FundsforWriters - January 22 - Again with the Erosion of Income

Published: Fri, 01/22/16

FundsForWriters: Tips and Tools for serious writers to advance their careers!
  Volume 16, Issue 4, january 22, 2016  
 
     
       
  Message from the Editor

Heading out Tuesday, January 26, to Darlington County Library in Darlington, SC on my library tour, teaching this time: Habits of the Successful Writer. 

Go to http://darlington-lib.org/ and see SC New Writers Project, and there I am as well as the subjects being presented. This is so much fun reaching out, especially in my home state. It's all under the auspices of an NEA grant, which is covering the cost of my appearances. 

The state library did a trailer about my sessions, as a sort of advertisement. You can find it on YouTube or on the website under Self-E. Oh, my appearances are also in partnership with a program called Self-E, where writers can e-publish for free in order to build a platform, the inventory/portfolio of ebooks to be managed from the SC Library website for all the state's library customers to access and read for free.

I love meeting readers and FundsforWriters fans. Last time, a fan brought me a gift bag of hot potato chips and root beer, Carolina Slade's favorites. It's so much fun with a reader gets one of my characters. If you can't find a session in your county, or even in your state, you are welcome to come wherever they are. And nothing says you cannot let your librarian you'd like to see something like this in your hometown, too!

Remember to support your local library (other SC library appearance dates can be seen below!)

Hope Clark
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AGAIN WITH THE EROSION OF INCOME

Tired of hearing about how writers are not getting paid? I imagine the writers needing to eat from that income aren't. I had a quick unsubscribe of 19 readers within 30 minutes of releasing last Friday's newsletter. Some people do not want to hear that writing on the cheap is not a good thing, because it's all they know how to do. 

People, listen. When pricing is the only factor, you will likely not have a long term relationship with someone. That means editor or reader. When people want to buy you cheap, that's their driving force. There is no LIKE in the factor.

Don't make cheap a habit or that becomes your brand.

Here are comments from readers that showed they understood the severity of this issue:

"I agree wholeheartedly that as writers we need to support one another's efforts by not selling ourselves short. Every minute I spend writing is a minute I spend away from my family, and I need to make it count toward my family's financial support."

"If more writers ignored these requests (**from editor for free writing), those markets would either have to find the funding to pay writers properly or realize that if they can't, then maybe they need to look closer at how well they run their businesses."

"When you give away your work - or go for the easier low pay ones - you subconsciously tell yourself that you are not good enough to get paid. Worse, getting into the poor or non-paying markets offers a false sense of success. The result of all of this is that you don't have any reason to improve your skills, which would get you into better paying markets."

"So, I was feeling a little under the weather, and gave my doctor a call. I asked him if he wouldn't mind seeing me for free, since it wouldn't really take much time and he was just fitting me in last minute anyway. Can you believe he turned me down? Claimed he'd spent eight years in school, worked his ass off as an intern, was still paying off med school bills, yada yada yada. Well, I've got options. I go down to the corner drugstore and ask my buddy the manager to give me some free meds. And he starts this whole rant about costs and staffing and insurance and he wouldn't give them to me. I figure, what the hell, I'll just suck it up and get to work. I call up one of my authors and tell him he's booked for a signing, and I promised twenty copies at author's price to the group. Told him I won't be paying him royalties on those. I mean, I can't work for nothing, right?"

"Thank you for this! I've turned down fabulous projects because of ridiculously low pay and said no to fabulous money because of ridiculous contract clauses. I would never treat anyone that poorly. It's up to each of us to do the right thing and say no. We're saying no for ourselves and for all writers. When we all say no, the low pay and egregious contract clauses would disappear overnight."

"Good smackdown, Hope. I'm with you. If you give your work away, that's what your work is worth. In a race to the bottom, everyone drowns."
 
"I was reading an online article from The Guardian this morning on the widening gap between top earners in our industry and the rest of us (http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/jan/15/earnings-soar-for-uks-bestselling-authors-as-wealth-gap-widens-in-books-industry). It was interesting, but much more interesting were the comments, which appear to have been from readers rather than writers. Not only do they not care, but they also think writers are in the wrong in complaining about how much (or rather, how little) they get paid. Definitely an issue for us to resolve in private rather than in public, Philip Pullman's recent action notwithstanding."  

