New litmag based at Vanderbilt University: "Nashville Review publishes the best in literary fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and comics. Both distinguished and emerging writers are encouraged to submit. Nashville Review also publishes lyrics and audio by up-and-coming musicians." Pays: "Contributors are offered a flat fee of $100." (via Duotrope.com)
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"America’s premier amateur philosophy contest, The Great American Think-Off, releases its 2010 essay and debate question: 'Do the wealthy have an obligation to help the poor?' In writing essays on this question, potential debaters may address individuals, groups, or nations as the essayist determines." Deadline for essays: April 1, 2010. There is no entry fee. "A panel of judges will select four finalists to come to New York Mills, Minnesota, for the final debate to be held June 12, 2010. The names of the four finalists, who each receive $500 plus travel, food and lodging expenses, will be announced May 1, 2010. The winner is decided by the audience attending the debate on June 12th and she or he will be named 'America’s Greatest Thinker for 2010.'" (Thanks to B. Susan Bauer for sharing info on this competition.)
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Attention, Ohio poets! You may enter the New Words 2010 Poetry Contest until February 26, 2010. Administered by the Akron Art Museum, this competition offers cash prizes of $150, $125, and $100. There is no entry fee. A competition reading will be held on April 25. Details here. (via Winning Writers)
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The Guide to Literary Agents blog presents an interview with agent Kristin Nelson, who is looking for "literary and commercial fiction for adults; young adult and middle grade books for kids. Concerning nonfiction, she is only interested in memoir."
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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is looking for an Assistant Professor of English (Poetry Writing) and St. Lawrence University (N.Y.) invites "fiction or creative non-fiction writers with significant publications and teaching experience...to apply for the position of Viebranz Visiting Professor of Creative Writing for the academic year 2010-2011."
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Ithaca College (N.Y.) seeks a Writer/Editor, Dallas County Community College (Texas) is looking for a Manager of Student Publications, and the Savannah College of Art & Design (Ga.) invites applications for the position of Director of Leadership Communications.
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