Volume 12, Issue 51
December 21, 2012

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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

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My new mascot Roo says Merry Christmas to all our FundsforWriters readers.

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

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the best of our ability.

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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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TOMATOES IN NOVEMBER

Many of you know I love my vegetable garden. Right now it's
pretty with fluffy cabbage and broccoli, and every couple of
days I pick off the lower leaves and give the chickens a treat.
I have plenty of collards in the freezer

This fall, I was tickled to see volunteer tomato plants pop up
after I'd cleaned out the dead plant stalks and wilted vines.
Nine of them. Wasn't quite sure which variety, but there they
were, thriving, with cold approaching.

So I cleared out a spot in the corner. Then got wrapped up in
the holidays and a deadline or two. Then I bought plastic sheeting
and lumber, then got distracted a week or two. Then a day before
Thanksgiving, I finally constructed a greenhouse large enough to
hold about six good healthy tomato plants. Then it got too dark
to see.

Thanksgiving arrived, as did family, and we reveled in the
holidays. Then Friday night, as we watched college football
games, the temperature dropped to 31 degrees.

All of my tomatoes froze and died. I was left with an empty
greenhouse. And I kicked myself for not acting sooner.

I ran around hunting tomato plants, but nobody had them. My only
option was to wait until late winter, and use the greenhouse to
start seed, or plant a couple of veggies early. For now, however,
I have to wait.

I should have planned better.

Spinning this into a writing lesson, this ordeal was like
realizing you have this idea you might like to publish.
So you write during the rare moments you have available in
your busy schedule. You think about the project here and there,
then you do part of it on Monday and another the following Saturday,
maybe editing what you've already written instead of concluding the
first draft. Weeks go by. But you have no real deadline, and no
fire in your belly about this project anyway so why knock yourself
out?

Suddenly a deadline looms for a contest, and you decide to enter.
Or a friend publishes a book, and you remember when she started
her story after you started yours. You watch a writer win an
award and another sell ten thousand copies. Suddenly you want
to be like them, so you start throwing stuff together to get your
book on Amazon. You impose a ridiculously short deadline, thinking
it's doable, and you're a martyr of sorts cramming all these tasks
into a brief time frame.

Your tomato is going to freeze.

Without planning, without diligent attention to craft, profession,
and art on a regular basis, you do your writing an injustice.
Plan your projects. Love your work well enough to deliver them
properly to the world. Throwing them together will only result
in low sales, few reviews, and personal frustration, possibly
a depressing realization that you don't like this profession.

Planning and attention not only make you happy, but they'll
make your tomatoes grow much nicer as well.

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 tenth one tonight!

E-mail: hope@fundsforwriters.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chopeclark

HOLIDAY SPECIALS FOR GIFTGIVING!
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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"Maybe Christmas," he thought,
"doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas -
perhaps - means a little bit more."

~ Dr. Seuss (How The Grinch Stole Christmas)

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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Dear Hope,

I just wanted to let you know that I just found out one of my
poems has been accepted for publication in Torrid Literature
Journal. I have you to thank on two accounts. The poem was written
as a result of one of your suggestions last fall to write a poem
commemorating the oldest man in England. By the time I finished it,
it was too late to submit, but I did submit it to the Torrid
Literature Journal, another one of your suggestions I believe.
I'd forgotten all about it, and am deep in the final stages of
editing a compilation of my poetry. It was one of those times
when the final stages were proving to be tedious and difficult,
and getting this news lifted me up. In November, I'm appearing
as one of two featured poets for the Monterey County Poetry
Consortium, and this just fuels my fire! Thank you for being you,
authentic, honest, and supportive. If you ever doubt that what you
do matters, please remember that so many of us listen to what you
say, and appreciate your generosity. I truly believe supporting
other writers and artists can only be a good thing. Thank you
again, Hope.

Dr. Catherine Al-Meten, Tresoras: Northwest Artisans
Transforming Ideas and Imagination into the Beauty of Full
Artistic Expression

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ARTICLE
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The Purpose-Driven Writer

By Thomas Smith

Once upon a time there was a little book with a title similar to
the title of this article. The book was released and it made a
huge splash in the publishing industry. It sold like those proverbial
hotcakes we’re always hearing about.

