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Editor’s THOUGHTS

RAISE MONEY TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK

I receive a dozen requests for money to publish per week. Sometimes more. Some just want me to write them a check. Others want me to point them to a grant that covers all costs. Sometimes I can find a small grant for them to apply to (usually in the hundreds at most), but I always point them toward crowdfunding. 

You'd be amazed at how many people don't want crowdfunding. The reasons are crazy (and these are from actual emails):

1) You have to work too hard;
2) You have to understand how to do a video;
3) You have to know people to promote to;
4) Part of the money goes to someone else (i.e., the crowdfunding entity);
5) Most crowdfunding doesn't succeed, so the odds of failing make it not worth the trouble;
6) "I don't like marketing." 

Well, sweet people, if you think any of the above, then you really should not be publishing...period. You will experience all of the above (with maybe the exception of the video) in whatever publishing experience you choose.

Writers all over the world are choosing crowdfunding to jump-start their books. In case you do not understand crowdfunding, it consists of this:

1) You study publishing projects on crowdfunding sites to get an idea of what makes for success.
2) You sign up with your project at one of the crowdfunding sites (Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com, RocketHub.com, Unbound.com, Crowdfunder.co.uk).
3) You decide how much you need (you pad it with the fee of the crowdfunding entity).
4) You decide what rewards you want to give to pledgers who offer to support your project (you work the expense of those rewards into your budget).
5) You set a time frame for supporters to pledge.
6) You post your video, budget, justification, endorsers, and/or description of your book/project.
7) You work it like a blog, a newsletter, a social media page. 
8) You ask for support. You promote. You seek endorsements. Again, you promote. 

Learn more here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/14/how-kickstarter-became-one-of-the-biggest-powers-in-publishing-crowdfunding

You want money to publish your book? Crowdfund. If you find you aren't successful crowdfunding, then step back and study what you need to change, because it's your prowess at crowdfunding that serves as a barometer as to how well you'd sell any book....with any publisher....in any genre....at any time. 




 

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no matter what calamity may befall us in the outer world.

~ Helen Keller

 

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Finding Hidden Writing Jobs

By Leah Zitter

Three weeks ago, I landed a job writing $100-a-piece articles for a marketing agency. The recruiter told me I was one of only three people to respond and asked me how I had found her ad that she had deliberately placed in some uncommon corner. I sent her the article, Three Ways To Find Writing Jobs On The Deep Web, that I had once written for FundsforWriters.

Three years ago, I collected search engines that crawl the Deep Web in order to find hidden online jobs. The Deep Web represents approximately 3,000 out of 1 web pages according to the science journal Nature, and they are hidden from regular search engines because they are too small, password-protected or otherwise inaccessible. Examples of such pages include Twitter, Behance, Ryze, forums, password-protected business sites, Tumblr, Reddit, or newly-born blogs. I searched for engines that can scour these sites so I could uncover hidden writing jobs. 

Method

I check alternative search engines to see if they retrieve ads for writing jobs. I read books on the Deep Web such as "The Invisible Web" by Chris Sherman and keep up-to-date with changes on alternative search engines via websites such as researchbuzz.me.



I copy methods of certain HR recruiters who had devised their own systems for finding hidden opportunities (albeit in the recruiting niche). I also experiment with different keywords and keyword patterns to see which are more likely to produce jobs on different sites. So, for instance, I found that "hiring writers" or "writers wanted" works on Tumblr but I use 'looking for writers' for Facebook.

These are nine of the top engines that I uncovered.

Boardreader  – You'll want to use the Advanced Search to help you make the most of this site. Few engines need as exact keywords as this does. 

Omgili – "Oh My Gosh I Like It" really does help you find communities, message boards, and discussion threads on any topic. Type in your keywords (I used "looking for freelance _") and access Discussion Posts or Blog Posts. 

Dotmos.com – It helps you dig news in your field that you may less likely see on the common search engines. I use it for looking for jobs. too.
Create Link
Socialbearing.com – This engine helps you drill Twitter. 

Twazzup.com – This is a new all-in-one Twitter search engine. Twitter has other search engines that you can use such as OneRiot and Louis Gray, but the helpful thing about Twazzup is that you can type in whatever interests you and Twazzup returns related content.

Smashfuse.com - Smashfuse travels Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, Pinterest, Vimeo, Tumblr, and Flickr among others. Minuses: The site lacks advanced options. (I add date or country to the keyword or I use general keywords. The latter option is probably best).

Blogsearchengine.org – This engine also scours StumbleUpon and delicious giving you two further sites for finding  jobs from Minus: The site lacks advanced options.

MeltwaterIceRocket.com – This is one of the most powerful blog search engines. It searches blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and sites on the worldwide web. 

Webring - Find people and groups who share your interest. This group is a cross between LinkedIn and Facebook and is especially helpful for  beginners who want to find contacts or jobs. 

