Volume 13, Issue 4
January 25, 2013

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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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It's cold outside, even down here in South Carolina. We haven't risen
above freezing today, so we put Roo's sweater on her. She's like a
toddler who can't pay attention, though. The yard is full of robins
tossing leaves, looking for food . . . hundreds of birds, and right
after this picture was taken, Roo took off in the midst of them
to flush them into the air. Hard-headed thing still won't come when
she's called, and hubby dropped the camera and had to run after her.
Fastest I've seen him move in years!

Editor: C. Hope Clark
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Email: Hope@fundsforwriters.com
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EDITOR'S THOUGHTS
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THE RULES OF SUBMISSIONS

In response to a very sincere, frustrated plea from a reader,
I'm touching up on a topic that seems to stir up both newbie
writers and those who've disappeared for a few years and returned
to the fold, only to learn the rules have changed.

<<What are the procedures, ground rules, ethics and expectations
concerning submissions?>> (as specifically asked by a reader)

You have this magazine feature, and you can picture it in a certain
magazine. So you pitch it--and wait. You feel you owe it to the
editor to allow him to make his decision before you pitch it
elsewhere. Two weeks go by. Then two months. Then six months.
You're irritated that he doesn't have better manners . . . that
your piece is held back from the world because he can't make up
his mind, assuming he's even read the query.

First and foremost, there's almost no such rule demanding exclusive
submissions. Submit the piece to several publications if you like.
I refuse to submit the same piece to competing publications, just
in case. I wouldn't want to tell The Writer Magazine that I just
sold the same piece they want to Writer's Digest. But hey, you
could just say the article was already spoken for if you're lucky
enough to get "the call" from more than one magazine editor.

Secondly, magazines move fast and thanks to the Internet, receive
more queries than they can reply to. What seems like poor manners
to you is simply economics to a struggling magazine (and all of
them struggle today). It would take a full-time individual to
answer all the mail from freelance writers. So, if the magazine
doesn't post a response time, give it eight weeks and move on.
Write them again as a gentle, polite prod and ask if they are
interested, if you feel the need. But don't expect someone to
send you a professional rejection letter. Odds are it won't happen.

As for book publishers, first and foremost, learn how to write
your absolute best in a query letter. With fiction, learn how to
write a pristine synopsis, very tight, every word like gold. With
nonfiction, study how to prepare a book proposal that emulates
a Fortune 500 business plan - accurate, attractive, compelling,
and marketable. Publishers will NOT read a manuscript unless they've
requested it from you AFTER reading your query. And like pitching
to magazines, don't write one publisher and wait. I'm an advocate
of pitching ten or twelve at a time, waiting to see if you receive
a trend in feedback, indicative of a need for you to edit your
query.

Second, don't wait for a reply. Today, rejection often comes in
the form of no response. I know you don't like that, but get
over it. Do you leave a comment on every blog you read? Do you leave
a review on every book you read? Why not? Therein lies the answer
as to why you won't get too many rejection letters. It's a matter
of time. And in the case of publishers and editors, time is money.

New writers . . . just write and submit, and don't continually
watch your mailbox for replies. Move forward and keep writing which
means you keep getting better. When the editor or publisher calls
and says he doesn't want what you pitched but might want to know
what else you have, you'll have something to tell him.

Returning writers . . . the pace is faster, and nobody waits
anymore. Everybody is moving on to the next great piece of work.
If they don't like yours, they go to the next one, often without
giving your effort a second thought. It's like you, reading your
junk mail. You toss it in the trash unless you're interested in
the product.

Tough love, people, but it's the business we're in. Thank the
Internet. You gotta love it, though. You now have so many more
opportunities than ever before.

Hope

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what
you hope for. The most you can do is live inside that hope,
running down its hallways, touching the walls on both sides.

~Barbara Kingsolver

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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Hi Hope,

Here's to your book, your blog and success in the New Year!

I wanted to let you know that my short story "The Conch Shell"
was one of the runners up in the first annual "Saturday Evening
Post Great American Fiction Contest."

http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2012/12/17/art-entertainment/contemporary-fiction-art-entertainment/conch-shell.html

The editors have been great! I would highly recommend this
contest. (They're already accepting entries for next year!)

Take care,

Caroline Sposto

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ARTICLE
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Five Key Steps to Working with Editors
By Debra Purdy Kong


A few years ago, a panelist at the annual Bouchercon World Mystery
Convention told the audience that he didn’t keep written profiles
about recurring characters in his series because he knew his fans
would correct him if he got it wrong. I was stunned. I’m not only
an author, but an avid reader. If I find inconsistencies in a
character’s eye color or height, for example, I won’t stick with
a series.

