Volume 11, Issue 51
December 23, 2011


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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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HOLIDAY MOMENTS

Now, right now, is when your writer's eye ought to be keen,
not taking a vacation. Now, this weekend, is when the relatives
get on your nerves, you give the wrong present (or can't find
it to give it), you serve a raw turkey, or you drop the
cranberry sauce on the Turkish rug. Now is when you miss your
loved one, enjoy a new family member, or swear to never eat
dinner at your aunt's again.

Now is when a zillion stories take place.
Stories you can milk the entire year.

The creative writer knows that holiday stories have a slew
of markets open to them.

== Chicken Soup and other anthologies

== Contests about location, family, holidays, love

== Contests, period

== Regional magazines: New Mexico Magazine, Southern Living,
Our State Magazine (NC), Murray Life Magazine (KY), 5280
Magazine (Denver), Adirondack Magazine (NY), 1859 Oregon Mag.

== Business newsletters (all have holiday anecdotes)

== Women's and family-oriented magazines: Country Woman, First
for Women, Womans World, GoodHousekeeping, Herizons, Flare

== Religious magazines: Alive Now, Celebrate Life, Charisma
Conscience, Christianity Today, Disciples World

== Children's magazines: Cricket, Discovery Girls, Hopscotch,
Boys' Life, American Girl, Appleseeds, YES, Ranger Rick

== Seniors magazines: Ancestry Magazine, Arthritis Magazine,
Catholic Forester, Good Old Days, Grand Magazine

== Food magazines: Back Home Magazine, Better Homes & Garden,
Delicious Living, Dish, Eating Well, Fiery Foods, Fresh

== Blogs - remember to follow them and leave regular comments
before daring to pitch to them

I could go on forever. Wildlife markets, romance, farming,
gardening, country living, travel, health, pets and animals.
All have a taste for the holiday spirit. Your job, if you accept
it seriously, is to note those moments now, and pitch them at
least six months ahead of next December. Yep, they need that
material that far in advance. So in July while you're basking
at the pool, sweating in the yard, vacationing, or slaving in
your garden like me, take a cool moment to pitch your holiday
stories. They ought to be in fine shape by then since you
took six months to polish them to a fine holiday shine.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.


Hope


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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"For me, winning isn't something that happens suddenly on
the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar.
Winning is something that builds physically and mentally
every day that you train and every night that you dream."

~ Emmitt Smith ~




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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Dear Hope,

Since your last newsletter, I have some very exciting news!
My Kickstarter project for my novel "Three Questions" was
fully funded that very same day that the FundsforWriters
newsletter was sent out, mentioning my efforts! I was 7 days
early. This means that I am able to take my novel to the next
level, and develop a book trailer, actually pay for marketing,
the reformatting and editing of my novel, and the development
of the screenplay.

Thank you Hope and Kickstarter for helping to make my dreams
come true!

Best,
Meagan Lopez

E-mail: Meagan@ladywholunches.net
@theladylunches - Twitter
http://ladywholunches.net
 
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meaganadele/meagan-adele-lopez-debut-novel-three-questions



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ARTICLE
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Going Back for Seconds Can Pay Off

By Shirley Byers

If you're a business savvy writer, conscientiously extracting
the most value from every hour of your time you may think what
I'm about to tell you is counter-productive. But I believe that
this is a simple tip that can not only make your non-fiction
stories better but help you to get them done faster.

Do your interviews twice. Or maybe three times.

I'm not referring to the basic nitty gritties, the quick call
to confirm that City Hall once again voted against the proposed
bylaw amendment that would allow city residents to raise chickens
in their back yard at last Tuesday's council meeting, in spite of
Alderman Peggy Cotter's passionate defense of said amendment.

I'm thinking about the larger story -- Alderman Cotter's long and
storied fight for the amendment, her campaign for a place on city
council, her background in food security issues, her belief in
the right of the individual to produce his/her own food, and the
feelings and facts behind and driving it all.

Yes, you probably could get all of this in one well planned, well
executed interview with Ms Cotter, but when you go back for the
second and the third, that is when you get the deeper story and
the best quotes.

Here's an example: at the moment, I'm working on a story about a
Canadian man who started an organization to advocate for the wild
horses of Alberta. For the last decade the organization he created
has lobbied government for changes in legislation, worked to educate
citizens about the wild horses and raised money to purchase wild
horses to save them from the slaughter house. This man spends about
20 hours a week on this cause.

