Volume 13, Issue 16
April 19, 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, 2013

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Signing Lowcountry Bribe for Newberry
Friends of the Library President Audrey Henry.

Today I had the most fantastic time at the annual Newberry
Friends of the Library Luncheon in Newberry, South Carolina.
It's been a long while since I've been to a old-fashioned
Southern luncheon. Ladies were dressed up, a couple with hats,
hair done up so nice, pastel decorations on the tables (to include
pink pigs to symbolize the hog farmer in Lowcountry Bribe). I came
home smiling ear to ear, holding a big gardening bucket full of
remarkable Newberry gifts and a beautiful chocolate orchid. I went
into the event nervous and came home stunned, pleased and overjoyed
at so many new friends and connections. What a way to end the week!

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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Read newsletter online at: http://www.fundsforwriters.com/fundsforwriters
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"IT TOOK ME OVER A DAY TO HIT SEND"

Today's Success Story (see below) prompted this editorial. I often
list success stories from FundsforWriters readers who've had a
breakthrough, usually resulting in a job, grant, contest win, or
contract. Each one makes me so grateful I fell into this job.

But then I received today's success from Wendy. Her success was
finding the gumption to finally hit SEND and shoot a submission
to Chicken Soup.

For every writer who shoots off a premature piece that's unedited
and too raw to be published, there are ten too afraid to even try.
We don't hear about them so much, because...well...they don't make
much noise. Not the first ripple in the pond.

I ought to be forecasting the grand release of Tidewater Murder
later this month, but this success story prompted me to instead
talk about shy writers. I am a shy writer. I know the drill. I
feel the discomfort. That's why I wrote The Shy Writer. That's
why I wrote its sequel, The Shy Writer Reborn. My blood, sweat,
experiences and fears are on each and every page. Writing is the
easy part. Being the marketable writer is harder, because it
requires making yourself known.

One of the worst problems we have as introverted writers is labeling.
We quickly scope out everything in front of us, to determine its
level of discomfort. The contest, the magazine, the call for submissions,
the agent at a conference, or the class that might make us read aloud.
It's like walking onto a bus, trying to determine who's safe to
sit next to. We choose the sweet old lady with matching shoes and
purse, avoiding the sour middle-aged man in the wrinkled trench coat.
We dodge discomfort, thus making us make quick determinations on
what part of life to engage in. All too often, we avoid wonderful
opportunities because of the pinch of uneasiness that accompanies
the experience.

In reality, the old woman might have poisoned her husband, and the
middle-aged man wears that old coat because it belonged to his
deceased son who died way too early.

We also jump too quickly to label ourselves, thinking we can't do this
and we can't do that. We aren't educated, aren't good enough, aren't
sophisticated enough to do all that's required of a writer. So we
don't do. We don't submit. Unfortunately, we sometimes don't even
write.

As introverts, we don't like being called slow, snobbish,
sensitive, awkward, uninteresting or boring. So we don't tend to
label ourselves as having shortcomings until we give ourselves a
chance to perform.

I could talk all day and night on this subject. It's okay to be
introverted. It's who many of us are. But it's not okay to use it
as an excuse not to be a published writer. We can be both.

Hope

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Come to beautiful St Louis, Missouri for the annual
Missouri Writers Guild Conference - April 26-28, 2013.
http://www.missouriwritersguild.org/Conference2013v9/index.htm

Hope will be presenting on income streams, The Shy Writer Reborn,
and much more. Would love to see FundsforWriters readers make a
strong showing.

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THE SHY WRITER REBORN is out!
An Introvert's Wake-Up Call

www.amazon.com/The-Shy-Writer-Reborn-Introverted/dp/0988974509/
The Shy Writer Reborn is now available on Amazon in print, and
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Shy types, rejoice! Introversion may seem like a major obstacle to
building a successful writing career, but this wonderful “covers-
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You’ll have no more excuses not to succeed! Highly recommended.

~Peter Bowerman, Author “The Well-Fed Writer” series
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WORDS OF SUCCESS

"Bulldog tenacity and unwavering commitment is the hallmark of
a person with a high-energy, positive and proactive attitude . . .
a crystal-clear goal . . . an achievable/realistic plan . . . and
the power to take bold action—especially in the face of fear,
uncertainty and doubt.”