Editors know that thorough substantive and copy editing is crucial.
Every writer should know this too, whether self or traditional
publishing, writing nonfiction, stand-alone novels, or a series.
Why put months or even years of work into writing a book only to
come up short by glossing over the last vital step? Publishers,
editors, and writers want the process to run smoothly, but problems
do arise. Adequate preparation will go a long way to prevent a
difficult, time-consuming, and costly experience.

Those of you who are self-publishing will save a lot of money by
doing your own preparation rather than expecting an editor to sort
through key issues, and who knows your book better than you? As
for you editors, with this information on hand, you’ll catch errors
more easily, gain a quick, clear overview of the book, and avoid
misunderstandings.

The following steps will help both writers and editors catch errors:

Compile a list of all characters in the book with desired name
spelling, physical descriptions, and relationship to the protagonist
or other main characters.

Compile a list of geographical locations (also with intended spelling)
indicating which locations are real or fictional.

Prepare a list of special terms or made-up words.

Build a timeline of major events in the book.

Provide physical descriptions of main characters.

For those writing a series, you’ll need to describe where the book
fits into the series.

There are different ways to create lists; however Excel works well
for me when preparing a timeline. I head the first three columns
Character, Purpose, and Relationship to Protagonist. The fourth is
labeled Chapter One, subheaded with the time and date. Below
Character, I list primary and secondary characters as they appear
in the book, then note something about their purpose under the
chapter they appear in. The great thing about Excel is that it’s
user friendly. You can easily manipulate rows and columns to insert
or delete material.

You writers out there are probably groaning by now, since this
preparation takes time, but it’s worth the effort. When my editor
first asked for a list of characters and a timeline, I was intimidated;
however it wasn’t long before I discovered three unnecessary characters
and illogical timing for some events. When you’re working on a series,
those lists become an invaluable resource to help you and your editor
remember things.

List compiling will be easier if you start during earlier drafts.
By the time your manuscript is ready for a final edit, discrepancies
in eye color and height won’t be an issue. After all, who wants to
be the writer who relies on readers to catch errors?

BIO
Debra is the author of over 100 short stories, articles, and essays
for publications including Lynx Eye and Chicken Soup for the Bride's
Soul. She's also the author of the Alex Bellamy mysteries, Taxed to
Death and Fatal Encryption. Her second Casey Holland mystery, Deadly
Accusations, was released in March 2012. More information about Debra
can be found at www.debrapurdykong.com

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COMPETITIONS
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THE BLOTTER CONTEST
http://www.blotterrag.com/
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Publishing consultant Laine Cunningham teams up with The Blotter
literary magazine every year to sponsor a writing contest. The
award is open to all book-length fiction works such as novels,
novellas, collections of linked short stories, and unique
manuscripts that merge genres. Young adult novels are also welcome,
as are novels in progress.

First prize is $500 cash and a library of books. Second prize is
$125 cash and a library of books. Third prize is a library of books.
The total value of the books is over $1,000. All winners also receive
a certificate.

To submit, send the first 10 to 20 pages (double spaced) to The
Blotter, 1010 Hale Street, Durham, NC 27705. A synopsis may be
included as part of the total page count but is not required.
Entries must be received by February 28, 2013. The author’s name
cannot appear on the sample or the synopsis. Include a separate
page with the work’s title and category, whether the novel is
complete or in progress, author’s name, phone number, email, and
mailing address. The fee includes a year’s subscription.

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THE MADISON REVIEW PHYLLIS SMART YOUNG PRIZE IN POETRY
http://www.english.wisc.edu/madisonreview/madisonReviewContests.htm
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$10 ENTRY FEE
The finest triad of poems are awarded $1,000 and publication in
the fall issue of The Madison Review! Deadline February 1, 2013.
15-page maximum for combined three poems.

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THE MADISON REVIEW CHRIS O'MALLEY PRIZE IN FICTION
http://www.english.wisc.edu/madisonreview/madisonReviewContests.htm
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$10 ENTRY FEE
Thirty-page maximum. Deadline February 1, 2013. Thirty-page maximum
for one short story. The finest unpublished short story is awarded
$1,000 and publication in the fall issue of The Madison Review!

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PROUD TO BE, VOLUME 2
http://warriorsartsalliance.com/contest-call-for-submissions/
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NO ENTRY FEE
Open to all military personnel, veterans and their families.
Deadline July 1, 2013. Five categories of poetry, fiction, essays,
photography, interviews with warriors. Theme: Created by the
Missouri Humanities Council, the Warrior Arts Alliance, and
Southeast Missouri State University Press, this series of
anthologies preserves and shares the perspectives of our military
and veterans of all conflicts and of their families. It is not only
an outlet for artistic expression but also a document of the unique
aspects of wartime in our nation’s history. $250 first prize in each
category; all entries also considered for anthology.

