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June 4, 2024
SUCCESSFUL PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER JUNE 2024
Publishing Newsletter
Content of this newsletter:
WRITING CONTESTS
WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS
FREELANCE WRITING
Welcome to the June Newsletter!
Read about the most profitable writing contests of the year.
Here is another idea for every Writer:
Pitch Your Knowledge and “How-to” Articles to Newspapers and Magazines!
Consider offering the content you have already written to rewrite somewhat and propose them to trade magazines in your profession. What would be the benefit?
At least you can place a link to your website – which means: it is free marketing for your brand name and your company – and it is often paid! And it shows readers you are a knowledgeable, trustworthy person.
WRITING CONTESTSGriffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry
The prize is worth C$130,000, making it the world’s largest international prize for a single book of poetry written in, or translated into English by a Canadian. Shortlisted poets each receive $10,000. Additionally, a new $10,000 prize is awarded for a Canadian First Book of poetry, along with a six-week residency in Italy in partnership with the Civitella Ranieri Foundation to a Canadian Citizen, or permanent resident, for a first book written in English. A Lifetime Recognition Award is awarded by the trustees in the sum of C$25,000. No Entry Fee. Deadline June 21
https://griffinpoetryprize.com/
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Scotia Bank Giller Prize
Open to books published in Canada in English. Must be nominated by publisher. Prize: $100,000 to the winner and $10,000 to each of the finalists.
Genre: Fiction. Full-length novel or collection of short stories published in English, either originally, or in translation. Deadline: Books published between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024 must be received on or before June 21, 2024.
https://scotiabankgillerprize.ca/important-dates/
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Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction
Books must be English-language, first-edition trade books published by a Canadian press, written by Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Titles must be published between May 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024. Literary nonfiction, works of personal or journalistic essays, memoirs, commentary, criticism both social and political, history, and biography. Prize: Winner: $60,000; Finalists: $5,000. Deadline: June 25
https://www.writerstrust.com/awards/hilary-weston-writers-trust-prize-for-nonfiction/guidelines/
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International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition
The competition is open to writers worldwide. Submissions must be in English and unpublished (that includes self-published). Submissions written by AI will be disqualified. If the manuscript is narrative in nature (i.e. a memoir) then the length should be between 50,000 – 80,000 words. If the manuscript is experimental in nature (i.e. not straight prose, vignettes, poetry, or a mix), it should be at least 100 pages long. The winner receives $1,000 and publication. $25 Entry Fee. Deadline July 1
https://www.vineleavespress.com/international-voices-in-cnf.html
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TW-Fest Fiction Contest
$1,500 first prize. Domestic airfare (up to $500) and French Quarter accommodations to attend the Festival in New Orleans. VIP All-Access Festival pass for the next Festival ($600 value). Public reading at the next Festival. This contest is open only to emerging writers who have not yet published a fiction book. Published books include any book with an ISBN, including self-published. $25 Entry Fee. Deadline October 1
https://tennesseewilliamsfestival.submittable.com/submit
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GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES
Wyoming Creative Writing Fellowship
Open to Wyoming writers who are U.S. citizens or have legal resident status. Genre: Fiction, Poetry, CNF. Prize: $5,000 and an honorarium/travel stipend. One fellowship will be awarded in each category of Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, and Fiction. Recipients of the Creative Writing fellowships will share their work at one of Wyoming’s literary conferences. Deadline: June 10
https://wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-grant/creative-writing-fellowships/
Residency Program in Reykjavík, Island A two-week stay in the following period of the year: October 1 – 14, 2024. Residents will stay at Gröndal’s House in the center of old town in Reykjavík. Besides a stipend of 650 Euros they cover transportation costs to and from Reykjavík. Application deadline: June 12
https://reykjavik.is/en/city-of-literature/residency
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Granada City of Literature Unesco
They offer 30 overnight stays in Granada, Spain for two writers between November 4 and December 3 at the Corrala de Santiago of the University of Granada.
