Volume 12, Issue 15
April 13, 2012


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FUNDS FOR WRITERS

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Editor: C. Hope Clark
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FOURTH ANNUAL CAROLINAS WRITERS CONFERENCE
April 14, 2012
Wadesboro, North Carolina
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Hope Clark presents on finding streams of writing income.

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NITTANY VALLEY WRITERS NETWORK (NVWN) PRESENTS C. HOPE CLARK

The Nittany Valley Writers Network (NVWN) will host C. Hope Clark
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WORDS OF SUCCESS


"Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask.
Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take
action to get it."

~ Jack Canfield ~


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SUCCESS OF THE WEEK
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Website: http://www.clairevorster.com


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ARTICLE
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Don't Forget the "Trades"

By Grace Elting Castle

Freelancers are missing a great opportunity in "the trades"---magazines
published for specific professions or occupations.

As editor of a trade publication, PI Magazine...the journal for
professional investigators, I often wonder, "Where are the writers?" We
publish six issues a year and scramble to fill the pages. Granted, we have
some regular contributors whose expertise, tailored to our needs, is
welcomed, particularly in business and marketing topics. But it's
difficult to find skilled freelancers who can find a topic, prepare
a query and follow up with a professional article.

The market is huge! There are 114 pages of trade publications in the 2012
Writer's Market. I suspect there are many more editors wishing for skilled
writers.

What you should know:

*Trade magazines are seldom found in bookstores. They are distributed,
often by subscription only, to people within an industry or profession.
*Most pay quite well, often per article rather than per word.

Tips for success:

*Carefully review the magazine for voice and subject matter.
*Carefully follow the writer's guidelines.
*Understand that most "trades" do not have a large editorial staff, so be patient.
*Write explicit queries.
*If, based on your promises in the query, an editor agrees to review your
article, deliver what you promised.
*Hone your research and interviewing skills.
*Don't use lengthy, seldom seen words to try to impress an editor.
*Stick to the listed word count.
*Write sparingly in the voice and style of the targeted publication.
*Be polite. In the past few months I have noticed a particular rudeness
creeping into the messages received from some writers. One asked for
guidelines and I sent him the URL so he could read them online. He
responded, "Just send me the damn guidelines!" Not a good way to endear
oneself to a potential purchaser of one's articles.

Most articles about freelancing emphasize studying the magazine and
guidelines. It's easy to skip that advice, but for the "trades" you're
wasting your time if you ignore those steps. It's a certain guarantee of
failure.

For example, I receive numerous submissions of investigator profiles. We
only publish profiles if a PI has made a significant contribution to
furthering the profession. In ten years we've published less than a dozen.

Another example of wasted time and effort are the articles we receive on
how to hire a PI. Our articles are written to and for the PI. There is no
need to tell investigators how or why someone should hire them. Send a
query on a new investigative specialty and you'll have my attention.

Writing for this market is little different from writing for the
mainstream publications. Write an article based on your own specific
expertise in a manner that fits their style and guidelines, or find a
topic that you can research, perhaps interview an expert or two, and
prepare it according to the style and guidelines of the target
publications. You just have to spend enough time to become familiar with
your targeted trade.

Whether you're writing for music teachers or cable manufacturers, fruit
growers or fire chiefs, every editor of a "trade" will be excited to hear
from the professional writer who submits a useful, well-defined query and
a solid article.

BIO
Grace Elting Castle is a retired professional investigator now
focusing on writing and editing projects. She edits PI Magazine
and freelances articles on regional and family history topics.
Contact: [email protected]  or [email protected]
Websites: www.cluesonline.com ,www.pimagazine.com
Blog: http://fortheloveoffamilyhistory.blogspot.com
 


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COMPETITIONS
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POETIC REPUBLIC POETRY PRIZE 2012
www.poeticrepublic.com
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ENTRY FEE £7.
Peer review online poetry competition judged by the entrants
themselves.

1st Prize (Single poem) £2,000
1st Prize (Portfolio) £1,000

The event will culminate with a collaborative eBook publication
featuring the best poems and comments as chosen by the
participants. Any subject or style: Poetry or Prose Poetry,
maximum 42 lines. Deadline April 30, 2012.

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SAGE MAGAZINE WRITING COMPETITION
http://sagemagazine.org/?p=2160
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NO ENTRY FEE
First Prize: $500; Second Prize: $300; Third Prize: $200.
One writer under 20 will receive a Special Mention. All finalists
will be published on SAGE Magazine's website and considered for
our annual print publication. Send us essays, short stories,
memoirs, poetry, graphic novels, reporting, sky-writing-all
forms of environmental writing accepted (including excerpts
from longer works). Open to all non-professional writers.
Deadline April 20, 2012.

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2ND ANNUAL RIDGE TO RIVER CONTEST
www.adventummagazine.com
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Enter the 2nd annual Ridge to River Contest for an outstanding
work of outdoor creative nonfiction. Winner receives $500, an MSR
Pocket Rocket stove, and publication. Adventum, a biannual
literary magazine of outdoor adventure writing, photography and
haiku, publishes creative nonfiction, essays, and memoir pieces
that explore some aspect of personal experience in the outdoors.
Deadline: May 15, 2012.



