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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK...
Sorry this newsletter is a day late. My kiddies have been battling colds. Seems
everyone I talk to lately has a cold. Ugh! Tis the season! Here's hoping you
and yours are healthy!
I got a request from a fellow writer that might interest some of you...
Hi Krista, I’m not WGA (although I am a member of the Canadian writer’s
guild), but I live in Los Angeles and my job (story analyst) is directly threatened
by the walkout. This looks like it’s going to be a long one, and United
Hollywood has come up with a petition to show solidarity for striking writers
and also in hopes that a lot of names will help get BOTH sides back to the bargaining
table. (Negotiations broke off on October 31 and there have been no talks since.)
I’m hoping you might post a link to the petition on your site and/or mention
it in your newsletter. Here it is:
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Thanks, Katherine Tomlinson
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* Cadet Quest
PAY: $.05/word
A Christian-oriented magazine for boys ages 9–14. It is published by the
Calvinist Cadet Corps — a ministry of over 650 boys’ clubs throughout
churches in the United States and Canada. The goal of the Cadet Corps is “helping
boys to grow more Christlike in all areas of life.” Cadet Quest is one
way we reach boys. Cadet Quest’s purpose is to show how God is working
in the lives of boys and in the world around them. Cadet Quest is looking for
fiction stories; articles about sports, camping, athletes, or nature; craft
and hobby projects; cartoons; puzzles; and illustrations.
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* Grandemagazine.com
PAY: $25/article
(an online publication devoted to plus-size women) is looking for proficient
writers. (Students encouraged to apply!) Topics of particular interest: Personal
Finances, Home Management, Marriage, Motherhood, Social Life, Family Matters,
Single Life, Balancing Work and Home, relative Political Views, House &
Home Interests, Style and Fashion, Nutrition and Fitness and other related topics
that will cater to simplifying a Working Woman’s Life. Typical article
length is 1200-2500 words. For FEATURE ARTICLES, please include the following
information. Cover Page: Include a cover page with your manuscript that includes
your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, title, company, and a brief
author's biography. Summary Box: At the end of the article, include 5 or 6 bulleted
statements that summarize the key points or highlights of your article. This
box runs at the beginning of each article. Once an article idea is accepted
for publication, the completed article must be submitted in electronic format
(Word ) submitted via e-mail or on CD. Authors must include their address, phone/fax,
title, company, brief biography, and contact information. Aside from certain
book and magazine excerpts, Grandemagazine.com accepts only previously unpublished
manuscripts. Authors may identify specific products or services but must mention
them sparingly within an article of broader content (also with approval by editorial
team). Currently accepted and published articles will initially pay $25 per
article. Authors receive full bylined credit. All published material is copyrighted
by grandemagazine.com under the provision of "work made for hire."
We do not provide authors with galleys or any other edited form of their manuscripts.
We reserve the right to alter any accepted manuscript for clarity and adherence
to grandemagazine.com editorial style. Manuscript submission implies author
agreement with this policy. Featured Articles compensate for $25 per accepted
and approved submission. Email your contact info and best clips/stories for
consideration to mailto:job-477456814@craigslist.org
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* Fiberarts
PAY: $70 - $550
The world’s leading textile-art magazine. It documents trends, explores
issues and developments in the field, and promotes contemporary fiber art and
artists. Fiberarts gives inspiration, information, and resources in an innovative,
rather than traditional, approach to all forms of fiber art. Topics include
wearable art, quilting, tapestry, weaving, beadwork, surface design, papermaking,
needlework, fiber sculpture, and basketry. Topics published include: Fiber sculpture,
weaving, quilting, surface design, stitchery, papermaking, basketry, felting,
wearable art, knitting, fashion, crochet, mixed textile techniques, ethnic dying,
eccentric tidbits, etc.