Granada City of Literature Unesco will cover the travel expenses as well as board and opportunities to participate in the literary life of the city of Granada. Deadline June 18
https://granadaciudaddeliteratura.com/en/granada-writers-in-residence-programme-2024/
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Free Writer’s Residency in Brussels for British Writers
Free accommodation in a self-catering flat at the Passa Porta house of literature close to the Grand Place. The National Centre for Writing will cover the cost of train travel to and from Brussels and Passa Porta will pay a stipend of 1200 euros towards living expenses. Deadline June 20
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FREELANCE WRITING
Mother Jones
Mother Jones is a nonprofit investigative news organization that delivers bold and original multi-platform reporting on the urgent issues of our time, from democracy protection and climate change to extremism and beyond. For print, rates start at $1.75 per word. For online, rates start at $0.75 a word.
https://www.motherjones.com/contribute/writer-guidelines/
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Background Magazine
A magazine that focuses on powerful stories of global adventure. Literary long forms are the basis for the magazine. Photography needs to be included. Feature stories range from 1,000 to 3,000 words. Essays are 500 to 1,000 words. Thoughts and Opinions are 250 to 1,000 words. Starting pay is $150, open to negotiations for experienced writers.
https://www.backgroundmag.com/contribute
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Chronicle Books Freelance
If you are interested in being considered for contract writing work on their projects, please send your website portfolio address to submissions@chroniclebooks.com. Please particularly call out any writing with a long-form focus, and if you have a particular field of experience or are passionate about a particular topic, please share.
https://www.chroniclebooks.com/pages/submissions
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West End Phoenix
A local periodical community newspaper for Toronto’s West End whose readership stretches across the city and the country. Devoted to telling the stories of diverse, compelling, and quickly evolving neighborhoods, from the Humber River to Spadina and beyond. Pays 50 cents/word CAD.
https://www.westendphoenix.com/contributors
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Chicken Soup: Laughter is the Best Medicine
They are 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. Limit 1200 words. Pays $250 and 10 copies. Deadline June 30
https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics/
Have a wonderful June – enjoy summer and the longest days of the year.
And think about it: There is almost no professional that cannot give advice to readers – and at the same time show your business’ name (and website link) to potential clients. Additionally, you might often be paid for the article by the publishing house.
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May 8, 2024
SUCCESSFUL PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER MAY 2024
Content of the May newsletter:
WRITING CONTESTS
LOTS OF TIPS – WORTH TO READ
WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS
FREELANCE WRITING
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Writers Residencies, Writing Competitions, Freelance Writing, Relief Funds, and More: May – the month of spring and beauty! There is no denying we need a strong injection of hope and optimism, during this time. If you’re one of those people who always said they would write a novel if only they had the time: this is your moment!
WRITING CONTESTS
Writers Digest Annual Writing Competition
The grand prize winner receives $5,000 and a paid trip to New York to the conference (and more). The First place winner in each category will receive $1,000 and publication of their winning piece on WritersDigest.com. The Second place winner in each category will receive $500. The Third place winner in each category will receive $250 in cash. $20-30 Entry Fee. Deadline May 6
https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/annual-writing-competition
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Chicken Soup: Holiday Stories
Please submit your true stories about the entire December holiday season, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s festivities too. Pay is $350 and ten copies. Limit 1200 words. Must be first person. Deadline May 31
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Wasafiri New Writing Prize
The prize supports writers who have not yet published a book-length work, with no limits on age, gender, nationality, or background. The winners of each category will receive a £1,000 prize and publication in Wasafiri magazine. The competition is open to anyone who has not published or signed a contract to publish a book-length work of fiction, life writing, or poetry, except for self-published works or poetry chapbooks. Limit 3,000 words.
£12 Entry Fee. Deadline July 1. https://www.wasafiri.org/new-writing-prize/
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HG Wells Short Story Competition
They offer a £500 Senior and £1,000 Junior prize and free publication of all shortlisted entries in a quality, professionally published paperback anthology. Theme: The Fool. The length must be 1,500 to 5,000 words. Deadline July 8
https://hgwellscompetition.com/competition-rules-2024/
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Winchester Poetry Prize
1st prize: £1000. 2nd prize: £500. 3rd prize: £250. Free entries for poets on low incomes. Winning and commended poems will be published in a competition anthology.