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GRANTS
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GLADSTONE'S LIBRARY WRITERS-IN-RESIDENCE - CHESTER, UK
http://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/news/writer-residence-scheme-2013/
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Gladstone's Library is looking for another four writers to take
up residence in 2013. Deadline August 31, 2012. Four celebrated
writers will stay at the Library for a month, each enjoying full
access to the Library's rich resources. Each writer will keep a
blog about their stay, run a creative writing workshop and an
'Evening With' event. They will receive full meals and lodging,
travel expenses and a stipend of £100 per week. Would-be writers-
in-residence must submit a one page CV/biog, a copy of their
latest book, a 250 word max statement about their take on (re)
defining 'liberal values' and 250 words max on the work that they
plan to do at the Library (in addition to the public events).
Does not accept self-published authors.

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THE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE
http://aannh.org/weeks/wmnf-artist-in-residency.php
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The White Mountain National Forest is partnering with the Arts
Alliance of Northern New Hampshire to continue the Artist-in-
Residence (AIR) program begun in 2011 as part of the Weeks
Centennial Celebration. We are now seeking applications from
interested artists in all media for 2012.

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RHODE ISLAND ARTS GRANTS
http://www.arts.ri.gov/
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The Deadline for Project Grants to Individuals, Project Grants in
Education, Folk Arts Apprenticeships and Fellowships in Crafts,
Fiction, Film & Video, Folk Arts, Photography, Play/Screenwriting,
Poetry, and Three-Dimensional Arts has been moved to May 1 (for
2012 only).



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FREELANCE MARKETS
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TEXAS HIGHWAYS
http://www.texashighways.com/index.php/index.php/component/content/article/5697-submission-guidelines
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The official travel magazine of Texas. Covers scenery, history,
small towns, and out-of-the-way places as well as personalities.
Note that photography is a key component. Query. Features are
1,200 to 1,800 words. Pays 50 cents/word. Note the strong blog.
Pitch there as well.

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TOLEDO CITY PAPER
http://www.toledocitypaper.com/
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Covers arts, entertainment, events, politics, and social issues
of Toledo, OH. A weekly paper and online presence. Note the
blog. Pays up to $350 for up to 800 words. Email for detailed
guidelines. Prefers full manuscript.

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VIRGINIA LIVING
http://www.virginialiving.com/contact_us.html
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An upscale lifestyle magazine written for Virginians. Covers
the arts, dining, travel, history, places, and personalities.
Pays up to $500 for articles up to 2,000 words and columns up
to 800 words.



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JOBS
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DIGITAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Location Chicago, IL
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/9f8XdJ34XdbD/
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Develop and guide the marketing strategies for all Chicago
Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children
(Chicago Metro AEYC) products and services to build our brand
and position in the early care and education field. We are seeking
a self starter with excellent writing credentials to develop content
for a full range of marketing materials in print, online and video.

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WRITER-EDITOR
Location Washington DC
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/313654900
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Deadline August 16, 2012. This position is located in the Bureau
of Diplomatic Security's Command Center (DS/CC). The DS/CC is
the central point for all threat and incident reporting, both
domestically and overseas, and is the single urgent or routine
point of contact for DS Special Agents worldwide. Assists in
editing of written briefs, messages, and/or other documentation.
Reviews and proofreads documents for correct grammar, punctuation,
style, organization, and logic. Makes corrections, as needed,
ensuring the information in the final product is consistent with
the original content. Rewrites sections of entire documents, as
necessary, to ensure paragraph unity and coherence or to eliminate
jargon and redundancies.

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ONLINE CONTENT EDITOR/WRITER
Location Manhattan, NY
http://www.touro.edu/general/jobopenings/
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Touro College is redesigning its main website as well as sites
for all of their schools. The editor/writer will rewrite static
page content and help develop dynamic content moving for the
websites.


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PUBLISHERS/AGENTS
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BEACON HILL PRESS
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House, is a leading provider of Wesleyan Christian books, Bible
studies, and Bible commentaries. Beacon Hill Press exists to
provide inspiration and support with biblically sound materials
that are relevant to the Church's changing needs. Through encouraging
literature, personal devotion, and small group resources, Beacon Hill
Press equips Christ-followers with engaging books that inspire and
minister to the Body of Christ.

NOTE: A long-time FundsforWriters reader and contributor to
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CRIMSON PUBLISHING
http://www.crimsonpublishing.co.uk/what-we-love-to-do.html
---
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the world a better place by publishing products that will help
people have a better time in it! By helping them get a business
started or get their career off the ground or by providing
parenting advice and travel tips, there's no limit to the type
of helpful non-fiction publishing that we provide!

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http://www.mischiefbooks.com/pages/contact/
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purpose of pleasure. Each month Mischief will publish original
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