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The zine for future writers today.

Volume 7, Issue 12           -       June 17, 2007

Publisher/Editor: C. Hope Clark

Mailto:      HopeClark1@aol.com -or-
           Hope@FundsforWriters.com

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WHO I AM (NOTES FROM THE EDITOR)

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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.

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“Finding Your Voice Through Writing”

By: Seren Ozkan           
Age: 17

Although somewhat clich?, children are the future. The
youth of America have more power than they realize, or
perhaps, the notion of holding this much power in their
own hands seems too daunting. However, finding one’s
voice and harnessing this power is crucial along the
journey to discovering and embracing your true self, flaws
and all. Once this power is harnessed, every member of
America’s youth can make a significant impact on society.

Leaving your personal imprint on the world doesn’t happen
overnight, though. There are several steps involved, and
the first step is to find your voice. This, however, is no
easy feat. Reflect upon your personality, hobbies, beliefs,
and issues that touch your passion. Perhaps you find humor
in life, or maybe you are strongly opposed to what you
believe to be an unethical practice, such as animal cruelty.
Throughout these reflections, you’ll develop a sense of what
you advocate, condemn, and personally believe in. This is
your voice.

The next step is to determine the medium through which to
express yourself. Many individuals find their niche through
art, whether it be sculpture, painting, or collage. Some
express themselves by playing music or writing song lyrics.
I personally found my niche in writing. Sometimes words just
seem to flow like a running faucet. Nothing is more effective
at clearing my stress-addled mind, releasing my frustration,
or expressing my thoughts than writing.

Writing is also one of the most effective ways to communicate
social messages. It has the potential to reach a massive number
of people and spread your message. Just look at many historical
events. How many memorable events have been spurred by a written
document, like the Declaration of Independence, or Thomas Paine’s
pamphlet, “Common Sense”? Or consider Jacob Riis’ book, How The
Other Half Lives. By exposing the horrific living conditions in
urban areas, his book encouraged social reform through its
powerful photographs and equally powerful words.

How many social boundaries have been broken by works of literature,
like Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, or Betty Friedan’s
The Feminine Mystique? Good writing can do more than make people
stop and think. Powerful writing has the ability to inspire and
enlighten readers, challenge social ideals, and change readers’
perspectives. Writing can have many far-reaching impacts, and I
immediately found myself comfortable expressing my views through
this medium.

The last step in the quest to make an impact in the world, starting
with your local community, is to realize the power that you hold.
Once you have found your voice, and a way to channel it, make good
use of your newfound discovery. It is incredibly rewarding to make
a difference in the areas of society that you strongly believe in.

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Good luck!!!  And always keep writing.

    Hope

NOTE:
AbsyntheMuse.com has created a new writer's guide for young
writers. Feel free to read it and download it for future
reference. A gift from one group of young writers to another.

Link: http://absynthemuse.com/members/survivalguide.pdf.zip
Format: PDF
Size: 646 KB
Description:  Inside of this PDFed ebook, you'll find tons of 
articles on getting inspired to write, answers to all your writing 
and publishing questions, and many writing prompts. Includes a free 
poster. Download it and print it off! Thanks to the AM members and 
staff whose articles have made this ebook awesome!

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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http://archives.zinester.com/63495

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1.
BAD TIME RHYMES
http://www.griefencounter.org.uk
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Bad Time Rhymes Poetry competition closes this year on
June 28, 2007, but the pack may still be useful for
encouraging poetry writing and raising understanding about
death. For young people between 7-18 years old. Poems
should be about how the writer felt when someone died. Kevin
Wells, father of Holly Wells, will be one of the judges as
will be Andrew Motion, John Hegley and Dani Harmer as well
as a panel of bereaved children.

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2.
WRITER'S DIGEST CONTEST
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/your_assignment_kids_display.asp?id=264
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Attention kids ages 13 and under—each month, Writer's Digest
hosts a special Your Assignment for Kids competition! Win
publication and prizes! E-mail entries using the online
submission form. One entry per person please. You must be 13
or younger to enter. And you must include your parent's or
legal guardian's e-mail address so we can verify consent to
enter this contest. Your entry, including title, must be 75
words or fewer. (Count them up!) Your entry must be e-mailed
on or before 7/10/2007. Each winner's first name/last initial,
age and entry will be published online. 

The winner will receive a certificate of achievement from the
editors of Writer's Digest magazine, a copy of the latest issue
and a $15 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble bookstore. The
Honorable Mentions will receive certificates of achievement,
a copy of the latest issue, and a $5 gift certificate to Barnes
& Noble bookstore.

THEME
Imagine you're the boss of your own company, and it's time to
hire some employees to make the business thrive. Create your
application for hire making sure to include questions that
will reveal what type of company it is. You can be silly or
serious, but you cannot exceed 75 words.

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3.
KIDS CAN DO IT ESSAY CONTEST
http://www.kidscandoit.com/firstpage.html
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Winner will receive $50, an autographed book from Sandra
McLeod Humphrey, and an award certificate to hang in your
room. The next four finalists will receive autographed books
from Sandra McLeod Humphrey and award certificates. In 300
words or less, tell us your true story about the most
difficult decision you've had to make between right and
wrong. New winners will be picked every three months.
To enter: Put your name, address, age, grade and the name
of your school on your essay. Deadline June 30, 2007.

