Monday, February 08, 2010

Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities

"Five Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships in the amount of $15,000 will be awarded to young poets through a national competition sponsored by the Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry. Established in 1989 by the Indianapolis philanthropist Ruth Lilly, the fellowships are intended to encourage the further study and writing of poetry." Applicants must be U.S. citizens, between the ages of 21 and 31 as of March 31, 2010 (which is the application deadline). No application fee indicated.
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Laura Yeager's excellent WritersWeekly.com article provides leads on several paying venues for writing on issues of disability and mental health.
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"The Other Journal, an online quarterly that promotes discourse at the intersections of theology and culture, seeks a creative writing editor....The creative writing editor will solicit and edit poetry, short stories, personal essays, and interviews for the creative writing section of the journal....The time required for this position will vary according to the publication schedule of the journal and the personal schedule of the applicant, but the position may require an average of between five and fifteen hours a week. In addition to his or her duties for the creative writing section of the journal, the creative writing editor will also be expected to attend regularly scheduled meetings (telephone conferencing is OK), contribute to the overall vision of the journal, and participate in email communications with the editorial team, especially the managing editor." Pays: "The creative writing editor will receive a small stipend for each issue." (via ImageUpdate)
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The Shine Journal's annual "Let's See Your Shorts" flash fiction contest (1000 words) is open for submissions until March 1, 2010, 6:00 a.m. EST. There is no entry fee, and there will be cash prizes: $100/$50/$25. (via Pam Casto's Flash Fiction Flash newsletter)
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"The Hosking Houses Trust [U.K.] is seeking to appoint one or more writers for its twelfth arts residency. The appointment is for a minimum of two months and a maximum of one year and applications are now invited. The appointment is restricted to women aged forty or more. The appointee must write in English and have the legal right to be in the UK. It is required that the appointee has a contract for publication or performance of the intended work. The appointee is expected to have published significant work on any subject, or to have worked, broadcasted, taught, lectured or acted extensively in the English language. This Residency is for a woman who could use the opportunity to start or complete interesting or innovative work about any subject whatsoever (see below) that might otherwise be postponed, abandoned or take a long time to complete." Includes housing and a stipend. No application fee. Deadline: April 12, 2010.
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Champlain College (Vt.) seeks a Program Director of Professional Writing. "We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated success as a published professional writer, expertise in publishing trends and experience with managing a print-on-demand publishing operations. Candidates must also have a strong commitment to both teaching and student advising." Champlain College is also seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Professional Writing.
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Murray State University (Ky.) is looking for a Lecturer in Creative Writing (fiction).
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Wheelock College (Mass.) seeks a Marketing Communications Specialist/Writer, the New School (N.Y.) seeks a Senior Press Officer, and Miami-Dade College (Fla.) is looking for an Editorial Director.

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