Volume 11, Issue 48
December 2, 2011

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FFW SMALL MARKETS

Chosen for Writer's Digest Magazine
101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Editor: C. Hope Clark
Mailto: Hope@FundsforWriters.com
Web Site: www.fundsforwriters.com

FFW Small Markets is an opt-in letter here at your leisure.
FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO YOUR FRIENDS !!!!!

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Read FFW Small Markets online at:
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/smallmarkets.htm

Read archives at:
http://www.aweber.com/z/article/?ffwsmallmarkets
 


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EDITOR'S PIECE OF MIND
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NOTE TO READERS:

It has come to my attention that a grievance against Simply Read
Books for non payment of royalties has yet to be resolved with the
Writers Union of Canada. Please take this information under
advisement if you are considering to submit your work to this press.

~HOPE

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BACK IN THE SADDLE

I've been out west for two weeks, visiting relatives.
I've also been out of my bed, away from my trusty
computer, functioning on smartphones and laptops in a
pinch. I traveled 2200 miles by car with one night in
motel, arriving home at 6 AM to catch three hours'
sleep before tending to past-due tasks.

But we have priorities. Mine includes sitting at a computer
with red-rimmed eyes and a foggy brain from five hours'
sleep in 45 hours. Funny how stepping outside a routine
can make you appreciate what's really important, what can
wait, and what you can't wait to get back to.

Everyone needs to take a road trip once or twice a year.
Doesn't have to be far, but the further the better. You
want to get out of your comfort zone and into someone elses.
This way you can "see" life in a different light. You open
up your imagination and educate your senses. You realize
that there's more to write about than what you knew.

I met and revisited with family, friends and acquaintances
and was reminded that not everyone sees life through the
same eyes. Standing in the Venetian Casino in downtown
Las Vegas, after having enjoyed a marvelous presentation of
Phantom of the Opera, I watched a cross-section of tourists
wander through the wide, marbled halls.

I craved a notebook in my hand. The dress, the hair, shoes
and even eyeglasses spoke so many languages. The stances
and the walks. I could have written a hundred character
descriptions that evening, each remarkably unique.
Characters that never would have crossed my mind otherwise.
I wanted to take so many pictures!

We often get stifled in our creative genius when we sit
in the same room writing, staring at the same window,
wall, table and chair. The very setting I passionately
missed provides me with stability and comfort, but over
months of daily writing sessions in the same environment,
one's imagination tends to lag.

I dare you to enter a realm you've never visited before,
maybe even outside your comfort zone. Stop and eat in a
seedy diner. Gas up at a genuine truck stop, where the drivers
take a number and wait to be called for an open shower in the
back. Attend the ballet. Bait your own hook and clean your
own catch. Whatever . . . step outside of yourself.

This is how you tickle your muse into grand ideas.



Hope Clark



THE BLOG - http://www.hopeclark.blogspot.com
TWITTER - http://twitter.com/hopeclark
FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/chopeclark
ABOUT.ME - http://about.me/hopeclark

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For more information about TOTAL, see our website at:
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WISE WORDS TO LIVE BY
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'It is perfectly okay to write garbage--
as long as you edit brilliantly.'

~C J Cherryh



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GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTESTS
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NEW DELTA REVIEW CHAPBOOK CONTEST
http://ndrmag.org/contests/
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$20 ENTRY FEE
The winner will receive a $100 prize and 20 complimentary
copies of the chapbook, to be published by Sheridan Press
in the spring of 2012. Deadline January 10, 2012. Manuscripts
should be 40-50 pages in length and should include a title
page with contact information.

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WRITERSWEEKLY.COM 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST
http://writersweekly.com/misc/contest.php
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$5 ENTRY FEE
Register for the Winter 2012 24-Hour Short Story Contest.
Start time is January 21, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) central
time. Held quarterly and limited to 500 entrants. Deadline
to turn in story is 24-hours later. You will be given the
writing prompt when the contest opens.

$300 Cash Prize
Publication of winning story on the WritersWeekly.com website.
1-year subscription to the Write Markets Report
How to Write, Publish and $ell Ebooks
How to Publish a Profitable Emag
How to Be a Syndicated Newspaper Columnist Special (includes
the book; database of 6000+ newspapers; and database of 100+
syndicates)

2nd Place
$250 Cash Prize plus above.

3rd Place
$200 Cash Prize plus above.