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* Bead & Button
PAY: $75 - $400
Bead&Button, your complete beading resource, is a bimonthly magazine devoted
to techniques, projects, and designs of beaded jewelry and accessories. Our
readership includes bead and button makers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts who find
satisfaction in making beautiful pieces. Our beading designers are skilled artisans
(not necessarily skilled writers) who are willing to share what they know. We
accept proposals for beaded projects and proposals for articles about artists.
Please read the pdfs below to find what we're looking for and how you should
submit your contribution.
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* Action Pursuit Games
PAY: $100
The world's leading magazine of paintball sports. Written for both the dedicated
enthusiast and those just discovering the sport with features on new products,
strategies, tournaments, prominent players and much more info about paintball.
It covers the sport's complete spectrum, to bring paintball's excitement and
adrenaline thrills into the world's homes and offices. Let the games begin!
Topics published include: recrational paintball, scenarios, tournaments, big
games, corporate private games, ref'ing, player-team-company profiles, tech
tips, commentary--fresh creative ways to spotlight the sport of paintball.
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* More
PAY: varies
MORE.com is the online companion to MORE, the award-winning magazine that celebrates
women 40+. MORE.com invites you interact with our editors, share your stories,
and find the information and resources you need to live a joyful and successful
life at any age.
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* Coastal Living
PAY: $1/word
A lifestyle magazine that occupies a unique and well-defined niche. As stated
on every cover, we are "The Magazine for People Who Love the Coast."
Our editorial lineup takes readers to homes, destinations, activities, and people
along the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf shores of North America. We include Hawaii
and Alaska as well as coastal Canada and Mexico. We also visit the multinational
Caribbean islands from time to time, and the waterside ways of life along the
U.S. Great Lakes. Our rule-of-thumb: With the exception of features on the Great
Lakes, or "North Coast," Coastal Living stories spotlight topics within
sight, sound, taste, touch, or smell of salt water.
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* Family Tree Magazine
PAY: $25
A general-interest consumer magazine that helps readers discover, preserve and
celebrate their family's history. We cover genealogy, ethnic heritage, personal
history, genealogy Web sites and software, scrapbooking, photography and photo
preservation, and other ways that families connect with their past. Articles
are geared to beginners—our readers don't necessarily think of themselves
as "genealogists"—but never talk down to the audience. Readers
may be experts in one area of our coverage, yet novices in another. We emphasize
sidebars, tips and other reader-friendly "packaging," and each article
aims to provide the resources necessary to take the next step in the quest for
one's personal past.
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* Rock & Gem
PAY: $100 - $250
The leading magazine for the lapidary and mineral hobbyist. It is written for
avid enthusiasts of rock collecting, teachers of earth sciences and those who
have a growing interest for the fascinating world of geology and related sciences.
The magazine speaks to the average rockhound, providing just the right blend
of entertainment and satisfying information. Armchair hobbyists and diehard
diggers alike will find something to enjoy in each issue. Topics published include:
field-trips with maps and step-by-step lapidary project articles, specimen collecting,
gold prospecting, club activities, basic and advanced lapidary skills, lapidary
artist profiles, and other related subjects. "Our readers are also our
greatest editorial contributors. Our goal is to provide informative and entertaining
articles and to draw new people into the hobby."
http://www.rockngem.com/submissions.asp
* Sunset - Travel Writers
PAY: $1/word
The magazine is largely staff written; its largest freelance need is in travel,
and more for shorter items and one- or two- page stories than features. We're
looking for “take-action” travel ideas within our coverage area that
will appeal to a large, general interest audience (70 percent women) that is
time challenged, appreciates value, and is more likely to live in the suburbs
than San Francisco, Seattle, or Los Angeles. (In other words, we're not a city
magazine.)
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* Sunset - Garden Writers
PAY: $1/word
Sunset is Western America's largest-circulation regional magazine, with monthly
issues devoted to four subject areas: travel and recreation; gardening and outdoor
living; food and entertaining; and home design and decorating. Sunset is looking
for thoroughly researched, well-written stories and Garden Guide items that
describe home gardening projects that can be successfully accomplished in a
day or over a weekend or growing season.