The thing is, the book itself was OK...but the marketing was amazing.
It utilized a new approach called pyromarketing. Greg Stielstra, part
of the Zondervan marketing team for the book, had the idea to
approach 1200 pastors of large and mega churches directly. That gave
them a potential audience of 400,000 church members. Then they worked
their pyromarketing program and the rest, as they say, is history.

Later the process was repeated with a little movie called The Passion
of the Christ. Maybe you’ve heard of it.

Essentially, the publisher (and movie distributors) looked at the
target audience and asked the question, “How do we reach them
specifically?”

A version of that question is one we as writers need to ask ourselves.
We need to become more purpose driven in our writing efforts. Whether
I am teaching at a writers’ conference or reading through one of the
online writing venues I am a part of, it doesn’t take long to come
across beginners (and more than a few intermediate level writers) who
can’t figure out why their career has stalled.

Well maybe I can help. Let’s start with the basics. What is your
purpose as a writer?

The dictionary defines purpose as an intended or desired result;
end; aim; goal. So, with that as our basis, let’s look at the
question as it relates to us as writers. If you are following this
site/newsletter regularly (and you should be), then the assumption
is you want to be published. The intended and desired result is a
contract and a check. The end is to see your work in print or shared
in some other media. Your aim is to become a professional writer; to
make money in this profession. Your goal is to put your work in the
hands of editors who seek what you write and write work so compelling
they want to say “yes” to you.

In order to make those things happen, we must approach our writing
with an equal sense of purpose. For example: What kind of writer do
you want to be? A general freelancer? A business writer? A novelist?
A poet? A technical writer? An essayist? Do you want to write fiction?
Non-fiction? Both? Do you want to write genre fiction? Mainstream
fiction? Literary fiction? Creative non-fiction? (Shouldn’t it all
be creative?)

Once you determine what you want to write, who is buying it? What
does the market look like? What’s hot and what’s on the way out? And
then we must answer the important question: What are publishers
looking for? The great thing is, if you ask, they’ll tell you.

In this age of instant communication and specialized search techniques,
there are still writers who write first and then try to find a “home
for their babies.” That kind of practice shows very little purpose,
and has a low success rate. With excellent tools like Funds for Writers,
market guides, publisher web sites, and the legitimate writing networks,
there really is no reason for not knowing what is happening in a given
writing area.

Now for the tough part. Sometimes getting to the purpose means
changing your plan. What if you want to be a novelist, but you have
a real talent for writing non-fiction and that’s what is in demand?
Do you stick with novels that collect dust on your hard drive, or
go with what is successful?

That depends on whether your purpose is to be a writer, or just to
write something.

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Want more information on the idea of pyromarketing?
http://www.challies.com/articles/pyromarketing-and-the-purpose-driven-life
http://www.westwindcos.com/releases/PyroMarketing_The_Secret_of_Book_Marketing_Success.htm

And for a peek into the pyromarketing book, look here:

http://www.harpercollins.com/browseinside/index.aspx?isbn13=9780060776718

Bio
Thomas is an award winning writer, TV news producer, playwright and
essayist. He was on the writing team (with Rick Warren, Chuck Colson,
Lee Strobel, and Ravi Zacharias) responsible for Zondervan's New Men's
Devotional Bible. He is a regular columnist for The Christian
Communicator magazine, and Christian Fiction Online Magazine. His
supernatural suspense novel, Something Stirs (www.somethingstirs.com),
is the first haunted house novel for the Christian market. He is
currently working on a movie treatment, three articles, two columns,
two novels, and updating his web site (www.thomassmithonline.com).

