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ONE MORE THING

Lots of books, lots of classes, lots of conferences. You have so many tools out there for your writing. And with them come so many excuses for you NOT to write.

With so much advice out there, you may hold off writing for fear of making mistakes. What if you don't quite know how to plot? What if your character isn't three-dimensional? What if you don't understand commas and have no idea what point-of-view means?

Even if you think you might get this writing thing, you don't know what to do with the material once you finish it. And how do you know when it's finished? How many times do you edit it? Many writers are afraid of stepping out with their work because they aren't sure they've mastered all the lessons.

So they grab every how-to book on the shelf. And they attend six conferences each year. They sign up for classes and ponder whether they need an MFA to be taken seriously.

Then there are those who think that they need uninterrupted time to write. That they aren't doing it justice if they are squeezing paragraphs in between commercials, social obligations, feeding kids, tending parents, or working the other job. So they wait for the weekend or the holidays, after their daughter's wedding or when summer vacation arrives, or worse, when they retire.

I've felt both ways. And it's all bunk. Over time I've learned that I need very few how-to books, need only one serious conference a year, and don't need much time each day to write. Through trial and error, I've come to realize that the best way to learn to write is to:

1) Read a lot

2) Write a lot

3) Repeat 1) and 2) a lot.

So I read books in which I respect the writing skill. I write every moment I have. And every day I get better.

Practice never makes perfect, but it sure makes it a heck of a lot better than if you wait until the stars are aligned. Because they never are.

~HOPE

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WORDS OF SUCCESS

Discipline allows magic. To be a writer is to be the very best of assassins. You do not sit down and write every day to force the Muse to show up. You get into the habit of writing every day so that when she shows up, you have the maximum chance of catching her, bashing her on the head, and squeezing every last drop out of that bitch.

~Lili St. Crow

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	The Carolina Slade Mystery Series http://www.chopeclark.com/ Palmetto Poison is out!!!!! The third in the Carolina Slade Mystery Series. Carolina Slade is the real deal – Southern charm, a steely determination, and a vulnerability she’ll never admit to. Slade is at her absolute best in C. Hope Clark’s Palmetto Poison so hold on for the ride! ~Lynn Chandler-Willis, best selling author and winner of the 2013 Minotaur Books/PWA Best First Private Eye Novel Competition Clark’s intensely lush and conversational writing will keep you…turning the pages faster than you can read them. ~Dish Magazine Comment on Dru's Musings after reading A Day in the Life of Carolina Slade celebrating the release of Palmetto Poison: This is the very best interview I’ve read on a blog. Ever! Can’t wait to head on over to Amazon and order up the book. Nice to meet you Ms Slade! Now to check out this dude in the cowboy boots and a five o’clock shadow. Autographed copies available: see www.chopeclark.com (Don't forget to leave a review on Amazon/Goodreads/B&N.)

Success Story

Hope:

In 2012, I read in your FundsforWriters newsletter that you would be featured in the Killer Nashville conference. It had been awhile since I had submitted a novel to Killer Nashville for entry in the Claymore Award, so I entered my novel, Prodigious Savant. It was not selected as a finalist, but they passed it on to interested agents. Jeanie Loiancono of the Loiancono Literary Agency liked the book and signed me on to her agency. Soon after that she was able to negotiate a two-book deal for me with the Black Opal Books. My book, Prodigious Savant is scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2014 and my second book, Deviant Acts, should be released mid-2015. If not for your newsletter none of this would have happened. As a side note, my short story, The Nine Hole League is scheduled to be published in the Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine at the end of 2014. I submitted to that magazine because you had listed it in you FundsforWriters newsletter in the Freelance Market section. So you can see your good intentions and hard work do indeed help in the success of your readers.

Thank you again.

John J. White

Pseudo: J.J. White

www.jjwhite.webs.com

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TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF AUTHOR MARKETING

By Kathleen Krueger

We've all heard it: "You need to spend time building and interacting with your audience."

You need a website and a blog. And don't forget about book signings. Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn social interaction should all be regular parts of your weekly marketing habits. They don't happen by themselves!

