Volume 12, Issue 50
December 14, 2012

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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

Chosen for Writer's Digest's
101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

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Roo has warmed up to my study. When she sees me at my computer,
and Hubby isn't close by, she jumps (like a kangaroo, it's funny)
for me to pick her up. Then she crawls on my chest, lays her
head on my shoulder, and snuggles. Talk about making it hard
to write! only the coldest of hearts could turn down that
sweet puppy in her requests for hugs and loving. She has added
new life to this household, that's for sure.

Editor: C. Hope Clark
Website: http://www.fundsforwriters.com
Email: Hope@fundsforwriters.com
Newsletter: ISSN: 1533-1326

Our subscriber list is NOT made available to others. Use
information listed at your own risk. FundsforWriters gives
no warranty to completeness, accuracy, or fitness of the
markets, contests and grants although research is done to
the best of our ability.

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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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GOOD OLD BEN FRANKLIN

I periodically find great info on Forbes. (It's not just about
money.) This site and magazine is smart, and some of the articles
add great quality to your life. I recently found this one on the
Ben Franklin Effect. Entitled "Do Me a Favor So You'll Like Me:
The Reverse Psychology of Likeability," the concept comes from
Ben's quote:

"He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do
you another than he whom you yourself have obliged."

So... when you help someone, you tend to like them more. Take a
nice, soft moment and think about that. Who have you befriended
before? What do you think about them now? It's so true.

I think it boils down to the fact you are accepted. You dare to
step outside of your ruts and reach out to someone. You've let
your guard down.

When they accept your hospitality, they've complimented you,
accepted you, endorsed your decision. So it's safe to help again.

You've also reached a common ground. You have something the other
person needs, and you reach a mid-point where you can shake hands
and make something right. It's a personal contract between two people.

Things you can do to help people in the writing world:

1) Buy a book
2) Leave a review
3) Recommend the book to others
4) Write the author and thank him or her for writing the book

And while it's helping someone else, remember what Ben said about
your feelings when you are doing for another. You now want to do
more for that person. You feel more connected to the writer. That's
how word-of-mouth happens, and keeps happening. That's how fans
are born.

I can honestly say that I remember those readers who've reached out
to me and complimented me on Lowcountry Bribe or FundsforWriters.
Not sure who's helping who more in this regard, but the symbiotic
relationship works.

Those who email me, leave reviews, leave messages on Facebook, and
Tweet back and forth with me are, in my eyes, charitable people
helping me to remain a writer, become a better writer.

I've helped them in my own small way. The fact that they've responded
favorably to my efforts makes me love them dearly, so I want to
help them more.

From a reader's angle, they've helped me, and they can see how
their support has enabled me in so many ways, so they want to
help me more.

It's why I leave reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Someone helped me
with his words and needs my help to become a success. I'm glad to
help.

Yeah, confusing at moments, but guess what? It works. It's basically
asking for help, getting it, and the giver makes a connection he
wants to preserve. He "gets" what the other person needs, and loves
being able to provide assistance.

That has to give you a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Hope

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12 REASONS TO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK IN DECEMBER

On December 1, a reader donated a subscription to TOTAL and asked
me to give it to a deserving person. So I mentioned it on Facebook,
asked people to give me a number between 1 and 100 and explain why
they needed the TOTAL subscription. If there was a tie, I'd make
a selection based upon the most creative comment.

We had such a blast that I decided to do it a dozen times in
December, like the 12 Days of Christmas. Between now and
Christmas, about every other day, expect to see a giveaway on
my Facebook page. We're drawing the seventh one tomorrow!

So come on over to my Facebook page and play. If you wish to
sponsor one of the giveaways, and actually donate the subscription
yourself, I'll post your website/book/blog for those participating
to see, appreciate, and thank.

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine."

~ Mike Murdock ~

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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Dear Hope,

I have been an avid reader of "Funds for Writers" for a while,
and although I use the words "avid reader" I never really
considered myself a writer.... UNTIL NOW!

