The Writers Network News: July 14, 2005 http://ezezine.com
July 14, 2005
Welcome to this issue of The Writers Network News. I hope you love it and forward it to all your writing friends, but if you don’t love it, follow the simple instructions at the bottom to remove your address from the mailing list.
In This Issue:
One: Kudos: Kathleen Boehmig, Tara Dillard, Kimberly Freeman
Two: From the editor’s desk: Yes, You are a Member
Three: Ask the Book Doctor: Marketing, italics, marketability and e-books
Four: Subjects of interest to writers
Five: Jobs, contests, grants, agents and markets
Six: Writing Assignment: When it rains, it pours
Seven: Looking for Critique Circles
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LOOK! Next Roswell meeting date: Friday, August 5, 2005
12:00 noon at Wok & Chops Chinese Restaurant
If you happen to be in Atlanta on the first Friday of the month, bring questions and business cards and network with us. See directions at the end of the e-zine.
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To view past issues of The Writers Network News, go to: http://ezezine.com/home/770/
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Writer’s quote of the day:
"A writer's like anybody else except when he's writing." --Shelby Foote, best known for his trilogy, The Civil War: A Narrative
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One: Kudos
[Kudos: noun: praise or honor: praise, credit, or glory for an achievement]
(Did you know kudos is singular? There’s no such word as kudo.)
Here’s a great case of recycling stories to the writer’s benefit: “‘Rocks and Restoration,’ which appeared in Lessons Learned, Volume 1 (and which subsequently appeared in Sacred Stones, a national anthology compiled by Maril Crabtree), has now been selected for publication in Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul, due to be released in August.” –Kathleen Boehmig, pkboehmig@charter.net
“My book, The Garden View: Designs for Beautiful Landscapes, has been released by Sterling Publishing. It is hardcover with stunning photography by Joel Tressler. The topic is national/international and not only for southern gardeners. I've put together a companion lecture-PowerPoint presentation to take the show on the road.” –Tara Dillard
Kimberly Freeman just got the following note: “I just wanted to let you know that your story, ‘Galloping into Forty,’ will be appearing in our new book.” The book is called Horse Crazy: Women and the Horses They Love. To learn more about it, go to: http://tinyurl.com/d4vko. Congratulations, Kim!
Please send in your accomplishments for our kudos section.
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Two: From the editor’s desk: Yes, You are a Member
Dear Fellow Writers:
I recently got an e-mail from someone searching for something related to writing. I did not have an immediate answer, but I said if she was a member of The Writers Network, I’d be glad to put an announcement in our newsletter. He or she wrote back and said something like, “I’ve been getting your newsletter for ages; does that make me a member?”
I had to laugh when I realized I have not make clear to readers that yes, if you subscribe to The Writers Network News, you are a member of the network. It’s that easy. I don’t charge fees or ask for donations or send out membership cards or make you jump through hoops. I just want to continue to build one of the widest networks of writers in the world, so we can all help each other.
What’s in it for me? Good question. If I don’t get any money for this service, what do I get? Folks, I get the warmest heart, knowing I am mentoring thousands of writers around the globe. Writers have questions, and few know where to turn for answers. Some feel ashamed they do not already know the answers. I know what it feels like. Back in the 1970s, I heard someone use the word “antagonist” in a writers meeting. I had heard the word before, but I wasn’t exactly sure how it applied to writing. I wanted to ask, but I feared I would show my ignorance, so it took me much longer to learn many of the things I’ve learned.
Decades later, I’m an accomplished writer with awards to my name, but I will never forget the young woman who was afraid to ask, and that’s why my mission includes helping other writers.
If you get this newsletter regularly—without it being forwarded by a friend—then you are a member of The Writers Network. Welcome. You have the honor of helping other writers and the privilege of asking any questions you want, anonymously, and you get free answers and advice. That’s what the world should be like.
Take a moment to scope out The Writers Boot Camp coming up August 20 in Marietta, Georgia. Call The Knowledge Shop to get numbers for nearby motels. Don’t miss this one! See the information under the “Subjects of Interest for Writers” section.
If someone forwarded this newsletter to you, please sign up to get your own copy. Simply go to my Website, www.zebraeditor.com, and click on “Free Newsletter.”
--Bobbie Christmas
Author of double-award-winning “Write In Style” (Union Square Publishing, an imprint of Cardoza Publishing) and director of The Writers Network
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Three: Ask the Book Doctor: Marketing, italics, marketability and e-books
Q: Do you or any of your newsletter readers have a marketing/publicity link or advice?
