FundsforWriters - November 25, 2011
Published: Fri, 11/25/11
Volume 11, Issue 48
November 25, 2011
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November 25, 2011
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Can't stand not sitting outside
when the weather is so
dang beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
dang beautiful. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Editor: C. Hope Clark
Mailto: Hope@fundsforwriters.com
Website: http://www.fundsforwriters.com
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the best of our ability.
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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YOU ARE THE SUM TOTAL OF YOUR PARTS
When we become a writer, we often have a goal in mind. We envision
the "one day" of being a successful writer, which to many means
a book. To some it's a special book after several near-misses.
To others it's a reputation and a long list of bylines.
All too soon after we begin this journey, we realize that long-
term goal is pretty far down the path . . . almost out of
sight. Then we wonder if we are on the right path. That writing
gold ring seems too distant to take seriously.
Most quit.
Writing, like everything else we do in our lives, is not comprised
of just fun moments and blue ribbons. And sometimes it's not
about the dream. There's a lot of "stuff" along the way, and at
times it takes becoming successful at the little tasks in between
to gain confidence and build a proper plan for that ultimate
moment we call "reaching the star."
We underestimate who we are and what we can do. And we greatly
underestimate how those identifying factors and talents factor
into who we are as writers.
Name five of your assets, likes or talents. Use me as an example:
Love gardening
Love the outdoors
Love the simple life
Love living healthy
Love to write
My ultimate goal is to publish a mystery series. It's taken me
a decade to find an agent and land a contract for the first book
in this series. I'd have gone hungry waiting for money from
book sales, so I used my interests to do other writing. I started
FundsforWriters. I wrote for magazines. I spoke at small groups,
then later large groups. I wrote blog posts for myself and others.
I incorporated most of my five interests in what I did.
Funny thing is, along the way I learned:
1. how to write better
2. how to find my voice
3. how to develop a platform
4. how to approach agents and editors
5. how to be patient
6. how to appreciate good writing
7. how to write my dream project better
The inability to snare a main project so quickly causes us to
adjust and make other arrangements until we can reach that
ultimate destination. Along that route, we grow so much.
When we start out, lusting for that lone-project, we think
one-dimensional. Sometimes the alternate routes, side trips
and interim destinations become medicinal and developmental
for our talents.
Next time you curse being unable to publish your book, step
off the treadmill and try writing a magazine article, entering
a poetry contest, or guest blogging. Compose a piece of flash,
a romance piece, or a journalistic feature for a local
publication. Devise an essay for Chicken Soup, a how-to
piece for a hobby trade, or an interview for a website. Answer
an ad for writing an ebook, press release or newsletter.
The baby-step experience will take you closer to a better
long-term project. I promise.
Hope
NOTE:
My article on listening to music while writing is live!!!
http://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/47-Review-MusicVsMuse.html
I think you'll enjoy the results. WOW is a wonderful site.
Chocked full of ideas, contests, and interviews for writers.
See the entire November issue where the piece appears at:
http://wow-womenonwriting.com/
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WORDS OF SUCCESS
The future is called "perhaps,"
which is the only possible thing
to call the future.
And the only important thing
is not to allow that to scare you.
~ Tennessee Williams (Orpheus Descending)
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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Hi Hope.
I am glad to report that as a result of your newsletter, I
am finally beginning to find markets for my writing. I had
been feeling down and out about my mother in law's Alzheimer
Disease and what's going on with the family as a result. I
wrote a series of articles on how that disease affects the
in-law relationship and the entire family, especially how it
causes us to go through the grieving process many times over.
I submitted the series to You&Me Magazine, which I had heard
of in one of your newsletters. Although they are a small
internet publication and couldn't print the whole thing, they
took a nice 1300 word excerpt of it, for which they are paying
me a nice sum. I'm praying that they'll post my website
information on theirs so others can contact me and I can start
doing good in the world, at least as someone to whom other
in-laws of Alzheimer patients can turn and chat, if not that a
larger publisher might see it and inquire on the whole series.