"I'm a writer, not a marketer," we complain.

Some have hired a publicist to handle all these marketing details, but that can become expensive. There is another option that many writers are now utilizing. It's the growing league of Virtual Assistants (or VAs}.

As the title implies, a VA operates virtually, via online and telephone interaction with their clients. Each VA has a unique skillset which she employs, but most are very Internet savvy. The primary function of a VA is to take on tasks delegated to them from their client, so their client can spend their time on their primary focus, in the writer’s case, writing.

Taking on social media posting and interaction is a common task delegated to a VA. They can create your author Facebook page, Twitter account and LinkedIn profiles. Once these are setup, they can create appropriate posts to each of these accounts on a frequency schedule that fits your preference and your budget.

Need to create a webpage to announce your next book? Can’t keep up with your blog postings? Your VA can take care of that for you, too.

VA skills are not limited to these types of online marketing tasks. A VA could also arrange for book signings or speaking engagements. They could design postcards or posters to promote a book signing or book release. They could track the status of your submissions to agents and publishers. They could even be your research assistant, collecting data for your historical novel or hunting down sources for a magazine article.

Now that I’ve gotten you all excited about the possibilities of unloading some of those time consuming tasks off your to-do list, the next question you’ll have is – “How do I find a VA?”

There are lots of ways to do that. There are companies online that specialize in providing VA services. HireYourVirtualAssistant.com is one, ContemporaryVA.com is another. If you’d prefer to hire an individual directly, you could post an ad with WAHM.com, a job service newsletter that many VA’s subscribe too, or on one of the online bidding sites like elance or Guru. Simply inquiring among your network of writers may turn up names of VA’s that others have used and have been happy with.

How much will a VA charge for their services? That can vary greatly. Many will charge by the hour, though others may have service packages available for a flat fee. The key is to set your own monthly budget, connect with a VA you trust and then determine which tasks they can take on for you without exceeding your budget.

Haven’t you always wanted your own personal assistant? Delegating some of your marketing tasks to a VA can unload a whole lot of stress and be profitable, as well. After all, marketing is all about increasing sales. Hiring a good VA can be one of the best investments you make in your career.

BIO: Kathleen Krueger is a contributor to several lifestyle magazines, including HerLife Magazine of Denver and the Twin Cities. She is also a published poet and fiction writer. Her personal blog can be found at KathleenKrueger.com, where she provides tips for beginning a career as an online content provider and other random musings on life.

competitions

AROHO'S TO THE LIGHTHOUSE POETRY AND CLARISSA DALLOWAY PROSE PRIZE http://aroomofherownfoundation.org/awards/to-the-lighthouse-clarissa-dalloway/ --- NO ENTRY FEE. AROHO’s To the Lighthouse Poetry and Clarissa Dalloway “everything but poetry” Book Prizes are awarded annually to one woman’s excellent unpublished collection of poetry (48 to 96 pages) and prose (50,000 to 150,000 words), respectively. We encourage and enjoy a diverse range of topics and styles for both competitions. For the Clarissa Dalloway Book Prize, accepted genres include but are not limited to memoir, biography, novel or novella, young adult literature, and graphic novels. Winners receive $1000 and publication of their submitted collection by Red Hen Press. In addition, AROHO will provide promotional efforts and coverage of some related travel expenses, constituting an additional $1000 in value. Deadline April 1, 2014.

WIELDING POWER ESSAY CONTESTS http://www.wieldingpowerpublishing.com/submit/ --- NO ENTRY FEE. Wielding Power is reviving the art of the political essay. You may submit up to 10 entries per question. Submissions cannot be the work of multiple authors. The winner will have their answer published, receive ten free PDF copies of the issue, and $1,000. There will be one winner. The finalists will be published and receive ten free PDF copies of the issue. There will be two finalists. All entries should be between 500 and 2,000 words. You must address the theme. The next themes are: Should Leakers of Classified Government Wrong-Doings be Punished? Deadline April 6, 2014. Should Marijuana Be Legal? Deadline May 4, 2014.