~ E.R. Haas ~

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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Hello, Hope, Roo and all of your family,

Since I signed up on your website, I always read what was posted,
saw a few things that could be interesting, but never submitted
anything due to fear, lack of confidence, negative thoughts such
as “I am not really a writer” even though that is what I always
wanted to do. Earlier this month, you posted information regarding
“Chicken Soup for the Soul”. An insistent voice in my head whispered
repeatedly, "Write your story". So I did. After suggestions from
husband and a neighbor, and many, many revisions, I got brave and
hit the "submit" button late last night, hours before today’s deadline.
(It took me over a day to get the courage to hit that “submit” button.)
It doesn't matter whether or not they accept it, it is the fact that
I finally faced my fear of being inept. I would never have done
anything like that it if it hadn't been for your information and
your encouraging posts. So Thank You.

Gratefully Yours,
Wendy in Windy Wyoming

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ARTICLE
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3 Easy Ways to Supplement Your Freelance Writing Income

By Paulette Zander

Even the best freelance writers sometimes experience lean times;
those pesky weeks or months when you don’t have a string of solid
gigs lined up. Alleviate those dry spells, and make enough money
to pay some essential bills by searching out “bread and butter”
opportunities to supplement your regular freelance income.

All it takes is a willingness to do some writing projects that may
not be particularly well-paying, exciting or creative, but can bring
in enough extra dollars to keep you going between projects. Outlined
below are three ways you can explore temporary and one-time jobs.

Utilize Craigslist in Multiple Cities

Search for one-time writing gigs on Craigslist, and search for jobs
in cities outside of your geographical area. Here is a simple way to
bookmark the classified pages for jobs listed in any city, using the
city of Chicago as an example:

1) Type Chicago craigslist in your browser bar
2) Click on Classifieds: Jobs. Bookmark the page (I have 22 major cities bookmarked.)
3) Scroll down the “jobs” category and click on “writing/editing.”
If you don’t find anything of interest, go back to the jobs page,
scroll to the bottom of the category listing and click on “Gigs.

Craigslist is free; try posting your services under “Resume” and
troll for jobs in major cities.

Create an Account at Amazon Mechanical Turk

Sign up to be a “turker” on the Mechanical Turk Welcome Page. This
division of Amazon.com employs people to do a variety of tasks,
including writing, for hundreds of clients. The easiest way to learn
the ropes, get advice and learn shortcuts is to join Turker Nation.
This free forum provides great tips about which writing and editing
tasks to choose.

The downside to turking is that you forfeit all copyrights to what
you have written. However, most writing tasks involve nothing more
than a few paragraphs describing a place or a product. You choose to
get paid via PayPal or an Amazon.com gift card.

The other appealing aspect of turking is that there are a variety of
non-writing tasks you can do—some can even be done while you watch
television. I sometimes take several short surveys a day, and by the
end of the month, I have enough money to pay my car insurance bill.
Whether you choose to write short snippets or complete a few surveys
every week, turking is a painless way to accumulate some extra dollars
while you’re waiting for your next big writing contract.

Use Proactive Approaches at Local Businesses

Small business owners are often in need of professional writing and
editing skills. They may not have room in the budget to advertise,
so consider approaching them with your expertise.

Collect brochures, business cards, fliers and marketing materials from
local businesses.

Review the documents. Note editing suggestions, or rewrite any text
that is grammatically incorrect or just plain clunky. (Don’t edit or
rewrite the entire piece; do just enough to illustrate how a
professional touch can make a difference.)

Go to the business owner and present your ideas; suggest that you
would be willing to edit or rewrite portions that would help them
advertise their business more profitably, or that would help present
their business to the public in a more professional light.

Be willing to do the work for less than your normal fee. Many small
business owners don’t have polished advertising materials because
they couldn’t afford it in the first place.

Ask that your services be recommended to other local businesses.

BIO
Paulette Zander writes short stories, personal essays and creative
fiction. A former editor and bookstore owner, she turned to full
time writing in 2010. Paulette lives in Connecticut with her husband
and two erudite cats, who blog for her when she is away from the
computer. She also spends vast amounts of time in New Mexico with
her grandchildren.