£6 Entry fee. Deadline July 31
https://www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/wpp24
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WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTSSalty Quill Scholarship for Writers Retreat
The scholarship award is based primarily on your writing sample, with special attention given to writers with financial need. We hope to attract writers who would benefit from the kind of uninterrupted time and space achievable at McGee Island, alongside a supportive community of fellow writers. Location McGee Island, ME. Deadline June 3
http://www.thesaltyquill.com/salty-quill-scholarships-1.html
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Annual Poet Cottage Writers Residency
Hollowdeck Press LLC sponsors the Annual Poet Cottage Writer’s Residency, offering a 10-day stay at Poet Cottage November 1 until November 10th free of charge. The Residency is open to writers of Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Poetry. Winners are responsible for their own airfare, transportation, etc.. Location Coral Bay, St John, US Virgin Islands. Apply between July 1 and July 15
https://poetcottage.com/the-residency/
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Michael Kenneth Smith Fellowship
Location for this Writing Retreat is Virginia on the James River. A 10-night residency is available to a writer seriously committed to the short story. He or she should not yet have published a collection of short stories. Deadline June 15
https://www.porcheswritingretreat.com/
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Michael Kenneth Smith Fellowship #2
Location for this Writing Retreat is Virginia on the James River. Open to women 35 and older who have not yet published a novel. Deadline November 1
https://www.porcheswritingretreat.com/
¨Residencies are an opportunity for writers and artists to devote time to their craft, away from the business of life, without a financial burden. Time at a residency is a great way to build your artist bio and gain credibility as a writer.¨
More Free Writers Residencies:
https://www.magazine.artconnect.com/artist-opportunities/funded-art-residencies-to-know-about
https://resartis.org/open-calls/
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/see-the-world-for-free-ish-with-these-7-artist-residencies
https://ratemyartistresidency.com/resources/free-app-fee/
https://atlanticcenterforthearts.org/
https://fullyfunded-residencies.weebly.com/
FREELANCE WRITING
Geist
They are seeking short non-fiction (around 800-1500 words, flexible), typically personal narrative, for the notes and dispatches section. We are especially interested in writing grounded in a sense of place, historical narrative, personal essays on art, music and culture, profiles of ordinary people with extraordinary stories, fascinating fields of work, practices or hobbies, and everyday occurrences that show the humor and strangeness of life. Pay is usually $300-500. Fiction up to 5,000 words pays up to $1,000. Deadline May 6
https://www.geist.com/submission/submit
Last but not least:
Stephen King’s Writing Routine You Could Implement to Improve Your Writing
https://medium.com/@kevinnokiawriting...
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I hope you had a successful Spring so far and now have lots to celebrate in May: Mother’s Day, Victoria Day or Memorial Day, leisurely BBQs, long sunny days – and certainly new books. Let these helpful tips for publishers and authors assist you in May.
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March 2, 2024
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 CafeDate: March 23 from 2 pm to 4 pmLocation: Rutland Library, 301 Hwy 33, Kelowna, BC, Canadahttps://www.inspiredwordcafe.com/events
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WRITING CONTESTSBogliasco 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
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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
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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.
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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/b...
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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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February 3, 2024
SUCCESSFUL PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2024
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
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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 29
https://www.graywolfpress.org/about-us/submissions
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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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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
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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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December 3, 2023
Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter December 2023
by 111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters
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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
– 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
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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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November 2, 2023
Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter November
Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter November 2023
by 111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters
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
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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
– 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...
– 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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September 30, 2023
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!
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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
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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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June 4, 2023
Successful Publishing Newsletter June 2023
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
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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)
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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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April 30, 2023
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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The Writing District Prize
Short stories only. 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/
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
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
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
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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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April 2, 2023
Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter April 2023
CONTENT OF THIS NEWSLETTER
– Print on Demand
– Writing Contests
– Residencies & Fellowships
– Freelance Writing
– No Marketing Budget?
Happy April everyone! It is also called the “National Month of Hope”. April is a good time to complete a project. Earth sign transits bring appreciation for simple pleasures. And as it was weeks ago since the last holiday, look forward and enjoy the Easter Holidays – at least in Europe where the celebrations go from Good Friday to – and including – Easter Monday. Spring is here, and lots of new books, just in time for the second-best reading time of the year.
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MUST READ for Every Author and Publisher
Eye-Popping Book and Reading Statistics [2023]
https://lnkd.in/gnYWiTV8
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Draft2Digital: After two years of beta-testing D2D is now officially a worldwide PoD created and distributor.
Print-On-Demand just opened up for every author, everywhere
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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 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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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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The Threepenny Review
Poetry, fiction, nonfiction. Payment: $400 per story or article, $200 per poem or a Table Talk piece.
Deadline: April 30
https://www.threepennyreview.com/submissions/
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Intrepid Times
Travel writing “with heart.” Payment: $50 – $250. Deadline: April 30
https://intrepidtimes.com/submit-your-writing/
More places to submit your short stories:
Every Writer’s Resource’s Top 50 Literary Magazines
http://www.everywritersresource.com/topliterarymagazines.html
Let’s Write a Short Story’s 44 Literary Magazines To Submit To
http://letswriteashortstory.com/literary-magazines/
The Review’s Magazine Search
http://www.thereviewreview.net/magazines
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No Marketing Budget?
