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The zine for future writers today.
Volume 7, Issue 17 - August 26, 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
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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. ======== The Virtuous Writer
by Judith Costello, editor, author, mother I'm trying to teach my kids to say, "Yes Sir," and "Yes
Ma'am." Why? Because using titles such as "Sir and Ma'am"
communicates respect. And that virtue goes a long way in
today's world. I know respect makes a difference to editors,
because I've
been on both sides of the written word. When I edited a national magazine called Parenting with
Spirit, writers sent in articles from all over the country.
Most of them didn't know the first thing about our magazine.
And that was bad enough. But when I offered constructive
feedback, I noticed there were three kinds of responses--
the Insult, the Blow-off and the Virtuous. 1) The Insult Response came from writers who thought they
knew more than me even though they were trying to be published
in my magazine. After I wrote a full-page critique of one
woman's article, she sent back a one-word reply--"Imbecile."
And, while that's an interesting word, it is not respectful
and would not encourage me to ever publish that
person or to
recommend her to other editors! To respond with an insult to
anyone in a position of authority is to sabotage your life.
It's a really bad idea. 2) The Blow-off Response is equally disrespectful. One woman,
who wanted to write for me, sent in a great suggestion for a
story. I told her, "Yes, write the article. If I like it, I'll
buy it." But when she sent it in, the article didn't meet my
expectations. I asked her to tweak it--"Clarify this. Add an
example here." Again, I received a one-word response for my
efforts. This one was even less original than the first. She
wrote, "Whatever" and that was the last I heard from her.
The Blow-off Response says, "I can find someone
better than
you to work for." But the truth is, we all have to start
somewhere. For people who aren't willing to work, life will
be a big disappointment. But for those who are willing to
listen, accept criticism and apply themselves to making
improvements, the whole world opens up! 3) The Virtuous Writer knows that criticism from an editor is
a precious gift because the editor has noticed your writing
and taken the time to respond. The virtuous writer gets the
job because editors like to work with a person whose decency
and humanity comes through in how they communicate. The virtuous
writer is someone who is appreciative, respectful and humble.
These qualities will make you rise above the rest of the blow-
offs
and insulters. By simply saying, "Thank you. I appreciate
your feedback. And I'll do whatever needs to be done," you will
stand out. You'll shine in the eyes of editors and anyone in
authority. So I'm teaching my children to say, "Yes Sir, yes Ma'am"
because they'll get noticed and they'll have doors opened,
no matter what they choose to do in their lives. The truth
is--nothing succeeds like virtue. About the Author: Judith Costello and her husband are the
creators of www.thedailychristian.com. Judith edited Parenting
with Spirit magazine for 6 1/2 years. She writes for national
and regional magazines and teaches art classes at the elementary
school. judith@parentingwithspirit.com ===== 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.
ENCOUNTER
http://www.standardpub.com/Quick_Links/Information%20Desk/periodicals.asp
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ENCOUNTER™ is an 8-page, full-color, weekly magazine for
teenagers to encourage their relationships with Jesus.
Fiction and nonfiction up to 1,100 words. First person
stories up to 400 words. Poetry and art from teens only.
Payment is on acceptance. ENCOUNTER pays eight cents/ word
for first rights on unsolicited manuscripts, six cents/ word
for one-time or reprint rights, and $20 for poetry and art
(from teens only). Requires all authors to sign a contract
if their work is accepted.
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POETRY FOR PEACE
http://www.spiraluniverse.org/index.php?fcall=peace07
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Anyone over 8 years can enter. The winning poem will be
used as the
theme page for a new interactive online peace
campaign designed by Bluhalo, one of UK's leading digital
design and build agencies. Deadline September 4, 2007.
Entries must be no longer than 20 lines. ===== 3.