A: I used many of the ideas in a book called “Jump Start Your Book Sales.” It had hundreds more ideas that I did not follow for one reason or another, but many were sound and practical. If other readers would like to add advice, contact Tara Dillard at taradillard@mindspring.com.
Q: Italics: I know foreign words and book titles should be italicized. Should I italicize or underline?
A: When we had only typewriters, we knew the answer. To indicate italics on a typewriter, we typed the words, backed up, and underlined the words to indicate italics. With computers, we can choose between using italics or underlines. I’ve even seen manuscripts in which the same word was both underlined and italicized, which is unacceptable.
The choice between underlining and italicizing today depends on what you write. In a business letter, by all means use italics, because you print the letter and mail it. In a book manuscript, however, use italics only if you plan to go from the electronic version straight to print; otherwise, use underlines, so the typesetter can clearly see what he or she must turn into italics. Unless your publisher specifically asks for one form or the other, I doubt anyone would reject a manuscript based on this one format issue alone, but whether you italicize or underline, be consistent throughout the manuscript. Don’t underline one word and italicize another.
Q: My fiancée thinks I should change my main character to a woman, to make my novel more marketable. What say you?
A: Marketability is something to consider, but few men can write well from a feminine point of view. If you do not feel confident writing from the perspective of the opposite sex, the book will be less marketable, not more marketable. Show caution with any suggestion; follow your writer’s gut. We all have things we do instinctively, and we do them for a reason. I’m a woman, so I write from a woman’s point of view most of the time. One time I have tried to write from a male perspective, but the men in my critique circle pointed out serious flaws in the thoughts and actions of my male character. I say stick with what you know.
Q: I was wondering how you guys felt about e-books. Most have pretty strong feelings for and against. I’d be interested to know how you feel and why.
A: I’m for e-books; my newest book, Ask the Book Doctor: How to Beat the Competition and Sell Your Work came out as an e-book form first, so I could release it sooner, but I'll take it to print soon, because so many people are against e-books. To order the e-book, go to www.booklocker.com.
E-books are a good supplement to printed books, but not likely to appeal to as many people as printed books. Some people are too lazy to go to the Website and download the books. Some are afraid. Some don't want to use a credit card on line. Some don't like reading long works electronically. Although the number is growing, few people see the upside of e-books, which can include clickable links and electronic bookmarks, plus they usually offer instant fulfillment and a lower price. From what I understand, the sales record for e-books is very low, compared to printed books. The good news is that it costs nothing but time to create one, and once it's done, it's easy take the initial file and use it for print-on-demand or traditional printing.
Do you have a question? Send it today to Bobbie@zebraeditor.com.
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Four: Subjects of interest to writers
Saturday, August 20, 2005
10:00 – 4:30
Writers Boot Camp
The Knowledge Shop
Cobb Parkway
Marietta, Georgia
678-766-6666
$89
Turn Your Writing Dreams Into Reality!
Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. Books and other items of interest to writers will also be available, so bring your checkbook or credit card!
10 – 11:50 Susan Graham – Top Ten Reasons Why Agents Reject Manuscripts—and How to Avoid Them
10 – 11:50 Bobbie Christmas—How to Beat the Competition and Sell Your Writing
11 – 11:50 Carl Danbury, Jr. – Sell Your Work to Magazines
11 – 11:50 Vally Sharpe – Getting into Print: Know Your Options
11:55 – 1:00 – lunch break
1:00 – 1:50 – Mark Diamond - Secrets to Student Writing Success
1:00 – 1:50 – Geri Taran - Everyone has a Story: How to Organize and Write Memoirs
2:00 – 2:50 – Walter Lawrence – Writing the Books; then Doing the Books
2:00 – 2:50 – Peter Bowerman – Goodbye, “Starving Writer;” Hello, “Well-Fed Writer”
3:00 – 3:50 – Barbara Jacoby – Hold the Presses: Just the Facts about Writing for Newspapers
3:00 – 3:50 – Dr. Joe Teal - How to Write a Book in a Week
About the Faculty:
Peter Bowerman (www.wellfedwriter.com) is the author of the award-winning Book-of-the-Month Club selection, The Well Fed Writer and its companion volume, The Well-Fed Writer: Back for Seconds, both commercial freelancing standards. He is a veteran commercial freelancer in Atlanta, with clients like included Cola-Cola, IBM, UPS, American Express, DuPont, Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp., and many others.
