to work  full-time
despite my symptoms, how the disease has helped me grow as a
writer and even how to travel safely with injectable medicines.

Here are some markets to get you started:

You & Me - Pay not specified - expect 25 cents/word
http://www.youandmemagazine.com/pages/submissions - Seeks
first-person perspectives about the human aspects of dealing
with all medical issues.

Guideposts - $100-$500
http://www.guideposts.org/writers-guidelines - Seeks first-
person narratives written in simple, dramatic, anecdotal
style with a spiritual point that the reader can "take away"
and apply to his or her own life.

Chicken Soup For The Soul - $200
http://www.chickensoup.com - Seeks inspirational, true stories
about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

Now What? - $25-$55
http://nowwhat.cog7.org  - Seeks personal experience stories
of 1,500 words that show a person's struggle that either led
him to faith in Christ or deepened his walk with God.

Full Spirit Magazine - $750
http://www.fullspiritmagazine.com - Seeks testimonies of
1,000 words on such things as overcoming addictions, personal
limitations, fears and anxieties, false beliefs, and social
obstacles.

Self - $2 /word
http://www.self.com - Seeks personal essays of 1,200-2,000
words on topics important to women for the "Self Expression"
column.

Women's Health - $1 /word
http://www.womenshealthmag.com - Seeks smart, funny pieces
of 1,000 words that will resonate with readers who are
between the ages of 25 and 39.

Shape - $1.50-$2 /word
http://www.shape.com - Seeks real life essays of 600 words
that go beyond writing about fitness and are full of personal
insight. Has an illness caused you to get in shape or lead a
healthier lifestyle?

The Funny Times - $60
http://www.funnytimes.com - Seeks funny stories of 500-700
words about any topic.

 
BIO
Valerie Benko is a freelance writer from western Pennsylvania.
She has been published in Woman's World magazine, multiple
Chicken Soup for the Soul anthologies as well as Patchwork
Path. Visit her online at http://valeriebenko.weebly.com .



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COMPETITIONS
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OFF THE GRID PRESS CONTEST
http://offthegridpress.net/submissions/
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Deadline August 31, 2011. Open to poets over 60 years of age.
Winner receives $1,000 and publication. Submit 50-70 pages.

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TENTH GLASS WOMAN PRIZE
http://www.sigriddaughter.com/GlassWomanPrizeGuidelines.htm
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NO ENTRY FEE
The Tenth Glass Woman Prize will be awarded for a work of
short fiction or creative non-fiction (prose) written by a
woman. Length: between 50 and 5,000 words. The top prize for
the tenth Glass Woman Prize award is US $500 and possible
(but not obligatory) online publication; there will also be
one runner up prize of $100 and one runner up prize of $50,
together with possible (but not obligatory) online publication.  
Subject is open, but must be of significance to women. The
criterion is passion, excellence, and authenticity in the
woman's writing voice. Previously published work and
simultaneous submissions are OK. Authors retain all copyright.  
Deadline:  September 21, 2011 (receipt date). Notification date:
on or before December 21, 2011.   

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MEMOIRS INK
http://www.memoirsink.com/writingcontestguidelines/
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Memoirs Ink is looking for original, well-written personal
essays, memoirs, or stories that are based on autobiographical
experiences. The narrative must be in first person, other than
that, the contest is open to any type, genre or style of story.
Stories can be funny or sad, serious, artsy or fragmented. We
are interested in pushing the boundaries of memoir and also in
just regular memoir that doesn't try too hard--so long as it
moves us. This contest is open to any writer, any age, writing
in English--that means Canadians, Brits, Australians, Ugandans
and anyone else anywhere can enter. First Prize: $1,000. Second
Prize: $500. Third Prize: $250. Word limit less than 3,000
words. Deadline: August 15, 2011 (postmark); Late deadline:
August 31, 2011 (late entries require additional $5 fee per
entry).

 
 
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GRANTS
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CHANGE, INC.
P.O. Box 54
Captiva, FL 33924
Phone: (212) 473-3742
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Emergency grants for artists in all disciplines needing help
with rent, medical expenses, utility bills, fire damage, etc.
Grants up to $1,000.

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WRITERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND
http://www.asja.org/weaf/
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The Writers Emergency Assistance Fund mission is to help
established freelance writers across the country who, because
of advanced age, illness, disability, a natural disaster, or
an extraordinary professional crisis are unable to work. A
writer need not be a member of ASJA to qualify for a grant.
However, a grant applicant must establish a record of past
professional freelance nonfiction writing over a sustained
period of years. The Fund does not award grants to beginning
freelancers seeking funding for writing projects, nor does it
fund works-in-progress of any kind.

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J. HAPPY DELPECH FOUNDATION
1579 North Milwaukee, Suite 211
Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (312) 342-1359
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Grants of up to $250 to artists in the Midwest with AIDS
or serious illness.

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY WRITERS OF AMERICA EMERGENCY
MEDICAL FUNDS
http://www.sfwa.org/benevolent-funds/emergency-medical-fund/
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The SFWA Emergency Medical Fund offers interest-free loans
to members facing unexpected medical expenses. Active SFWA
members are eligible to request assistance from the Fund.
 

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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HEROES & HEARTBREAKERS
http://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com/page/submissions
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HeroesandHeartbreakers.com welcomes submissions of original
short romance stories in all subgenres (contemporary,
paranormal/urban fantasy, women's fiction/chick lit, historical,
romantic suspense, etc). We are not interested in "true
confessions" or other non-fiction material. We are looking
for stories between 6,000 and 15,000 words, although exceptions
may be made. Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Original
short stories acquired for this program are edited by both
in-house editors and freelance editors who are experts in the
romance genre. We pay $1,000 against a 25% royalty. (The royalty
enters the picture with respect to downloadable versions of the
work.) Although we will consider edge cases, "original" means
original--not previously published.