At the same time, he's somewhat of a private person. In the first
interview I did with him I learned a lot of facts about wild horses.
We covered the five Ws fairly extensively but it wasn't until the
second interview that I was able to put the meat on the bones. That
was when he opened up and talked about how much the wildies meant
to him.

Why is that? I've done my share of interviews and my source has been
interviewed dozens of times. We both knew what we were doing. But, I
think the answer is quite simply that the second time around, we
were both more relaxed. We were no longer strangers. What he had
told me in the first interview had sunk in and taken root. I knew
the basics of the subject so we could go deeper. He felt more at
ease with me so he could open up a bit more.

And not to discount serendipity. There are days, in all our lives,
when we just feel more thoughtful, more philosophical, more like
sharing what's deep inside.

The writer who can come back for a second interview is more likely
to land on one of those days. And with all that great material the
story will not only be better, it will also be easier and faster to
write. I would estimate that spending an extra twenty minutes on an
interview -- and this can be over the phone -- will save at least twice
that many minutes in actual writing time.

Getting that second interview won't be too tough if you prepare your
way. At the end of your first chat with your source, ask if you can
call again if you find you need more information as you write the
story. Most people are happy to oblige, especially if you give them
that advance warning.


BIO
Shirley Byers is a Canadian writer and the author of Never Sell Your
Hen on a Rainy Day. She's been published in various North American
periodicals including Christian Science Monitor, Weatherwise and Grit.


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COMPETITIONS
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ZOCALO PUBLIC SQUARE BOOK PRIZE
http://zocalopublicsquare.org/thepublicsquare/2010/04/14/zcalo-public-square-book-prize/community/
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NO ENTRY FEE
The Zócalo Public Square Book Prize is awarded annually to
the U.S.-published book that most enhances our understanding
of community -- the forces that strengthen or undermine human
connectedness and social cohesion -- be it locally, regionally,
nationally or globally. Three finalists will be announced in
March 2012. The author of the winning book, as determined by
a panel of judges, will receive $5,000 and deliver a lecture
at the Award Ceremony in April 2012. Deadline February 25, 2012.

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NCLA WATER POETRY COMPETITION
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ncla/projects/competitions/poetrycomp/
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£5 ENTRY FEE FOR UP TO 3 POEMS

Main Category:
1st Prize: £500
2nd Prize: £200
3rd prize: £100

North East Young Adult Category (free entry for up to three poems):
1st prize: £250. Five runners up will each receive £50.

Deadline January 13, 2012. We want you to think about water
in all its aspects and submit poems to us which use it as a
theme. This competition has two categories. The Main category
is open to UK residents of any age; the North East Young Adult
category is open to under 19 year olds resident in the North
East of England.

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ELEPHANT PRIZE FOR SHORT FICTION
http://www.inthesnake.com/contest/
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$10 ENTRY FEE
Submissions must be under 7,500 words. All contest entries
are also considered as standard submissions and are eligible
for the standard payment of $50 per story if accepted. First
Place prize is $500 and publication in In The Snake. Second
Place earns $125 and possible publication. Third Place earns
$75 and possible publication. In addition, 10-20 finalists
will receive certificates of honorable mention. Deadline
January 16, 2012.



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GRANTS
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THE MAINE WRITERS PUBLISHERS ALLIANCE BOOK REVIEW BRIGADE FELLOWSHIP
http://www.mainewriters.org/
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The MWPA is proud to offer one full fellowship to the Book
Review Brigade workshop on Saturday, February 11 & Saturday,
March 3. The fellowship will be judged on both writing ability
and financial need. To apply for a fellowship, please download
the application form on the MWPA website. Fellowship Application
Due: Friday, January 20, 2012.

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ART 342 GRANTS
http://www.art342.org/
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Deadline February 1, 2012 for six and fourteen-week residencies.
Studios, living arrangements and financial aid are given to
qualified emerging or midcareer artists. We support the work
of both national and international artists who specialize in
the visual arts, writing or music composition. ART342 is
located alongside the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in
Fort Collins, Colorado and approximately 60 miles north of
Denver.