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* Proofreader
CME medical education company in Little Falls, NJ seeks full-time on-site proofreader.
Responsibilities include proofreading newsletters, syllabi, monographs, webcasts,
website copy, CD-ROMs, Internet research, ordering medical articles, procuring
permissions. Must have exceptional proofreading and computer skills, dependability,
ability to switch gears in a fast-paced environment, and be willing to pitch
in as needed. Familiarity with AMA a plus. Send resume and salary requirements
to mailto:hr@projectsinknowledge.com
* Freelance Article Writer
Looking for a very reliable freelance writer to develop some articles for a
national environmental trade publication. It is important that you have some
experience in interviewing and writing for a trade publication, and you must
be able to meet deadlines. Our average article length is between 1500 and 1800
words, and we pay $300.00 per article. All interested candidates must provide
writing samples and references. Please email to: mailto:Downassoc2@oh.rr.com
* Novel Editors Needed
Enspiren Press is searching for 2 non-fiction editors and 2 editors for mystery/thriller
novels. This is a freelance, contract, work at home position that pays above
the current fee. This is an excellent opportunity to train as we work closely
with editors and train them to meet our expectations. Submit an application
using the manuscript submission form at http://www.enspirenpress.com - Subject:
Novel Editor
* Writers Online Courses is Looking for Course Instructors
Writersonlinecourses.com is an online school for writers that has been online
and working on SEO for 1 year. We are currently looking for course instructors
and writers for both hosted/instructor assisted and indie-learning courses.
Royalty is the same as large schools such as universalclass but we do not ask
for exclusive, and we let instructors use their books as teaching aids, or promote
their books in the course. The only thing we do not allow is a 'teaser' course
designed to lead students elsewhere. Any course on writing, grammar, work at
home, editing, publishing, is accepted. http://writersonlinecourses.com
* Freelance Writers Wanted
Urban entertainment and business magazine seeks freelance writers to provide
features and interesting articles for readers. The magazine covers people in
music, fashion, film, telvision, sports and business. Stories should have a
national scope and must not have been sold to another publication. We have an
immediate need for writers that can provide their submissions in a timely matter.
Please include your contact information along with a sample of your work and
verifiable references to mailto:careers@xposuremagonline.com
* Reporter
General assignment reporter/photographer position available. Qualifications:
Accuracy. Excellent grammar and spelling. AP style proficiency. The ability
to write inverted pyramid and feature style. A nose for news. An eye for a good
photograph. Adherence to deadlines despite high story/photo count requirements.
A willingness to work long days and nights and weekends as necessary. E-mail
cover letter, resume and samples to mailto:mld1sp@aol.com or mail them to Mike
Dart, editor, Benson-Four Oaks News in Review, P.O. Box 9, Benson, N.C. 27504.
* Freelance Writer - Restaurant Magazine
A monthly business-to-business magazine with a national readership is looking
for experienced business and culinary writers. Please forward clips and resumes
to mailto:jobs@qsrmagazine.com.
* Seeking Freelance Writers
The San Diego Union-Tribune is seeking experienced freelancers to write community
news features, including profiles of people and places in San Diego County.
You must currently live in San Diego. Please submit a resume, references and
three samples of your published work to mailto:freelance@uniontrib.com
* Editor
The High Plains region of Colorado located 80 miles northeast of Denver is calling
you. One of the nation’s leading newspaper companies is accepting applications
for the position of senior editor for The Fort Morgan Times, a six-day daily
that is part of a highly established and respected eight-paper daily/weekly
newspaper group throughout eastern Colorado. You’ll live where the sun
shines 330 days a year and the Rocky Mountains are only 90 minutes away. Applicant
should be a proven news leader and manager with a track record of quality community
journalism, high ethical standards and the ability to produce thought provoking
publications, features and editorials. The editor will also be expected to have
a thorough knowledge of the Internet while possessing a Web-first commitment
to covering and reporting the news. The editor will be an involved member of
the group and community and be compensated with an attractive salary/bonus plan
along with company benefits including 401k, health, dental and vision insurance.