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PSYCHOLOGY TODAY
http://www.psychologytoday.com/writers-guidlines
---
PT explores every aspect of human behavior, from the cultural
trends that shape the way we think and feel to the intricacies
of modern neuroscience. Although many psychologists and mental
health professionals read PT, most of our readers are simply
intelligent and curious people interested in the psyche and
the self. Think of us as a health magazine for the mind.
Pays 75 cents to $1/word.

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TRAVELLER
http://www.wexas.com/travelguides/travelguides/contributorguidelines.html
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Traveller is the UK's original travel magazine. The following
slots are open to freelance contributors:

Eyewitness/Visions: A destination-based narrative telling
your own unusual journey or adventure. 800-1,000 words.

Portrait Of A City: An impressionistic pen-portrait, not a
factual guide for visitors. 800-1,000 words.

Inspirations: An article based upon an adventurous or exciting
activity for travellers, such as sailing, skiing, walking,
kayaking, wildlife watching. Ideally in an unexpected location.
800-1,000 words.

Picture This: A 2-page photo-story: emotive images, colour or
b/w, powerful or topical theme, no words.

Reporatge/Changing World/From The Front: These slots are for
more serious and thought-provoking stories, based on political,
environmental or cultural topics that travellers encounter:
must be based on personal experience of this issue overseas.
800-1,000 words.

Text: £200 per 1,000 words printed (calculated per words
printed, not per words submitted).


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JOBS
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FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR
Location Raleigh/Durham, NC
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=1677530
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WRAL.com, one of the leading local media websites in the
nation, is looking for a talented freelance editor to lead
multimedia coverage of the Triangle's dining, nightlife and
entertainment scene. The editor will be responsible for
blogposts, profiles and short video interviews that feature
the most interesting restaurateurs,  chefs, bartenders and
musicians. The editor will recruit paid and unpaid bloggers
to supplement coverage, and he or she will guide overall
coverage plans.

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FREELANCE WRITER
Location Seattle, WA
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=1667132
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We are seeking a freelance writer/sourcer for the UrbanDaddy
iPhone app. As a freelancer, you will be responsible for
sourcing the latest and greatest Seattle-based restaurants
and bars. Along with this you'll be working closely with our
New York City-based Content Editor making sure UD is the most
up-to-date application available for city dining and drinking.
You'll also be given the enormous privilege (and responsibility)
of representing the UD brand in Seattle. This is a fantastic
opportunity to work with not only the UD team, but on a mobile
app that won the 2009 Mobi Award for "Best Mobile Application",
as well as Laptop Magazine  "Best Local Entertainment App".
You'll also be working closely with the New York team that
publishes daily, covering nightlife, restaurants, style and
entertainment.

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BUSINESS EDITOR/ NEWS REPORTER / COPY EDITOR (3 POSITIONS)
Location Detroit, MI
http://www.journalismnext.com/jobdetails.cfm?jid=7050
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Business Editor:
The Detroit News is seeking an experienced journalist to
lead our business coverage and 14-member staff. The job
requires an ability to quickly develop coverage plans for
major breaking news while generating imaginative, agenda-
setting enterprise. An understanding of the auto industry
and Michigan business is a plus. Contact Don Nauss, Managing
Editor, 313-222-2368 or dnauss@detnews.com

Reporter (METRO):
The Metro desk is seeking an experienced, aggressive general
assignment reporter who can immediately contribute to our
news gathering operation. Duties will include covering and
breaking news of regional and local significance, filing to
the web site, identifying and reporting trend and enterprise
stories and contributing to our online operation.Computer
assisted reporting and multimedia skills are a plus. Contact
Assistant Managing Editor Walter Middlebrook, at (313) 222-2429
or wmiddlebrook@detnews.com

Copy Editor (SPORTS):
The Sports desk is seeking an experienced copy editor. The
copy editor will be responsible for editing copy and writing
strong headlines and captions and working with reporters.
News judgment and the ability to handle deadline pressure
also are a must. Contact Assistant Managing Editor Walter
Middlebrook, at (313) 222-2429 or wmiddlebrook@detnews.com



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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY PRESS
http://wvupressonline.com/submit_a_proposal
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The West Virginia University Press invites the submission of
proposals for book-length fiction manuscripts from new,
emerging, and established authors. Special consideration will
be given to works centering on or connected to the Appalachian
region of North America. We are open to different styles and
genres of writing. At this time we are not accepting proposals
for historical fiction, children's fiction, and novellas.

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BELLA BOOKS
http://www.bellabooks.com/Submissions-cat.html
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At Bella Books, we believe stories about lesbians are an
essential of life--and so do our readers. We are interested
in acquiring manuscripts that tell terrific stories about
lesbians. Love, life, adventure, drama--we're looking for
imaginative and entertaining stories that illuminate and
celebrate our realities and fantasies. We publish lesbian
romance, mystery, action/thriller, science-fiction, fantasy,
erotica and general lesbian fiction. If you believe your
manuscript will meet our needs, we welcome your submission.

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OCHRE PRESS
http://www.ochrepress.com/
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Several imprints:

Ochre: Literary fiction
Insolent Aardvark: Literary Journal
Canonbrook: Young Adult
Clamp 5: Experimental, Noire and Sci-fi

Currently they have a call out for novel-length literary
fiction. Deadline August 31, 2011. Seeking new writers
whose writing speaks to the human experience. Submit a
formal query letter, cover letter and first ten pages.


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SPONSORS
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