Video is the best-performing digital content type and will dominate social media & the Internet
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYDH41S/
https://www.books2read.com/u/3GYnpa
https://www.thalia.de/shop/home/suggestartikel/A1050298606
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– GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS
My Time Fellowship for Parent Writers
Two fellowship winners will receive a one-week residency to allow the recipient to focus completely on their work, at least one to be awarded to a Person of Color. A $500 stipend will be provided to cover childcare and/or travel costs. 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 and a community kitchen stocked with the basics for other meals. Writers who are also parents of dependent children under the age of 18 are invited to apply. Work may be any literary genre: poetry, fiction, plays, memoir, screenplays, or nonfiction. Prior publication is not a requirement. Deadline April 10
https://www.writerscolony.org/fellowships
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Ilgenfritz Longfellow Scholarships
A scholarship is for a female high school student who lives in Maine to attend the Longfellow Young Writers’ Workshop at the University of Maine at Farmington each July. Deadline May 1.
https://www.mainewriters.org/ilgenfritz-scholarships
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Mineral School Residency Fellowships
Mineral School is an artists residency located in a former elementary school built in 1947 near Mt. Rainier, in Mineral, Washington. During 2023 and the first half of 2024, we’ll host 24 creative people. We provide accepted applicants with space and time to create new work without the interruptions of normal life and with the bonus of healthy meals prepared by culinary guest staffers using locally-grown organic produce and eggs where possible. Each resident will live in an 800-square foot former classroom that offers peekaboo views of Mineral Lake and Mt. Rainier, and that will double as their writing studio, with desk and chair, lighting, bookcase, and lots of chalkboards. All one-week sessions are free. Otherwise, two-week residency costs $425 (mixed-genre residencies).
Deadline April 15. https://mineralschool.submittable.com/submit
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Illinois Envisioning Justice Grants
Aid in network-building and nurture partnerships between people building a truly just society. Limit $5,000 for individuals. Open May 15 – closes July 14
https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/envisioning-justice-grants/
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Mandel Cultural Leadership Program
The Mandel Cultural Leadership Program is a new fellowship for artists and producers who aim to reimagine Jewish life and galvanize action on a range of social issues through their creative work. The two-year fellowship includes an educational program, support from an adviser, and a $40k stipend to advance a project. Eligible candidates include artists across disciplines and a range of cultural producers, including but not limited to journalists, curators, chefs, comedians, video game world builders, cultural organizers and culture bearers. Deadline April 17
https://mandelinstitute.org/programs/cultural-leadership/cultural-leadership-application-faq/
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Literary Magazine Fund
In alliance with the Amazon Literary Partnership, the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) invites literary magazines to submit applications for grants from the Literary Magazine Fund. The Amazon Literary Partnership supports nonprofit literary organizations that empower writers to create, publish, learn, teach, experiment, and thrive. Deadline April 14
https://www.clmp.org/programs-opportunities/lit-mag-fund/
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Southern Studies Fellowship in Arts and Letters
Nine-month residency in Spartanburg, SC. One writer & one visual or performing artist will be selected to work together on a joint capstone project that will be presented at the end of the residency period. Fellows will be provided with an apartment, including utilities, & a monthly stipend of $900. Fellows will also travel in the Southeast to do research, & travel expenses will be covered. This residency will run from Sept 2023 to May 2024. Deadline March 31. https://southernstudiesfellowship.org/
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Artis Grants
Artis provides support for artists and curators from Israel who have been accepted at major international residency programs. Residency grants are provided directly to the successful applicant in support of travel, program fees, production costs, or other needs associated with the residency. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and responses are given within three months. Currently, applications are only being considered for residencies that take place in 2023 and 2024. https://artis.art/grants_and_open_calls/program/residency
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Knoxville, TN, Rescue Plan Grants
Awards for artists living full-time in the City of Knoxville range from $500 to $15,000.
Arts and culture projects that provide opportunities within communities historically underserved and/or disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and local neighborhoods are encouraged. Deadline April 16.
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SC Literary Grants
Fast Track Literary Grants are intended to support new or existing public literary programs such as (but not limited to) writers series, festivals, conferences, workshops, or writer’s residencies at schools. Awards are up to $3,000. Deadlines June 1 and September 1
https://schumanities.org/grants/howtoapply/
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How to Find Books Outside of Amazon – Besides Bookstores and Libraries
https://www.savvybookwriters.com/how-to-find-books-outside-of-amazon/
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I wish you Happy Passover and great Easter Holidays! Take care of yourself and each other during these Spring days and as we head toward early Summer, brighter days, and happy times. Here is a video to motivate your pleasure in writing by Jack Canfield, founder of the “ChickenSoup” series:
https://authorsuccess.com/training/jack-canfield-web-class-cwtm/?cookieUUID=bf2c7006-a509-49eb-ada0-d9ca0b07a874
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