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Volume 7, Issue 17 - April 29, 2007
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2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Editor: C. Hope Clark Mailto: HopeClark1@aol.com -or-
Hope@FundsforWriters.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Editor's Piece of Mind
2. Wise Words to Live By
3. Article of the Week
4. Grants/Awards/Contests
5. Jobs/Markets
6. Ads and Opportunities
7. FundsforWriters Aids
8. Contact FundsforWriters
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1. EDITOR'S PIECE OF MIND
======================================================= You can read FFW Small Markets online at:
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/smallmarkets.htm ===== HOPE
HOPE... I was chatting online with a fellow newsletter editor, and
we started talking about a retreat featuring online newsletter
editors. She and I, of course, would be two of the five.
We'd limit the attendance to about 30 and place it up
in the foothills of some pretty state and enjoy a weekend.
The brainstorming was practically making our monitors smoke. Then I started thinking...how would I rate with the other
speakers? Would I be able to keep up with those names that
so many writers know? What can I offer that the others cannot?
You know how that old doubt thing goes. Then I popped myself in the head. I can offer what I know,
in the manner I know, then enjoy myself the rest of the time.
Then I told myself, all of the
others would have their
personal reservations about their abilities as well. In a
retreat, you get more up close and personal with writers.
Gasp...will someone see me as a fraud? Well, if I'm a fraud, I'm been a damn good one for seven
years - LOL. We all have abilities, doubts and limitations.
If you see mine...well, it won't make me famous and it won't
do me in. Like Popeye says, "I am what I am." And you are what you are. That's not to say you ought to
settle for what you are at this moment. Improvement is always
an option, and who doesn't want to improve? I'm always
seeking how to write a better mystery. And who isn't trying
to make more bucks? Realize that you are always a work in progress...and so is
everyone
else. When you see someone you think has arrived,
you just don't know enough about them. We all have our
rough edges, and we all have our polished facets. The
sooner we recognize that in ourselves and each other, the
sooner we can learn from each other and improve ourselves.
Hope Clark
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2. WISE WORDS TO LIVE BY
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Reading is essential for those
who seek to rise above the ordinary.
We must not permit anything
to stand between us
and the book that could change our lives.
~ Jim Rohn
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3. ARTICLE
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SURVIVAL STRATEGIES FOR THE SAVVY WRITER!
By Jennifer Brown Banks
“Necessity is the mother of invention.”
Whether you’re new or an old hand at writing, you’ll
inevitably face the ugly truth that writing ain’t all
glory and glamour!
You must not only be clever and creative,
but also possess the warrior skills rivaled by the cleverest
of contenders on the reality show, SURVIVOR. Otherwise, on
lean days, you’ll find yourself eating the ungodly
concoctions they consume in their tests of endurance.
Over the years, amidst difficult times, I resorted to
the four major food groups of many creative entrepreneurs:
Ramen noodles, eggs, rice and peanut butter sandwiches.
Probably why you rarely find an overweight freelancer. The good news is that if you’re able to navigate the
obstacles and detours to the road to success, the rewards
are great! Like the time I made 500 bucks for an 800-word
op-ed piece that took me just 2 hours to create. Or when
I sold
a reprint article for $50 more than the original fee.
Or the fact that my writing career has landed me guest
gigs on popular radio shows with national audiences! Having experienced the highs and lows of this life,
I learned a few tricks along the way! If you want to meet
the challenges of being a real writer, these tips can
transform you from being a worrier to a warrior! HERE ARE 10 TIPS TO HEED: 1. Have a “Plan B”. Particularly when it comes to
backup income. It doesn’t matter whether you decide to
deliver papers or pizza, have something to fall back on
in times when editors don’t pay promptly, checks disappear
in the mail, or projects cancel. 2. Have a checking account with Overdraft Protection.
Your
contract says you’ll be paid “upon publication”, but
who knows exactly when that will be? Bounced checks due
to unforeseen circumstances can be costly and embarrassing.
As the expression goes “C.Y.A.” 3. Have products to sell as well as services. Generate
additional funds without additional sweat. Products can be
as simple as self-produced pamphlets, audiotapes, or
beautifully framed poetry. 4. Dabble in different genres. Few people know that while
I enjoy success as a features writer and columnist, my first
love is poetry. Diversification can double your dollars! 5. Keep your eye on the prize! It’s tough to see the
big picture sometimes amidst rejection letters, sporadic
pay, fierce competition, and
long hours that don’t result
in pay. But persevere. Writing is as much a mindset as it
is an art. Stay positive and stick to your goals. 6. Network. Not just for the sake of self-promotion,
but support. Sharing victories, as well as horror stories,
with other writers can provide much needed comic relief.