AUTUMN HOUSE LITERARY CONTESTS http://www.autumnhouse.org/contest-submissions/ --- $30 ENTRY FEE. Autumn House is accepting entries for its annual literary contests which award cash prizes in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The Poetry Contest will award publication and $2,500 to the winner in each category. Deadline April 30, 2014.

BOMB MAGAZINE POETRY CONTEST http://bombmagazine.org/article/7542/2014-poetry-contest --- $20 ENTRY FEE. The winner of our 2014 contest will receive a $1,000 prize and publication in BOMB Magazine's literary supplement First Proof. Manuscripts must include 3-5 poems. Deadline April 30, 2014.

NORTHERN COLORADO WRITERS SHORT FICTION CONTEST http://northerncoloradowriters.com/upcoming-events-mainmenu-133/writing-contests --- ENTRY FEE $20. Story can be any style or subject. Prizes are 1st: $1,000; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $100. Winners and honorable mentions will be published in the annual winners' anthology, POOLED INK. Final judge for short fiction is Seth Brady Tucker. Deadline March 31, 2014.

GRANTS

RESIDENCIES, OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL http://www.osfashland.org/en/work-with-us/FAIR-fellowships-internships-and-more/residencies.aspx --- Residencies are opportunities that are exclusive to our Dramaturgy and Literary Management department and they offer the longest opportunity for participants to be in “resident” at OSF. Residencies vary in length. In general, they range between four to eleven months. FAIR currently offers three Residencies: Literary Residency Dramaturgy Residency Shakespeare Dramaturgy Residency. Deadline July 1, 2014.

RESIDENCY, CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH http://www.azarts.gov/news-resources/arts-op/residency-carnegie-library-of-pittsburgh-hazelwood/ --- We are seeking an artist of any discipline who will collaborate with members of the community and the Library to develop a project that will engage Hazelwood residents and visitors to the neighborhood. The residency is divided into two parts. During the first phase, the artist will work in the community for a period of up to one year, which will result in a proposal for a creative project. In the second phase, the creative project will be implemented. The artist’s fee for phase one is up to $20,000, paid at $25 per hour for up to 15 hours of work per week. In addition to the artist’s fee, a budget of $7,500 is available for the first phase of the residency to facilitate community participation or pilot creative projects. This opportunity is open to any visual, performing, or literary artist or a team of artists who are able to commit to a year-long residency in Hazelwood and have experience working collaboratively with community groups. Deadline March 24, 2014.

GRANT/RESIDENCY – A SOCIAL PRACTICE INITIATIVE http://grandcentralartcenter.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/grant-residency-opportunity-a-social-practice-initiative-of-living-resources-and-grand-central-art-center/ --- Specifically, the Creatives selected will be awarded a one-year opportunity to engage the residents in one of two affordable housing communities in Southern California and Phoenix, AZ to ignite social change through sustainable practices and programs. The Creatives selected – individual and or collective groups, will be given housing (or a housing stipend), a working stipend, and a small budget to execute their projects. Applications should be submitted to arrive no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, May 23, 2014.

ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS http://www.artscouncilofneworleans.org/index.php?topic=grants.announce --- The deadline to submit applications for FY2015 grants through the Arts Council of New Orleans' Online Granting System is before midnight on May 15, 2014. Grants are available for arts activities to take place in Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptiste and Terrebonne Parishes between October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015 through the Louisiana Decentralized Arts Funding Program. Grants are also available for arts activities to take place in Orleans Parish during the 2015 calender year through the Community Arts Grants Program.

A PUBLIC SPACE EMERGING WRITERS FELLOWSHIPS http://apublicspace.org/blog/detail/announcing_the_aps_emerging_writer_fellowships --- Under this new project, three emerging writers based in the United States will receive a six-month mentorship from an established author who has previously contributed to A Public Space; publication in the magazine; a one-off stipend of $1,000; and for writers who are based in New York / visiting New York, free workspace in our Brooklyn offices. Please note that applicants from all across the United States are encouraged to apply for these fellowships, and that the residency in our offices is an optional element. Deadline April 15, 2014. (Thanks www.erikadreifus.com)

FREELANCE MARKETS

PET SITTER'S WORLD http://www.petsit.com/content134.html --- The author will be paid for an article accepted for publication at a rate that varies for content, length, inclusion of photos and other related materials. Currently, this rate is between $50 and $300. All accepted articles received via e-mail will earn a $10 premium. Submitted articles should be from 750—2,500 words in length. Publisher will consider serial articles containing three segments and totaling 3,000-5,000 words.