Please, keep up the good work - I also have other articles
submitted to markets listed in your newsletter, and my first
children's story is in the hand of a publisher listed in your
Tweetebook for that market awaiting their reply.
Thanks,
Veronica Bergschneider
http://www.thepurplescribe.com
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ARTICLE
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How to Become a Favorite Freelancer
By Michelle Mach
I hated writing query letters when I worked a full-time day job. I
wrote them, but I resented giving up the few precious writing hours I
had carved out on weekends and evenings. It wasn't until I became a
full-time freelancer that I discovered a great way to avoid the formal
letter: become a favorite freelancer and editors will come to you for
assignments (or at least accept queries that are more casual and
quicker to write).
In addition to turning in your well-researched, beautifully written,
typo-free article on time (or better yet, early), as a favorite
freelancer you should:
1. Say Yes--Most of the Time
If you can meet the occasional last-minute request, aren't afraid to
write on new subjects, and agree to do rewrites, you'll likely become
a go-to freelancer for an editor. You don't need to become a doormat.
Sometimes you'll need to say no ("Sorry, I'm not able to write a
1,000-word article on monster trucks today."), but try to say yes as
often as possible.
2. Solve Problems
If you do need to say no, can you offer a solution? ("I know another
reliable freelancer who goes to monster truck shows every week. He'd
probably love to write that article," or "I'll do it if I can turn in
the article tomorrow.") If I run into problems--such as an AWOL
interview source--I always try to figure out a solution, so I can
contact the editor with both the problem and a possible solution.
Otherwise, my problem has just become another task on her very long
to-do list.
3. Offer Extras
Editors are being asked to do more these days. Sometimes they're
responsible for both print and online versions of their publications.
They may appreciate suggestions for extra content such as videos,
podcasts, photo galleries, or blog posts, if it means less time on
their part. (And no, you don't need to offer extras for free.)
4. Use Social Media Wisely
Obviously, you'd never bad-mouth the editors or publications online,
but simply being overly active on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook can
strike some editors the wrong way, especially if you have an
assignment due. You don't want to be caught yapping about your cute
dog on Facebook when your assignment is two days late. The editor may
not notice, but someone else on the staff may.
It's also nice to mention and link to your publications on your blog
and website. Many editors must promote their publications as part of
their jobs and welcome any help boosting their numbers of subscribers,
followers, or friends. Keeping them in business helps keep you in
business.
5. Stay in Touch--But Not Too Much
When working on an assignment, I only contact the editor if I run into
a problem. Between assignments, in addition sending periodic queries,
I sometimes forward relevant news or kudos (such as a link to a blog
that favorably reviewed the publication) to my editors. The idea is
to periodically remind editors that you exist, so that when an
assignment comes up, your name is the one they remember. Of course,
you don't want to overdo this. An email once every month or two is
probably fine; an email every day is not.
By following these five tips, soon you'll also be receiving nice
emails from editors like the one I received recently: "Thank you!
Don't ever stop freelancing!"
BIO
Michelle Mach is a full-time freelancer in Colorado specializing in
the areas of profiles, arts/crafts, and technology. Learn more at:
www.michellemach.com
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COMPETITIONS
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RIVER TEETH LITERARY NONFICTION PRIZE
http://static.ashland.edu/riverteeth/guidelines.htm
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Deadline December 1, 2011. Manuscripts must be between 150-
400 pages long. River Teeth's editors and editorial board
conduct a yearly national contest to identify the best book-
length manuscript of literary nonfiction. The winner will
be announced in March of the prize year. The winner will
receive $1,000 and publication by the University of Nebraska
Press. All entrants will receive a one-year subscription to
River Teeth with their submission fee.
