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SUCCESSFUL PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER MARCH 2024

Content of the March newsletter:

–   WRITING CONTESTS

  WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS

  FREELANCE WRITING

Welcome to our March Writing and Publishing Newsletter!

I just came across this article (excerpt) on the Internet when searching for the word ¨March.

¨How (writing) habits are formed: Rather than thinking about the left and right sides of the brain, think instead of the front and back. The front of the brain processes new information.  That new information, if repeated often enough (30 days), moves to the back of the brain to form habits.  Once things are habits, they become easier to do because we no longer have to think about doing them.¨

And I have been asking myself for the hundredth time: Why does a writer have to motivate her or himself to sit down and hone their craft?  I have never read, heard, or seen a creative profession where people have to motivate themselves.  Why is it that writers constantly complain about ¨ writer’s block?¨

Why is it that writers are not getting up in the morning and looking forward working on their next novel or non-fiction article?  Why is it a drag for them to write their next book?

If writing 150-page books is too much, why not write articles or short stories? Participate in writing contests, contribute articles to magazines or newspapers, or apply for a free writer residency to charge you creativity and meet like-minded souls. Attend a writer’s conference or workshops. Also, check out the many lucrative fellowships in our newsletters. Getting paid for what you (hopefully) love: WRITING

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For Writers in British Columbia:

An afternoon of editing and peer review – a free workshop

  • Presented By: Inspired Word Cafe
  • Date: March 23 from 2 pm to 4 pm
  • Location: Rutland Library, 301 Hwy 33, Kelowna, BC, Canada

https://www.inspiredwordcafe.com/events

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  • WRITING CONTESTS

Bogliasco Foundation Fellowships

Awarded to artists and scholars in the various disciplines of the arts and humanities, including archaeology, architecture, classics, dance, film/video, history, landscape architecture, literature, music, philosophy, theater, or visual arts. During their month-long stay at the center, fellows are provided with living quarters (bedrooms with private bath), full board, and a workspace or separate studio, depending on the discipline. All meals are shared, and every evening, fellows come together for a dinner featuring typical local cuisine. Bogliasco Fellowships cover room and board but do not provide a travel or living stipend. Location Italy.  Deadline March 14

https://www.bfny.org/en/about/program-overview

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BBC National Short Story Award

Open to UK residents or nationals, 18 or over, who have a history of publication in creative writing. Short fiction.  Prize: £15,000 to the winner, £3,000 for the runner-up and £500 for three further shortlisted writers.  Deadline: March 18

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4Z1gg8wqDRRThQJGS4VfhX8/how-to-enter

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City of Literature Paul Engle Prize

This prize does not recognize one work, nor is it solely limited to reflecting literary achievement. Rather, the award seeks to recognize a writer, like Engle, who makes an impact on his or her community and the world at large through efforts beyond the page.  Prize: $20,000.   Deadline: March 31

https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/paul-engle-day/#1655230881973-dc276dbb-7391

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Lewis Galantiere Award

Open to US citizens or permanent residents. Translation of book-length literary work from any language, except German, into English. Entries must have been published in the US in the past two years. Prize: $1000. Deadline: March 31

https://www.atanet.org/award/lewis-galantiere-award/

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Vancouver Public Library Writer in Residence

The writer-in-residence program promotes Canadian writing and literature to Vancouver citizens. During the four-month residency from September to December, the writer spends 50% of their time working on their own project and 50% of their time mentoring emerging writers, conducting workshops and participating in other activities and programs to share their experience with the community. Contract terms: $22,000 for four months full-time activity ($5,500 per month on a self-employed basis). Contract dates: April 15 through April 30 and September 2 through December 8, 2024. Deadline March 22

https://www.vpl.ca/writer

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  WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS

Replenish Residencies – A Studio in the Woods
Located in eight forested acres on the Mississippi River in Bulbancha/New Orleans. One- to two-week restorative visioning retreats to local BIPOC artists and culture bearers–the heart of New Orleans culture. Recipients will be provided with a $1,600 stipend, a one- to two-week residency, staff support, and an opportunity to have a documentation session with a photographer. Selected residents receive full room and board including food, utilities for living, and studio space.  Deadline March 13

https://www.astudiointhewoods.org/apply-for-replenish-residencies-2024-25/

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NEA Literature Fellowships

They are sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Genre: Poetry.  Prize: US$25,000 Grants to published creative writers that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.  Deadline: March 13

https://www.arts.gov/grants/creative-writing-fellowships/program-description

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Greater Yellowstone Creative Writing and Journalism Fellowship

Established and recognized authors are being sought, but emerging and mid-career writers are also encouraged to apply.  Fellowship: US$3,500.

Genre: Seeking creative writers (poetry, fiction, nonfiction), or those in the field of journalism (writer, photojournalist, videographer, documentary filmmaker, online or print media) who demonstrate serious inquiry and dedication to the Greater Yellowstone region through their work.  Fellowship: $3,500. 
Deadline: March 15

https://wyomingartscouncil.submittable.com/submit

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Bridport Prize Bursaries for Under-Represented Writers

Gives under represented writers a free entry to the Bridport Prize competition in any category. In order to support as many writers as possible, applications are limited to one per year, per writer. The short story, poetry, flash fiction and memoir competitions are open to international applicants, whilst the novel award is open to writers living in Britain and Ireland, British and Irish writers living overseas and writers living in British Overseas Territories.  Deadline March 31

https://bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room/bursaries-for-under-represented-writers/

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Silver Grant for Works in Progress

Anglophone writers of any nationality may apply for up to $10,000 to support long-form essays in the fields of literary criticism, arts writing, political analysis, and/or social reportage. Applicants must have an editorial agreement with a publication or publishing house for the work under consideration.  Deadline March 31

https://silversfoundation.org/grants/

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US Writers Aid Initiative

The U.S. Writers Aid Initiative is intended to assist fiction and nonfiction authors, poets, playwrights, translators, and journalists in addressing short-term financial emergencies. To be eligible, applicants must be professional writers based in the United States, and be able to demonstrate that this one-time grant will be meaningful in helping address a short-term emergency situation.  Deadlines April 1 July 1, October 1

https://pen.org/us-writers-aid-initiative/

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A Studio in the Woods Residencies
Self as Universe: Mending Our Collective Ecosystem. Open to artists of all disciplines who have demonstrated an established dialogue with environmental and cultural issues. Residencies are 6 weeks and will take place between Sept 2024 and May 2025. Recipients will be provided $3000 as a stipend and $2000 towards materials. Provides full room and board including food, utilities for living, and studio space to selected residents.   Deadline April 3

https://www.astudiointhewoods.org/apply-for-self-as-universe-mending-our-collective-ecosystems-residencies/

  FREELANCE WRITING

Narratively
Open to reported longform pieces, memoir, profiles, Q&As or even some newfangled format that you think is destined to blow the world of narrative nonfiction wide open. Rates for these stories will start at $1,500 per story.  Deadline March 4

https://www.narratively.com/p/pitch-us-the-art-of-narrative-storytelling

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Maine Organic Farmer and Gardener
Invites readers to learn more about organic agriculture and sustainable living practices in Maine and beyond. Feature stories range from 1,200 to 2,200 words in length. How-to articles run 500 to 1,200 words in length. Interviews up to 2,500 words in length. Pays 25 cents per word, on publication. Since its inception in 1996, the Odyssey Writing Workshop has become one of the most highly respected workshops for writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror in the world.  Deadline March 27

 https://www.mofga.org/writers-guidelines/

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The Markup

They are seeking pitches for stories on how misinformation impacts immigrant communities, especially non-native English speakers, in the United States, as a part of our “Languages of Misinformation” series. The Markup pays $1/word based on the estimated word count.

https://themarkup.org/inside-the-markup/2024/02/09/call-for-pitches-misinformation-in-immigrant-communities

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The Wildest

The Wildest is a new platform for millennial and Gen-Z pet owners. They are looking for interesting article ideas about pets, with expert input. They prefer topics that are original and not focused on shopping or personal stories. Pay is £200-£300 per article, depending on length, interviews and research. If you’re interested, send your pitches to jessica.commons.ext@kinship.co

https://www.thewildest.com/contact-us

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The Audio Publishers Association’s annual sales survey, out today, revealed an 11th straight year of double-digit growth in audiobook sales:

The Audiobook Market, and Its Revenue, Keep Growing

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/audio-books/article/92444-the-audiobook-market-and-revenue-keeps-growing.html

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March is National Reading Month in the USA – perfect when it is still a bit chilly outdoors. But reading can be hearing too, think audiobooks!  Enjoy the beautiful first days of spring and the Easter weekend – early this year at the end of March.  Enjoy!

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SUCCESSFUL PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2024

February Newsletter

Content of this newsletter:

– WRITING CONTESTS

– FREELANCE WRITING

– WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS

Welcome to the shortest month of the year!  A great time to promote your books if you have written anything that fits in the theme of Black History Month, Library Lovers Month, or anything related to Romance – think Valentine’s Day.  It offers an array of opportunities you can benefit from.  Through your newsletter or emails, offer a deal or discount and share some gift ideas – the choices are endless. 