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COMPETITIONS
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VALHALLA PRESS LEGAL PROFESSIONALS WRITING CONTEST
http://www.valhallapress.com/contest.php
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Limit 5,000 words. The contest seeks out the best in original
fiction and nonfiction work written in English by legal
professionals like lawyers, paralegals, law students and others
who work or study in the legal field worldwide. There are no
restrictions on subject matter, but all entrants must be members
of the legal profession. First prize is $500 and an eReader plus
publication in Ragnarok, an e-lit journal. The second prizewinner
will receive an eReader as well as publication in Ragnarok.
Deadline for entries is February 1, 2013. Winners will be
announced by March 1, 2013. Valhalla Press reserves the right to
choose a number of honorable mention winners from the contest
whose work will appear in Ragnarok. All winners whose work appears
in Ragnarok will receive compensation. All submissions will
receive feedback from the judges.

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LOUISE BOGAN AWARD FOR ARTISTIC MERIT AND EXCELLENCE
http://www.triohousepress.org/submissions.html
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Includes $1,000, publication, and twenty books. The Louise Bogan
Award for Artistic Merit and Excellence is open to ALL poets,
regardless of publication history. Additionally, each winner must
serve as a Collective Member of Trio House Press for twenty-four
months after publication in order to assist with the press and
bringing more Trio books into print. Deadline April 30, 2013.
Manuscripts must be between 48-70 pages, written in English by a
poet residing within the U.S.

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NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS
http://www.nautilusbookawards.com/
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A unique awards program that recognizes books that promote spiritual
growth, conscious living and positive social change. We also value
books that stimulate the imagination and offer the reader new
possibilities for a better life and a better world. Gold and Silver
awards are given to books of exceptional merit that make a literary
and heartfelt contribution to the fields of high-level wellness,
green values and responsible leadership, as well as to the worlds
of art, creativity and inspiration. Deadline January 31, 2013. Cash
Prizes will be given to Grand Winners selected from each of three areas:

I. Core Categories
II. Children / Teen / Young Adult
III. Small Press

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HERMAN VOADEN PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
http://www.queensu.ca/drama/Voaden-Playwriting-Contest/
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$45 ENTRY FEE
First prize $3,000
Second prize $2,000
Eight honorable mentions

In addition to the monetary award, through the auspices of the
Thousand Islands Playhouse of Gananoque, Ontario, the two winning
plays each receive a one-week workshop and public reading with a
professional director and cast at Queen's University. Honourable
Mentions receive short written critiques from the final judges.
Open to any Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Only one play
per playwright. Only full-length plays in English. Deadline
January 15, 2013.

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FRIENDS OF MERRIL CONTEST
http://friendsmerrilcontest.com/guidelines/
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$5 ENTRY FEE
First Place: $200 (CDN)
Second Place: $100 (CDN)
Third Place: $50 (CDN)

Deadline February 15, 2013. The Friends of the Merril Short
Story Contest is open to all writers of all levels (published,
unpublished, emerging, etc.), without restriction. The contest
is international, so writers of any nation may enter. Maximum
of 5,000 words. Short fiction only. No poetry or nonfiction.


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GRANTS
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WEST VIRGINIA TRAVEL AND TRAINING FUND
http://www.wvculture.org/arts/grantbook/tech.htm
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Any West Virginia working artist, arts administrator and or arts
educator. Individual applicants may receive one Training and
Travel grant per fiscal year. No more than three staff members
from any one organization may receive Training and Travel grants
during a fiscal year. Funds are limited to three times attending
the same event. Registration fees are not eligible. Applicant must
provide 50% cash match.

Funding Level:
• 1st time attendance at an event - up to 50% of eligible expenses up to $300
• 2nd time attendance - up to 50% of eligible expenses up to $200
• 3rd time attendance - up to 50% of eligible expenses up to $100

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INTERSECTION - MAINLY SAN FRANCISCO
http://theintersection.org/programs/intersection-incubator/
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The Intersection Incubator provides assistance in funding,
developing, and promoting artistic work. A full program of
services and partnerships is available, including continuing
education, networking opportunities, access to consultants,
and resources for fundraising. Fiscal sponsorship encourages
funding agencies and contributors to take risks in financially
supporting new projects and emerging artists, ensuring that money
is well-managed and spent according to guidelines. Currently the
Intersection Incubator provides support to more than 100 art
projects and organizations across numerous disciplines and levels
of experience, representing the extraordinary diversity of the San
Francisco Bay Area cultural community.