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WOMEN OVER 40 POETRY AWARD - THE PATRICIA DOBLER POETRY AWARD
http://gradstudies.carlow.edu/creative/dobler-award.html
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$20 ENTRY FEE
One prize, valued at $2,500, of round-trip travel and lodging as
a participating guest of Carlow's MFA residency in Pittsburgh, PA,
January 6-17, 2014; publication in Voices from the Attic; and a
reading at Carlow University in Pittsburgh with judge Patricia
Smith. Open to women writers over the age of 40 who are U.S.
citizens or permanent residents, currently living in the U.S.,
who have not published a full-length book of poetry, fiction, or
non-fiction (chapbooks excluded). Up to two unpublished poems, of
any style, per submission. Each poem must be 75 lines or fewer
(not counting stanza breaks). Multiple submissions accepted.
Deadline April 1, 2013.

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...AND LASTLY, FOR FUN...

BLACK LILAC KITTY "GRACIE" CONTEST
http://www.blacklilackitty.com/
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NO ENTRY FEE
This contest is for adults age 18 and older and only accepts fiction.
Any genre, however, erotica/porn will NOT be considered.

The story must include a cat.

The story must include a Rottweiler.
The Rottweiler cannot be a "mean" dog.

The cat and Rottweiler can belong to the same person or
have different owners.

Somewhere in the story must be the phrase "it was a dark and
stormy night."

The word count must be at least 2,000 words and no more than
7,000 words.

1st Place - $100, plus a Gracie Award certificate and logo to
place on your personal web site or blog

2nd Place - $75, plus a Gracie Award certificate and logo to
place on your personal web site or blog

3rd Place - $50, plus a Gracie Award certificate and logo to
place on your personal web site or blog

Honorable Mention - $25, plus a Gracie Award certificate and
logo to place on your personal web site or blog

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GRANTS
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WRITERS WORKSHOPS AT SQUAW VALLEY
http://www.squawvalleywriters.org/writers_ws.htm
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The Writers Workshops offer a week of formal and informal workshops,
seminars, panel discussions, craft talks, and staff readings. Each
participant is provided several opportunities to have his or her
work critiqued by the writer-teachers, editors and agents of the
staff, in regular morning workshops, open workshops, and a one-on-
one conference. Financial Aid Available. Submissions Deadline:
April 2, 2013.

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INDIANA GRANTS
http://www.in.gov/arts/individualartistprogram.htm
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Hoosier artists in selected disciplines have less than a month
to submit applications for the IAC's Individual Artist Program
(IAP) grants. Hoosier artists in selected disciplines (dance,
theatre, literature, music, and folk arts related to these
traditional disciplines) and artists with disabilities are
encouraged to apply for projects related to these eligible disciplines.
Applications must be made through the IAC's online grant system by
February 7, 2013.

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SCBWI WORK-IN-PROGRESS GRANTS
http://www.scbwi.org/Pages.aspx/Work-In-Progress-Grants
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These grants are designed to assist children’s book writers and
illustrators in the completion of a specific project, and are made
possible by a generous grant from Amazon.com. Grants for first place
($2,000) and runner up ($500) are awarded in each one of seven different
categories:

General Work-In-Progress grant
Grant for a contemporary novel for young people
Nonfiction research grant including Anna Cross Giblin Award
Grant for work by an unpublished author
Grant for work from a multi-cultural/minority perspective
Barbara Karlin Grant for unpublished picture book writers.
Don Freeman Grant for unpublished picture book illustrators.

The Grant for an Unpublished Author may not be applied for — it will
be chosen by the judges from all the entries in the other Work-In-
Progress categories. If you check “unpublished” on the application
form, and your status as such is verified, you will be automatically
entered for this additional grant. The Grants are available all current
SCBWI The grants are not available for projects on which there are
already contracts. Completed application and accompanying materials
must be received between February 15th and March 15th.

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I-PARK
http://www.i-park.org/residency-programs/2013-residency-program
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The I-Park Foundation, Inc., located in rural East Haddam, CT (U.S.),
announces its 2013 multi-disciplinary artists-in-residence program.
Self-directed artists’ residencies will be offered from May through
November 2013. Most residencies are 4-weeks in duration. Residencies
are offered to creative individuals working in the Visual Arts,
Music Composition/Sound Sculpture, Architecture, Creative Writing,
Moving Image and Landscape/Garden Design. Accepted artists are
responsible for their own work materials as well as transportation
to and from the area. The program is otherwise offered at no cost
to accepted artists. I-Park provides a basic meal program where most
of, though not all, the food is provided. ALSO - International
applicants are welcome. To defray the cost of travel, four $750
grants will be awarded to non-North American artists whose work is
held in particularly high regard by the Grant Committee. Deadline
February 4, 2013.

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DJERASSI RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM
http://www.djerassi.org/
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The Djerassi Resident Artists Program offers four and five-week
residencies, at no cost, to national and international artists in
the disciplines of media arts/new genres, visual arts, literature,
choreography, and music composition. Deadline February 15, 2013.
Writers are provided a private live/work space in the Artists’ House.
Some meals provided. Location Woodside, CA.