Perfect occasions to show off your books!  Oh, and the Groundhog Day’s prediction: Cheers, as he predicted an early spring is in store for us.

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WRITING CONTESTS

100,000 Giller Prize

Open to books published in Canada in English. Books must be published in Canada in English between October 1, 2023, and February 28, 2024 to be eligible for the 2023 Prize. Must be nominated by publisher. Fiction. 

Full-length novel or collection of short stories published in English, either originally, or in translation. Prize: $100,000 to the winner! $10,000 to each of the finalists. Deadline: February 16

https://scotiabankgillerprize.ca/important-dates/

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Matthew Power Literary Reporting
The award supports the work of a promising early-career nonfiction writer on a story that uncovers truths about the human condition. Genres: Nonfiction journalism works in progress with “strong, character-driven narratives with detailed scene writing and lyrical description.” Restrictions: The award will not fund proposals to report on armed conflicts where journalists are already imperiled, nor projects that are mainly investigatory. Prize: $6,000 upon announcement of the winning proposal; $3,000 upon evidence of substantial progress (usually a first draft); and $3,500 upon completion and acceptance by the Award committee.  Deadline: February 22

https://journalism.nyu.edu/about-us/awards-and-fellowships/matthew-power-literary-reporting-award/

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Western Australian Premier’s Book Awards

Open to authors who either are citizens or permanent residents of Western Australia. Prize: Up to A$60,000.  The book is published during the preceding calendar year in a variety of genres.  Deadline: February 26

https://slwa.wa.gov.au/whats-on/awards-fellowships/wa-premiers-book-awards

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Toronto Star Short Story Contest

Open to Ontario residents 16 years of age or older. Short story. Prize: 1st prize – $5,000; 2nd prize – $2,000, 3rd prize – $1,000. Deadline: February 28

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-toronto-star-2024-short-story-contest-begins-saturday-heres-how-to-apply/article_36222630-ab1f-11ee-861f-576dbf45e30f.html

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Graywolf Press Nonfiction Prize

Open to US writers only. Genre: Full-length manuscript of creative nonfiction by a writer not yet established in the genre. Prize: $12,000 and publication. Deadline: February 28

https://www.graywolfpress.org/about-us/submissions

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The CBC Nonfiction Prize

Deadline is February 28. The winner will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts, have the opportunity to attend a two-week writing residency at the Banff Center for Arts, and have their work published in CBC Books
https://www.cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/2024-cbc-nonfiction-prize-is-now-open-1.7065731

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Fitzcerraldo Essay Prize – UK/Ireland
An annual competition for unpublished writers. The judges will be looking for essays that explore and expand the possibilities of the essay form, with no restrictions on theme or subject matter. Pays £3,000 to the best proposal for a book-length essay (minimum is 25,000 words) by a writer resident in the UK & Ireland who has yet to secure a publishing deal. In addition to the £3,000 prize the winner will have the opportunity to spend up to two months in residency at the Mahler & LeWitt Studios in Spoleto, Italy, to work on their book. The book will then be published by Fitzcarraldo Editions.  No Entry Fee. Deadline March 17

https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/prizes/essay-prize

 

FREELANCE WRITING

Five Minutes One Hundred Words

Send us your 100-word piece about five minutes in your life and we’ll consider it for publication. The piece should be 100 words, formatted as one paragraph. Not 99. Not 101. The title, which is not part of 100 words, should be 15 characters maximum, including spaces. There should be one identifiable moment (approx. five minutes) that’s the crux of the piece. Payment is US $120 per piece, delivered on publication. We only issue payments via PayPal.
https://www.fiveminutelit.com/submissions

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Chicken Soup for the Soul

The power of thinking positive

True stories and poems. “How did you “think positive” and how did it change your life?  Tell us your success story about using the power of positive thinking!”  Payment: $200. Deadline: February 28

https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics/

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The New Quarterly

Open to Canadian writers. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction. Payment: $275 for a short story or nonfiction entry, and $50 per poem or postscript story. Deadline: February 28

https://tnq.ca/submit/

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Climate Home News
Send a short (<300 words) outline of what you intend to write, not the finished article. The relevant editor may have guidance on how to make it a good fit for Climate Home.  All stories must have a climate change angle and an international outlook. Topics of interest include climate finance, major energy projects, land use conflicts, loss and damage attributable to climate change, greenwash, climate diplomacy, and geopolitics.  Rates start at £0.35 a word (GBP).  A standard 600-word news story should involve interviewing (and usually quoting) at least three sources and linking to relevant data or research.  Email news pitches to Joe Lo jl@climatehomenews.com and investigative pitches to Sebastian Rodriguez sr@climatehomenews.com.

https://www.climatechangenews.com/write-for-us/

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Condé Nast Traveler
https://www.cntraveler.com/info/how-to-pitch-conde-nast-traveler
We cover travel in a way that helps people travel better, smarter, and more safely. We are committed to telling reported and personal stories about traveling, with inclusive coverage that includes BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled communities. Your pitch should be no longer than a paragraph or two, and include a suggested headline, your angle, your sources and/or characters, and why this story should be covered now. News pegs go a long way, and we especially appreciate story pitches that reflect responsible travel. Photo suggestions are always helpful, but can be discussed after the assignment is made. Rates start at $300 for 500 to 600 words.
https://www.cntraveler.com/info/how-to-pitch-conde-nast-traveler

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WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS & GRANTS

Luminarts Creative Writing Fellowship

The Creative Writing Fellowship awards two $7,500 grant Fellowships for excellence in creative writing in the categories of prose and poetry, in fiction and nonfiction. Applicants submit a two-page written piece (either a stand-alone piece or an excerpt of a larger piece such as a novel or short story). Open to writers between the ages of 18 and 30 years old at the time of application; be enrolled in, or have graduated from a degree program; and live within 150 miles of the Union League Club of Chicago. Poetry or prose, fiction and nonfiction.  Prize: $7,500. Deadline: February 16

https://luminarts.org/creative-writing-opportunities

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Casa Uno Residency

The ideal participant is an artist who wants to be able to devote time to a project for three weeks in a beautiful nurturing environment in Costa Rica. Participants may be a writer, visual artist, photographer, filmmaker, storyteller, poet, composer, performer or dancer/choreographer. Artists who are going through career changes or developing a new aspect to their work are strongly encouraged to apply. There is no fee for the residency. The participating artist is responsible for travel to and from Costa Rica.

https://mostlydance.com/1830-2

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Nea Creative Writing Fellowships

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. For FY 2025, which is covered by these guidelines, fellowships in poetry are available. Fellowships in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) will be offered in FY 2026 and guidelines will be available in January 2025.

Deadline March 13

https://www.arts.gov/grants/creative-writing-fellowships/program-description

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February 14 is not only Valentine´s but also International Book Giving Day. Some ways you can make your book offers is by mentioning prominent charities (Book-aid international, Room to read) and organizations that donate books to children.  Encourage your customers and newsletter subscribers to donate books by offering them first access to a new feature, product, or location where your next book is launching. 
Enjoy a fabulous February, a month, which is filled with activities.

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Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter December 2023

by 111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters

December Newsletter

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CONTENT of this Newsletter:

MY BEST ADVICE

– WRITING CONTESTS

– WRITERS RESIDENCIES
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Hello Writer and Publishing Friends,

Christmas is only three weeks away and another year is almost over… Get some new Contest and Writer Residency ideas and encouragement for the next twelve months in this December Newsletter.  But most important of all: Make a backup of your computer!  Don’t make the same error as I … Read on:

In many articles and my workshops, I often warned other professionals to make frequent backups of their computers – not to lose any content. 

The worst thing that could happen, happened …

I worked on my laptop in the palapa where there is always a cool breeze.  Seconds after I got up to grab a water bottle on the counter, a strong wind blew my laptop with a loud pang from the table onto the concrete floor.

The screen turned black and I couldn’t get it back to life.  KATASTROPHY !!!

Every time I prepare for long trips, I make a copy of my computer – but this time I was so extremely busy, that I forgot.  I worked during this year intensively on several books, many articles, and hundreds of photos.

Thank goodness, there is an Apple store not too far away and I immediately drove there. The technicians were friendly and helpful and worked right away on it. But as it came to my password, the computer flashed: ERROR.

Even though I have been using the same password for at least 10 years. We tried everything… including a new password with the help of the Apple hotline.

I am devastated as I have not only all my work, manuscripts, all the writing, photos, etc. plus all my passwords, addresses, all my financial and administrative things, including all my bookkeeping, as well as my holiday ticket to Argentina.  Thank goodness, I have an online ticket.  But all the information about Argentina that I collected in the last months for my trip is gone.

I was considering buying an iPad for my travels as it is lighter and smaller, but after I used a borrowed one for two days,  I gave up the idea and purchased a new Macbook Air, which cost less than in Canada but only $100 more than an iPad.  However, so far I could not find a professional – aka a hacker – who could go around passwords and bring back my laptop content.