My memoir Breathe is headed to the presses and will be released
on November 10th! This is a huge accomplishment and I am so happy
to share this great news with you. I couldn't have done it without
your support of the email newsletter you send out. It always seemed
as though when I felt I couldn't go on, I would get an email from
you and it would lift my spirits and encourage me to pick up the pen
again.

Many, many thanks for your continued support and encouragement to
writers everywhere. You are a positive influence on so many lives,
even if you have no idea they are reading.

Best wishes and very kind regards,

Rae Jones
www.msraejones.com

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ARTICLE
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Selling Your Novel Without An Agent

By Cindi Myers

Many authors mistakenly believe you must have a literary agent
to sell your novel to a publisher – especially one of the big
New York publishers. While it’s true that the right agent can
help you find a publisher and negotiate a contract, it’s also
possible to have a flourishing career without an agent. If
you’re interested in selling your novel without an agent, here
are some tips and guidelines to help you:

1. Research Your Market –

While many people rely on their agent to match them up with
the right publisher, my experience has been that I knew as
much about my chosen market as most of the agents I talked
to. You, too, can become an expert in your genre. Read editor
and agent blogs. Visit publisher websites. Follow publishers
and agents on Twitter. Read publications devoted to your genre.
Read the dedications and acknowledgments in your favorite books
in your genre and note the names of editors – these are the pros
you want to work with.

2. Perfect Your Pitch –

Your manuscript or proposal is a product you’re trying to sell
to a publisher, so polish your one-to-two sentence pitch. You’ll
use this pitch in query letters and as an “elevator pitch” when
you meet editors at conferences. Your pitch should tell what your
book is about, but it should also “sell” the project, making it
sound intriguing and marketable. For instance, my pitch for my
November release, The View From Here, was “Northern Exposure in
the Rocky Mountains.” This immediately conjured up the idea of a
small, rugged town filled with quirky characters.

3. Know Publisher Policies –

Though some publishers say they’ll take only agented manuscripts,
plenty of publishers are still open to unagented submissions.
Smaller presses such as Bell Bridge Books are open to unagented
authors, as are most digital publishers and many larger publishers,
including Kensington Books, St. Martin’s Press, Berkley Books,
Harlequin Books and many others. Read the publisher’s guidelines
on their web sites and in market guides, but go a step further.
Make a phone call and ask if they’ll accept a query from an
unagented author. The worst that can happen is they’ll say no.
And many will say yes.

4. Attend Conferences –

Even publishers with policies against unagented material will
send editors to conferences to take pitches. If you’re targeting
a particular publisher and an editor you’d like to work with is
attending, the price of the conference fee could be a good
investment in your career. Pitch your project to the editor and
they may request you send them the manuscript. I sold The View
From Here to Kensington by pitching to editor Audrey LaFehr at
a Romance Writers of America conference.

5. Enter Contests –

Contests are another way to get your work in front of editors
even if you don’t have an agent. Most contests will list the
names of final judges. Select contests with judges who are editors
you want to work with. (You’ll know this because you’ve been doing
your research – see #1).

6. Find a Literary Attorney –

Once you’ve successfully sold your novel, you’ll need to hire a
literary attorney to review the contract for you. Be sure you get
a literary attorney, and not just any lawyer. You want someone
familiar with the contract terms used in publishing. You can find
a literary attorney through a Google search or from referrals from
writer’s organizations. Expect to pay several hundred dollars for
the contract review, but it’s a one-time fee and well worth the money.