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KRESGE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR DETROIT ARTISTS
http://kresge.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/index.html
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Detroit-area literary and performing artists are invited
to apply for the 2012 Kresge Artist Fellowships. Applicants
must be at least 18 years of age and must have been a
current legal resident of the metro Detroit tri-county
area for at least the past two years. Each fellowship
provides a $25,000 award and customized professional
practice opportunities. Fellowship funding may cover any
aspect of the artist's life, including informal study,
exploration of new artistic directions, overhead costs,
travel as it directly relates to the artistic career,
living, and other expenses. Deadline February 1, 2012.



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FREELANCE MARKETS
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IMPRESSIONS
http://www.impressionsmag.com/impressions/about-us/Contact-Apparel-Indu-37.shtml
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A trade journal for those in the screen-printing and embroidery
business. Covers business management, design, techniques and
alternative decorating. Query with resume, outline and clips.
Pays $350 for 2,000 words. Columns pay $250 for up to 1,000
words.

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INTERVAL WORLD
http://www.intervalworld.com/web/cs?a=60&p=about
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Submit queries to torey.marcus@intervalintl.com . The magazine
covers timechare exchange information and articles about travel
tips and destinations. Likes articles about saving money while
traveling. Pays up to 33 cents/word for up to 2,000 for features
and 1,000 for columns. Receives few queries and appears open
to ideas.

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INTENTS
http://intentsmag.com/contact
http://www.ifai.com/integratedmedia/magazines/intents/iteditorialcalendar
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Published since 1995, InTents provides timely and accurate
industry intelligence about the tented event industry. Covers
marketing and business, and provides frequent profiles of
successful businesses and their owners. Pays up to $500 for
articles up to 1,500 words. Columns up to 1,000 words pay $300.



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JOBS
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COPYEDITOR
Location Odessa, TX
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The Odessa American has an opening for a copy editor who can
design both feature and news pages, edit and write accurate,
enticing headlines under deadline pressure for an award-winning
daily newspaper in warm West Texas. The OA has won numerous
awards at the Texas Better Newspaper Association and the
Associated Press Managing Editors conferences the past few
years. Quark experience is a must and daily newspaper experience
is highly preferred. Pay is in the $25,000 range with benefits
in a low cost-of-living area. Send resume and samples to Ben
Adams, Odessa American, P.O. Box 2952, Odessa, TX 79761.
Fax: 432-333-7742. E-mail: badams@oaoa.com

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SOCIAL MEDIA/MARKETING WRITER
Location Corvallis, OR
http://jobview.basinjobs.monster.com/Social-Media-Marketing-Writer-Job-Corvallis-OR-US-104783517.aspx
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?Help us tell the stories of Oregon State University.? We are
looking for a creative team player with experience communicating
with diverse audiences writing multi-page publications,
promotional advertising, feature stories and content for
social media sites, as well as managing social networks and
implementing communications/?marketing strategies online.?

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WRITER-REPORTER-PHOTOGRAPHER
Location Washington DC
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/303242200
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Stars and Stripes is a media organization for the US Military
community. Editorially independent of inteference from outside
its editorial chain of command. Stars and Stripes provides IS
and world news and objective, staff-produced articles relevant
to the military community in a balanced, fair and accurate
manner. Incumbent reports and writes stories that adhere to the
highest principles of professional journalistic ethics. Provides
fairness and balance in all articles and photographs. Aggressively
responds to breaking spot news. Reports feature stories that
provide diversity and broad audience appeal.



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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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NOBLE ROMANCE
https://www.nobleromance.com/Submissions
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Noble authors are the crème de la crème. They write the most
unusual, real and honest stories, while still maintaining the
integrity of a thoroughly engrossing romantic plot. Naughty
Nibbles (Short Stories) - 3-10K words. Novellas 10,001-29,999K,
30+K words and up for novels. Pays advances.

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IMAJINN BOOKS
http://www.imajinnbooks.com/
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Rarely publishes books over 90,000 words. Publishes paranormal
and urban fantasy, Regency romance, and erotica.

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HIGHLAND PRESS PUBLISHING
http://www.highlandpress.org/
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Offering quality novels and anthologies that capture the heart.
Romance, Historical, Contemporary, Fantasy, Paranormal, Men's
and Women's Fiction, Inspirational, Young Adult, Children's.
Highland Press is particularly interested in expanding their
Christian/Inspirational/family line--both historical and
contemporary stories.


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