To sum it up:  DO WHAT I SAY, NOT WHAT I DO   : )

Make a backup of your computer TODAY

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– WRITING CONTESTS

Chicken Soup: Laughter is the Best Medicine

Receive a check for $250 and 10 free copies of your book for a 1,200-word real story written in first person on the theme of laughter.  Looking for stories about something that happened to you in your life — in your relationship with a partner or spouse, a parent or child, a family member or friend, at work or at home — that made you and the people around you laugh out loud.  They look forward to hearing your true stories that are silly, outrageous, and hilarious.  Deadline Dec 31

http://www.chickensoup.com

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The Letter Review Prize for Nonfiction

Letter Review is offering $1,000 USD total prize pool in a competition for nonfiction up to 5000 words. The Prize is open to writers who live anywhere in the world. Three Winners are announced who are published and share in the Prize money. Up to twenty writers are shortlisted. All entries are considered for publication, submission to the Pushcart Prize, and for further anthologies.

$20 Entry Fee. Deadline Dec 31

https://letterreview.com/information/

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– WRITERS RESIDENCIES

Chaco Culture National Historical Park Residencies – New Mexico
This is a solo residency. It comes with a $2,000 stipend for one one-month stay.  Open to all artists, writers, musicians, or performance artists. Located in northeastern New Mexico, an hour and a half from Farmington, NM, and three hours from Santa Fe.  The artists will have the opportunity to offer a public event or workshop at the National Park, online, or at one of their partnering locations.

Deadline Dec 7

https://nationalparksartsfoundation.submittable.com/submit

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – July 2024
Comes with a $4,000 stipend for one one-month stay. Residency artists stay at a spacious house just outside the park boundaries. Close to the beaches. The artists will have the opportunity to offer a public event or workshop at the National Park, online, or at one of their partnering locations.

Deadline Dec 15

https://nationalparksartsfoundation.submittable.com/submit

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Hambidge Residencies
The oldest residency program in Rabun Gap, Georgia, Hambidge provides a self-directed program that honors the creative process and trusts individuals to know what they need to cultivate their talent.  No matter if it’s to work and produce, to think, to experiment, or to rejuvenate. Residents’ time is their own;  there are no workshops, critiques, or required activities.

Deadline Jan 15, 2024

https://www.hambidge.org/guidelines-apply

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Volland Residencies
About 100 miles west of Kansas City, Volland is located in one of the most picturesque valleys in the Flint Hills of Kansas.  We are looking for applicants in all stages of their career (emerging, mid-level, professional) and all areas of the globe: local, national, and international. Provides housing and a $500/two-week or $1000/four-week stipend.

Deadline Jan 19, 2024

https://vollandfoundation.org/2024-volland-residencies/

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It’s this time of year when we look back and also forward to new horizons.  But most importantly we are thankful for all we have been given this past year.  Writing opportunities, a family and many friends, good health, and a joyful life – compared to most people in this world, who know only hunger, resentment, war, and death.  We are truly blessed!

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Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter November

Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter November 2023

by 111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters

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CONTENT of this Newsletter:

– WRITING CONTESTS

– FREELANCE WRITING

– RESIDENCIES 

– LOTS of FELLOWSHIPS
Find the most lucrative fellowships in this November Newsletter.

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NaNoWriMo: Are you already working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel from scratch until November 30?  NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress, set milestones, connect with other writers in a vast community, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh, and best of all, it’s free!

 

– WRITING CONTESTS

Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize 

This $500 prize is sponsored by the Brooklyn Film & Arts Festival. Genre: Non-fiction essay between 4 to 10 pages, set in Brooklyn about Brooklyn and/or Brooklyn people/characters. (Up to 2500 words). Deadline: Nov 15

https://www.filmbrooklyn.org/

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Treehouse Climate Action Poem Prize

Open to US poets for previously unpublished poems of any length that “help make real for readers the gravity of the vulnerable state of our environment at present.” Genre: Poetry.  Prize: Up to $1,000.  Deadline: Nov 15

https://poets.org/academy-american-poets/prizes/treehouse-climate-action-poem-prize

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Somerset Maugham Awards 

Open to UK writers under the age of 35. Genre: Published work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Prize: 2,500 British pounds apiece to four winners. Prize money must be used for travel. Deadline: Nov 30

https://www2.societyofauthors.org/prizes/the-soa-awards/somerset-maugham-awards/

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Lilith magazine—independent

Jewish & frankly feminist—seeks quality short stories with heart, soul, and chutzpah, 3,000 words or under, for our Annual Fiction Contest. First prize: $300 and publication. We especially like fresh fiction with feminist and Jewish nuance and are eager to read submissions from writers of color and emerging writers of any age. No entry fee. Deadline Dec 31

https://lilith.org/contact/writing-for-lilith/

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The Calibre Essay Prize 

Open to all essayists writing in English. Essays of between 2,000 and 5,000 words on any subject: personal or political, literary or speculative, traditional or experimental. The winner will receive $5,000 AU. The second prize is worth $3,000 AU, and the third prize is $2,000 AU. All three winning essays will appear in the Australian Book Review in 2024 (print and online). Open internationally. Only English.  $20-$30 Entry fee. Deadline Jan 22, 2024. 

https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/prizes-programs/calibre-prize/2024

 

– FREELANCE WRITING

The Guardian

Pitch Danielle Renwick, Editor at danielle.renwick@theguardian.com. Seeking stories on climate/environmental justice and on efforts to hold the fossil fuel industry accountable for the climate crisis. Pays $1/word.

https://www.theguardian.com/us

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Chicken Soup: Holiday Book Topics

Please submit your true stories and poems about the entire December holiday season, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s festivities too. Pays $250 and ten copies for 1,200 words in first person. Deadline April 30, 2024

http://www.chickensoup.com

 

– GRANTS & WRITERS RESIDENCIES

Between the Vines Residencies

Writing Between the Vines provides self-guided writing retreats for individuals. No workshop or writing guidance is offered. There is no housing fee. Retreat stays are provided free of charge. All costs for meals, transportation, and other personal needs are the responsibility of the retreat recipient. Location Sonoma County, California. Deadline Nov 14

https://www.writingbetweenthevines.org/

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The Gulliver Travel Grant 

The Gulliver Travel Grant is awarded annually to assist writers of speculative literature in their non-academic research. These funds are used to cover airfare, lodging, and other travel expenses. Travel may be domestic or international. You may apply for travel to take place at any point in the following year. Grant: $1000. Deadline: Nov 30

https://speculativeliterature.org/grants-3/the-gulliver-travel-grant/

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Read also about the coolest Writer’s Residencies here:

https://electricliterature.com/the-11-coolest-writers-residencies/

 

– LOTS of FELLOWSHIPS:

Emerging writers to academics can receive from $15,000 to $90,000 – and many of these fellowships are offered on a yearly basis. If you don’t make it this year, mark your calendar for the 2024 deadlines.

 The Stegner Fellowship at Stanford University

Application deadline: November 1, 2023

Eligibility: Emerging writers in fiction and poetry

Payment: $50,000 per academic year (two-year program) plus tuition and benefits

Patrick Henry Writing Fellowship

Application deadline: November 15, 2023

Eligibility: Writers working on a broad range of topics related to American history and culture 

Payment: $45,000 stipend for nine-month residency in Chestertown, MD

Nieman Fellowships 

Application deadline: International applications due December 1; U.S. applications due Jan 31 

Eligibility: Working journalists with five or more years of full-time media experience

Payment: $80,000 stipend paid over a nine-month period 

The Steinbeck Fellows Program

Application deadline: January 5, 2024

Eligibility: Exceptional talent in the areas of creative writing, creative non-fiction, or biography

Payment: $15,000 stipend 

O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism

Application deadline: January 19, 2024

Eligibility: American journalists with at least five years of professional experience 

Payment: $75,000 stipend plus moving, research, and travel allowances

MacDowell Colony Fellowships

Application Deadline: February 10, 2024 (fall/winter); September 10, 2024 (spring/summer)

Eligibility: Artists and writers at various career stages

Payment: Residencies include room, board, and studio space

Scripps Fellowship 

Application deadline: March 1 annually

Eligibility: American journalists with 7 plus years of experience working in any medium                          Payment: $71,000

James Jones First Novel Fellowship 

Application deadline: March 15, 2024

Eligibility: American author who has not yet published a novel

Payment: $10,000

The Ben Bagdikian Fellowship Program

Application deadline: Spring 2024

Eligibility: US citizens able to commit to a year of  full-time work in investigative journalism

Payment: $22.68 per hour plus benefits

The Hodder Fellowship

Application deadline: September 2024

Eligibility: Promising writers and artists 

Payment: Academic year at Princeton; $90,000 stipend 

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Thanksgiving is in three weeks and Christmas is in seven weeks! 

Countdown to introduce your books to reader communities, at libraries, schools, or retirement home readings. Use Draft2Digital to get into the library market for free. Organize some giveaways, and, and, and… maybe write a rough draft of your next novel.