BIO
Cindi Myers is the author of more than 50 novels, including
The Woman Who Loved Jesse James (Bell Bridge Books) and
The View From Here (Kensington Books), both of which she sold
without an agent. www.CindiMyers.com / www.RomanceoftheWest.com

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COMPETITIONS
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST WRITERS ASSOCIATION CONTEST
http://www.pnwa.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=13
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ENTRY FEE $35 - $50
The 2013 PNWA Literary Contest presents an opportunity for
writers to showcase their unpublished work. Contest Categories:
1. Mainstream
2. Historical
3. Romance/Erotica
4. Mystery/Thriller
5. Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Paranormal
6. Young Adult (ages 12-18)
7. Middle Grade (ages 8-12)
8. Nonfiction/Memoir
9. Poetry
10.Short Story
11.Children's Picture/Chapter Book
12.Adult Short Topics (Article/Essay/Short Memoir)

Eight finalists in each category will be notified June 2013 prior
to the PNWA Summer Conference July 25 - 28, 2013. Award Winners
will be announced at the conference. Every entry accepted in
the contest will receive two –critiques—a useful tool for any
writer. Finalists who attend the PNWA Summer Conference will
receive a Finalist ribbon for their name badge, giving them
high visibility to the agents and editors at the conference.
Finalists’ manuscripts will be made available to agents and
editors during the conference. In addition, finalists' entries
are read and judged by an agent or editor to determine the top
TWO in each category. First Place: $700 and the Zola Award
(The Zola Award honors founding member Zola Helen Ross for her
vision in creating a writing community more than 50 years ago.)
Second Place: $300. Deadline February 22, 2013.

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THE MAYBORN LITERARY NONFICTION CONFERENCE CONTEST
http://journalism.unt.edu/maybornconference/writing-competition
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$30 ENTRY FEE
Conference attendees will once again have the opportunity to
submit their best writing samples to the 8th annual Mayborn
Writing Competition. Winners can win cash and prizes in three
categories: personal essay, reported narrative and book manuscript.
As part of the 2013 Mayborn Writing Competition, separate workshops
will be held prior to the conference for the top 50 article and
essay submissions and the top 20 manuscript submissions. Entrants
pay an additional fee above the registration fee. You may select
to enter more than once in any category, and enter in more than
one category. However, you can only be in one workshop and win
one prize. Deadline usually in June.

Reported Narrative
1st Place $3000
2nd Place $2000
3rd Place $1000

Personal Essay
1st Place $3000
2nd Place $2000
3rd Place $1000

Book Manuscript
1st Place $3000 and book published by UNT Press
2nd and 3rd Place winners are recognized

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DELIZON SHORT STORY COMPETITION
http://www.delizonpublishers.com/22.news
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$25 ENTRY FEE
The awards will include:
A first place prize of $1,200
A first runner up prize of $600
A third runner up prize of $120
The prize for the fourth through to the tenth place: $60
The 11 to 25th place will receive a gift certificate.

We are looking for a story that is bold, brilliant yet brief.
Send in your best work with a word count not more than 1,500
before April 15, 2013. Open to any writer; there is no age or
country restriction.

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RIVER STYX SCHLAFLY BEER MICRO-FICTION CONTEST
http://www.riverstyx.org/contests/
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$20 ENTRY FEE
$1,500 First Prize plus one case of micro-brewed Schlafly Beer.
500 words maximum per story, up to three stories per entry.
Reading fee includes a one-year subscription. Deadline December
31, 2012.

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ODDCONTEST
http://odysseycon.org/contest/contest.html
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NO ENTRY FEE STUDENTS / $10 ENTRY ADULTS
Sponsored by OdysseyCon, a science-fiction convention in Madison,
Wisconsin, USA, April 12-14, 2013. 500 words or less of speculative
prose poetry or flash fiction. Deadline: January 15, 2013.

Youth division:
Under 18 as of Jan. 1, 2013, NO ENTRY FEE, but send only ONE entry.
$50 to first place; OddCon membership and books to top 3 places

Adult division: $10 fee per entry; multiple entries allowed
$500 to first place; OddCon membership and books to top 3 places

Questions? E-mail contest13@odysseycon.org or call 608-566-9087.