Goodbye, “Starving Writer;” Hello, “Well-Fed Writer”
Learn:
• How to price your work
• How to sell your work
• How to find new clients
Bobbie Christmas, editor and owner of Zebra Communications (www.zebraeditor.com) is also known as The Book Doctor, for the column, “Ask the Book Doctor,” which she writes for a dozen periodicals and Web sites. She addresses the top questions answered in her upcoming book, Ask the Book Doctor: How to Beat the Competition and Sell Your Writing.
How to Beat the Competition and Sell Your Writing
Learn:
• The first thing agents and acquisitions editors look for in a submission
• What to do to make your submission stand out (It’s not what you think!)
• How to make money writing
Carl Danbury, Jr., is publisher of Points North Magazine, a lifestyle magazine for residents of north Atlanta. He’s a graduate of the University of Alabama, and since 1987, he has been involved in all facets of magazine publishing, from advertising sales and marketing to writing feature articles and planning editorial calendars.
Sell Your Work to Magazines
Learn:
• How freelance writers should "Sell Unique," when presenting article ideas to editors and publishers
• How to approach a publisher
• Other vital information for aspiring writers of magazine articles
Mark Diamond (Mr. D) is considered Georgia’s foremost children’s writing specialist. A Creative Writing and Gifted Ed specialist with DeKalb County for more than eight years, he left the classroom in 1999 to start his own educational consulting business, Writing to Command Attention! Workshops. Mark currently presents more than 250 student, faculty and parent workshops each year, and is credited with raising Georgia Writing Assessment scores at numerous Atlanta-area schools. His first credited book, 6 Tricks to Student Story Writing Success, will be published in August.
Secrets to Student Writing Success
Learn:
• Innovative tips, tricks, secrets and shortcuts to inspire creativity
• Methods for motivating young writers (and yourself!)
• Motivational writer’s origami models
Susan Graham, owner of About Words Agency, a literary agency in metro Atlanta, reveals the top ten reasons why agents return manuscripts to writers.
Top Ten Reasons Why Agents Reject Manuscripts—and How to Avoid Them
Learn:
• How agents work
• How to please an agent
• When you may not need an agent
Barbara P. Jacoby is the editor of the Cherokee Tribune, a daily newspaper covering Cherokee County. For the last five years, the Tribune has been named one of the top three newspapers of its size in the state by the Georgia Press Association. A graduate of Florida State University, Mrs. Jacoby is an American Press Institute and GPA fellowship winner. She is married to photojournalist Mike Jacoby.
Hold the presses: Just the facts about writing for a newspaper.
Learn:
• What to do if you want to work as a reporter
• What editors are looking for in a local columnist
• How to get your news into the newspaper
Walter Lawrence, CPA, has spent 20 years in finance and accounting and specializes in small business. His short stories and poetry have won him awards, and he will receive his Master of Arts in Professional Writing from Kennesaw State University this December.
Writing the Books; then Doing the Books
Learn:
• How to determine whether you have a writing business or a hobby
• Which expenses are legitimate deductions for writers
• How to keep that pesky IRS off your back
Vally Sharpe, a published author, is co-owner of United Writers Press, Inc., a hybrid publishing firm that educates aspiring authors in the myriad options available to get “into print” and offers fee-based a la carte services. Vally is the current president of the Georgia Writers Association.
Getting into Print: Know Your Options
Learn:
• What’s involved in publishing a book
• Available options
• The matrix of decision making
Geri Taran is co-founder and executive director of Georgia Writers Association and is the senior editor and publisher of Georgia Writers News/Mag, a publication of GWA. A published writer and an artist, she created Everyone Has a Story, a memoir-writing system for all ages.
Everyone has a Story: How to Organize and Write Memoirs
Learn how to:
• Review the stages of life (so far)
• Use trigger phrases to simulate your writing
• Collect memorabilia to support your writing
Dr. Joe Teale, assistant faculty advisor to the Dean of Behavioral Sciences at S. Florida Bible College, U.S. Department Coordinator for the Philosophy Department at Central University of Ecuador, and Curriculum Advisor for Coaching Education and International Sports at Kennesaw State University.
How to Write a Book in a Week
Learn how to:
• Take a one-page tip sheet and create a 32-page, profitable book
• Market yourself with easy-to-follow instructions
• Get published
To register, call The Knowledge Shop at 678-766-6666
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Write In Style: Crash Course in Creative Writing
Only a few seats left! Hurry!