THE YOUNG FILM CRITIC
http://www.youngfilmcritic.org
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Students write an original film review on any film seen in the
last year. Maximum 250 words. Judged in the UK. Deadline
September 21, 2007. Four age categories... Ages 15-19, ages 11-15, ages 7-11, ages 3-7. Four nominees in each category invited to London. Extra
prizes for sensory impaired students. ===== 4.
GET A WEBSITE
http://www.getawebpage.net/scholarship/
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The GetAWebpage scholarship is available to all college students
who reside in North America or Europe. The winner of the
scholarship will be selected based on an essay submitted to the
email address listed below. All submissions must be received by
November 20, 2007. The winner will be announced on December 14,
2007. All awards will be mailed no later than December 31. Essay topic #1
We know the Internet is an invaluable resource to the majority
of the world's college students. Describe in less than 600 words
how the Internet has improved your academic experience. You
should elaborate on how you've benefited from the Internet and
how you feel this has affected your current academic standing. Essay topic #2
GetAWebpage is in the business of promoting companies which
provide low cost web-page hosting to individuals and small
businesses. As an alternative to writing an essay you may email
us a link to a web-page that you have created. In less than 300
words you will need to explain how this web-page has bettered
the Internet community and what (if any) plans you have for
the future of your web-page. The winner will be selected based
on the quality of the web-page design and the overall purpose
of the page in question. One 1st place winner will receive a scholarship in the amount
of $3,000 US dollars. Four 2nd place winners will receive
scholarships in the amount of $500 US dollars. ===== 5.
RALPH NADING HILL CONTEST
http://www.gmpvt.com/whoweare/ralph.shtml
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NO ENTRY FEE
Want to turn Vermonters on with your good ideas? Enter the
Ralph Nading Hill, Jr. Literary Contest and shine your
verbal light. You could be the winner of the $1,500 cash
prize. Co-sponsored by Green Mountain Power and Vermont
Life, the contest is open to any student or resident of
Vermont. Submit your thoughts on "Vermont, Its People, The
Place, Its History, or Its Values" as an essay, short story,
play, or poem. Your entry must be 3,000 words or less.
Your work must be previously unpublished and postmarked by
November 15 each year for consideration. Do not print your
name on your work. Provide
your name, address, and phone
number on a separate sheet, and mail your submission. ===== 6.
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORT
http://www.internationalsport.com/cspoetry/
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The mission of the Center for Sports Poetry is to encourage
young people throughout the United States to engage their
creative spirit by writing poetry, using sport as their motif.
If you decide to write your poem over the summer, you must
have your poem pre-screened by an English teacher before
submission. If you decide to write your poem over the summer,
you must have your poem pre-screened by an English teacher
before submission. Twenty-five elementary, 25 middle school
and 25
high school students will be named to the National
Sports Poetry Honor Roll. Ten elementary school students will
be selected as All-American Sports Poets. Ten middle school
students will be selected as All-American Sports Poets. Ten
high school students will be selected as All-American Sports
Poets. Ten college students will be selected as All-American
Sports Poets. Winners will be notified directly, and announced
in a national press release and on the Institute for
International Sport’s web site in December 2007. Press releases
will be issued to the local media of honorees, and the winning
poems will be included in the Institute’s monthly newsletter
which is received by over 200,000 people. In addition, winning
poems will
be posted on the Institute’s web site. ===== 7.
EPIC NEW VOICES 2008 WRITING COMPETITION
http://epicauthors.com/EPIC%20New%20Voices%20Contest%20Guidelines2008.pdf
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EPIC established the annual New Voices writing competition to
encourage reading and writing among middle school and high
school students and to promote e-book literacy in public and
private schools. The contest is open to students attending
public, private, or home schools, and each entrant is permitted
to submit one entry in each category. Entries may be a story,
poem or essay written specifically for the contest or a school
assignment. Deadline November 1, 2007. No entry
fee. ===== 8.
EDIT RED
http://www.editred.com/City_Smells_Poet
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$100 Themed Poetry Competition
Theme: City Smells / Max 3 uploads.