November is a busy month for writers : ) 

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Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter October 2023

 

Content of this Newsletter:

– AMAZON’S CHANGES

– RESIDENCIES & FELLOWSHIPS

– BLOG TEXT INTO FREE VIDEO

– WRITING CONTESTS

– FREELANCE WRITING

– AI at AMAZON

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Welcome to this October Newsletter!  

“October: sunny days and crisp, cool nights, a time to curl up around the dancing flames and sink into a good book.” ~ John Sinor.  Yes, it’s my favored month of the year too.  It is the month of glory, of ripeness, a picture-perfect month. Pumpkin pie and spiced coffee, glorious tree colors, mild Indian Summer weather, colorful leaves, delicious food and wine, country hikes – and yes, lots of new books to read – and to write! 

– AMAZON’s CHANGES to Book Categories

The Amazon book categories you choose will have a direct effect on whether or not you become an Amazon bestselling author. Choose the wrong one, and no matter how many books you sell, you won’t become an Amazon bestseller. Choose the right one, and you could become a daily bestseller with minimal marketing or effort – yeah, it can be that easy… but only if you know what you’re looking for.

In truth, there is a lot more to choosing Amazon book categories. There are secret Kindle categories that Amazon doesn’t tell you about when publishing, and the simple fact that you can only have 3 Amazon Book categories and ebook categories legitimately, makes it all the more important to choose carefully.  More importantly, Amazon has made some changes to the way they do categories.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPVvcqQCGk

https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-the-best-kindle-ebook-kdp-category/

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– RESIDENCIES & FELLOWSHIPS

Dora Maar House Residencies

Provide a brief project description stating what you would do while you are in residence at Dora Maar House, and how much time you would need to be there to accomplish your goal. There is no cost. We provide Fellows get a daily stipend of $50 a day and a travel allowance to help with their travel costs. The Dora Maar founded is located in the heart of Provence, France.  Deadline Oct 16.   Application fee $25. 

https://maisondoramaar.org/how-to-apply/

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Tuliptree Review 2nd Annual Humor Story Contest
We think the planet could use a good endorphin rush, so our Fall/Winter issue is now dedicated to humor! Send us your funny fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, and save the world! Grand prize is $1,000. All honorable mentions receive $50.  $20 Entry Fee.  Deadline: Oct 17

http://www.tuliptreepub.com/tuliptree-review.html

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– BLOG TEXT INTO VIDEO

Transform your text into stunning video with AI. Check it out! The first three videos are free!

https://www.adorilabs.com/

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– WRITING CONTESTS


The Jake Adam York Prize
The prize-winning poet receives $2,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions. To be eligible for the prize, poets cannot have published—or have under contract—more than one full-length book of poetry in English. (Chapbooks of less than 48 pages and individual poems in magazines are OK.) Self-published books count as previous book publications if they are at least 48 pages and see any real distribution whatsoever. Poets must be US Citizens (living abroad is fine) or must live in the US and be writing in English.  Deadline Oct 15

https://copper-nickel.org/bookprize/

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The Marfield Prize

Established to promote African poetry written in English or in translation and to recognize a significant book published each year by an African poet. A standard edition is 48 pages or more in length. Open to any book of original poetry, in English, published during 2015 in a standard edition by a full-length collection of poetry.  Only doe African nationals, African residents, or poets of African parentage.  Prize: USD $5,000.
Deadline: Oct 1

https://themarfieldprize.com/

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Gerald Cable Book Award
This prize is awarded annually to a book-length manuscript of original poetry by an author who has not yet published a full-length collection.  There are no restrictions on the kind of poetry or subject matter; translations are not acceptable.  The winner will receive $1,000, publication, and 25 copies of the book. 

$25 Entry Fee.  Deadline Oct 15    https://silverfishreviewpress.com/submission-guidelines

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Neal Peirce Foundation Journalism Travel Grants

Journalism. “Grants are intended to support journalists in covering under-told stories about ways to make cities and their metro regions work better for all their people. Full-time freelancers as well as journalists currently employed by a news organization are eligible to apply. The grants of up to $1500 are for journalists to travel to cities within the U.S. to produce one or more stories for publication.”  Deadline Oct 16

https://www.nealpeircefoundation.org/apply/

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McKitterick Prize

Open to authors over age 40. Genre: First novel. Prize: £4,000.00. The work must have been first published in the UK in the year in which the deadline falls (and not first published abroad), or be unpublished.
Deadline: Oct 31.
https://www2.societyofauthors.org/prizes/the-soa-awards/mckitterick-prize/

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Barbellion Prize

Fiction, memoir, biography, poetry, or critical non-fiction. Prize: £600. “The Barbellion Prize is dedicated to the furtherance of ill and disabled voices in writing.  The prize is awarded annually to an author whose work has best spoken of the experience of chronic illness and/or disability.”  Deadline: Oct 31

https://www.thebarbellionprize.com/how-to-submit-a-work

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SmokeLong’s Grand Micro Competition 

It is a biennial competition that celebrates and compensates the best microfiction and nonfiction online. The grand prize winner of The Mikey is automatically nominated for Best Small Fiction and any other prize we deem appropriate.  In addition, we will also pay the grand prize winner $1500.  Second place: $500.  Third place $300.  Finalists: $100.  All finalists and placers will be published in the winter ’23 issue of SmokeLong Quarterly.  Word Count: 400 words or fewer for each micro. Fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid narratives are considered.  $13 Entry Fee (1-2 micros).  Deadline Nov 10

https://www.smokelong.com/the-smokelong-grand-micro-competition-2023/

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Troubadour International Poetry Prize
First prize is £2,000. Second prize £1,000. The third prize is £500. Poems may be submitted from any country, may be on any theme, must be in English, must each be no longer than 45 lines, must show title and poem only, must not show poet’s name, must be the original work of the entrant (no translations) and must not have been previously published.  EntryFee £6/€7/$8.  Deadline Dec 10 

http://www.coffeehousepoetry.org/prizes

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– FREELANCE WRITING

Write for Bloomberg News

Seeking opinion columns with a business, economic, or policy focus.  Seeks strong Op-eds on music, politics, fashion, media, race, identity, good, social media, tech, and marketing.  Pitch Jhodie-Ann Williams, Opinion Editor at Jwilliam1011@bloomberg.net   https://www.bloomberg.com/

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Poetry  

The poems may be any subject, style, or length, but must have been written by two or more co-authors.  Payment: $200.  Deadline: Oct 15   https://rattle.submittable.com/submit

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New Orleans Review

Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Payment: $300 for prose, $100 for poetry. Deadline: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, there are no submission fees for Latinx writers from Sept 15th to Oct 15th

https://www.neworleansreview.org/submit/

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Muse Magazine

Nonfiction articles for children. Payment: Not specified. Deadline: Oct 16. Queries only.

https://cricketmag.submittable.com/submit/58980/muse-magazine-for-ages-914-science-nonfiction

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Malahat Review

Fiction Articles. Payment: CAD $70/page. Deadline: Oct 31

http://www.malahatreview.ca/submission_guidelines.html

– AI at Amazon

Dave at Kindlepreneur kindlepreneur.com  just reported this:

“Basically, Amazon is asking authors to disclose the use of AI in works that use it to generate substantial sections of the text, artwork, or translation. They define AI-generated in this way:

  • AI-generated: We define AI-generated content as text, images, or translations created by an AI-based tool. If you used an AI-based tool to create the actual content (whether text, images, or translations), it is considered “AI-generated,” even if you applied substantial edits afterward.
  • AI-assisted: If you created the content yourself, and used AI-based tools to edit, refine, error-check, or otherwise improve that content (whether text or images), then it is considered “AI-assisted” and not “AI-generated.” Similarly, if you used an AI-based tool to brainstorm and generate ideas, but ultimately created the text or images yourself, this is also considered “AI-assisted” and not “AI-generated.” It is not necessary to inform us of the use of such tools or processes.”

Other Voices:

When using AI, you are using other people’s voices to write your work. You do not take the time to work through bad manuscripts, stilted sentences, and poor writing to bring out better work that becomes branded with your own unique style of putting words together. That’s because you quit using your own skills to do it. You just copied… Are there good uses for AI? Of course, however, not in creative writing!

Picking a data analyzer depends on your situation.  If you have most or all of your books available on Amazon, you can use Book Report (getbookreport.com) to track that information for you. Book Report gathers sales information for all your books, including extended channels.  You can check sales by book, country, and your top sellers in easy-to-read charts.  The best part is that Book Report is free until you make $1,000 a month on KDP.  BookTrakr and Book Report both have free trials so you can check them out before committing.   https://janefriedman.com/building-your-brand-on-tiktok-isnt-curation-its-authenticity

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Prepare for November’s writing competition: NaNoWriMo.

And don’t forget: Thanksgiving is in three weeks and Christmas is in seven weeks! 