(NOTE: Regarding that last comment, in case you didn't know, Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass, stepped down as patron from the Oxford Literary Festival because they were not paying writers to make appearances. Good man.) 

A festival organizer asked an acquaintance of mine for names as presenters. She gave them mine. But without me saying anything, she told me she understood my stance about being compensated, and she'd let me have that conversation with them. Like I was the exception, but I'll take that reputation all day long.

Wouldn't you like to be known as a decent writer who expects payment for their services, or rather someone who gives it away and can be easily had for free?
 


Thanks
- Hope


 




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  Feb 9 - Judy Foster McNeely Book Club, Charleston, SC - 6:30 PM
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SUCCESS STORY
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Dear Hope, 

I would like to report another success story, thanks to your terrific newsletter that always has good tips and great markets to check out.  I'm very thrilled to say, thanks to your announcement of the Saturday Evening Post "Great American Fiction" contest, I sent in a story which was awarded runner up,  "Welcoming Death"  (http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2015/12/28/post-fiction/contemporary-fiction-art-entertainment/welcoming-death.html).

Your newsletters is always inspiring to read and provides great submission leads. This is my greatest publication credit to date and I wanted to thank you and share the good news.

Sincerely,
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How to Use Twitter Fiction to Build Your Audienc

By Ian Chandler

If you're a writer in 2016, you're most likely on Twitter, and for good reason: It's opened up opportunities for connecting with publishers, editors, and other writers. But after a while, it seems like there's only so much you can do. You can keep up a constant Twitter profile and still not get enough attention.

Enter Twitter fiction. While it's not a legitimate genre (yet), it's a format that's been played around with in the past few years. It's gained some serious attention, partially due to the likes of David Mitchell and Philip Pullman experimenting with it.

In a nutshell, you use Twitter's 140-character constraints to create a narrative through a series of compelling, bite-sized story segments. Think Ernest Hemingway's six-word biography: "For sale, baby shoes, never worn." String several together, and voilá, you've got a piece of Twitter fiction.

Because this is a brand new medium, you might find yourself on the receiving end of some elite attention. Novelist Teju Cole received worldwide acclaim for his Twitter storytelling experiment, using retweeting to create a short story. Cole used the unorthodox method of asking others to tweet his story for him, and the experiment was featured in The New Yorker, NPR, Slate, and more.

So if you're up for the challenge, here are four steps to ensuring a successful piece of Twitter fiction:

1. Spread the word.

Let people know about your story before it goes live. If you don't have a substantial follower base, reach out to those in writing communities and ask for their support. Chances are they'll share your story, and you'll get a steady stream of new followers.

2. Set a date and time.

By airing your story at a specific date and time, readers can "tune in" and watch the narrative unfold. If you're going for a nonlinear approach, make sure your readers know. The most important aspect is to make sure that people can see your work in a sea of other Tweets.



3. Make a collection.

Twitter allows you to make collections of Tweets that will all show up on one page in chronological order. If someone missed the original "airing," they can visit the collection and read it all the way through. This is also ideal for publicity and reference. You can learn how to make a collection on Twitter's site.

4. Consider submitting to a magazine.

Though Twitter fiction is a brand new idea, there are already publications devoted to publishing it. Nanoism, 7x20, and Escarp are three such places. This is another good way to expand your audience and get the attention of a different reader base than you'd normally reach.

There's also the Twitter Fiction Festival. It ran mid-2015 and will most likely run again this year. No matter what you do, promote your Twitter story even after it's been published. 

BIO - Ian Chandler is a professional writer and content marketer based in Kent, Ohio. His work has appeared on Multiply Authority, The Penny Hoarder, HowlRound, TechGyo, and more. He specializes in creating professional yet approachable content about writing, technology, and men's fashion/lifestyles. Read more about him at http://ianchandlerwriting.com/.


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COMPETITIONS
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FROST FARM PRIZE FOR METRICAL POETRY
http://www.frostfarmpoetry.org/prize/
$5 ENTRY FEE.
The winner receives $1,000, publication in Evansville Review and an invitation, with honorarium, to read in June 2016 as part of The Hyla Brook Reading Series at the Robert Frost Farm. The reading opens the Frost Farm Poetry Conference, which is devoted to metrical poetry. The winner also receives a scholarship to attend the conference. Deadline is April 1, 2016.