This competition is open to all EditRed members. No entry or
membership fee required, but you do need to be a member as
submissions are part automated. Deadline September 14, 2007.
We are running three writing competitions, Flash Fiction,
Creative Non-Fiction and Poetry, all with the theme 'City
Smells'. The winners of each of these competitions will win
$100. But more than this, we will take the best work from
each competition and compile a paperback 'City Smells'
anthology. The writers who make it into the 'City Smells'
anthology will each receive free copies of the book and be
paid a royalty in book sales. ===== 9.
POETS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - POPOFF YOUTH POETRY CONTEST
http://sherrychandler.com/?p=2169
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Poets for Human Rights announces the 2007 Anita McAndrews Award
poetry contest (First prize - $100) and the 2007 Alexander Popoff
Youth Award poetry contests (First prize for US - $100; First
Prize for outside US - $100). 1. Poems must relate to one or more of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights articles. Summary of the 30 articles and video
public service announcements for each article can be viewed at
www.youthforhumanrights.org/introduction/udhr_abridged.html
2. Length of each poem is limited to one page (8 ? x 11).
3. Poem(s) must be accompanied by a cover sheet with the poem
title(s), name, address, telephone number, email, age, school
name and grade.
4. Submissions can be mailed to: Alexander Popoff Youth Award
c/o Stazja McFadyen
100 Waverly Way, #310
Clearwater, Florida 33756 or can be emailed to: stazja@yahoo.com
5. Teachers submitting entries on behalf of their students
should include their own name, contact information, and name
and address of their school.
6. Deadline for submissions is November 15, 2007. Winners will be announced at the Poets for Human Rights 2007
International Human Rights Day event on December 10,
2007.
The winning poems for each contest will be read at the event. ===== 10.
NORTH CAROLINA REVIEW
http://blogs.noctrl.edu/review/submission/
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Each student MUST include proof of undergraduate status.
The North Central Review considers all literary genres,
including short fiction, poetry, drama, creative nonfiction,
and mixed-genre pieces, for two issues annually. Please
submit no more than 5 poems and 2 pieces of prose per issue.
Prose should not exceed 5,000 words in length. The
submission deadlines for the Fall and Spring issues are
October 15 and February 15, respectively. ===== 11.
RECYCLED WORDS: POETRY CONTEST
http://www.beyourow
nbossinsumter.com/client_resources/visitingus/festivals/accessibility/recycled%20poetry%20sumter%20version%202.pdf
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$5 ENTRY FEE
Category #1: Ages 19 to adult
First Prize: $200.
Second Prize: $100.
Third Prize: $75. Category #2 Ages 15 years to 18 years
First Prize: $100.
Second Prize: $75.
Third Prize: $50. Category #3: Ages 8 to 14 years
First Prize: $75.
Second Prize: $50.
Third Prize: $25. Winning poems will be announced on October 13th and will be
published the following day in the Sumter Item newspaper.
Sumter's Accessibility 2007: Sustainability, the Green Art
Poetry and Film Festival will feature the use of poetry and
film to address and interpret issues of reuse, recycling, and
the environment. And as part of this event, the South Carolina
Poetry Initiative will co-sponsor an ecopoetry contest titled
Recycled Words. Participants in this contest are being asked to
explore themes associated with major environmental concerns.
You may choose to address issues relating to the world's abuse
of nature, the need for recycling, the extinction of a particular
animal, or issues relating to global warming. In addition to
writing two poems centering on any topic of environmental
concern, participants are being asked to create a nature-based
"Found" poem. This is a form of poetry that uses recycled words,
phrases, or themes from poetry or essays written by other poets.
The poems created are original
poems, yet somewhere in the poem
there is a theme, cluster of words, or word combination that
has been borrowed, recycled, and then placed in a new and
original poem. Checks payable Sumter County Cultural Commission.
Deadline September 1, 2007.
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