July 23, 2005
Sandy Springs Library
Atlanta, GA
10:30 to 5:30 (one hour break for lunch)
$65.00
For the first time ever, the Atlanta Writers Club presents Bobbie Christmas, author of the award-winning book on creative writing, Write In Style, in a one-day event for fiction and nonfiction writers. In this interactive course you’ll glean as much knowledge as if you had taken a six-week course, yet you will spend only one day in class. You do not have to be a member of the Atlanta Writers Club to participate. Seating is limited, so reserve early. Reserve and pay by July 1 and get a evaluation of five standard manuscript pages of your writing. E-mail Bobbie@zebraeditor.com for payment details or call Atlanta Writers President George Weinstein at 770/552-5887. Credit card payments accepted over the phone. To charge it, call Bobbie at 770/924-0528.
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New Magazine for Professional Women
Pink, a new national magazine for women in business, launched in June.
Pink targets women executives, managers, entrepreneurs and thought leaders ages 27 to 55. Pink was created by Pink Chief Executive Officer and Founding Editor Cynthia Good and President and Founding Publisher Genevieve Bos.
Pink provides informative and inspiring articles about how America's most powerful and influential women encounter business and personal challenges and succeed.
Regular features include profiles of top-level women executives; business strategies and trends to watch; creative things women do to succeed; tools and tactics for greater career success; ways to boost revenue; questions from the office; fashion that works; and work/life balance solutions. For info see: http://www.pinkmagazine.com
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People have asked about various publishers who help with self publishing, and I found these messages from members of the Florida Writers Association:
“Trafford Publishing, after eight months and four proofs, finally got it right. The grief this publisher caused me, not to mention the expense of UPSing to Canada, is hard to imagine, let alone believe. Regular mail takes forever because it goes through Customs. The first proof was a nightmare, and subsequent proofs improved. But four proofs to get it right?
“I wouldn't send my worst enemy to Trafford, least of all an author who expects quality for their money (quite expensive). Let it be further known that Trafford offers a hefty sum of money ($300-$400) to anyone referring an author who buys a package from Trafford. Had I done some research before accepting word of mouth, I could have avoided months and months of aggravation, not to mention lost revenue.”
A member responded with this further, more balanced information:
“I'm sorry about Max's very negative experience with Trafford. They are my publisher for my novel Life Is A Foreign Language, and they did a decent job for me.
I would like to point out the following: because of their technique, Trafford has limitations. I would not recommend them for anybody who is looking to sell large quantities of a book. They don't have the capacity to print large quantities without resourcing, which means lowered quality, their delivery time is too long and the per copy printing price too high. They admit they have limitations in reproducing good quality pictures; I had a hard time obtaining an acceptable quality for the book cover.
For a family type biography with a limited number of copies they're fine.
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The Obvious Expert: The Easy Way to Write the Book That’s Inside You
Save money while you reap the benefits of your writing
Many people have a nonfiction book inside them but do not know where to start or how to keep going. This two-CD seminar lays out simple steps for anyone writing a nonfiction book. For this information-filled seminar Elsom Eldridge, Jr., founder of the International Guild for Professional Consultants and www.obvious-expert.com, interviews Bobbie Christmas, book editor, author of “Write In Style” and publisher of “The Writers Network News.”
Bobbie suggests simple ways to get started, stay on track, and stay in the zone, plus bonus tips on how to sell your book at the back of the room without any help from others. Elsom and Bobbie also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing, to help you decide what to do after you complete your book.
The two-CD seminar is only $14.95 plus $4 shipping and handling. It will be mailed as soon as it is available. To order, call in or mail your credit card information and mailing address to Bobbie@zebraeditor.com or 770-924-0528 or mail a check for $18.95 to Bobbie Christmas at 230 Deerchase Drive, Suite B, Woodstock, GA 30188, and ask for the “The Obvious Expert” CD set.
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From Ron Burch: Blogger to serious author? Can it be so? For three years I've used my Blog site -- http://southernauthor.blog-city.com/index.cfm -- to make my opinions editorials available to a growing list of visitors and subscribers. Each week, I've shared my thoughts on everything from current events, to politics and religion, along with some personal glimpses about growing up in the South. In the process, my writing-style improved. Now I'm using the blog-site to test the water with my first serious novel "A Play for Power." Interested? Visit the post http://southernauthor.blog-city.com/the_book.htm or contact southernauthor@comcast.net.