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COMPETITIONS
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PAPATANGO PRIZE - UK
http://www.papatango.co.uk/Papatango_Theatre_Company/New_Writing_Prize.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
The Papatango New Writing Prize guarantees its winner a full four-
week production on the professional London stage, with a playtext
published by Nick Hern Books. Deadline May 31, 2013. We look
favourably on plays that say something about the contemporary
world or the way we live now, and which have a distinct theatrical
language that makes them beautiful and unforgettable on stage.
The competition is open to anyone resident in the United Kingdom only.
There is no age limit. The play must have a playing time of at least
ninety minutes. We can only accept one entry per person.

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THE EMERGENCY PRESS INTERNATIONAL BOOK CONTEST
http://www.emergencypress.org/contest.html
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$20 ENTRY FEE
A prize of $1,000 and publication by Emergency Press is given
annually for a book of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.
Special consideration is given to submissions that are multimedia
or cross-genre in nature. Deadline May 15, 2013.

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ELDERBERRY SHORT FICTION CONTEST
http://scribulo.us/rules.shtml#fiction
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$18 ENTRY FEE
Submissions should be no longer than 5,000 words, and while there
is no lower limit to the acceptable word-count we are generally
expecting work in the 3,000 to 5,000 word range.

In 2013, the Elderberry Prize for Short Fiction will be awarded in
June, September and December, so submission deadlines for 2013 are
May 31, August 31 and November 30. A cash prize of $500 is awarded
to the winning submission in each Elderberry Short Fiction contest.

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ELDERBERRY ESSAY CONTEST
http://scribulo.us/rules.shtml#essay
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$18 ENTRY FEE
Submissions should be no longer than 5,000 words, and while there
is no lower limit to the acceptable word-count we are generally
expecting work in the 3,000 to 5,000 word range.

In 2013, the Elderberry Essay Prize will be awarded in May, August
and November, so submission deadlines for 2013 are April 30, July 31
and October 31. A cash prize of $500 is awarded to the winning
submission in each Elderberry Essay contest.

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ELDERBERRY BIOGRAPHY CONTEST
http://scribulo.us/rules.shtml#bio
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$18 ENTRY FEE
Each submission for the Biography contest must fit within a fairly
traditional definition of biography. It must be a non-fiction
account of the life of a real person, written by someone other
than the subject of the biography.

Submissions should be no longer than 5,000 words, and while there
is no lower limit to the acceptable word-count we are generally
expecting work in the 3,000 to 5,000 word range.

The Elderberry Prize for Short Biography will be awarded in April,
July and October of 2013 and January of 2014, so submission deadlines
for 2013 are March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. A cash
prize of $500 is awarded to the winning submission in each Elderberry
Biography contest.

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GRANTS
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SOUTH ARTS PRESENTER ASSISTANCE
http://www.southarts.org/site/c.guIYLaMRJxE/b.7584107/k.9D32/Apply_for_a_Grant.htm
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To strengthen program design and organizational capacity for presenters,
funding up to $700 will support Planning Grants for artist residencies
and Travel Grants for professional development. These grants are very
limited and awarded on a first-come/first-served basis; so early
submission is encouraged. Deadline: Year-round, at least 60 days prior
to activities.

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CALDERA
https://caldera.submittable.com/submit
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Caldera’s Artists in Residence program offers the gift of time and
space in the eastern foothills of the Cascade mountain range of Oregon.
Month long residencies include a cabin, 24-hour access to studios and a
weekly meal. By design, each month residents form a small community of
5–12 artists, depending on the group. Community outreach and
collaborations are encouraged. Deadline June 15, 2013. $35 application fee.

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NORMAN MAILER FELLOWSHIPS
http://nmcenter.org/pages/view/47/program-description-and-application
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May 1, 2013 is the deadline to apply for our summer fellowship and
workshop program in Brooklyn Heights. As we put the final touches on
the summer program schedule, hopefully all you writers are polishing
your final submissions and preparing to spend your summer writing in
New York! The Colony’s fellowships are designed to facilitate a balance
between a focus on individual work and a forum for discussion among
emerging writers. In the evenings, occasional readings and presentations
will allow attendees to become acquainted with and inspired by the work
of other Fellows.