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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MATTERPRESS
https://matter.submittable.com/submit
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Beginning January 15, 2013, we will again be open for compressed
poetry, compressed prose fiction (including prose poetry), and
compressed creative nonfiction. We will close submissions on
April 15, 2013. Pays $50 for these short pieces. Read the
guidelines carefully since they ask for additional information.

(**Thanks to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlashFictionFlash )

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FUNNY TIMES
http://www.funnytimes.com/submissions.php#.UP4RLmfNmBs
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Our print publication pokes fun at politics, news, relationships,
food, technology, pets, work, death, environmental issues,
business, religion (yes, even religion) and the human condition
in general. Not much is off limits, so do your best to make us
laugh. Pays $60 for 500 to 700 words.

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HEALING LIFESTYLES AND SPAS
http://healinglifestyles.com/index.php/contact
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Healing Lifestyles & Spas content focuses on integrating healing
remedies, alternative medicine, natural living, spa wisdom, and
nature into our lives, providing tools and inspiration to lead a
more healthy and healing lifestyle. We believe that spa living
is a day-to-day experience, not an occasional practice. Pays
$150 to $500. Considers fillers of 50 to 200 words. Columns
run 900 to 1,200 words covering retreats, health, good, ritual,
yoga, spa origin, treatments, profiles and therapies.

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IMPACT MAGAZINE
http://www.impactmagazine.ca/guidelines.html
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Through our feature articles and regular departments, including
Workout, Running, Food & Nutrition, Sport Medicine, Fitness,
Training and Gear, we reach Canadians looking to improve their
health and fitness, people who desire current, relevant, and
reliable information at their fingertips. Department stories
range from 600 words to 1,800 words. IMPACT Magazine compensates
writers whose qualifications and work meet our specific guidelines
(available from the editor). We are happy to accept photos or
illustrations and will give photos credit where due. Pays
25 cents/word.

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POZ
http://www.poz.com/your_comments.shtml
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Offering daily news, treatment updates, personal profiles,
investigative features, videos, blogs and an extensive online
social network. For people impacted by HIV and AIDS. Pays
25 percent kill fee. Takes queries, but also unsolicited
on spec manuscripts. Pays $1/word for 200 to 3,000 words,
depending on the column.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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FICTION ATTIC PRESS
http://fictionattic.com/submit/
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Submit the first 20 pages of your novel or novella with a brief
cover letter. If we are interested, we will request more. Payment:
$250 advance against royalties. ALSO-- Submit a table of contents
and the first two stories in any collection of short stories. If we
are interested, we will request more. Please do not submit entire
manuscripts. Payment: $250 advance against royalties.

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STOREY PUBLISHING
http://www.storey.com/about/proposals.php
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The books we select include titles on gardening, small-scale farming,
building, cooking, home brewing, crafts, part-time business, home
improvement, woodworking, animals, nature, natural living, personal
care, and country living. We are always pleased to review new
proposals, which we try to process expeditiously. We offer both
work-for-hire and standard royalty contracts.

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CAIRN PRESS
http://www.cairnpress.com/pages/submissions
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Our open submission period for 2013 is February 1 through March 31.
During our open submission period, we seek remarkable, completed,
fine-tuned fiction manuscripts. We prefer novels, but great short
story collections that have a sense of unity (most do not) are
always welcome.

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MASQUE BOOKS
http://masque-books.com/news.html
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Masque Books announces three exciting calls for SF/F romance:
Space Opera/Planetary Romance, Supernatural Spies, and Original
Crackfic! An advance of $100 will be paid for selected stories
against royalties of 50% net of all digital receipts. Deadline
April 15, 2013.

Space Opera/Planetary Romance — 25,000 to 30,000 words, action
and romance, well-developed external conflict.

Supernatural Spies — 25,000 to 30,000 words, must include a spy
and romance must drive the story.

Original Crackfic — 30,000 to 75,000 words Science Fiction, Fantasy,
Urban Fantasy or Paranormal Romance. (No deadline.)

(**Thanks http://cindimyersmarketnews.wordpress.com/)

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RIPTIDE
http://www.riptidepublishing.com/call-for-submissions
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Riptide Publishing is a boutique purveyor of some of the finest
LGBTQ fiction, romance, and erotica available today.

Though Riptide is an invitation-only press, we do have special
calls for submissions to themed collections. Novels in a themed
collection will be branded and marketed together, and sold
individually in ebook and print. Novels in a themed collection
may be sold bundled at a discount, but this depends on a number
of factors. You do not need an invitation to submit to an open
collection. In fact, if your story is accepted into one of our
collections, you never need an invitation to submit to us again—
you'll be part of the Riptide family and can pitch your editor
at any time.

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