Countdown to introduce your books to reader communities, at libraries, schools, or retirement home readings. Use D2D to get into the library market for free. Organize some giveaways, and, and, and… maybe write a rough draft of your next novel.

November is a busy month for writers : ) 

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Successful Publishing Newsletter June 2023

August

Content of this Newsletter:

Writing Contests

– Book Description Help via AI

– Major Category Changes at Amazon

– Residencies & Fellowships

– How to Order a Free Canadian ISBN

Freelance Writing

Lots of sunshine and the longest days of the year are helping in June to improve our mood and energy.  Don’t forget June 8: Best Friends Day! And it is Immigrant Heritage Month.  Write about it this month…. Lots of publishing news and tips in this letter, read on:

 

Mudfish

A prize of $1,200 and publication in Mudfish is given annually for a single poem. Cash prize $1,200. Submit up to three poems of any length per entry. All poems are considered for publication. $20 Entry fee. Deadline June 15

https://mudfish.org/submissions/

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ScotiaBank Giller Prize 

Open to books published in Canada in English. Prize: $100,000 to the winner and $10,000 to each of the finalists. Must be nominated by publisher. Genre: Fiction. Full-length novel or collection of short stories published in English, either originally, or in translation. Deadline: Books published between May 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023 must be received on or before June 16

https://scotiabankgillerprize.ca/important-dates/

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Elegant Literature

Word Limit 500–2000 words, excluding the title. Pay is ten cents per word, including the title. All genres. Elegant Literature is the first short fiction magazine to pay professional rates but not accept submissions from pros. Our mission is to help new writers earn their first publishing credits—and their first dollar—from writing stories. Submissions must follow this month’s theme. Membership is required, but there is a no-cost membership as well.

https://www.elegantliterature.com/submission-guidelines/

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Bardsy Anthology Contest

Grand prize: $1000 and anthology publication. All finalists will receive $50 and an anthology publication. PROMPT: This time it’s simple: your first chapter. We’re looking for the first chapters that grab our attention and leave us wanting more. Original, previously unpublished stories between 2,000 and 3,000 words. $20 Entry fee. Deadline June 20

https://bardsy.com/contest

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Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Non-Fiction 

Genre: Literary non-fiction. Titles must be published in Canada and written by Canadians. Prize: $60,000 will be awarded to a literary nonfiction book published between May 3, 2023, and September 30, 2023. Deadline: June 28

https://www.writerstrust.com/awards/hilary-weston-writers-trust-prize-for-nonfiction/guidelines/

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– Book Description Help via AI

Writing a compelling book description is sometimes harder than writing the first chapter. But there is maybe help on the way. At least it is worth a trial to use artificial Intelligence (AI) to get suggestions for your book description.

Instructions for using the Book Description Generator:

Select the platform you want to format the description for (Kobo, Amazon, B&N, or distributors such as etc).

Enter your book description. If you’re copying and pasting from Word Doc, use the below sub-steps to ensure you don’t bring over any hidden code from Word:

If you’re on Windows: you can use the combination Ctrl + Shift + V to paste without formatting

If you’re a Mac: you can use Option + Command + Shift + V to paste without formatting

Choose from the available formatting options. If an option is grayed out, that means it’s not supported on that particular platform. If you see other book descriptions looking different than the options available here, that means those books were grandfathered in before the current rules were put in place. 

(Optional) If you want AI to improve upon your book description, select the button that says “Once you finish your description, click here to see if AI can improve it!”

When you’ve got your book description looking the way you want, click “generate my code.” 

Paste the code into the platform you’re loading your book up. 

https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-book-description-generator/

– MAJOR CATEGORY CHANGES AT AMAZON

Categories are the sections of the Amazon Store where customers can find your book. You can now choose three Amazon Store categories based on the primary marketplace for each title during setup. Check out this video that explains what’s changed now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvrmXj154eE

And read the explanations in detail at the Amazon Help Page

https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200652170

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– RESIDENCIES & FELLOWSHIPS

Prairie Ronde Residencies

The Prairie Ronde Artist Residency is hosted by The Mill at Vicksburg, a redevelopment project of the former Lee Paper Company mill in the historic village of Vicksburg, MI. Residents are awarded a $2,000 stipend for a residency of between five and seven weeks, a $500 travel grant, and private housing.  Deadline June 15 

https://prairierondeartistresidency.com/

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Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing

Editorial writing. Fellowship: $75,000. It was established to enable a mid-career editorial writer or columnist to have time away from daily responsibilities for study and research. Freelancers may also apply. Deadline: June 19

https://www.spj.org/a-pulliamfellow.asp

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Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry, Griffin Poetry Prize

Restrictions: One prize goes to a living Canadian poet or translator, the other to a living poet or translator from any country, which may include Canada. Genre: Poetry. Books must have been published in English during the calendar year preceding the year of the award. Prize: Prizes are awarded annually in two categories – International and Canadian. Each prize is worth C$65,000. Deadline: June 30, 2023.

https://griffinpoetryprize.com/submissions/

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South Arts Express Grants

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, Express Grants support rural organizations and communities with expedited grants of up to $3,000. Applicants must program arts experiences featuring a Southern artist. Artist fee support is awarded for: film, performing arts, literary arts, traditional arts, and visual arts. Projects must include both a public presentation and an educational/community engagement component.

https://www.southarts.org/community-organization-grants/express-grants

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Mesa Refuge

They welcome a diverse group of writers—both emerging and established—who define and/or offer solutions to the pressing issues of our time. Particularly, it is our priority to support writers, activists, and artists whose ideas are “on the edge”, taking on the pressing issues of our time including (but not limited to): nature, environment, and climate crisis; economic, racial and gender equity; social justice and restorative justice; immigration; health care access; housing; and more. We especially want writers of nonfiction books, long-form journalism, audio and documentary film. Location Point Reyes, CA. Deadline Dec 1 (for the following spring)

https://mesarefuge.org/

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– HOW TO ORDER A FREE CANADIAN ISBN

New to publishing in Canada? Here is how to order your ISBN:

Please follow this link to log into the system:  

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/isbn-canada/app/index.php?&lang=eng

Here are some instructions to help you assign your ISBNs:

1 – Log into your account

2 – Click MANAGE LOGBOOK

3 – Click ASSIGN NEW ISBN

4 – Input your publication information

(If you need a number for different electronic versions, you need to change the Product Form to “electronic book text”, then in the title box at the end of your title indicate your format in brackets). Example: The Green Little Turtle (pdf)

5 – Click the Save button (bottom of the page).

6 – Click MANAGE LOGBOOK again. You will see your new ISBN number

For information on how to assign your ISBNs, please view the HELP page: 

http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/services/isbn-canada/Pages/isbn-canada.aspx#d

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– FREELANCE WRITING

Grain Magazine

Fiction, literary nonfiction, and poetry. Payment: CAD50/page up to CAD250 for writing, up to CAD500 for art. Deadline: June 15

https://grainmagazine.ca/submit

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New Orleans Review

Fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Payment: $300 for prose, $100 for poetry. In celebration of Pride, there are no submission fees for LGBTQIA2+ writers in June. We are especially interested in trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming voices. Deadline: June 30

https://www.neworleansreview.org/submit/

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Ambrook Research 

It exists first for farmers and agriculture professionals. Stories that address the practical, financial, and social impact of changes in the ag world, relevant stories about modern agriculture. We’re interested in innovative advances across the ag world, including from startups. We prefer stories that explain the industry trends that make a new company or technology compelling, over profiles of a specific company. authors — particularly subject matter experts — are welcome to submit op-eds. Ambrook Rates will vary depending on the writer’s experience and the complexity of a particular story, generally between $0.50 and $1.00/word.

https://ambrook.com/research/writing-for-us

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Green Building & Design

Themes: architecture, buildings, and sustainability. Writers will be required to submit at least two pieces per week—all topics will be assigned by a managing editor and will be written based on a mix of independent research and supplied press releases and materials. The projected annual income is $12,000 USD to be paid in monthly milestones of $1,000. 

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Green-Building-%2526-Design&t=Journalist&jk=aaf7d4bbbd885c78

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Liisbeth

They are an online magazine yet publish a bit like a record label – periodically. We try to group articles and submissions by theme when it makes sense to do so. Articles are always about feminism, innovation, enterprise, and critiques of policies and systems that drive inequality. We prioritize queries from creators who believe in our mission by demonstrating they have actually read a few articles in the magazine before submitting a query, or who are members of the Feminist Enterprise Commons, and/or become newsletter subscribers. Pays up to $1,500.

https://liisbeth.com/contributors/guidelines/

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Sierra Magazine

Combining features on green living and outdoor adventure with reporting about threats to the environment. Our standard fee for online stories is $350; the fee can increase for regular contributors. We pay a flat fee of $250 for reviews and opinion pieces. We normally do not offer a fee to professional activists/advocates or full-time academics. Feature lengths range from 3,000 words to (rarely) 4,500 words or more with payment starting at $1/word and rising to $1.50/word for well-known writers with crackerjack credentials. The following sections of the magazine are open to freelancers. Articles are 250 to 2,000 words in length. Payments are $250 to $2,000 unless otherwise noted.

https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/about-us#submission

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BBC Work-life

Worklife is a BBC.com features site about the way we work, live, and think in a rapidly shifting world, where the boundaries between the professional and the personal are increasingly blurrier. Expect it to pay $600 or more. Please send along a pitch, no longer than three paragraphs, that includes:

How you’d sell the story in fewer than 68 characters

What the immediacy is, such as a news peg or new research

What the story is about and will accomplish

How you will plan to report the story, such as relevant expert sources or case studies

Your new take, or how you’re advancing an existing story

What the reader will learn

Where you’ve written, and why you’re the person to tell the story

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200417-bbc-worklife-author-brief

Have a wonderful June, enjoy reading, writing, and publishing – maybe even traveling!