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MISSOURI HUMANITIES COUNCIL
http://www.mohumanities.org/grants/
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Two types of grants are available from MHC:
•mini grants ($2,500 or less)
•major grants (over $2,500)

MHC will only accept grant requests from Missouri-based non-profit
organizations–or civic, educational or cultural organizations
operating as non-profits—in support of projects and programs which
serve Missouri audiences and communities. Individuals and for-profit
entities are not eligible. Mini-grant applications ($2,500 or less)
are reviewed monthly. Applications are due on the first work day of
the month. Notification of results will be given by the end of that
same month. Major grants are reviewed three times per year.
Applications for grants over $2,500 must be received by March 1st
(notification by March 31st ), June 1st (notification by June 30th ),
and September 1st (notification by September 30th ).

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AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
http://www.americanantiquarian.org/artistfellowship.htm
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The American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a national research library
and learned society of American history and culture, is calling for
applications for visiting fellowships for historical research by
creative and performing artists, writers, film makers, journalists,
and other persons whose goals are to produce imaginative, non-
formulaic works dealing with pre-twentieth-century American history.
Successful applicants are those whose work is for the general public
rather than for academic or educational audiences.

The fellowships will provide the recipients with the opportunity
for a period of uninterrupted research, reading, and collegial
discussion at the Society, located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
At least three fellowships will be awarded for residence of four
weeks at the Society at any time during the period January 1
through December 31. The stipend will be $1,350 for fellows
residing on campus (rent-free) in the Society's scholars' housing,
located next to the main library building. The stipend will be
$1,850 for fellows residing off campus. Fellows will not be paid
a travel allowance.

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FREELANCE MARKETS
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HOW I SURVIVED: PERSONAL STORIES WANTED FOR GLORIA GAYNOR'S NEW BOOKS
E-mail: glolo2004@me.com
or susancarswell@aol.com
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Have you survived an illness, personal tragedy, abusive relationship,
financial ruin, or other life experience that brought you to your
knees? Did the disco-era song “I Will Survive,” by Grammy Award-
winning songstress Gloria Gaynor, inspire you to rise and thrive?
If so, we’d love to share your story in a new book of personal
narrative essays that tell the story of how you survived the
experience and how the song influenced your life. We’re looking for
real-life stories that read like fiction—similar to the stories in
the Cup of Comfort book series, compiled and edited by Colleen Sell.
The book will include 50 stories of 1,000-2,000 words each. For each
essay selected for publication in the book, the author will receive
$75, a complimentary copy of the book signed by Gloria Gaynor, and a
signed photo of Ms. Gaynor. Submit by April 30, 2013.

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STILTS
http://underthestilts.com/posts/in-stilts-news/submissions-are-open-for-issue-4/
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We're looking for four pieces of long-form writing that explore
ideas of ritual. We're interested in fiction and non and whatever
lies in between. We're after pieces between 6,000 and 8,000 words.
The four chosen writers will each be paid $250 and will receive
close editorial support to develop their piece. Deadline June 30,
2013. Stilts is a Brisbane-born literary collective. Submissions
are open to writers across Australia.

(thanks http://www.erikadreifus.com/ )

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AMERICAN STYLE MAGAZINE
http://www.americanstyle.com/about/
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For those interested in submitting well-researched articles on
themes in contemporary craft art; profiles of major American craft
collectors; arts tours of American cities or regions of the country;
major craft fairs and events; established craft artists and their
work; trends in studio art; or regional art enclaves, craft workshops
and educational institutions. Pays 70-80 cents/word. Articles are
1,000 to 1,200 words. Columns are 500 to 800 words.

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ANGLICAN JOURNAL
http://www.anglicanjournal.com/about-us/guidelines
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Anglican Journal is the national newspaper of the Anglican Church
of Canada. It covers news of the Anglican Church across the country
and around the world, as well as news of other denominations. It
also covers social and ethical issues. Stories should be of interest
to a national audience. They are usually about a national event or a
local happening that reflects the larger picture. Or simply a local
happening, which is relatively unusual. The newspaper also includes
book reviews and occasionally film, music and theatre reviews of
interest to a national audience. Maximum length is usually 1,000 words.