Join a local arts group or critique club. 7. Treat your writing like a business. Operate
professionally, keep accurate records, back up your work,
and take advantage of the many tax deductions due you. 8. Maintain balance to avoid burnout. Though hard
work has its rewards, occasionally we need to relax to
rejuvenate. Watch a few hours of mindless T.V., listen
to music or read a good book. 9. Learn
to work smarter not harder. Strategies like
slanting your work, multiple submissions, and knowing
your niche, can keep you in the game longer. 10. Get more bang for your buck. Join writers groups
that not only provide creative assistance and support,
but offer perks like insurance, discounts on products
and services, and a job database. A few that come to
mind are: National Writers Union, International Women’s
Writing Guild, and National Association of Women Writers. Armed with these 10 tips, you’ll be ready for the
“worst case scenario”, should it occur. BIO
JENNIFER BROWN BANKS has been a writing "warrior" for over
15 years. Her columns, commentary pieces, feature articles,
and poetry have been widely
published online and in print.
She serves on the Steering Committee of the Chicago Writers
Association. E-MAIL <Jenniferwriter@yahoo.com>
http://www.writergazette.com/jenniferbrownbanks.shtml =======================================================
4. Grants/Awards/Contests
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ANABIOSIS PRESS CHAPBOOK CONTEST
http://www.anabiosispress.org/chapguides.html
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$11 ENTRY FEE
Winner will receive $100 plus 75 copies of the first run.
All who enter will receive a copy of the winning chapbook.
Deadline June 30, 2007.
===== THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT POETRY COMPETITION
http://www.tls.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,30789,00.html
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ENTRY FEE ?5 for first poem; ?3 for each additional poem.
Deadline May 4, 2007. First prize: ?2,000.
Runners-up prizes: ?750, ?500 and ?250. ===== SOUTHERN HUM PRESS - WOMEN OF WORDS
http://southernhumpress.squarespace.com/contests/
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$10 ENTRY FEE
Southern Hum Press is seeking to publish the award-winning
poetry chapbook that exemplifies the very best writing by a
woman writer. We are seeking strong voices and expressions
of today’s
women writers who approach writing with vision,
passion, fresh language and a meticulous attention to craft.
Entries can be representative of all types of writing styles
whether traditional or experimental. Entries for this contest
need not be Southern-themed. Entries should be no longer than
26 pages in length. The award winner will receive a prize of
$250 and 25 copies of the chapbook. Deadline July 15, 2007. ===== NEW ARRIVAL STORY CONTEST
http://www.fanstory.com/contests.jsp
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NO ENTRY FEE
For our New Arrival "This Sentence Starts The Story" contest
we challenge you to write a story that starts with this sentence:
"The day started off ordinarily
enough." Your story must start
with the sentence above. Do not add to the sentence. You have
the option to put it in quotes (for dialogue) and to change the
punctuation at the end. But do not add to the sentence or change
it in any other way. The story can be about anything but must
start with the sentence above. Creative approaches are welcomed.
The purpose of this contest is to welcome new writers to the
site. Entries accepted by new writers to the site only. To
qualify as a new writer your first story or book chapter on
FanStory.com must have been written after Jan. 23, 2007. As
long as you wrote your first story or book chapter after Jan.
23 - you are a qualified to enter. Writers are welcomed to write
other stories
on the site (outside of the contest) to gain
experience first. One entry per person. New entries only. Minimum
length 700 words. Maximum Length 7,000 words. Recommended length
2,000 - 3,500 words. After the deadline passes all qualifying
stories will be added to a voting booth. The site will select
the stories to be part of the vote. The final winner will be
decided by the site using the vote as a guideline. The decision
is final. Deadline May 23, 2007. The first place winner will take
away a $100 Visa gift card. Alternative prizes available for non-
US members. ===== WRITE ABOUT THIS
http://www.fanstory.com/contests.jsp
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NO ENTRY FEE TO PREMIER MEMBERS
For
our "Write About This" contest we select an image and it is
up to you to write about it. Write about the artwork at the
website. The story can be about anything but must incorporate
this artwork in some way. Creative approaches are welcomed. So
the story does not have to be specifically about the ship. It
can be about what the ship represents, where the ship is going
or coming from, or the passengers on the ship - whatever you
decide. One entry per person. Stories only. Do not submit a poem.
Minimum length 700 words. Maximum Length 7,000 words. Recommended
length 2,000 - 3,500 words. A vote by premier members will help
determine the winner. Deadline May 29, 2007. The first place
winner will take away a $100 Visa gift
card. Alternative prizes
available for non-US members. ===== FANSTORY FLASH FICTION CONTEST
http://www.fanstory.com/contests.jsp
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NO ENTRY FEE TO PREMIER MEMBERS
The challenge of flash fiction is to tell a complete story in
which every word is absolutely essential. A writer must take
away the excess until the story is left with nothing but the
clean-scraped core of a story. In our first flash fiction contest
we are challenging writers to write a flash fiction piece that is
between 480 and 500 words. It must be a complete story (fiction
and non-fiction accepted). No poetry. The submitted work must
be between 480 and 500 words. The title of the work does not
count in the word count. Deadline June 30, 2007. The first place
winner will take away a $100 Visa gift card. Alternative prizes
available for non-US members. ===== BOOMER WOMEN SPEAK CONTEST
http://www.boomerwomenspeak.com/
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NO ENTRY FEE
Great prizes including $50 and New Membership or Renewal to NABBW!