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GRANTS
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NEA TRANSLATION GRANTS
http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/LitTranslation/index.html
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Grants of $12,500 to $25,000 each are awarded annually to translators
of poetry and prose who are working on specific translations of
published works from any language into English. Applicants must
have published at least 20 pages of translation in literary
publications or in book form between January 1, 1998, and January
3, 2013. Using the online submission system, submit 10 to 15 pages
of translation and the original work, a project description, a
resumé, and the resumé of the writer of the original work with
proof of eligibility by January 3, 2013. There is no entry fee.

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NEA CREATIVE FELLOWSHIPS
http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/Lit/index.html
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The NEA Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in
prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published
creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time
for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.
The NEA Literature Fellowships program operates on a two-year
cycle with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating
years. For FY 2014, which is covered by these guidelines, fellowships
in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) are available. Deadline
February 28, 2013.

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BLYTH FESTIVAL THEATRE CREATORS' RESERVE PROGRAM - ONTARIO
http://www.blythfestival.com/np_development.php?mc=11
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The Blyth Festival is pleased to announce that it has again been
invited to participate in the Ontario Arts Council’s Theatre
Creators’ Reserve program. Designed to provide funding for
Ontario playwrights, the Theatre Creators’ Reserve is a third-
party recommender program, administered by the Ontario Arts
Council. Under this program, a number of Ontario’s professional
theatres are given the opportunity to recommend writing or creation
grants to professional theatre artists. This year, the Blyth Festival’s
allocation of $9,000 will be recommended to artists who demonstrate a
clear understanding of the playwriting process. The minimum grant
recommendation is $1,000 and the maximum is $5,000. Deadline
January 11, 2013.

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AUTHORS LEAGUE FUND
http://www.authorsleaguefund.org/
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The Authors League Fund was established by the Authors League of
America, Inc., to help career authors and dramatists in the United
States and in financial distress due to an urgent situation. The
Fund makes interest-free loans to professional writers in need;
for example, writers with health problems and inadequate health
insurance, or older writers whose income has ceased. Loan-seekers
must show need and documentation of their professional status.
Method of contact: telephone, letter or email.

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SFWA (SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY WRITERS OF AMERICA EMERGENCY
MEDICAL FUND
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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WRITERS WEEKLY
http://writersweekly.com/misc/guidelines.php
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WritersWeekly.com and The Write Markets Report focus on “selling”
the written word. We do not seek articles on how to write. Rather,
we seek articles on how to make more money doing what you love....
writing! We are also interested in other forms of home-based
businesses and self-employment that may result from writing,
such as self-publishing, corporate writing, ghostwriting, etc.
All ideas that help writers support themselves performing the
work they love are warmly welcomed. Length: ~600 words. $60 for
non-exclusive electronic rights only. Submit query with credits
by e-mail to angela@writersweekly.com

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5280
http://www.5280.com/page/writers-guidelines
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5280 is the premiere monthly guide to the arts, entertainment,
dining, and lifestyle issues in Denver. We accept pitches for
our front-of-the-book sections, Front Range and Scene; for our
"departments;" for our feature well; and for our back-of-the-book
section, Eat & Drink. Front-of-the-book and back-of-the-book
stories, which are short, lively takes on life in Denver, run
anywhere from 50 to 400 words. Departments are generally 800 to
1,200 words and cover everything from travel to sports to politics.
Features can run up to 6,000 words.

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AMERICAN FORESTS
http://www.americanforests.org/magazine/writers-guidelines/
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Feature Articles: These articles are roughly 2,000 words and deal
with the following topics: outdoor recreation, environmental issues
and tree-related science, adventures or news. Each issue contains
three features.

Mini Feature: This article is a smaller version of a feature, at
roughly 1,300 words. This feature can address a wider variety of
forest-related topics, including but not limited to forest policy,
community forest programs, benefits of trees, unique ecosystems and
more. Each issue contains one mini feature.

