Gotham Writers' Workshop is running a "Hint Fiction Contest": "For this contest, Gotham welcomes the expertise of Robert Swartwood, editor of Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories of 25 Words or Fewer (to be published in November by W.W. Norton). Mr. Swartwood will select the winner from the finalists in this competition." There's no entry fee, and your submission should run no longer than 25 words. Prizes: a 10-week writing workshop, $100, a one-year subscription to The Writer, publication on Gotham's 2011 course catalog, and, of course, "bragging rights." Deadline: October 11, 2010.
From the Matador Network ("both an online travel magazine and a thriving social network. Or, more simply put, it’s a community"): a Transparent Narrative Writing Contest. "Over the last few weeks we’ve been seeing some really interesting new travel narratives, and we decided to to run a contest. The winner gets $300 plus free enrollment to the travel writing program at MatadorU [worth $350]. The winning story, along with honorable mentions will be published here at the Traveler’s Notebook. Even if you’re a professional writer who doesn’t necessarily need classes, consider this about the U: you get lifetime access to our forums and Market Blog, with leads and writing opportunities researched and curated by Matador editors, along with all future Pro Modules we publish on new media strategies, branding, SEO, and other areas of continuing education." Note that "part of the focus of this contest is to encourage “transparent” writing. This is a prose style where the narrator narrates events / scenes as he or she perceived them at ground-level." For examples and additional information, visit the site. There's no entry fee, and you have until 5 p.m. (EST) on September 10, 2010, to submit.
Crab Orchard Review has announced its next special issue theme: "Crab Orchard Review is seeking work for our Summer/Fall 2011 issue focusing on writing exploring the people, places, history, and new directions that have shaped and are reshaping the American South. All submissions should be original, unpublished poetry, fiction, or literary nonfiction in English or unpublished translations in English (we do run bilingual, facing-page translations whenever possible). Please query before submitting any interview. The submission period for this issue is August 10 through November 1, 2010. We will be reading submissions throughout this period and hope to complete the editorial work on the issue by the end of March 2011. Writers whose work is selected will receive $25 (US) per magazine page ($50 minimum for poetry; $100 minimum for prose) and two copies of the issue."
Franklin & Marshall College (Penn.) is looking for an Assistant Director for its Philadelphia Alumni Writers House: "Full-time, year-round position responsible for providing all programmatic, curricular, and some administrative coordination for all aspects of this literary performance space and writing collective at Franklin & Marshall College. The Assistant Director works in collaboration with the Director of the Writers House to identify, produce, and support all Writers House programs, co-sponsorships, and curricular, public relations, administrative, and advancement initiatives."
"Penn State Shenango invites applications for a faculty position in English, Assistant Professor, (tenure-track, 36 weeks) to begin August 2011, or as negotiated. Responsibilities: Teach three courses (9 credits) each semester using traditional and hybrid delivery modes. Teaching assignments will be based on the successful candidate's areas of expertise, but will include some combination of English composition, literature, creative writing, or poetry, and may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Publish in refereed journals. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development. Advise students and provide career guidance. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities and in professional organizations."
Goucher College (Md.) seeks an Assistant Editor, Northeastern University (Mass.) is looking for a Senior Writer/Communications Coordinator, and California State University-Stanislaus seeks a Public Affairs/Communications Specialist (Writer).
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, August 09, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Montreal-based Matrix is looking for "Zen-inspired poems in forms that are related or have been shaped by it such as haiku, tanka, haibun, and the collaborative renku." (One of the issue editors confirmed via e-mail that contributors will be paid.) Deadline: October 31, 2010.
"Call for Submissions! AWP [JobList] is looking for articles on professional advancement for writers & teachers, as well as articles about academia & job opportunities for MFA graduates. Approx. 2,000-3,000 wds. Payment rates are the same as those of the Writer’s Chronicle. For questions, or to submit an article, please e-mail joblist(at)awpwriter(dot)org."
Another announcement from Robert Lee Brewer: "I'm putting out the official call for submissions on the 2012 Poet's Market. I'm interested in many different poetic topics, but especially those that will help poets find success in publishing and marketing their poetry. Take a look at the most recent editions of Poet's Market to find a topic that hasn't been covered or that could be covered in a new way. Since I conduct interviews on the Poetic Asides blog, I'm not as interested in those, but if you have access to a super big name or a great slant, I'm always willing to consider your pitch." Pitch deadline is September 7, 2010.
Kansas poets and fiction writers, it's your turn to apply for the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Awards from Poets & Writers. The winning writers will be brought to New York City for an all-expenses-paid visit in October 2011, during which they'll meet with editors/agents/publishers (they'll also each receive a $500 honorarium and an optional one-month residency at Jentel [Wyo.]). There is no application fee. Deadline: December 1, 2010.
Lifting Voices (D.C.) seeks a writing workshop leader to "teach small groups in under-served neighborhoods that the written word is fun and meaningful. Typical workshop activities include writing letters, reading and performing raps, and making movies. The students are generally in the third to sixth grade range, although some students are younger or older." This is a part-time job, and pays $1,440/month from September 1 to June 30. Apply by August 15, 2010.