20 years ago, the famous author Ray Bradbury spoke at Point Loma Nazrene University in San Diego, where he imparted his wisdom: “Read the greatest books, broaden your mind, and write like hell”. However, in an age of instant gratification and overnight success stories, Bradbury’s words of wisdom may fall on deaf ears. Nonetheless, those who are wise will follow Bradbury’s advice. 

Have a great summer!

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Successful Publishing Newsletter May 2023

Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter May 2023

by 111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters

Content of this Newsletter:

– Download Fees

Writing Contests

– Residencies & Fellowships

– Working with Publishers

Freelance Writing

May:  It’s this time of the year – no, not tax time – when you can find the most attractive FREE residencies for writers and other artists listed.  Prepare and apply for free writing vacations in 2024, sometimes even with a generous stipend.  Don’t forget: Statistically every third application you send out “wins”.  These are our many helpful tips for publishers and authors for this month:

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DOWNLOAD FEES

Ever wondered why Amazon deducts download fees from your book sales? 

In some cases, this might happen when your book has no photographs at all. 

Don’t let Amazon fleece you …

https://kindlepreneur.com/reduce-download-fees/

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WRITING CONTESTS

Writer’s Digest Annual

One Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000, an interview in Writer’s Digest (Nov/Dec 2023 issue), and a paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference. The First place winner in each category will receive $1,000 and the publication of their winning piece on WritersDigest.com   $20 Entry Fee. Deadline May 5

https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/annual-writing-competition

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Irene Adler Prize for Women Writers
Open to Canadian women. Genre: Creative nonfiction. Prize: $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing a degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution in the U.S. or Canada. Deadline: May 30
https://www.lucasaykroyd.com/scholarships
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Furphy Literary Award
Short stories up to 5000 words, theme: Australian Life in all its diversity. Prize: First prize of $15,000 in the open category (2nd prize – $ 3,000, 3rd prize – $2,000. A junior & youth category with a prize pool of $1800 will seek entries for short stories and poetry. Deadline: May 31
https://www.furphystory.com.au/furphy-literary-award/
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CNO Naval History Essay Contest.
Scholarly essay on naval history. Prize: First Prize: $5,000. Second Prize:$2,500. Third Prize: $1,500. Deadline: May 31
https://www.usni.org/essay-contests/2023/2023-cno-naval-history-essay-contest-professional-historian
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The Writing District Prize

Short stories only. The maximum word count is 3,000 words. First prize $1,000, and publication on the website. Two runners-up of $100. English only. $15 Entry Fee. Deadline May 31 

https://thewritingdistrict.com/the-writing-district-prize-2023/

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The Synopsis Skirmish

A writing contest for querying authors. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself one question: does this synopsis convince me that I’m in the hands of an adept novelist with a unique and engaging story to tell? First place: $700 CAD. Second place: $200 CAD. Third place: $100 CAD. One page: maximum 500 words. Entry Fee $5 CAD. Deadline May 31

https://darlingaxe.com/pages/the-synopsis-skirmish

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The Bridport Prize

Short story. 1st Prize £5,000. 5,000 words or less. 

£11-£24 ENTRY FEE. Deadline May 31

https://thebridportprize.submittable.com/submit

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The Lascaux Prize in Creative Nonfiction
Creative nonfiction may include memoirs, chronicles, personal essays, humorous perspectives, literary journalism—anything the author has witnessed, experienced, learned, or discovered. Pieces may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. The winner receives $1,000 and a bronze medallion. Finalists receive $100. $15 Entry Fee. Deadline Sept 30

https://lascauxreview.com/contests/

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GRANTS – FELLOWSHIPS – RESIDENCIES

The Studios Key West Residency
It is the premiere arts organization at the Southernmost Point of the U.S., offering a residency program for emerging and established artists and writers from around the world. They provide residencies to visual artists, writers, composers, musicians, media artists, performers, and interdisciplinary artists. Deadline May 17

https://tskw.org/residency-about/

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Ragdale Fellowships
Fellows receive full funding for their residency, uninterrupted time, a live/work space, all meals, and the camaraderie of the other committed and passionate residents and fellows at Ragdale. Fellowships help pay for the cost of residency, public programs, travel, and materials. Location Lake Forest, IL. Deadline May 15

https://www.ragdale.org/fellowships

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Warner Brothers Discovery Access Writers Program
Deadline is forthcoming. The Warner Bros. Discovery Access Writers Program has been expanded to a two-year program for entry-level narrative TV writers. The objective is to provide marginalized voices a pathway for entry into the television industry through instruction, mentorship, and exposure. Participants learn about the television business from internal executives and attend master classes on storytelling and collaborative creative writing with show-runners, as well as other established special guests.

https://www.warner-access.com/programs/warner-bros-discovery-access-writers-program

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Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant
Articles, books, and short-form writing about contemporary art—the grants support projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences, from short reviews for magazines and newspapers to in-depth scholarly studies. The program also supports art writing that engages criticism through interdisciplinary methods and experiments with literary styles. Grant: $15,000 to $50,000. Deadline: May 17, 2023
https://www.artswriters.org/
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Moondancer Fellowship
It is for authors who express their passion for the natural world and concern for the environment through their writing. This fellowship is open to poets, fiction writers, playwrights, screenwriters, essayists, memoirists, and columnists.Prior publication is not a requirement. The successful applicant will demonstrate insight, honesty, literary merit, and the likelihood of publication or production. The fellowship winner will receive a two-week residency at WCDH to focus completely on their writing. Each writer’s suite has a bedroom, private bathroom, separate writing space, and wireless internet. We provide uninterrupted writing time, a European-style gourmet dinner prepared five nights a week and served in our community dining room.  Deadline May 22

https://www.writerscolony.org/fellowships

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Marble House Project

This multi-disciplinary artist residency program fosters collaboration & the exchange of ideas by providing an environment for artists across disciplines to live and work side by side & including but not limited to visual arts, writing, choreography, music composition,  and performance. Sessions for three weeks each – from early March 

through early November. Location Dorset, VT. Deadline May 30

https://marblehouseproject.submittable.com/submit

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Playa Residencies

Residents stay here free of charge and are responsible for their own travel costs and food while they are here. We are open to international and domestic applicants. Applicants may choose a 5, 12, or 26-day session. PLAYA’s residencies are open to the global community of scientists, naturalists, biologists, musicians, designers, sustainability leaders, social practice artists, musicians, visual artists, writers, performing artists, and collaborations and individuals engaged in creative work. Location Summer Lake, Oregon. Deadline May 31

https://playasummerlake.org/apply-for-residency/

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Headlands Center for the Arts

Headlands’ Artist in Residence (AIR) program awards fully sponsored residencies for four to six weeks including studio space, chef-prepared meals, comfortable housing, and travel and living expense reimbursements. Location Sausalito, CA. Deadline June 5

https://www.headlands.org/

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Prairie Rode Artist Residency

They offer artists from a range of disciplines a five- to seven-week residency in the historic Village of Vicksburg, Michigan. They do not limit our residency to any specific medium but rather are looking for diverse artists who can creatively interact with The Mill. Accepted residents receive a stipend of $2,000 for five to seven weeks, a $500 travel grant & private housing. Deadline June 15

https://prairierondeartistresidency.com/about/apply/

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WORKING WITH PUBLISHERS

If you want to work with publishers, patience is key. From submission to rejection or acceptance, can take months in publishing. Read more about what you will discover when dealing with publishers.

https://www.writerswrite.co.za/things-youll-discover-about-publishers-when-youve-worked-with-one/

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FREELANCE OFFERS

Positive News 

This online and print magazine is known for rigorous journalism about what’s going right. They report socially relevant and uplifting stories of progress – ranging from the global boom in renewable energy to cities that are solving homelessness – joining the dots between how people, communities, and organizations are changing the world for the better. The standard rate is 30p per word. 

https://www.positive.news/contact-us/

Studio 

They welcome article pitches from both emerging and established writers, academics, scholars, and journalists writing about contemporary Canadian craft and design and related stories. Please send pitches to pitches@studiomagazine.ca. Include in your pitch a brief bio and links to writing samples. Pays 20 cents/word or more. Deadline Sept 30

https://www.studiomagazine.ca/submission-guidelines

Enjoy Mother’s Day, Victoria Day, or Memorial Day, lots of Spring flowers, BBQ’s, long sunny days – and certainly new books – and writing them.