Earthkeepers: This department examines a person or group of people,
current or historic, that has worked to protect or responsibly manage
a forest. These articles are 800 to 900 words. Each issue contains
one Earthkeepers article.

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ANALOG
http://www.analogsf.com/information/submissions.shtml
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Basically, we publish science fiction stories. That is, stories in
which some aspect of future science or technology is so integral to
the plot that, if that aspect were removed, the story would collapse.
The science can be physical, sociological, psychological. The technology
can be anything from electronic engineering to biogenetic engineering.
But the stories must be strong and realistic, with believable people
(who needn't be human) doing believable things–no matter how fantastic
the background might be. Fact articles for Analog should be about 4,000
words in length and should deal with subjects of not only current but
future interest, i.e., with topics at the present frontiers of research
whose likely future developments have implications of wide interest.
Illustrations should be provided by the author in camera-ready form.

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ANIMAL WELLNESS
http://animalwellnessmagazine.com/p/awsubmit.htm
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Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical
health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals.
We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines. Articles may
range in length from 500 to 1,500 words. If you submit an outline
for a story, please also send samples of your work. We especially
encourage submissions for our Animal Passages and Tail End columns,
but welcome other articles as well, as long as they focus on holistic
healing, whether physical, emotional or spiritual.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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CHRONICLE BOOKS - CHILDRENS
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/our-company/submissions/childrens
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We are looking for projects that have a unique bent—be it in subject
matter, writing style, or illustrative technique—and that will lend
our list a distinctive flair. We are interested in fiction and
nonfiction books for children of all ages as well as board books,
decks, activity kits, and other unusual or "novelty" formats. Books
for younger children may be submitted in their entirety without
querying first. Projects for older children should be submitted by
query letter, synopsis, and three sample chapters.

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DAMNATION BOOKS
http://www.damnationbooks.com/submissions.php
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Damnation Books is an imprint of Damnation Books LLC, which also
publishes books under Eternal Press. Damnation Books specializes
in dark fiction.

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CARINA PRESS
http://carinapress.com/blog/submission-guidelines/
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Carina Press will consider most genres of adult commercial fiction
(we do not publish inspirational, women’s fiction, family sagas or
literary fiction). If your manuscript is 15,000 words or longer and
is a commercial adult fiction story (that is not inspirational fiction,
women’s fiction, family saga or literary fiction) we will consider it!
We will not look at manuscripts under 15,000 words, nor will we consider
YA, children’s books or non-fiction. We publish a majority of romance
but are also very interested in and publish science fiction, fantasy,
mystery, thrillers, and niches such as steampunk, male/male, time travel,
westerns, futuristics and unusual historicals. If you have something new
and fresh in a genre we acquire, we would be happy to read your story!
Important note: We do not require non-romance genre fiction books to
have romantic elements.

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CHARLESBRIDGE
http://www.charlesbridge.com/client/client_pages/authorguidelines.cfm
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We believe that books for children should offer accurate information,
promote a positive worldview, and embrace a child’s innate sense of
wonder and fun. To this end, we continually strive to seek new voices,
new visions, and new directions in children’s literature. Charlesbridge
publishes both picture books and transitional “bridge books” (books
ranging from early readers to middle-grade chapter books). Our
nonfiction books focus on nature, science, social studies, and
multicultural topics. Our fiction titles include lively, plot-driven
stories with strong, engaging characters.

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CHRONICLE BOOKS - ADULT
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/our-company/submissions/adult-trade
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We publish an exciting range of books, stationery, kits, calendars,
and novelty formats. Our list includes children's books and interactive
formats; young adult books; cookbooks; fine art, design, and photography;
pop culture; craft, fashion, beauty, and home décor; relationships,
mind-body-spirit; innovative formats such as interactive journals,
kits, decks, and stationery; and much, much more. No adult fiction.

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