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THE ANNALS OF SAINT ANNE
http://annalsofsaintanne.ca/boutique/eng/contribuer.html
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The Annals of Saint Anne provides practical direction for adult
Catholics in our changing world. We seek to publish practical
articles that educate and inform our readership in language that
is easy to understand. We also look for articles that inspire and
motivate Catholics to live Catholic, spiritual lives. Articles
should have a concrete application in our readers’ lives. Real life
examples and stories help make this application. Fiction is also
appropriate for a Catholic audience, but the article must have a
moral and spiritual content that respects Catholic doctrine. Articles
are up to 675 words and pays $70 Canadian.

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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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MUDDY FORD PRESS
http://muddyfordpress.com/
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Muddy Ford Press is a family owned publishing company dedicated
to providing boutique publishing opportunities particularly to,
but not limited, to South Carolina writers and poets.

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NIMBUS PUBLISHING
http://www.nimbus.ca/Assets/ClientPages/submissions.aspx
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Nimbus is best known and widely recognized as the premier publisher
of books about Atlantic Canada. Our books usually fall into one or
more of these categories: biography, art, history, science and nature,
political and social issues, folklore, children’s fiction and non-
fiction, sports, guidebooks, cookbooks, and photographic books. We
publish fiction for adults under the Vagrant Press imprint. Nimbus
does not publish in the following sub-genres: self-help, religion,
philosophy, poetry, drama, erotica.

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OVERMOUNTAIN PRESS
http://overmtn.com/seasonalsite/guides.php
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We are primarily a publisher of Southern Appalachian non-fiction.
In reviewing a children’s manuscript for publication, we prefer to
have copies of the illustrations at the same time we review the text.
It still needs the Appalachian connection. Also considers cookbooks,
ghost lore, guidebooks, folklore, regional history. Does not publish
biography, family history, general fiction, inspirational, poetry,
or reminiscences. Has a mystery imprint but isn't accepting submissions.

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PEACHTREE
http://peachtree-online.com/index.php/about.html
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Peachtree Publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher,
specializing in quality children's books, from picture books to young
adult fiction and nonfiction; consumer references in health, education,
and parenting; and regional guide books about the American South,
where the company is based. Our mission is to create books that
captivate and educate young and old readers alike, with well-crafted
words and pictures.

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PELICAN PUBLISHING
http://www.pelicanpub.com/viewer.php?region=94
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As a general trade publisher, Pelican produces travel guides, art
and architecture books, Christmas books, local and international
cookbooks, motivational and inspirational works, and children’s
books, as well as a growing number of social commentary, history,
and fiction titles.

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SPONSORS
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Novel Beginnings 1^st Chapter Contest

• First chapter, max 6,000 words.
• Entry fee: $10, limit 3 entries.
• Awards: $150, $75, $50.
• Winning entry posted, winner profiled on website.
• Free critique upon request.
• Deadline: April 30, 2013.
• Info: www.thewritehelper.com

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2013 TIFERET JOURNAL Writing Contest.

$1200 in prizes. Lowered entry fee!
Judges are Caroline Leavitt, Dawn Raffel, J.P. Dancing Bear.

Submit poems, stories, and essays to
http://tiferetjournal.com/2012/12/20/2013-writing-contest/

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How do busy moms manage to write regularly?
Moms who write need to be determined and tap into
many resources to make it happen on a regular basis.

Now available in ebook format,
an Anderbo Self-Published 2012 Entry of Note:
Harriet’s Voice: A Writing Mother’s Journey ($7.95).

Take lessons from the life of a wildly successful writer-mom,
Harriet Beecher Stowe, and apply them to your own
journey in modern times. Treat yourself or a friend in time for
Mothers’ Day! Hard copy and PDF formats also available.

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Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest - Final Month!

21st year. $5,550 in cash prizes, including a top prize of $3,000.
Seeks short stories, essays and other works of prose, up to 5,000
words. All entries that win cash prizes will be published on
WinningWriters.com (over one million page views per year) and
announced in the Winning Writers Newsletter, with over 40,000
subscribers. Both published and unpublished work accepted. Fee per
entry is $16. Enter online or by mail. Postmark deadline: April 30.
Judges: John H. Reid, Dee C. Konrad. Winning Writers is one of the
"101 Best Writing Websites" (Writer's Digest, 2005-2013).

See guidelines, past winners, and enter at www.winningwriters.com/tomstory

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