WATERSTON DESERT WRITING PRIZE
https://thewaterstondesertwritingprize.submittable.com/submit
NO ENTRY FEE.
Deadline April 1, 2016. Prize annually honors literary nonfiction that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place, and desert literacy - with the desert as both subject and setting. Recognizes one writer with a $1,500 cash award, a reading and reception at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, and a four-week residency at PLAYA at Summer Lake, Oregon.



SNYDER POETRY PRIZE
http://www.ashlandpoetrypress.com/guidelines/snyder-prize
$25 ENTRY FEE.
Pays $1,000, publication of winning manuscript in a paperback edition, 50 copies of the published book (in lieu of royalties), and featured reading at Ashland University (optional). Original collection of poems of 64 to 96 pages, with no more than one poem per page. Deadline April 1, 2016.



KILLER NASHVILLE DARKROOM
www.killernashville.com/
$15-$20 ENTRY FEE.
Theme: Romantic Suspense. Deadline March 1, 2016. Fiction prize — $300, publication, two contributor copies. Poetry prize — $250, publication, two contributor copies. Killer Nashville Darkroom hosts quarterly fiction and poetry contests throughout the year. While our fiction categories are themed after our Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award categories, we are not looking for works that operate solely within the given genre. Instead, we'd like to see the genre subverted, turned on its head, held up to the light and examined. But we also want you to work within it to create a narrative that is at once profound, and entertaining. We believe these stipulations are applicable to both fiction and poetry, even if it is sometimes difficult to conceptualize the two within the same thematic vein. We ask that fiction submissions be less than 8,000 words in length. For poetry, please submit no more than five poems at a time. 
 
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GRANTS
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SUSTAINABLE ARTS FOUNDATION GRANTS
http://apply.sustainableartsfoundation.org/
The foundation will award the following: Sustainable Arts Foundation Award $6,000, and Sustainable Arts Foundation Promise Award $2,000. We typically offer five of each award in each application round. Additionally, we will publicly announce a number of applicants (typically 10 in each round) as finalists. To be eligible, the applicant must have at least one child under the age of 18. The foundation offers awards in two major categories: visual arts and writing. Deadline February 26, 2016. 



NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FELLOWSHIPS
https://www.arts.gov/grants-individuals/creative-writing-fellowships/grant-program-description
The National Endowment for the Arts’ Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. For FY 2017, which is covered by these guidelines, fellowships in poetry are available. Fellowships in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) will be be offered in FY 2018 and guidelines will be available in the winter of 2017. Deadline March 9, 2016.



GRANTS FOR ARTISTS PROJECTS (GAP)
http://www.artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/money#grants_for_artist_projects
Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) provide support for artist-generated projects, which can include (but are not limited to) the development, completion or presentation of new work in any discipline. In addition to the 60 GAP recipients, one artist will receive a one-month residency at Centrum located in Port Townsend and a $500 stipend. Deadline May 2016. Must be 18 or older and a resident of Washington State.



MAINE ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS
http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Grants/Individual-Artist-Fellowships
Maine Artist Fellowships are awarded annually to recognize artistic excellence and advance the careers of Maine artists. Fellowships are merit-based awards that are primarily informed by an applicant’s work. Pays up to $5,000. This funding cycle is for fellowships between July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Application comes out in Spring 2016.
 
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FREELANCE MARKETS
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NOTE: Made an exception for this next one. It's hard to find a paying short story market, and this one pays $100. While it's not routinely ten cents/word like freelance markets, it could be, depending on your word count. It's a nice new market. 

ARTICULATED PRESS SHORT STORY ANTHOLOGY
http://www.tayenlane.com/submission-call/
Tayen Lane Publishing is now seeking short stories for its 2016 Articulated Press anthology. The collection, co-edited by Nora Boxer and Kelly Luce, aims to feature literary fiction from around the world. Max word count 5,000; multiple story submissions fine. Contributors receive a $100 stipend, two hardcovers, two softcovers, and an ebook. Submissions remain open until 11:59 p.m. PST, Thursday, March 31, 2016. The anthology is slated for a Fall 2016 publication date, with national distribution through Ingram in 38,000 retail outlets as well as online. Tayen Lane's mission is to challenge the status quo by publishing provocative, thought-provoking, beyond-the-mainstream books.



CLARKESWORLD
http://clarkesworldmagazine.com
Clarkesworld Magazine is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine that publishes short stories, interviews, articles and audio fiction. Issues are published monthly and available on our website, for purchase in ebook format and via electronic subscription. All original fiction is also published in our trade paperback series from Wyrm Publishing. We are currently open for art, non-fiction and short story submissions.



HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE
https://www2.highlights.com/contributor-guidelines
Highlights for Children is a general-interest, advertising-free magazine for children up to age 12. Stories for younger readers (ages 3 to 7) should have 500 words or fewer and should not seem babyish to older readers. Stories for older readers (ages 8 to 12) should have 800 words or fewer and should be appealing to younger readers if read aloud. Frequent needs include humor, mystery, sports, holiday and adventure stories; retellings of traditional tales; stories with urban settings; and stories that feature world cultures. Payment $150 and up. Rebuses should have 120 words or fewer. Pays $100 and up. Nonfiction pays $150 and up.



TODAY'S CHRISTIAN WOMAN
http://www.todayschristianwoman.com/help/writers-guidelines/todays-christian-woman-writers-guidelines.html
Today's Christian Woman's mission is to encourage, equip, and inspire Christian women to live out their faith fearlessly in the grit of everyday life. Today's Christian Woman is a daily website and weekly iPad app for the Christian woman who wants to love God more deeply and live fearlessly for his kingdom. All articles should be between 800 and 1,500 words, with optional but suggested sidebars with "how-to" tips and/or suggested resources relevant to topic addressed.
 

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JOBS
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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT, SUNSET MAGAZINE
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We’re looking for a creative individual with a digital editorial background and great attention to detail to work closely with Sunset’s Editor-in-Chief and cross-report to our Digital Editorial team. Our Editorial Assistant provides support across departments and platforms by contributing to reporting, research, and digital storytelling as well as assisting with scheduling and documentation. This is an opportunity to learn about both the Editorial and Business sides of an iconic magazine brand while contributing to and influencing our brand’s digital growth. Location Oakland, CA. 



NIGHTIME EDITOR/WRITER, HEARST NEWSPAPERS
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The Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise, a Hearst newspaper, seeks a versatile editor/writer for its entertainment and nightlife magazine and website, cat5. 
 
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AGENTS / PUBLISHERS
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EDGE SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY PUBLISHING
http://www.edgewebsite.com/authors.html
We are currently seeking high-quality novel-length science fiction and fantasy submissions of all types. We are not interested in young adult, horror, erotica, religious fiction, short stories, dark/gruesome fantasy, or poetry. Manuscripts should be written in good taste and be aimed at an older (aged 20 and up), well-read, mature audience. We prefer novels of between 75,000 and 100,000 words, although we occasionally accept longer works. We work with new and established authors.



BAEN PUBLISHING
http://baen.com/FAQS.asp#Manuscript Submission Guidelines
We publish only science fiction and fantasy. Writers familiar with what we have published in the past will know what sort of material we are most likely to publish in the future: powerful plots with solid scientific and philosophical underpinnings are the sine qua non for consideration for science fiction submissions. As for fantasy, any magical system must be both rigorously coherent and integral to the plot, and overall the work must at least strive for originality. Preferred length: 100,000 - 130,000 words Generally we are uncomfortable with manuscripts under 100,000 words, but if your novel is really wonderful send it along regardless of length.



DAW
http://www.penguin.com/meet/publishers/daw/
DAW accepts unsolicited submissions of science fiction and fantasy novels. We do not publish short stories, short story collections, novellas, or poetry. The average length of the novels we publish varies, but is almost never fewer than 80,000 words. A literary agent is not required for submission. 



CHANGELING PRESS
http://www.changelingpress.com/submissions.php
We're currently looking for Contemporary and Futuristic short fiction, single title, series, and serials in the following genres and themes. Genres: Sci-Fi/Futuristic, Dark and Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, BDSM, Action Adventure, and Guilty Pleasures (Adult Contemporary Kink). Themes: New Adult, Menage, Bisexual and More, Gay, Interracial, BBW, Cougar (M/F), Silver Fox (M/M), Men and Women in Uniform, Vampires, Werewolves, Elves, Dragons and Magical Creatures, Other Shapeshifters, Magic, Dark Desires (Demons and Horror), and Hentai (Tentacle Monsters). We accept submissions from 10,000 to 35,000 words for single titles. Serials from unsigned authors must be submitted as a completed set. Royalties: On-Site Sales 35 percent of gross, Off Site Sales 50 percent of Net.
 
 
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