Freelancers spend money, time, and tears networking, marketing, or cold-calling to escape the competition. I found an easier, more comfortable way that works just as well: Probing the deep web.
 
BIO 
Leah Zitter is a professional writer who is completing her PhD in scientific research. She posts hidden writing jobs for freelancers at http://freelancersmarket.com/this-weeks-jobs/

 

COmpetitions

MILTON KESSLER MEMORIAL PRIZE FOR POETRY
https://harpurpalate.submittable.com/submit
$15 ENTRY FEE.
Deadline November 15, 2016. Harpur Palate accepts original, previously unpublished poems in any style, form, or genre. The entry fee includes a one-year subscription to Harpur Palate. No more than five poems per entry. The annual winner receives a $500 prize and publication in the following issue of Harpur Palate.



THE A3 REVIEW CONTEST #32
https://writingmaps.submittable.com/submit/62653
$5 ENTRY FEE.
The prompt for October's Contest is: Uniforms. We're looking for stories and artwork about how people change when they put on a uniform, how people perceive those in uniform, how much of a disguise a uniform can be. Deadline October 22, 2016. The two winning entries from each month's contest will be published in Issue #6 of The A3 Review. Winners will also receive contributor copies and Writing Maps goodies. Three overall winners of the September till February contests will receive cash prizes of £150 for 1st; £75 for 2nd; and £50 for 3rd.



HOWARD NEMEROV SONNET
$3 ENTRY FEE. 
http://www.measurepress.com/measure/index.php/the-journal/nemerov-sonnet-award/
Deadline November 15, 2016. Sonnets must be original and unpublished. No translations. Writers may enter up to twelve sonnets. Sonnet sequences are acceptable, but each sonnet will be considered individually. Sinner receives $1,000.



QUANTUM SHORTS
http://shorts2016.quantumlah.org/
NO ENTRY FEE.
Enter your experiment in the quantum genre to Quantum Shorts 2016 to be in the running for international screenings and cash prizes of up to $1500. We accept films up to five minutes long, with no entry fee. Quantum Shorts has been running for five years, alternating between calls for short film and flash fiction. We will shortlist up to ten films to receive: International screenings; $250 screening fee; one-year digital subscription to Scientific American; and a personalised certificate. Our eminent judges will decide the top two prizes. First Prize: $1,500 and an engraved trophy. Runner Up: $1,000 and an engraved trophy. The film-watching public will get to vote for their favourite too, deciding the People's Choice award by online vote on the shortlist. People’s Choice: $500 and an engraved trophy. Deadline December 1, 2016.  
 

GRANTS

LIGHTHOUSE WORKS FELLOWSHIP
http://www.thelighthouseworks.com/fellowshipprogram.html#description
The Lighthouse Works' fellowship program accepts artists working in a wide range of disciplines, but we are best able to accommodate visual artists, writers, and musicians. Artistic excellence is the primary criterion for acceptance as a Lighthouse Works fellow. Fellowships are six weeks in length and occur year-round. The Lighthouse Works provides fellows with housing, food, studio space, a $250 travel allowance and a stipend of $1,500 to defray the costs of shipping materials, the purchase of art supplies, and other expenses incurred in making artwork in a remote location; our belief is that no artist should have to spend money to accept the opportunity of a fellowship. Deadline October 15, 2016. 



NEWNAN ARTREZ
http://newnanartist.org/
Newnan Art Rez is a non-profit organization in Newnan, Georgia founded to support established and emerging visual, musical and literary artists in creative residencies and to encourage interaction with and appreciation of the arts within our community. Artists will stay at Gray Cottage in Newnan, Georgia, located one hour south of Atlanta. Stays are two weeks to two months. Expenses paid by artist: Travel, food, supplies. Expenses paid by the Residency: Housing, utilities.



THE CORNISH CCS RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP
http://www.cartoonstudies.org/index.php/programs/cornishfellowship/
For cartoonists and graphic novelists. The Cornish CCS Residency is designed to create a focused and inspiring environment for cartoonists in order to create exceptional work. Cornish is located 16 miles from The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) in rural New Hampshire. As part of the residency, The Center for Cartoon Studies will provide the Resident with access to its classrooms, Schulz Library, and production lab (that includes computers, scanners, and printers). The Center for Cartoon Studies is located in White River Junction, VT, 16 miles from Cornish. An honorarium of $600 will be provided. Deadline November 1, 2016. 



CASSIAN ELWES INDEPENDENT SCREENWRITING FELLOWSHIP
https://blcklst.com/cassian-elwes
The Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriting Fellowship is an annual program designed to encourage and identify new talent in the field of independent cinema by awarding one screenwriter each year with an all-expenses paid trip to the Sundance Film Festival and an opportunity to meet with Producer Cassian Elwes (Lee Daniels' The Butler, Ain't Them Bodies Saints). Each year, The Black List will choose ten screenplays imbued with an independent spirit by unrepresented screenwriters, which will be sent on to Mr. Elwes for his consideration. The short list will be determined in early December and the Fellowship recipient will be selected by Mr. Elwes by calendar year's end.