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CREAM CITY REVIEW CONTESTS
http://www.creamcityreview.org/submit/#contests
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Deadline December 31, 2011. Cream City Review sponsors three
annual contests judged by established writers: the A. David
Schwartz Fiction Prize; the Beau Boudreaux Poetry Prize; and
the David B. Saunders Prize for Creative Nonfiction. Limit
30 pages or five poems. Prize: $1,000 plus publication in each
category.
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FRANKLIN-CHRISTOPH POETRY PRIZE
http://www.franklin-christoph.com/Writing/PoetryContest.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
We will award $2,500 in total prizes, including the $1,000
cash grand prize. 10 Merit Award Winners will receive $150
Franklin-Christoph writing instruments. Deadline December
31, 2011. Original, unpublished poem of any theme. Limit
of two entries per contestant. Entries should not exceed
100 lines each.
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GRANTS
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CHALMERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - ONTARIO
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The Chalmers Professional Development Grants provide unique
opportunities at a critical time in the careers of emerging,
mid-career or established Ontario artists or arts professionals
who give indication of exceptional or unusual talent for
pursuing professional careers in the arts. Deadline June 1, 2012.
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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK RESIDENCIES
Location Maine
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Residencies open to: Two-dimensional visual artists, photographers,
sculptors, performers, writers, composers. Application deadline:
November 1 to January 1 (received). Residency period: May, early
June, September, October. Five to six residencies offered of
three weeks each.
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CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK
Location Thurmont, MD
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The Artist-In-Residence will spend two weeks immersed in the
natural and cultural resources of the Catoctin Mountains. During
this residency, the artist will produce a novel work and share
the artistic process with the public. There are three residencies
each year in May, August, and October. Spring and Fall accommodations
are in a historic log cabin in the woods of Catoctin Mountain Park.
The cabin is rustic, but includes fully equipped kitchen and bath.
Laundry facilities are available for the artist. The Summer
residency is in Cunningham Falls State Park. The hardy artist
occupies a campsite with electrical hookups suitable for tent
or trailer (up to 26 feet). Amateur and professional artists of
two- and three-dimensional arts, photographers, videographers,
writers, and poets are encouraged to apply. Deadlines January
15 and June 15, 2012.
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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ACTION ONLINE
Magazine of the United Spinal Association
http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/action/writer%E2%80%99s-guidelines/
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Query first. Prefers online queries and submissions. Looking
for articles written in plain, nontechnical language, as
jargon-free as possible. The bimonthly news magazine of the
United Spinal Association is a benefit to members of the
organization: people with spinal cord injury or dysfunction,
as well as caregivers, parents and some spinal cord injury/
dysfunction professionals. All articles should reflect this
common interest of the audience. Assume that your audience is
better educated in the subject of spinal cord medicine than
average, but be careful not to be too technical. Columns up
to 750 words. Features up to 1,500 words. Pays $400.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLFER'S DIGEST
http://www.africanamericangolfersdigest.com/contact.html
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The African-American Golfer's Digest is targeted to reach
medium-to-upper income African-Americans, professionals,
entrepreneurs, civic and organizational business leaders,
nationwide. These individuals are golf enthusiasts as well
as those who aspire to play golf in the near future and
includes those avid golfers who play with a weekly to
monthly frequency. Pays up to 50 cents/word.
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ALABAMA HERITAGE
http://www.alabamaheritage.com/
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Alabama Heritage, a nonprofit publication of the University
of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Archives and History,
is a quarterly historical magazine designed for a general
audience. We publish articles on local, state, and regional
history, art, literature, language, archeology, music,
religion, architecture, and natural history. Most feature
articles contain 2,000-4,500 words and include additional
material such as sidebars and photographs. We also consider
short pieces, 250-1,200 words, for our departments. Pays
around $350.
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JOBS
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TECHNICAL WRITER
Location Yellowstone National Park, WY
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303031400
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Deadline December 3, 2011. The incumbent will provide
professional expertise and direction in the production and
management of a wide variety of resource information transfer
functions including web-based media, printed publications,
scientific conferences, and public presentation, that combined
promote a better understanding of Yellowstone's natural and
cultural resources through the scholarly and scientific
reporting of park science and resource management activities.
