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WRITING KID
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The zine for future writers today.
Volume 7, Issue 11 - June 3, 2007
Publisher/Editor: C. Hope Clark Mailto: HopeClark1@aol.com -or-
Hope@FundsforWriters.com Published
biweekly and free for the asking. Spread it around. FundsforWriters/Writing Kid make no warranty as to the
accuracy of the contests, awards, etc. but we do try to
check them out in advance to the best of our ability. --- The FundsforWriters Family - Send a blank email to subscribe: 30604-subscribe@zinester.com (larger markets)
94631-subscribe@zinester.com (small markets)
63495-subscribe@zinester.com (young writer) **************************************************** WHO I AM (NOTES FROM THE EDITOR) **************************************************** We need guest articles.
Have you considered writing a
guest article for WritingKid? Are you a student, a parent,
a teacher? All are eligible. Just make sure the topic
touches upon writing. Those under 16 receive the book of
their choice. Those over 16 receive $10-$20. Send any
submissions to hope@fundsforwriters.com and label it
SUBMISSION TO WRITINGKID. ======== FLASH FICTION Have you heard of flash fiction? The definition of it
changes from person to person, but basically flash is
considered under 1,500 words. You'll also see flash
fiction listed as short-short stories, postcard stories,
minute, fast or micro-fiction. But don't let the small
number of words fool you. Very short fiction takes time
and is probably harder to write than regular short
stories. Literary journals are publishing more flash fiction than
ever before. It can be genre fiction like mystery, sci-fi,
fantasy or horror, or it can be mainstream or even
experimental fiction, much of which is published in
literary journals. But what defines flash fiction is this... 1. word count
2. the ending You'll also see it called nanofiction and specific word
count fiction like 55 Fiction or 69ers meaning the pieces
are required to have exactly 55 words or 69 words. Most people love reading flash fiction. Today's population
is living fast, so they want something to read during a
short sitting. Additionally, flash is easier to read on
a computer or
a PDA. You don't have time to build in flash fiction. Start in
the middle of the action. Forget adverbs. Tell your story
with action verbs and strong nouns. Look at the difference
in these two sentences. One you might find in regular
fiction. The other in flash. "The windows shattered into a million shards of glass,
each doing damage to the flesh of each passenger in the car." "Glass shards cut into the passengers' faces." You have too much ground to cover in too little time in
flash fiction, so you have to get to the point. Flash fiction is good writing practice. Test yourself
and see how tight you can write. Leave out words like
THE, LITTLE, VERY, WAS, BEEN, BUT, and most prepositional
phrases
as much as you can. Not only will your writing
become intriguing and active, but you'll learn what
words water down writing. For good ideas of flash fiction (generally interpreted
as 500 words), try these websites... WIKI's definition - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_fiction VESTAL REVIEW - http://www.vestalreview.net/ FLASH ME - http://www.wingedhalo.com/ Want to see some fantastic six-word flash? Look at this
article at WIRED. Famous science fiction folks took at stab
at writing these six-liners. They are great. http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.11/sixwords.html ===== Good
luck!!! And always keep writing. Hope PS
We cover elementary to college teens. Each week we
carry 12 or so opportunities for all ages. Read each
market closely. Some cover a wide range and others
address a very small age group. Always read the directions!
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Our archives for past WritingKid newsletters are at:
http://archives.zinester.com/63495 *******************************************************
1.
WHAT'S UP KIDS
http://www.whatsupkids.com/Live/writers.html
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What’s Up Kids Family Magazine is a national, Canadian
magazine published 6 times per year and is the only Canadian
magazine for both parents and kids. Our magazine is positive,
supportive, and timely. We are interested in helping families
deal with the day-to-day issues that affect their lives. Our
main focus audience is families with children up to 16 years
old. Because we are a Canadian publication we use only
Canadian writers. Payment will be made 30 days after
publication.
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POTLUCK CHILDREN'S LITERARY MAGAZINE
http://www.potluckmagazine.org/
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Potluck Magazine publishes poetry, short stories, fables,
book reviews, and artwork by young writers and artist ages
8-16– though we do consider and have published works from
writers as young as four and as old as
18. Potluck receives
nearly 600 submissions each issue and our editors read and
respond to each one. Those writers or artists not published,
receive a personal letter along with a critique of their work
that is constructive, instructive, and positive! ===== 3.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S PRESS
http://www.ypp.net/guidelinesandtips.asp
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YPP.net provides a great chance for talented and emerging
youth to showcase their work on our website. You can mail or
fax us any of your work, or send a digital copy by contacting
us at submissions@ypp.net. Spread the word!! ===== 4.
TEENLINK
http://teenlink.nypl.org/WordSmiths-About.html
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WordSmiths: Teen Voices @ TeenLink is a spot on the World Wide
Web where teenagers can publish their poems and short stories.
It’s open to teens everywhere, not just New York City. We will
review your submissions, and all work that is accepted will be
included in an edition of WordSmiths and posted on our site. The Details: To submit poems or short stories, you must be 12
to 18 years old. You may submit up to 3 poems and 1 short story
a month or any combination of your work that does not exceed
the equivalent of 4 typed double-spaced 8 1/2" x 11" pages. ===== 5.
THE SLAM
http://www.cricketmag.com/activity_display.asp?id=207
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The Slam accepts only two kinds of submissions: poetry and
microfiction. Novel writers, go bark up some other tree.