Remember "Hey Jude" or "American Pie?" Maybe you remember riding
around all week on $2.00 worth of gas. Or … eating footlongs at
the local Dairy Queen? When your memories stir, does your heart
race back to prom night? Don't let "what happened at Woodstock
stay in Woodstock!" Why not share your favorite memory with us
and win prizes?
We want to know your favorite memory of the 50s,
60s or 70s. Send us your fav and let us all travel with you down
memory lane. Just think, this time you don't have to buy gas!
Word count should be below 800. Deadline May 31, 2007.
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5. Jobs/Markets
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CLEAVAGE - ANTHOLOGY SEEKING SUBMISSIONS
http://www.sumachpress.com/submissprint.htm
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A new YA story collection about mothers and daughters and
body image will be published by Sumach Press in 2008. Welcoming
submissions from new, emerging and established writers.
The working title of this anthology is
Cleavage. Co-editors
Deb Loughead and Jocelyn Shipley are calling for stories about
eating disorders, cosmetic surgery, implants, clothing choices,
hair, waxing, makeup, piercing, tattoos and similar topics.
Point of view should be thirteen and up, but the issues can be
the daughter's, her mother's, or both. We're especially
interested in quirky, humorous stories that capture the
bizarreness of body image as well as defining mother-daughter
moments. Contributors will receive $75 plus one free copy of
the book, and 40% discount on additional copies. Deadline
June 15, 2007. ===== BAKERSFIELD MAGAZINE
http://www.bakersfieldmagazine.net/index.php?page=writers
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As a city magazine, serving the Greater Bakersfield Metropolitan
area, our focus is on local people, places, things and events.
We do not cover statewide or national issues unless there is a
direct local connection. We do not buy articles or pursue topics
previously published in other local media. And due to our two-
month lead time, we cannot cover breaking news or time-sensitive
topics. Article length typically ranges between 1,500 and 2,500
words. If you would like to join our stable of freelance writers,
submit a query letter and clips demonstrating your ability to
handle facts, narrative and character development. We favor
writers who offer fresh perspectives and/or present a sharp,
sophisticated style. If you do
not have clips, the best way to
break into Bakersfield Magazine is through Kern Facts, a
section of short articles (100 to 300 words) found in the
front of the publication. Query the editor with your idea(s).
Pays 7 cents/word. ===== NORTHWEST WOMAN
http://www.northwestwoman.com/wg.html
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Northwest Woman™is a bimonthly magazine designed to enhance and
nurture the body, mind and spirit of the Northwest woman. In a
nutshell, Northwest Woman™ is a magazine that leaves you feeling
like you’ve just had lunch with your best friend. Feature
articles are an average of 1,400 – 1,600 words and other
articles are an average of 500-800 words. All offer 10 cents/
word. ===== AGE
WISE
http://www.agewisemagazine.com/writers.htm
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Today's older adults are not sedentary. They are active and
eager to explore new things. AgeWise is looking for articles
that entertain, inform, and educate this active population.
Writer's fees range from $25 to $75 per story, up to 1,400
words, depending on content. Stories of greater length
should be queried. Loves humor. ===== AZIZAH
http://azizahmagazine.com/info-writer.html
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Magazine for the contemporary Muslim woman. This educated
woman is confident about her Islamic faith and continually
seeks to improve all aspects of her life. The optimum
length
of regular features and fiction should be between 1,500 and
2,500 words, special features are up to 3,700 words and
viewpoint pieces should be no longer than 1,700 words. Rates
vary depending on the article. Pays around $50. ===== BLACK OCTOBER
http://www.blackoctobermagazine.com/
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Fiction submissions should be strongly plotted, have good
characterization, be thought provoking, and keep within the
scope of the magazine. All submissions should be typewritten
and double-spaced. We accept stories from 100 to 4,000 words.
Pay scale starts at 5 cents/ word. Poetry should be gothic
to urban. Only length requirement is that it not be of epic
proportion.
Any style considered. Payment starts at $15.
Black October Magazine is a professional magazine of Dark
and Unusual Horror: including prose fiction and poetry,
artwork, and critical essays. ===== CHAPMAN
http://www.chapman-pub.co.uk/contributions.php
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Chapman welcomes submissions of poetry, short fiction, critical
essays provided they are accompanied by a stamped addressed
envelope/International Reply Coupons. - Fiction: Any length considered – the criterion is quality.
Please do not send more than one item at a time. - Prose: Ideally no longer than 3,000 words. Critical
articles are usually commissioned, but not exclusively.
Please write with
outline of idea first. - Poetry: Broadly speaking, submissions should normally
contain between four and ten poems. Payment varies, but is around ?8/page. =======================================================
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