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4.
YOUNG AUTHORS COMPETITION FOR NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS
http://www.SantaFeShortStory.org
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NO ENTRY FEE
The finalists will compete for the four cash prizes to be
awarded: $500 to the winner, $250 for the runner up, and
$125 for the two honorable mentions. The four prize-winning
stories will be read at the 2007 Santa Fe Short Story Festival
by professional actors. Finalists (the four authors whose work
is selected for a prize) may request a travel allowance if
they live 100 miles or more from Santa Fe. The contest is
open to all 14-19 year-olds residing in New Mexico. Original
short stories on any subject of up to 2,000 words in length will
be considered. (Essays and works of creative non-fiction and
memoirs are not eligible.) Must be postmarked by August 3, 2007.

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5.
ISHAR SINGH POETRY CONTEST
http://www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca/Ishar_Singh.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
This year’s theme - Earth Matters.
5 Grand Prize Winners of $100
5 Runners-Up of $50
One grand and one runner-up prize will be awarded from each level:
Primary (Gr. 1-3), Junior (Gr. 4-6), Intermediate (Gr. 7- 8)
Jr. High (Gr. 9-10), Sr. High (Gr. 11-12)

Winning poems will be published by the Guelph Tribune around
the time of the festival. Deadline July 6, 2007.

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6.
CANADIAN ABORIGINAL WRITING CHALLENGE
http://www.our-story.ca/prizesRecognition.html
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The Dominion Institute is challenging young Aboriginal Canadians
across the country to write a short story about a defining moment
in Aboriginal history. Students will have the opportunity to win
great prizes and be profiled on TV. There are two age categories
for the 2007 contest. Young Aboriginal Canadians who are between
the ages of 14-18 and 19-29 are invited to participate. Deadline
June 29, 2007.

The first place entry will receive a $2,000 cash prize.
The first place student will travel to Ottawa with a guardian
to attend a special event and read an excerpt from his or her
story to a group of Aboriginal leaders and authors. The first
place student will be interviewed and profiled in a Canadian
Learning Television and Book Television TV Feature. The First
Place student will have an excerpt from his or her story
published in The Beaver: Canada's History Magazine.

Top Ten Entries:
The student with the second place entry will receive $1,000.
The student with the third place entry will receive $500.
The top ten stories will be published on the Project Web site.
The top ten students will receive a copy of the Our Story
Publication (Doubleday Canada, 2004). Students who place from
fourth to tenth place will receive a $100 cash prize. Selected
top entries will be published in a book anthology Publication
(Theytus Books, 2007)

Group Entries:
The first four schools or youth groups to submit twenty stories
will receive a digital camcorder.

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7.
EDITORIAL INTERNS
Location Washington DC
http://www.journalismnext.com/jobdetails.cfm?jid=4768
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Candidates must have experience writing for publication,
whether at a student newspaper or a professional publication.
Experience in writing news articles on tight deadlines is
especially appreciated. Applications must be received by
July 20, 2007. Applicants should send a cover letter, r?sum?,
and a maximum of five impressive clips. The internships are
full-time in our Washington, D.C., office and will last until
January 2008. In addition to a stipend, academic credit can
often be arranged.
 
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8.
TRAVEL GLITTER
http://www.travelglitter.com/Submission-Guidelines.php
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OnceWritten.com is introducing its sister site, Travel
Glitter, and is seeking writers for the site. We pay $10
for a 300-word article.

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9.
HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU CONTEST
http://www.readingwriters.com/contest.htm
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NO ENTRY FEE
Great storytellers are read, not seen. They let their
characters do the talking and the listening and the getting
in and out of trouble. Still, no law says they can't make a
cameo appearance. Are you ready for your close-up? Give us
a short story in which you, the author, are directly
involved. You may be the main character or a minor character
but—and here's the catch—you may not use First Person
narrative. That means no I or me. For this story, you are
looking at yourself from the outside. 700-word limit.
Prize $100. Publication in The VERB writing ezine. Signed
copy of Characters and Viewpoints (Elements of Fiction Writing)
by Orson Scott Card. Deadline September 15, 2007.

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10.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SEEKING STUDENTS TO WRITE
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/wrg/346860295.html
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Paying gig. Interested in hiring a number of students with
journalism and content writing skills. Contract only. Student-
type wages will be paid.

Journalism students: Must have taken journalism classes.
Know how to write stories and press releases. Please send
samples of work.

Web content writers: Must have worked on commercial websites
with some degree of complexity. Please send links to sites
and describe which pages you wrote.

You must have Internet broadband access and computer. This
may turn into a regular paying part-time position depending
on your success.

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11.
CREATIVE MINDS CONTEST
http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/ContestSubmit
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First place winner will be published in Imagine Magazine.
Second and third place winners may be considered for
publication. All winners also receive Imagine gear and five
copies of the issue in which their poems appear. This contest
will be judged by the editors of Imagine Magazine. Contest
open to ages 18 and under. You may submit up to three poems.
Each poem should not exceed 30 lines. Poems must be submitted
no later than 5:00pm EST on July 1, 2007.

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12.
AMERICAN IDENTITY LITERARY CONTEST
http://www.oftwominds.com/american-identity.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
Prize is $500 in each of two genres—fiction (short story)
and non-fiction (essay)—and publication on www.american-identity.com.
Entrants must be 18 years of age or older and actively attending
an accredited four-year U.S. college or university. Students are
still eligible if they are living abroad or are non-U.S. citizens.
The aim of the contest is to encourage emerging student writers
to explore the dynamic nature of American Identity as the nation
continues its transformation into a multi-ethnic and multi-
heritage society. Between 1,000 and 2,500 words in length.
Deadline June 30, 2007.
 

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