Stanford University (Calif.) seeks a Senior Development Writer, Stonehill College (Mass.) is looking for a Senior Copywriter, and Saint Xavier University (Ill.) seeks a University Relations Senior Editor.
"Call for Submissions! AWP [JobList] is looking for articles on professional advancement for writers & teachers, as well as articles about academia & job opportunities for MFA graduates. Approx. 2,000-3,000 wds. Payment rates are the same as those of the Writer’s Chronicle. For questions, or to submit an article, please e-mail joblist(at)awpwriter(dot)org."
Another announcement from Robert Lee Brewer: "I'm putting out the official call for submissions on the 2012 Poet's Market. I'm interested in many different poetic topics, but especially those that will help poets find success in publishing and marketing their poetry. Take a look at the most recent editions of Poet's Market to find a topic that hasn't been covered or that could be covered in a new way. Since I conduct interviews on the Poetic Asides blog, I'm not as interested in those, but if you have access to a super big name or a great slant, I'm always willing to consider your pitch." Pitch deadline is September 7, 2010.
Kansas poets and fiction writers, it's your turn to apply for the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Awards from Poets & Writers. The winning writers will be brought to New York City for an all-expenses-paid visit in October 2011, during which they'll meet with editors/agents/publishers (they'll also each receive a $500 honorarium and an optional one-month residency at Jentel [Wyo.]). There is no application fee. Deadline: December 1, 2010.
Lifting Voices (D.C.) seeks a writing workshop leader to "teach small groups in under-served neighborhoods that the written word is fun and meaningful. Typical workshop activities include writing letters, reading and performing raps, and making movies. The students are generally in the third to sixth grade range, although some students are younger or older." This is a part-time job, and pays $1,440/month from September 1 to June 30. Apply by August 15, 2010.
Stanford University (Calif.) seeks a Senior Development Writer, Stonehill College (Mass.) is looking for a Senior Copywriter, and Saint Xavier University (Ill.) seeks a University Relations Senior Editor.
Monday, August 02, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
From Robert Lee Brewer: "The 2011 Writer's Market is now in bookstores, which means it is time for me to focus on the 2012 Writer's Market. We're always updating and adding new listings, but I need pitches for articles on the business of writing. If you have access to a truly great writer interview, then yes, pitch me on that, but mostly I'm looking for articles on the nuts and bolts of freelancing. For instance, I'm interested in negotiating contracts, handling taxes, and making pitches that never (or almost never) fail." Pitch by August 31, 2010.
"New Writing Scotland publishes works by writers resident in Scotland or Scots by birth, upbringing or inclination. All forms of writing are invited: autobiography and memoirs; creative responses to events and experiences; drama; graphic artwork (monochrome only); poetry; political and cultural commentary and satire; short fiction; travel writing or any other creative prose may be submitted, but not full-length plays or novels, though self-contained extracts are acceptable. The work must be neither previously published nor accepted for publication and may be in any of the languages of Scotland." Pays: £20/published page. Deadline: September 30, 2010.
Here's something I mentioned on my other blog at the end of last week: Samuel G. Freedman will once again lead a "Writers' Seminar on the Jewish People" for "writers between the ages of 22-35 interested in developing their skills in writing about the Jewish people in the United States and abroad." This year-long seminar meets multiple times in New York City. The seminar is free, and there is no application fee. Submit your application by September 5. (I wish I were still young enough to apply! Thanks again to the Jewish Book Council for this update.)
Poets & Writers, Inc., is looking for a Development and Marketing Associate.
Prince George's Community College (Md.) seeks a Writer/Editor, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP; based at George Mason University in Va.) is looking for a Publications Assistant, and Penn State seeks a Health Sciences and Medicine Writer.
"New Writing Scotland publishes works by writers resident in Scotland or Scots by birth, upbringing or inclination. All forms of writing are invited: autobiography and memoirs; creative responses to events and experiences; drama; graphic artwork (monochrome only); poetry; political and cultural commentary and satire; short fiction; travel writing or any other creative prose may be submitted, but not full-length plays or novels, though self-contained extracts are acceptable. The work must be neither previously published nor accepted for publication and may be in any of the languages of Scotland." Pays: £20/published page. Deadline: September 30, 2010.
Here's something I mentioned on my other blog at the end of last week: Samuel G. Freedman will once again lead a "Writers' Seminar on the Jewish People" for "writers between the ages of 22-35 interested in developing their skills in writing about the Jewish people in the United States and abroad." This year-long seminar meets multiple times in New York City. The seminar is free, and there is no application fee. Submit your application by September 5. (I wish I were still young enough to apply! Thanks again to the Jewish Book Council for this update.)
Poets & Writers, Inc., is looking for a Development and Marketing Associate.