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Cooking with Paula Deen: lifestyle magazine launches
Inspired by television celebrity Paula Deen and published by Hoffman Media, Cooking with Paula Deen will launch this November. The bimonthly lifestyle magazine "will not only provide scrumptious recipes, it will feature its namesake's menus for everyday dishes as well as holidays dishes and creative food presentation tips, it will also give insight into what makes this diva of food tick: Feature stories about her restaurant, her sons, special events in her life, places she loves to visit and her gardening tips. The presentation will be as relaxed and friendly as the lady herself." Source: home.businesswire.com
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“Ask the Book Doctor: How to Beat the Competition and Sell Your Writing” e-book answers hundreds of writers’ questions
“Ask the Book Doctor: How to Beat the Competition and Sell Your Writing” is a 122-page e-book that answers all the questions you wish you could ask a writing and editing expert. It has electronic bookmarks that allow you to go directly to your preferred subject and features clickable links that take you to Internet resources for additional information. Learn more on how to write, edit, and sell your work, whether you write books, short stories, articles, reports, or anything else. To order go to http://www.booklocker.com/books/1906.html
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Synthesis.net launches print publication
The independent music and entertainment site has announced the launch of its first national magazine, with the premiere issue hitting stands on July 5th. "The content is catered towards the consumers' need for variety by covering everything from hip-hop to indie rock, groundbreaking technology to international photography, with multiple levels of humor strewn throughout the pages." Source: ereleases.com
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F.ree Information for Writers from Bobbie Christmas and Zebra Communications
Order e-mailed reports on correct manuscript format, how to form and run a critique circle, how to identify weak writing and repair it, self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, and much more. Twelve reports are available, and the list keeps growing. Go to www.zebraeditor.com and click on “Tools for Writers.”
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I'd like to ask members for suggestions for COMFORTABLE office chairs. I've done the Office Depot route--twice--and am still suffering. I'm short, which makes it harder to get a good fitting chair. Before anyone recommends Aeron chairs, they need to tell me why I should shell out $1,000+. I need something that doesn't create fatigue like this thing I'm currently sitting on. Thanks.
Nancy Moreland
President
ConveyMore Communications,Inc.
http://www.conveymore.com/
770-517-2364 nmoreland@ConveyMore.com
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Caring Today: caregiver magazine launches
The topics of Caring Today are aimed at the family caregiver. The quarterly magazine will switch to a bimonthly schedule starting 2006. "The controlled-circulation magazine is delivered primarily to doctors' offices and hospitals, where caregivers are apt to sit and wait for their loved ones." Editor-in-chief: Strecker Richard. Source: fairfieldcbj.com
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“Write In Style: Using Your Word Processor and Other Techniques to Improve Your Writing” teaches the Find and Refine Method ™ to locate words and phrases you can delete, upgrade or rewrite to power up your prose. Bobbie Christmas reveals secrets only a book doctor could know. First Place winner of the Royal Palm Award for education. Union Square Publishing, publisher; Simon and Schuster, distributor. Available in bookstores and Internet retailers. To order at Amazon.com DISCOUNT prices, go to http://zebraeditor.com/bookstore.shtml
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Five: Jobs, Contests, Grants, Agents and Markets
Daddy’s Girl
7 Adinkras Media Productions is looking for stories of love and admiration, regret and redemption, healing and searching from women in the Southeastern U.S. for an anthology and companion documentary. Tell us how your relationship with your father, not necessarily biological, has impacted your life, particularly your past and current romantic relationships or your relationship with men in general. True, original work considered from beginning and experienced women writers from the Southeastern U.S. Diversity welcomed and encouraged. For full details and online entry, visit www.7adinkras.com/daddysgirl.htm.
Deadline: September 15, 2005.
Length: 2,500 words or less.
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Freelance Graphic Artist Needed
Member Leah Perry says, “One of my clients is in desperate need for a good graphic artist. Pay and specs of the contract will have to be negotiated with the CEO, but I am assisting in finding someone. This project will be designing ad brochures for medical conferences, books, tapes, CDs, DVDs -- basically all the promotional material for a medical educational company in Roswell, Georgia, that produces conferences and administers continuing education and certification exams for practice administration professionals.” Interested parties can contact Leah Perry, at lperry@epracticemanagement.org.
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Wine Adventure: women's wine magazine
Wine Adventure bills itself as “the first wine magazine targeted to women.” Sample article topics from the first issue include: women's tasting groups, wine pairings with picnic foods, a collection of stylish wine totes. URL: www.wamagazine.com.