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MAINE GOOD IDEA GRANT
http://mainearts.maine.gov/grants.aspx
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This grant supports and fosters the growth of Maine’s artists.
The parameters of the grant are purposefully broad and include
any good idea that furthers an individual artist’s creative
endeavor(s). Application Deadlines: February 22, 2013; October 5,
2013. Maximum grant amount $1,500.

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CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND TOURISM
http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/site/default.asp
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Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Artist Fellowship
program is designed to encourage the continuing artistic
development of Connecticut's finest creative artists who are
seriously committed to their art form and who have a demonstrated
history of professional activity in the state. Twenty to thirty-
five awards are made each year in the amounts of $5,000 and $2,500.
Visual artists are eligible for this program during odd numbered
years.

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DELAWARE OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
http://www.artsdel.org/grants/default.shtml
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$750 grants to support professional and artistic development
and presentation opportunities for artists. Deadlines are
the first Monday of February, April, June, August, October
or December.

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NOTE: Have you connected with your state arts commission to
see what grants you have available like these?

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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CAT FANCY
http://www.catchannel.com/magazines/catfancy/writers_guidelines.aspx
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We are open to working with new contributors and fresh voices in
addition to drawing from a talented crop of established contributors.
Each month, we provide our readers with a mix of informative articles
on various topics, including breed profiles, feline health, nutrition,
grooming, behavior, training, as well as lifestyle and special interest
articles on cat culture, the human-animal bond and personalities.
Length: 100-1,000 words. Query first.

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CLUBHOUSE
http://www.clubhousemagazine.com/submission-guidelines
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Focus on the Family Clubhouse readers are 8- to 12-year-old boys
and girls who desire to know more about God and the Bible. Their
parents want wholesome, educational material with Scriptural or
moral insight. The kids want excitement, adventure, action, humor
or mystery. Your job as a writer is to please both the parent and
child with each article. Generally 15 to 25 cents a word. $200 and
up for feature-length fiction stories. $150+ for nonfiction stories.

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COUNTRY WOMAN
http://www.countrywomanmagazine.com/contributor-guidelines/
---
Country Woman is a bimonthly magazine with subscribers across the
United States and Canada. Published since 1970 for women who live
in or long for the country, this magazine celebrates their diversity,
strength and spirit. Positive, upbeat, entertaining and informative,
Country Woman reflects the many roles and interests of its readers
through profiles of women and their lifestyle.

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DIABETES HEALTH
http://www.diabeteshealth.com/company/submission-guidelines.html
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Diabetes Health accepts solicited submissions from contributing
writers for feature-length stories. Our feature stories run at a
maximum of 1,500 words. Features should have at least three to
five outside sources. We also accept shorter opinion pieces,
columns (500 words each) and letters to the editor. Diabetes Health
is the essential resource for people living with diabetes—both newly
diagnosed and experienced—as well as the professionals who care for
them. We provide balanced expert news and information on living
healthfully with diabetes. Each issue includes cutting-edge
editorial coverage of new products, research, treatment options,
and meaningful lifestyle issues.

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DOLLARS & SENSE
http://www.dollarsandsense.org/write.html
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Dollars & Sense is a progressive economics magazine that explains
in a popular way both the workings of the economy and struggles to
change it. Articles may be on the environment, community organizing,
urban conflict, inflation, unemployment, union reform, welfare,
changes in government regulation... a broad range of topics that
have an economic theme.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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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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EERDMANS PUBLISHING - CHILDRENS
http://www.eerdmans.com/Pages/YoungReaders/EBYR-Guidelines.aspx
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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers publishes picture books, middle
reader and young adult fiction and nonfiction. We seek manuscripts
that are honest, wise, and hopeful; but we also publish stories
that simply delight us with their storyline, characters, or good
humor. Stories that celebrate diversity, stories of historical
significance, and stories that relate to contemporary social
issues are of special interest to us at this time. We currently
publish 12 to 18 books a year.

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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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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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SPONSORS
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BUSINESS STUFF
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Please do not assume that acknowledgements listed in your
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C. Hope Clark
E-mail: hope@fundsforwriters.com

140-A Amicks Ferry Road #4
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