EVERY CHILD (AUSTRALIA) http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/every_child_magazine/author_guidelines.html --- Every Child magazine is aimed at early childhood professionals, parents and carers. The Publications Committeeaccepts unsolicited articles for consideration, and invites high-quality contributions on all aspects of the education and care of young children from birth to eight. Feature Articles: 1000—1100 words. Regular Articles: 550—600 words. Book Reviews: 300 words. Pays $100 for 600 words (1 page) or $250 for 1,100 words (2 pages).

THE FAMILY HANDYMAN http://www.familyhandyman.com/submit-to-the-family-handyman-magazine --- Do you have a Handy Hint, Great Goof or shop tip you’d like to submit? How about a project you’ve completed that you’d like to show us? We pay $100 for any material we use in the magazine. The Family Handyman is the DIYers best friend, offering a variety of print and digital resources for do-it-yourself homeowners. Our forte is accurate and complete how-to instructions for improving homes, yards and vehicles.

RURALITE http://www.ruralite.org/learn-more/writers-guidelines/ --- Ruralite magazine is a monthly family-oriented, general-interest publication used by 47 rural electric cooperatives and PUDs in seven Western states to communicate with their members. Ruralite readers are predominantly rural and small-town residents who are interested in stories about people and issues that affect their Northwest lifestyles. Payment ranges from $50 for a short, 100- to 200-word feature to $500 for a major, well-illustrated article. Stories and artwork are purchased as a package.

FIERY FOODS AND BARBECUE http://www.fiery-foods.com/index.php/submissions --- The Fiery Foods & Barbecue SuperSite covers the entire realm of fiery foods and barbecue, including gardening, spicy products, cooking, barbecuing, and travel. It is our goal to present the most interesting information, articles, photos and recipes about these fascinating subjects. Articles should be concise (1500 words or less, though we may consider using longer articles as a multi-part series) and, more often than not, include recipes. Please state availability of photos and/or other visual material.

JOBS

SOUTH CAROLINA REPORTERS http://www.scpress.org/jobs.html ---

Versatile Sports Contributor wanted for Winter/Spring high school sports. Join the winningest sports team in Blythewood & Fairfield County. Resumes to: james@blythewoodonline.com

The People-Sentinel, a 4,000 circulation weekly in Barnwell, S.C. has a position available for a general assignment reporter.

The Post and Courier, a growing, independently owned news organization based in Charleston, S.C., is looking for an experienced, aggressive journalist to lead our local news team at night.

PUBLISHERS

TAILWINDS PRESS http://tailwindspress.com/About_Tailwinds_Press.html --- We are a young, New York City-based independent press specializing in high-quality fiction, non-fiction, and children's literature by new and emerging writers.

SMALL BEER PRESS http://smallbeerpress.com/ --- We publish 6-10 books per year. We pay a small advance and standard royalties. Our ebook royalty rate is 40 percent of net receipts. Publishes books as Small Beer Press, Big Mouth House, and Peapod Classics, and occasionally chapbooks and a zine. Fiction (leaning toward the speculative), both short story collections and novels. No poetry.

ALLWORTH PRESS http://allworth.com/ --- Our list includes business and self-help books for artists, photographers, graphic designers, and interior designers as well as for filmmakers, performing artists, and authors. We also publish legal and personal finance guides for the general public. We look forward to continuing our mission to create books with ideas and solutions that serve the community of creative professionals.

CITY LIGHTS http://www.citylights.com/publishing/ --- City Lights Books is an independent publisher of fiction, essays, memoirs, translations, poetry, and books on social and political issues. We do not publish New Age, self-help, children’s literature, how-to guides, or genre works such as romance, westerns, or science fiction.