Salary: $57,408 to $74,628 / year.
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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Fort Belvoir, VA
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303282200
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Deadline December 2, 2011. You will research, analyze, and
interpret information for Army-wide publications (administrative,
doctrinal, technical, and equipment) covering the complete
gamut of Army functional and subject matter areas. Salary:
$42,209 to $54,875 / year.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Location Chicago, IL
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303182600
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Deadline November 28, 2011. Employer FBI. In consultation
with management, writes/disseminates press releases to media.
Salary: $62,909 to $98,022 / year.
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ACQUISITIONS EDITOR NEEDED
http://www.damnationbooks.com/
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Damnation Books LLC has an immediate opening for an Acquisitions
Editor (submissions). This person reads all incoming manuscript
submissions for both Damnation Books and Eternal Press and makes
a decision on whether to accept or reject the submission.
Expected time needed is 15-20 hours a week. Pay is 7% royalties
on the net sales (Post author, editor and artist royalties paid)
of all titles sold through Eternal Press and Damnation Books--
payable quarterly. If you are interested, please contact Kim
Richards Gilchrist at kim@damnationbooks.com Please put the words
'acquisition editor' in the subject line of your email.
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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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SOUL MATE PUBLISHING
http://www.soulmatepublishing.com/pages/Submission-Guidelines.html
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Soul Mate Publishing is a royalty-paying publisher currently
accepting romance submissions in many subgenres. Blending of
genres is allowed and encouraged. Varying levels of sensuality
are welcome, however all stories should have an upbeat ending.
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10 TO 2 CHILDREN'S BOOKS
http://www.10to2childrensbooks.com/
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Moving into 2009, 10 To 2 Children's Books Publishing is
looking for new ideas based on our existing works, using
existing characters to develop new books. We have
established a following for these characters at this point
and are looking to work with new writers to develop fresh
story lines. Everyone wants a chance for doors to open for
them and this is a great opportunity for you as a writer
to get published and for your talents to get noticed. If
you are interested in collaborating with us and think you
have some fresh ideas, contact Steven Mills.
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ABOVE THE CLOUDS PUBLISHING
http://www.abovethecloudspublishing.com/
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Above the Clouds Publishing provides uplifting tales with
characters that have ageless appeal.The illustrations capture
true expressions of what the characters are experiencing, and
help children to learn to discern the feelings of others.
Children will learn and grow in character from the friends
they come to know in our quality picture books.
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special events and writing retreats to women writers since 2003.
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Be part of a unique writing community.
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WHY ADVERTISE IN FUNDSFORWRITERS?
For my first advertising for my fledgling business I needed to
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to advertise in two places: the Funds for Writers (FFW)
newsletter and a major writer's magazine (circulation of 100,000).
FFW far outperformed the magazine! From my first FFW ad I got an
immediate and enormous spike in traffic to my web site and within
24-hours had more than 100 people sign up on my website. And that
was just the first ad! Over the course of the six-week ad campaign
I saw a noticeable spike in traffic after each ad hit people's
inboxes and in total garnered at least 500 new sign-ups.
If you're thinking about advertising in FFW, do it!
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ANOTHER FANTASTIC REASON TO ADVERTISE IN FUNDSFORWRITERS
Chalet Publishers, LLC, ran an ad ONE TIME in announcing we
were currently accepting submissions. It had been exactly 24
hours since the newsletter and the ad were distributed. Queries,
chapters, entire manuscripts --- the influx has just now slowed
down. We received way over forty responses to our ad, and they
are still pouring in. (BTW, this is a very good problem!). Just
wanted to let you know we think you and your newsletter rock!
It's just amazing and lets us know just how loyal your fans are.
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http://www.chaletpublishers.com
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