 

FREELANCE MARKETS

TERRAFORM
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/how-to-submit-stories-to-terraform
We're looking for 2,000 words or fewer — a nice, digestible internet length — of speculative fiction honing in on the tech, science, and future culture topics driving the zeitgeist. We're looking especially for nearer-future fiction; think a bit more along the lines of sentient chat bots or climate-changed dystopias and less far-flung alien space operas. And we don't care what form it comes in: Classic-style SF short stories, social media posts from beyond the horizon, fictive data dumps, experimental graphic narratives, and so on. Our baseline rate is $0.20 a word.



COSMOPOLITAN
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/
Quoted from Carol Tice @ www.makealivingwriting.com - Pays $250-300 for personal identity pieces. They’re no longer “Old Cosmo” and don’t want pieces about how to please your man. They now want personal pieces about how you tried something out of the box, were scared to try it, but it paid off in the end by enhancing your relationship. Query sex and relationships senior editor Alex Drucker, ADrucker@hearst.com.



UPWORTHY
http://www.upworthy.com/pitch-us
Upworthy reaches a massive audience with meaningful stories every day, and we're looking for original stories that support our mission of creating a better world. That's where you come in. Our stories are generally short (usually less than 500 words). Pays up to $200.

Currently accepting pitches from freelancers for stories that are: 
Surprising - Is the topic, narrative, character, or outcome something truly new?
Meaningful - If a million people saw this story, would it make the world a better place?
Visual - Are there enough visual elements to engage readers who might be skimming on a phone?
Shareable - Would you share it? Would your friends share it? Most importantly, would your mom's friend share it?



SUBMITTABLE
https://ourblog.submittable.com/submit
We're interested in anything to do with the publishing industry or digital media. We're also interested in book reviews and eclectic essays on any topic, as long as they are of high literary quality and are a good fit for our audience of writers, artists, and publishers. Nothing generic-sounding, please. Additionally, we'd love to hear from people with contrary opinions to any posts on our blog and/or critiques and criticisms of our services. We'll absolutely publish opinions that suggest there's a better way. We've typically found that 600-800 words is a good sweet spot to aim for. If you have accompanying artwork, please include it in the submission. We pay $50 per post, payable upon publication. 
 

JOBS

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE EDITOR
http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FW&cws=38&rid=1104
Adams Media is looking for an experienced editorial or marketing professional to join its acquisitions team. The qualified person would research and acquire titles across a number of lifestyle categories, developing projects that have strong commercial appeal for the trade, digital, and specialty markets. Candidates should have experience in creating trend-driven content and a passion for coming up with new, marketable ideas. Location Avon, MA. 



MARKETING WRITER
https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=662840
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. The Marketing Writer/Editor will be responsible for delivering compelling messaging and motivating branding content to all of Chicago Booth's main audiences through a broad range of marketing and communications pieces.
 

Publishers/agents

ABINGDON PRESS
http://www.abingdonpress.com/submissions.html
Abingdon Press provides resources that meet the needs of people who seek and would serve God. We produce and deliver resources for use in ministry and for individual faith development. Among these products are books (Christian living, academic, leadership), church supply items, church program resources, curriculum resources, and a host of other print and digital media. We suggest that a prospective author first submit for consideration a proposal (including short summary, intended audience, chapter outline, author biography, platform, and marketing plan) as well as one to two sample chapters, one of which is the first chapter. Please submit unsolicited material to submissions@umpublishing.org.



MERIT PRESS
http://www.adamsmediastore.com/aboutus
Merit Press Books was founded to publish intensely readable, highly suspenseful novels with protagonists who usually are young adults over the age of fourteen. These stories will happen in the real world, featuring young female (and sometimes male) heroes rising to meet the challenges of a complex contemporary time and place. We do accept direct submissions as well as submissions from literary agents. We don’t accept submissions in hard copy. Send full or partial manuscripts (65,000 to 100,000 words) and queries to meritpress@fwmedia.com.



CRIMSON ROMANCE
http://www.crimsonromance.com/submissions/
Our digital-first romance line is open to submissions in five popular subgenres: romantic suspense, contemporary, paranormal, historical, and spicy romance. We’re looking for previously unpublished full-length novels (between 50,000 – 90,000 words) and novellas (between 30,000 – 50,000 words). All authors, agented or unagented, beginner or veteran writers, are welcome to submit any works that have not been previously published in whole or in part in any media, including self-publishing (Kindle, CreateSpace, etc.).



ADDICUS BOOKS
http://addicusbooks.com/wp/submission-guidelines/
We’re seeking titles on: consumer health, self-help, psychology, business, economics, investing, and books of regional interest. First, we prefer an email query, letting us know what your topic is. (We publish only nonfiction.) Tell us about: the nature of your topic, your background, who the market is for your book, and how this market would be reached. 
 

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