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Upscale
600 Bronner Brothers Way
Atlanta, GA. 30318
submissions@upscalemag.com
http://www.upscalemagazine.com/portal/
Upscale is directed at young, professional urban women, and includes articles on lifestyle topics and entertainment, as well as related news. Topics include the arts, education, business, humor, multicultural issues, music, nutrition, politics, recreation, religion, sports, and travel. Length varies, but usually falls between 750 and 2000 words. Query via standard mail or e-mail and include published clips and/or a list of writing credits. Pays 50 cents a word.
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Her Sports
Wet Dog Media Inc
4480 33rd Street
San Diego, CA 92116;
(619) 280-1845
www.hersports.com
Christina Gandolfo, Editor-in-Chief
editorial@hersports.com
This magazine covers individual outdoor sports for women. "We focus on health, nutrition, and sports, and sports training, travel, and profiles on everyday athletes and professional athletes with unique and motivational stories." Pays 10-25 cents a word
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MultiCultural Review
6 Birch Hill Rd.
Ballston Lake, N.Y. 12019
Guidelines: www.mcreview.com/author-guidelines.html
This quarterly publication features articles on a wide range of topics pertaining to multicultural issues. Articles include the arts, education, multicultural and ethnic issues, and writing. Nonfiction length averages 2000-6000 words. Fiction, which includes children's literature, as well as contemporary, historical, ethnic, and literary fiction, averages 1000-4000 words. Send complete manuscript by standard mail. Pays up to $200.
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Yoga Journal
www.yogajournal.com
Guidelines:www.yogajournal.com/customer_editorial.cfm
Pays up to $2000 for feature articles within 90 days of
acceptance
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Silent Sports
P.O. Box 152
Waupaca, WI 54981
www.silentsports.com/store/
Silent Sports addresses amateur athletes living in the Midwest. Articles include hiking, biking, running, skiing, and paddling, and offer personal experience pieces, how-to, profiles, interviews, and new product information. Length averages 1200 words. Submit query and clips by standard mail. Pays: On publication-- up to $150.
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The Village Rambler
www.villagerambler.com
Guidelines: www.villagerambler.com/submissions.html
"The Village Rambler accepts submissions for fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and photography. We are also interested in excerpts from writing journals and true stories of literary/artistic rejection and acceptance." Pays $10-$50.
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InkSpotter News
c/o InkSpotter Publishing
163 Main Avenue
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3M 1B3
http://inkspotter.com/
Editor: Betty Dobson
submissions@inkspotter.com
Tel: 902-444-1691
InkSpotter News is a monthly online magazine for writers, offering advice, articles, market information, contest announcements, and online resources. Pays: $10 Canadian (US$8) on publication for a piece 500 words or less. Buys first Canadian rights. Reading period for submissions begins the 20th of each month.
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Six: Writing Assignment: When it rains, it pours
I don’t know about our readers around the globe, but here in Atlanta we’ve been getting rain, rain, and more rain. The ropes of water that come down each day made me ponder how we curtail our lives because of weather. I put off walking the dog until the rain relents. I avoid driving to the bank or post office in the rain. What do you do or not do because of inclement weather in your location? Help readers from other parts of the world understand the joys and trials of living in your area and in your climate. Write a fiction scene with characters reacting to the weather or write a nonfiction essay about the weather.
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Seven: Looking for Critique Circles
Do you want to join or form a critique circle in your area or online? In the body of an e-mail send me your name, general location, contact information, and your preferences (fiction, nonfiction, short stories, books, poetry, etc.). I’ll list your information here, to help you find or form a group that allows you to get feedback.
I would like to start or join a critique circle in the Fayette, Coweta and South Fulton County area in Georgia. I'm interested in fiction--short stories or novels. --Sam Smith (samfsmith@gmail.com)
Remember to ask me for Report #101 on forming and maintaining a successful critique circle. Send your request to me at Bobbie@zebraeditor.com.
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The restaurant is in King’s Market on Holcomb Bridge, Roswell, Georgia, one block from Hwy. 400. If on 400, take Exit 7 toward Norcross (7A if going north, exit 7 and turn left, if going south). If on Holcomb Bridge already, turn into King’s Market by turning onto Market Boulevard beside Wachovia Bank, turn left behind the bank, and you’ll see the restaurant in the hollow on the right. Restaurant phone: 770-552-8981.
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