CHRONICLE BOOKS http://www.chroniclebooks.com/our-company/submissions/adult-trade --- 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. We are no longer acquiring adult fiction.

SPONSORS

WRITE TO THE FINISH 2014: Online Course For Writers Working on a Book Project

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Dylan Thomas' Wales

July 8-15, 2014, Swansea, Wales

ARE YOU A WRITER WHO LOVES TO TRAVEL? Join us in the UK to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Dylan Thomas' birth. Immerse yourself in the literary landscape immortalized in his poetry and prose. This writing retreat will feature supportive workshops, socializing with local writers and excursions along the beautifully rugged coastline. Open to poets, fiction, memoir and nonfiction writers. **Scholarships available**

"I had a more enriching experience at the retreat than in the book-writing group I attended for a year. Our workshop leader was at the top of the scale, keeping the workshop intensive, genuine, supportive and inspiring." — Juliet, Philadelphia, PA

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BUSINESS CARDS THEY HAVE TO TOUCH

When I make appearances, I hand people my card. I have one for each book. The first thing they do is rub their thumbs over the thick gorgeous cardstock finish, release a long soothing ooh or aah, then ask where I got my cards.

I may change where I purchase my postcards or banners, but I'll never change where I buy my business cards. Moo.com is remarkable in quality and service. A highly recommended resource for the serious writer.

~C. Hope Clark, Author Carolina Slade Mystery Series, Editor FundsforWriters.com

2014 Houston Writers Guild Annual Agents & Editors Conference
50 Shades Beyond Grey: Color Your Writing, Infuse Your Future
Marriott Sugar Land Town Center, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479 April 11-13, 2014

Author Nikki Loftin will keynote. Conference opportunities include manuscript consults w/ pro editors/coaches; agent/editor pitch sessions (Eddie Schneider of JABberwocky, Jennifer Udden of Donald Maass, Pooja Menon of Kimberley Cameron, Stella Riley of Soul Mate Publishing, Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency, & Jessica Kirkland of the Blythe Danield Agency); Power Revision Workshop; Author Platform Workshop; 15 concurrent learning sessions in 3 tracks; agent Q&A Panel; and dinner with agents and editors. Bonus: Mar 15 Pitch Workshop to prepare for the Conference. Nonmembers welcome.

Registration/details at http://houstonwritersguild.org/annual-conference. See you there!

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The Henderson Writers’ Group Presents 2014 Las Vegas Writers Conference April 24-26, 2014

Join writing professionals, agents, publishers and marketing experts for a weekend of workshops and enlightening discussions about the publishing industry. Limited to 150 attendees, the Las Vegas Writer’s Conference provides a unique and intimate setting for each participant to meet and mingle with publishers and agents, as well as participate in free pitch sessions. Take the next step to selling your manuscript. The conference offers:

• Formal pitch sessions with agents and publishers
• Workshops, seminars and expert panels
• Q&A panels
• Meet & Greet Cocktail party with faculty and fellow writers
• Opportunities to mingle and network with publishing industry professionals
• "First Read" panels

Visit our website at www.lasvegaswritersconference.com to see who is on this year’s faculty. Join us and your fellow writers for the best conference yet. And register before January 15 to take advantage of our discounted pricing.

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You’re Invited to the “Fifty Shades of Writing” Conference

The Missouri Writers’ Guild welcomes Writer’s Digest Book Editor Chuck Sambuchino and other distinguished writing faculty to St. Louis, Missouri, from April 11-13 for the “Fifty Shades of Writing” Conference.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AND INCLUDES: o “Pitch Perfect” welcome session by Chuck Sambuchino o Individual agent and editor pitch appointments o Luncheon keynote by USA Best Selling Author Mary Buckham o 16+ Saturday breakout sessions on topics like query letters, character development, editing, and more o Friday early bird arrival session presented by Literary Agent Sorche Fairbank o An expanded “Agents & Editors Read the Slush Pile” Session o Open mic, sponsored by the St. Louis Writers’ Guild

Additional in-depth master classes and Saturday night banquet available for additional fees. Meet 100+ other writers in St. Louis this April and refine your craft at one of the most affordable conferences in the Midwest.

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