Poetry should be 30 lines or less. We ain’t looking for The
Iliad here. Microfiction should be 500 words or less. That’s
right—five hundred. So keep ’em short, people! You must be at
least 14 to participate. And this site is not for the elderly—
if you’re over 23, you’re over the hill as far as we’re
concerned, so don’t bother submitting. At The Slam, we want people to submit their poetry and short-
short stories so they can receive feedback from readers. Mind
you, the Slam is not for the faint of heart. We intend to
display all criticism—no matter how brutally honest it may be.
You don't have to be a masochist
to send us your work . . .
but it helps. We aren't totally heartless, though. Only
initials are used to identify the author. ===== 6.
FRODO'S NOTEBOOK
http://www.frodosnotebook.com/submit.html
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We actively seek these submissions from teens. Send
us your very best work, and read the guidelines thoroughly
and completely before sending anything: 1. Poetry. We definitely prefer poems of under 36 lines, but
we’ll always consider excellent exceptions. Address to poetry
editor Julia Shields and send in the body of an email to
poetry@frodosnotebook.com. 2. Creative/Personal Essays. Creative nonfiction, preferably
narrative-driving and reflective; not journalism or opinion.
Address to editor in chief Daniel Klotz and send as a .doc
(Word), .rtf, or .txt attachment to essays@frodosnotebook.com. 3. Fiction. Almost exclusively short-short stories of under
1,200 words, though we will gladly look at longer pieces that
promise to blow us away. We mostly want “literary” fiction,
but send us your fantasy or sci-fi if it’s really good and
not fan fic. Address to fiction editor Timothy Rezendes and
send to fiction@frodosnotebook.com. 4. Articles. Reviews of current books, movies, and art, as
well as cultural critique, op-ed, and original journalistic
reportage, as long as it has a literary/artistic subject or
slant. Usually under 1,200 words. If you’re interested in
writing this kind of prose for us, send a writing sample or
two to editor at large Ben Carr at articles@frodosnotebook.com. ===== 7.
WET INK
http://www.wetinkmagazine.com/submit.htm
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Wet Ink Magazine is open and happy to accept all genres of
literature, visual art and multimedia from youth aged 13 to
19 residing in Canada.
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iLIBERTY WRITING CONTEST
http://www.iliberty.org/About/pageID.1230/default.asp
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iLiberty celebrates—and examines challenges to—the ideas
of individual liberty and personal responsibility. In an
effort to further discussion of these issues, we are seeking
submissions of news stories, book and film reviews, opinion
pieces, and other stories that explore personal liberty,
paternalism, and the "nanny state." Each week, we will award
a $100 prize to the author of the best posted entry. ===== 9.
TEEN VOICES
http://www.teenvoices.com/issue_current/tvsubmit_form.html
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Get published! If you’re a girl between the ages of 13-19,
you can submit your writing, your art, or a description of
your activism for publication
in Teen Voices. ===== 10.
KISHOR M. KULKARNI ARTS AND HUMANITIES PRIZE
http://www.indiana.edu/~isp/kulkarni2.shtml
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NO ENTRY FEE
1st Place - $1,500.
2nd Place - $1,000.
3rd Place - $500.
Deadline for entries: July 31, 2007. The Kishor M. Kulkarni
Arts and Humanities Prize on Modern India competition is
open to permanent residents and citizens of the United States
who are high school juniors or seniors, undergraduate or
graduate students at a U.S. college or university, or between
the ages of 16 and 25, with ancestry in what is now the
Republic of India, whose principal residence is in the United
States. Entries may be submitted in one of
two categories:
(1) Analytic - an essay analysis of political, economic,
cultural or social issues as they impact modern India or
(2) Creative Writing - a short story, poetry, novella,
drama, or travelogue related to modern India. ===== 11.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE - WRITING INTERN
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?sc_extcmp=JS_JobAlert_Title&ipath=PSSK0&psa=1&Job_DID=J3I3SN6D1S48H5M07X9
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News Writing Internship (6 months post graduations-pays
minimum wage) Department: News Department Responsibilities:
Intern learns the duties of a TV news writer.
Write scripts
for newscast, edit video using non-linear desktop editing
system, and communicate closely with reporters, producers and
editors. Must possess strong writing skills and pass writing
test. Must be available to work 32 to 40 hours a week. Available
to juniors/seniors or recent graduates with a degree or suitable
coursework in "Broadcast Journalism". ===== 12.
IREF ESSAY CONTEST
http://www.irefeurope.org/viewEvent.php?eventId=44
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NO ENTRY FEE
For the fourth consecutive year IREF has launched an essay
contest to promote research on tax-related issues. This
fourth contest proceeds along new rules aiming at attracting
participation
from a larger set of young students and scholars.
The topic this year is "European Tax: Good and Bad". During
the first decades of its existence, the Federation of the USA
had little power to tax and for more than a century federal
income taxes remained below 3%. Today, the federal tax burden
for US citizens fluctuates around 20% of GDP. Should we expect
something similar to take place in the EU? Is it desirable? Is
it avoidable? What are the alternatives? IREF invites and
encourages all researchers in social sciences, students as
well as junior scholars, to submit an articulated opinion
on those questions. Deadline December 31, 2007. The winning essay will be awarded a prize of ? 6,000
The second best essay will
be awarded a prize of ? 4,000
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