20 - Honorable Mentions - One-year subscription to The
Write Markets Report AND one ebook of their choice.

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APOCALYPTIC HORROR SHORT STORY CONTEST
http://www.darkmoondigest.com/Apocalyptic_Short_Story_Contest.htm
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CHOICE OF $10 or NO ENTRY FEE
The winning story (or stories) will be scheduled for
publication in Issue #7 of Dark Moon Digest which will
debut at the 2012 World Horror Conference and the Bram
Stoker Awards in Salt Lake City next March. Deadline
January 15, 2012.

$10 ENTRY FEE CATEGORY
1st Place: $100 Grand Prize plus a copy of the issue of
Dark Moon Digest in which your story appears. All other
stories selected for publication will receive $10 plus
a copy of the issue in which their story appears.
All submissions should be a minimum of 750 words and
should not exceed 4,000 words.

NO ENTRY FEE CATEGORY
All stories selected for inclusion in this issue of Dark
Moon Digest (or a future issue or anthology) will receive
$10 plus a copy of the book when it is released.

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CHUDLEIGH PHOENIX MAGAZINE SHORT STORY COMPETITION
http://chudleighphoenix.co.uk/2012comp.html
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ENTRY FEE £5
Stories must be a maximum of 1,500 words, with an open
theme. Deadline January 31, 2012. Results announced in
the April/May 2012 issue of Chudleigh Phoenix and on
the website. Entries must be in English. First Prize £100;
Second Prize £50; Third Prize £25. An additional £25 prize
will be awarded to the best entry from a local writer.
Local is defined as living in the TQ13 postal area.

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JAMES WHITE AWARD
http://www.jameswhiteaward.com/
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NO ENTRY FEE
The James White Award is an annual short story competition
open to non-professional writers with the winner chosen by
a panel of judges made up of professional authors and
editors. The prize for winning this year's James White
Award 2011 is £200 plus publication in Interzone, the
leading UK science fiction magazine. Deadline January 31,
2012. Limit 6,000 words. Open to writers of any age and
nationality.



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JOBS/MARKETS
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REPTILES
http://www.reptilechannel.com/contact-us.aspx
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Query with experience noted and the article premise.
Articles are up to 3,000 words and cover health, nutrition,
breeding, news, field study and travel. Prefer reptile
enthusiasts who are not novices.

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RESPONSE MAGAZINE
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/about/contact/
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Read by Christian women who want to help create a more
peaceful, just and caring world. Accepts articles to
include how-to, profiles, interviews, current events,
family life, parenting, feminism, environment, politics,
youth, cultural affairs and more. Contact Yvette Moore
at YMoore@unitedmethodistwomen.org .

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ROAD BIKE MOTORCYCLE CRUISING MAGAZINE
http://www.roadbikemag.com/home/contact-us/editorial-contact/
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Addresses needs of readers who ride a touring or cruising
motorcycle. Covers destinations, bikes, gear, reviews and
tales of travel. Prefers photos with articles.

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ROCK & GEM
http://www.rockngem.com/layout-options/about-rock-gem/
http://www.rockngem.com/contact/
---
Rock & Gem has been the leading magazine for the lapidary
and mineral hobbyist. Not a trade journal and not a
scientific dissertation, it 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.
Pays up to $275 for articles up to 4,000 words.

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ROUTE 66 MAGAZINE
http://www.route66magazine.com/Links/tabid/1621/language/en-US/Default.aspx
---
Route 66 Magazine is your passport to the scenic beauty,
charm, and spirit of America's most storied highway.
Articles on travel, nostalgia, events, history and profiles
along Route 66. Pays $60 per page for articles up to 2,000
words. Columns are 300 words. Loves photos.




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ADVERTISING FOR WRITERS
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WHY ADVERTISE IN FUNDSFORWRITERS?

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I saw a noticeable spike in traffic after each ad hit people's
inboxes and in total garnered at least 500 new sign-ups.

If you're thinking about advertising in FFW, do it!

Joan Dempsey, Founder & President
http://www.literaryliving.com 
 

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ANOTHER FANTASTIC REASON TO ADVERTISE IN FUNDSFORWRITERS

Chalet Publishers, LLC, ran an ad ONE TIME in announcing we
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http://www.chaletpublishers.com
 

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E-mail: hope@fundsforwriters.com

140-A Amicks Ferry Road #4
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Copyright 2000-2011, C. Hope Clark
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