Interested applicants should direct their resumes to William R. Holland, publisher,
The Fort Morgan Times, 329 Main Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. E-mail resumes
accepted at mailto:publisher@fmtimes.com.
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CONTEST LISTINGS FOR WRITERS
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Subject line: CONTEST.
* Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition
Deadline: December 3, 2007
Writer's Digest is accepting entries in the 8th Annual Short Short Story Competition.
We're looking for fiction that's bold, brilliant...but brief. Send us your best
in 1,500 words or fewer. But don't be too long about it-the deadline is Monday,
December 03, 2007. Winners will be announced in the June 2008 issue of Writer's
Digest. You could win Cash and Prizes including the First place prize of $3,000.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/shortshort/index.asp
* Writer's Digest Poetry Awards
Deadline: December 20, 2007
We are now accepting entries in the Writer's Digest Poetry Awards. Don't miss
your chance to enter the only Writer's Digest competition exclusively for poets!
Along with cash prizes, winners' names will appear in the August 2008 issue
of Writer's Digest.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/poetry/
* Artsmith Literary Award Poetry Contest - Judge Marvin Bell
Deadline: December 31, 2007
Fee: $15US
Artsmith is pleased to announce the first annual Artsmith Literary Award. For
2007/2008, the contest is “Purely Poetry,” and will be judged by the
poet Marvin Bell. The contest is open to any writer, regardless of geographic
location or nationality, writing poetry in English on any subject. Previously
published poems and simultaneous submissions are acceptable; however, poems
should have been written in the last 12 months. Poems may not have previously
received a prize in any contest. Three Prize Winners and seven “Writers
of Distinction” will be announced. First, second, and third place Prize
Winners will be invited to attend a private workshop with Marvin Bell on May
31, 2008 on Orcas Island in Washington State’s San Juan Islands. They will
receive complimentary lodging at Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast on Orcas
Island the nights of May 30 and 31, 2008. They'll also be honored in A River
and Sound Review live performance with Marvin Bell and Jay Bates at the Orcas
Performing Arts Center, and subsequent podcast from A River and Sound Review.
Plus, they'll receive a $50 reading honorarium. First, second, and third place
Prize Winners who are unable to travel to Orcas Island for the workshop and
performance will retain their prize-winner status. However, the workshop, Kangaroo
House lodging, A River & Sound Review reading and honorarium will go to
the next Writer of Distinction on the list. You can pay your reading fee at
http://www.orcasartsmith.org, and send your entry to info@orcasartsmith.org.
Subject Line: Artsmith 2008 Poetry Contest. Please submit an e-mail with attached
Word document with up to three poems in any form and any length. Attachment
should have no identifying information. In the body of the e-mail, please indicate
your Name, E-Mail Address, Mailing Address, and Phone Number. Please indicate
whether you are a member of Artsmith (reading fee is waived for Artsmith members),
or have paid the reading fee online. One entry per poet, please.
* Mom Writers Literary Magazine Short Fiction Writing Contest
Begins: December 17, 2007
Deadline: February 18, 2008
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: Winner receives $100. See guidelines for more info
http://www.momwriterslitmag.com
* Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Writer's Digest is now accepting entries in its 77th Annual Writing Competition.
There will be 1,001 winners and more than $30,000 in cash and prizes. Top winners
will be listed in the December 2008 issue of Writer's Digest.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/annual/77th/
* Writer's Digest Self-Publlished Book Awards
Deadline: May 1, 2008
Writer's Digest is searching for the best self-published books of the past few
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student, here's your chance to enter the only competition exclusively for self-published
books! More than $15,000 in prizes.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/self_published.asp
* WD Popular Fiction Awards
Deadline: November 3, 2008
The WD Popular Fiction Awards is now accepting entries. Compete and win is 5
categories including Romance, Mystery/Crime Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller/Suspence
and Horror. Winners are announced in the August 2009 issue.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/popfiction/index.asp
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