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March 2023 Publishing Newsletter

Hardcover-Books

Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter March 2023
by 111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters

Content of this Newsletter:

– Writer Residencies

Freelance Writing

– Add People 

Writing Contests

– Tax Deductions


Hello friends, happy March 

Hopefully, Spring is finally arriving in your neck of the world. 

It’s a month full of holidays and anniversaries to celebrate during the next weeks:  St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s Day… Well, the whole March is Women’s History Month… For many young people, it’s time for the famous “March Break”.  Daylight Savings Time is back on the second weekend – and lots of writing contests, fellowships, and free writer’s residencies.  Just apply!

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RESIDENCIES

Soaring Gardens Artist Retreat

Soaring Gardens Artists Retreat in the country outside of Laceyville, PA offers visual artists, writers, composers & musicians 3-week residencies between May & Sept. No fees, no demands, simply spacious studios, pleasant rooms, nature, and time. A limited number of $500 need-based grants are available. Location Laceyville, PA.  Deadline March 10    https://www.lermantrust.org/apply/

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Hedgebrook Writers in Residence

The program supports fully-funded residencies for selected women-identified writers at the retreat each year.  Up to 6 writers can be in residence at a time, each housed in a handcrafted cottage.  Writers must be women, 18 and older, which is inclusive of transgender women and female-identified individuals.  Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, TV/Screenwriters, Playwrights & Songwriters are all encouraged to apply.  The location is  Freeland, WA.  Deadline March 13   https://www.hedgebrook.org/writers-in-residence

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Banff Centre’s Summer Writers Residency 

It provides writers space for the creative exploration of their writing practice.  This self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life.  Writers in all creative genres are invited to apply.  Financial Aid of 100% is available to cover tuition, and 50% is available to offset food and accommodation costs.  All accepted participants will receive this financial aid package.  Application Deadline March 15   https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/summer-writers-residency-2023

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– FREELANCE WRITING

Bicycling 

They publish stories about every aspect of cycling, from tips on how to pick out your first bike to human interest pieces to training techniques for competitive cyclists aiming to get better for their next event, and everything in between. They speak to all cyclists: beginners, weekend riders, fans of the pro peloton, cross racers, gear fanatics, and more. Their audience responds best to stories that explain how to better themselves as cyclists for every ride. Pays up to a dollar per word. 

https://www.bicycling.com/about/a34243047/how-to-pitch-bicycling-magazine/

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– ADD PEOPLE 

I must admit, I am guilty too: writing non-fiction too dry and with too many facts and not adding real people in some way into the blog or book.  Recently I talked to a multi-book writer about it and wrote a blog post last week.  Here is an excerpt:

“We need to build page-turning non-fiction books. Thumbing through any newspaper or magazine, you will find people in almost any story: mentioning names, interviewing a person, citing people…

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– WRITING CONTESTS

Winning a contest really boosts your chances of getting published. Many of these contests are held every year.  So if you missed one you’d like to enter, you have lots of time to prepare and catch it next year.
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Mahler & Lewitt Studios Essay Prize

The prize awards £3,000 to the best proposal for a book-length essay (minimum 25,000 words) by a writer resident in the UK & Ireland who has yet to secure a publishing deal.  In addition to the £3,000 prize the winner has the opportunity to go on residency at the Mahler & LeWitt Studios in Spoleto, Italy, to work on their book.  The book will then be published by Fitzcarraldo Editions.  No Entry Fee.  Deadline March 13

https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/prizes/essay-prize

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Romance on the Road Travel Writing Competition

Write an original, factual, first-person travel story about a time you experienced romance while traveling. Feel free to explore romance in all of its manifestations, but ensure that your travel story builds itself around the context of a place or experience.  One winner and up to three runners-up will be selected to have their work published in Intrepid Times.  The winner will be paid a cash prize of US $200, and the runners-up will receive our standard fee.  Please write between 1200 and 2000 words.  No Entry Fee. Deadline March 19   https://intrepidtimes.com/romance-on-the-road/

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Grindstone Literary Novel Prize

The 2023 Novel Prize is open to authors from all countries, self-published authors who are unrepresented are eligible to enter.  Entrants are asked to submit the first 5,000 words of their manuscript.  Manuscripts may be finished or part-finished at the time of submission.  All manuscripts must have a finished (or projected finished) length exceeding 70,000 words.  Grand Prize: £1,500. Runner Up: £500.  £16 Entry fee.  Super early bird deadline April 1

https://www.grindstoneliterary.com/novel-prize

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Trio Award for First or Second Book

The Trio Award for First or Second Book is only open to poets with less than two books published. Poetry manuscripts must be between 48-70 pages of poetry, written in English. Creative nonfiction manuscripts must be between 60,000 – 80,000 words. Translations are not eligible for publication. Winner receives $1000 and twenty copies of their book.  $25 Entry fee. Deadline May 1

https://triohousepress.submittable.com/submit

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Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition

The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000, an interview with them in Writer’s Digest (Nov/Dec 2023 issue), and on WritersDigest.com, a paid trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference.  $20-$30 Entry Fee.  Early-Bird Deadline: May 5

https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/annual-writing-competition

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TAX DEDUCTIONS

It’s this time of the year again… Tax season is already in full swing.  Don’t wait until the last minute.  What authors can deduct from taxes: ALL book production costs, book promotions, transportation costs, rental for book readings, office rental or mortgage, heating, electricity for your home office by square feet, phone / Internet / e-Reader costs, website/blog costs, such as hosting or development, computer/copy Machine, scanner, router… just to name a few.  Find a comprehensive list of all deductibles here:

https://www.savvybookwriters.com/what-writers-can-deduct-from-taxes/

We hope you found lots of writing and publishing ideas in this March newsletter.  Enjoy St Patrick’s Day and the upcoming Daylight Savings Time next weekend. 

 

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Books by Doris-Maria Heilmann:

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Smart Free Marketing for Entrepreneurs and Self-Employed

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Audiobooks for Success

Valuable guidebook for authors, audiobook publishers, narrators, voice-over artists, and audiobook listeners. Learn how to create, produce, publish, and market your audiobooks

https://books2read.com/u/bPRRyJ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W81MN2Z

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111 Tips to Create Impressive Videos  
How to Plan, Create, Upload, and Market Videos 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYDH41S/

https://www.books2read.com/u/3GYnpa

https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/suggestartikel/A1050298606

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111 Tips To Make Money With Writing
The Art of Making a Living Full-time Writing –
An Essential Guide for More Income as Freelancer
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/1988664187

https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1048318838

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111 Tips on How to Market Your Book for Free
 – Detailed Plans and Smart Strategies for Your Book’s Success
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018RA72LY

https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1047879655

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111 Tips to Get Free Book Reviews
 – Best Strategies for Getting Lots of Great Reviews
plus 1,200+ reviewer contact links
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M2Y3E5W

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111 Tips to Create Your Book Trailer –
How to Create, Where to Upload, and How to Market Your Videos
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHWX6X2/

https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1050452001

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Book Marketing on a Shoestring
How Authors Can Promote their Books 

Without Spending a Lot of Money
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/1988664225

https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/suggestartikel/A1047943168

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Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter February 2023

Christmas

Content of this Newsletter:

Freelance Writing

– Book Pre-Orders

Writing Contests

– Fellowships & Grants

– Writing for Magazines

 

Hello friends, happy February.

I hope you had a great first month of the year and that you are full of energy to tackle new projects. Get lots of new ideas in this month’s newsletter:

FREELANCE WRITING

Chicken Soup for the Soul: 

Miracles. True stories and poems. “All of us have experienced events in our lives that are completely unexplainable: the strange premonition that made you take a different route home causing you to miss an accident; the eerie feeling that you should call home… now, saving someone’s life; the mysterious communication from a loved one who has passed on.” Payment: $200. Deadline: Feb 28

https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics/

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: 

The power of positive thinking. True stories and poems. “How did you “think positive” and how did it change your life? Tell us your success story about using the power of positive thinking!” Payment: $200. 

Deadline: Feb 28.  https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics/

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AFAR

The magazine publishes a range of reported features, personal essays, opinion pieces, photo essays, illustrated features, short fiction, poetry, and shorter middle-of-book pieces. Instead of more traditional aspirational lifestyle travel stories, we tell the stories of a place and the people who live there. Their rate starts at $1/word.

https://www.afar.com/about/pitch-guidelines

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WIRED Magazine

A publication about change—about the ways science and technology are reshaping the world and what it means to be human. While the subjects of WIRED stories run the gamut from deep dives into the biggest tech companies to Hindu extremism to digital blackface to space food to true crime, every story has technology, science, or innovation as one of its key variables. Finished pieces tend to be in the range of 1,200 to 1,800 words. Story fees now start at about $2,500 and rise from there. Other short, online-only content starts at $500 and rises with time commitment and reporting intensity.   

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/contributor-guidelines

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BOOK PRE-ORDERS

Apple offers a powerful marketing feature on iBooks, and even authors who upload directly to Apple can use it.  Your book title can be posted on iBooks for pre-order — up to one year before the book launch — even if you don’t have a book cover or interior file yet.  However, it’s advisable to have the cover at least. “e-Books born as pre-orders earned the authors 3 1/2 times more income than books that were simply uploaded on the day of release.

Pre-release twelve months in advance and you have got twelve months of people discovering your book before it hits the market.  It means twelve months of additional sales in those first few days.  All you need is your metadata: the book title, author, book description, price, pre-order, and release date.  A lot more favorable than Amazon’s pre-order conditions!  Easy Upload to iBooks: Authors can distribute to iBooks on their own through a direct upload route — or through an aggregator (book distributor) such as Draft2Digital.com

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WRITING CONTESTS

The Bechtel Prize

Essays describing a creative writing teaching experience, project, or activity that demonstrates innovation in creative writing instruction. They are looking for essays that describe a project or activity that got students excited about writing and fostered a vibrant and dynamic culture of literacy in the classroom. Prize: $1,000 and publication. Deadline: Feb 10.  https://twc.org/bechtel-prize

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The International Radio Playwriting Competition 2023

Sponsored by BBC World Service and British Council in partnership with Commonwealth Writers. Open to non-UK residents. Genre: A script for a 53-minute radio play with up to six central characters. Prize: £2,500 sterling ($3,900) & a trip to London. Deadline: Feb 12

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5J6bfwwQ4G0044HZ5Skt33w/the-international-radio-playwriting-competition-2023

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Governor General’s Literary Awards

Books must have been written or translated by Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. The best English-language & the best French-language book in each of the seven categories of Fiction, Literary Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Young People’s Literature (Text), Young People’s Literature & Translation (French to English). Prize: $25,000. Deadline: Feb 15

https://canadacouncil.ca/funding/prizes/governor-generals-literary-awards/guidelines-governor-generals-literary-awards

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Luminarts Creative Writing Fellowship 

The Creative Writing Fellowship awards two $7,500 grant Fellowships for excellence in creative writing in the categories of prose and poetry, in fiction and nonfiction. Open to writers between the ages of 18 and 30 years, be enrolled in, or have graduated from, a degree program; and live within 150 miles of the Union League Club of Chicago. Genre: Poetry or prose, fiction and nonfiction.  Prize: $7,500. Deadline: Feb 17

https://luminarts.org/creative-writing-opportunities

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Scotiabank Giller Prize 

Open to books published in Canada in English. Books must be published in Canada in English between Oct 1, 2022, and Feb 28, 2023 to be eligible. Must  be nominated by publisher. Genre: Fiction. Full-length novel or collection of short stories published in English, either originally, or in translation. Prize: $100,000 to the winner and $10,000 to each of the finalists. Deadline: Feb 17  

https://scotiabankgillerprize.ca/important-dates/

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Jeanne Córdova Prize for Lesbian/Queer Nonfiction 

Open to a writer committed to nonfiction work that captures the depth and complexity of lesbian/queer life, culture, and/or history. The winner of the prize will have published at least one book and show promise in continuing to produce groundbreaking and challenging work. Prize: $2,500. Deadline: Feb 17

https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/special-awards/

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Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing 

Prize: Adventure writing novel. Prize: £10,000. Deadline: Feb 17

https://www.wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org/index.php/awards/best-published-novel-2019/submissions

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Dr. Jim Duggins Outstanding LGBTQ Mid-Career Novelist Prize. Restrictions: Open to LGBTQ mid-career novelists who have published at least three novels. or two novels and substantial additional literary work (including poems, stories, or essays). Published book. Prize: $5,000. Deadline: Feb 17

https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/special-awards/

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Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction. Restrictions: Open to a Black LGBTQ writer whose fiction explores themes of Black LGBTQ life, culture, and/or history. To be eligible, the winner of the prize must have published at least one book and show promise in continuing to produce groundbreaking work. Prize: $3,000. Deadline: Feb 17, 2023.  https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/special-awards/

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J. Michael Samuel Prize for Emerging Writers Over 50. Restrictions: Open to unpublished LGBTQ writers over 50 working in any genre. Genre: All genres.  Prize: $5,000.  Deadline: Feb 17

https://lambdaliterary.org/awards/special-awards

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The Reporting Award 

Journalism, in any medium, on an under-reported subject in the public interest. Prize: Up to $12,500. Deadline: Feb 21.  https://journalism.nyu.edu/about-us/awards-and-fellowships/the-reporting-award/

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Wiley-Silver Prize in Civil War History

First book or monograph in Civil War history, published in the previous year. Books or monographs published by scholarly or popular presses are eligible. Prize: $2,000. Deadline: Feb 24

http://www.civilwarcenter.olemiss.edu/wileysilverinfo.shtml

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Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize

Awarded for the best piece of writing on the theme of the Alpine Fellowship 2023 – Flourishing. The winner of the Writing Prize will receive a cash prize, and the runners-up will receive travel expense support that must be used to attend our 2023 symposium which will be held from 10th-13th August 2023 in Fjällnäs, Sweden. First place: £3,000 cash grant. Second place: £1,000 travel expense. Third place: £1,000 travel expense. Open internationally. Max. 2,500 words/entry.  Deadline March 1    https://alpinefellowship.com/writing-prize

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Hentoen International

Students currently enrolled in a medical school or program are encouraged to submit to Hektoen International’s 2022 Medical Student Essay Contest. The winner receives $3,500, runner-up $2,500. Essays can be on any topic as it relates to medicine, art, history, and literature topics are preferred. Essays should be under 1,200 words. Deadline March 15.  https://hekint.org/

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The Every Animal Project

We are currently accepting submissions around the theme of courageous animals for our first anthology, debuting in December 2023, The Dog Who Wooed at the World. Stories should explain how an animal’s bravery inspired and moved you. Stories must be true (non-fiction). One winning author will receive a $300 prize, and the second-place author will receive $200. All other authors with stories chosen for the book will receive a $50 award, along with a free copy of the book upon its publication. Stories not chosen for the book will have the opportunity to be featured online on the blog, with a $20 award. Please keep your submission roughly between 500 and 3,000 words.  https://www.everyanimalproject.com/contact/

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FELLOWSHIPS & GRANTS

De Groot Foundation Grants for Writers

They welcome applications from adult writers actively engaged in a writing project and for whom a monetary boost could help further or complete the project. Applicants may be writing in any genre. In 2023, The de Groot Foundation will award grants, between $1,500 and $7,000. Deadline Feb 15   https://degrootfoundation.org/courage-to-write-guidelines/

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Accelerate Fellowship 

It is a year-long program that gives mid-level disabled screenwriters $40,000 in funding, bespoke mentorship, industry connections and the community they need to become industry-leading creators. The money is unrestricted— Fellows can use it to cover living expenses and other project-related fees—which is intended to give them the time and space to further develop their projects. The Fellowship is for individuals that self-identify as disabled. This includes physical, intellectual, developmental, psychiatric, visible, or invisible disabilities.  https://www.inevitable.foundation/fellowship

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Ucross Foundation Residencies
The foundation invites applications for fall 2023 residencies, providing each artist with living accommodations, meals, a workspace, and uninterrupted time so artists can focus on their creative process. There is cell phone service and wireless internet throughout residency facilities. Residents are responsible for providing their working materials and traveling to Sheridan, WY. Deadline March 1.
https://ucrossfoundation.submittable.com/submit

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WRITING FOR MAGAZINES – WORTH YOUR TIME?

Why write for magazines and newspapers?  If you write articles, you reach many more people than with books.  Your book may sell five thousand copies.  Certainly, some books turn into bestsellers, but with more than 500,000 new books per year, many books are fortunate to sell even a thousand copies.  With one article, you can reach millions of people.

Writing for magazines will give you increased confidence that you can write for publication and meet word limits and deadlines.  A fiction author recently pondered whether writing magazine articles was worth his time.  Would his time not be better spent writing for his own blog or website?  My answer was that it depends on how many subscribers and readers his website and blog had. Should your blog have less than a million readers per month, consider writing for these magazines with enormous readership numbers:

• Huffington Post: 43 million per month

• Salon: 7.7 million per month

• Travel + Leisure: 950,000 per month

• AARP The Magazine: 21,931,184

• Better Homes and Gardens: 7,624,505

If only one percent of this readership finds your article and the byline with your name, website, and book info, it’s worth it to write for these magazines. 

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Have a wonderful February and enjoy writing and making plans for new books. “Although February is short, it is filled with growing sun, lots of love, and sweet surprises”. Enjoy the many holidays this month: Groundhog Day, Super Bowl, Rosa Parks Day, Chinese New Year, Lincoln’s Birthday, Valentine’s Day, and Presidents’ Day.

Don’t forget to visit my Author Page here:

https://books2read.com/ap/n4EYY8/Doris-Maria-Heilmann

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