Prince George's Community College (Md.) seeks a Writer/Editor, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP; based at George Mason University in Va.) is looking for a Publications Assistant, and Penn State seeks a Health Sciences and Medicine Writer.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Grant opportunity for New Hampshire writers: Artist Entrepreneurial Grants. "Recognizing that artist entrepreneurs contribute significantly to New Hampshire’s economy, this grant category supports opportunities that will increase the capacity of professional artists, including the development of business skills needed to support their art making, participation in programs intended to raise the level and quality of their art making, and participation in programs that will bring their art to the widest possible markets." Check the website for details on eligible projects/expenses. Requests may be made for grants from $250 to $1,000. Deadlines: August 6, 2010 (for projects between October 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011) and January 14, 2011 (for projects between March 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011). No application fee.
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Attention, Australian writers! SmallRoom seeks your words (and will pay $100 AU for selected work). Submissions should run no longer than 1500 words. "Remember, it can be anything: microfiction, poetry, feature article, angry letter, you name it. We only ask that you inspire us. Is that too much to ask?" (NB: According to Duotrope.com, where I discovered this publication, writers "must be Australian to submit.)
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Tablet Magazine is looking for interns: "If you have experience in journalism and are familiar with the landscape of American Jewish life, we’d love to hear from you. We are hiring interns to work two or three days a week at our office in New York City. Interns will assist the editorial staff with research and administrative tasks, as well as contributing blog posts and full features, and will receive paid stipends." Apply by August 2 (fall term internships begin August 16).
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Job announcement from Texas State University-San Marcos: "Assistant professor of English, specialty in fiction writing, with secondary specialization in non-fiction writing. The successful applicant is expected to maintain an active record of publication in fiction and/or creative non-fiction and to teach primarily in the graduate fiction program and to direct MFA theses, with some teaching of undergraduate creative writing. Teaching assignment may include other undergraduate literature or composition courses. Course load is 2/2 plus direction of at least four thesis students each year. Reading of admission portfolios required every January."
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AboveTheLaw.com seeks a "Morning Docket" blogger. Pays: "modest monthly stipend."
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The Chronicle of Higher Education is looking for a European correspondent. "We are looking for someone who has lived in Europe for several years, speaks a second language, and has a minimum of five years' reporting experience. Our correspondents also must have the curiosity and experience needed to develop a wide network of sources and look beyond daily news headlines for story ideas. A background in science and technology reporting is a plus. The Chronicle is an independently owned newspaper based in Washington, D.C. It is widely read by college and university administrators, faculty members, graduate students, policymakers, and journalists. The new Global Edition is part of a broad effort to deepen our readership outside of the United States. Our international correspondents receive a monthly retainer and payment by the word."
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Georgetown University (D.C.) seeks a Senior Writer/Editor, the University of Nevada-Reno is looking for an Assistant Writer/Writer, and Stevens Institute of Technology (N.J.) seeks a Staff Writer.
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I'm busy putting the finishing touches on the August Practicing Writer newsletter, which will go out to subscribers at the end of this week. If you're not yet a subscriber, please join us (it's free, and your e-mail address will be kept private). Also, don't forget that our free paying-market e-books for essayists and book reviewers will be retired on August 1--you still have the week to download your copies.
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Attention, Australian writers! SmallRoom seeks your words (and will pay $100 AU for selected work). Submissions should run no longer than 1500 words. "Remember, it can be anything: microfiction, poetry, feature article, angry letter, you name it. We only ask that you inspire us. Is that too much to ask?" (NB: According to Duotrope.com, where I discovered this publication, writers "must be Australian to submit.)
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Tablet Magazine is looking for interns: "If you have experience in journalism and are familiar with the landscape of American Jewish life, we’d love to hear from you. We are hiring interns to work two or three days a week at our office in New York City. Interns will assist the editorial staff with research and administrative tasks, as well as contributing blog posts and full features, and will receive paid stipends." Apply by August 2 (fall term internships begin August 16).
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Job announcement from Texas State University-San Marcos: "Assistant professor of English, specialty in fiction writing, with secondary specialization in non-fiction writing. The successful applicant is expected to maintain an active record of publication in fiction and/or creative non-fiction and to teach primarily in the graduate fiction program and to direct MFA theses, with some teaching of undergraduate creative writing. Teaching assignment may include other undergraduate literature or composition courses. Course load is 2/2 plus direction of at least four thesis students each year. Reading of admission portfolios required every January."
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AboveTheLaw.com seeks a "Morning Docket" blogger. Pays: "modest monthly stipend."
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The Chronicle of Higher Education is looking for a European correspondent. "We are looking for someone who has lived in Europe for several years, speaks a second language, and has a minimum of five years' reporting experience. Our correspondents also must have the curiosity and experience needed to develop a wide network of sources and look beyond daily news headlines for story ideas. A background in science and technology reporting is a plus. The Chronicle is an independently owned newspaper based in Washington, D.C. It is widely read by college and university administrators, faculty members, graduate students, policymakers, and journalists. The new Global Edition is part of a broad effort to deepen our readership outside of the United States. Our international correspondents receive a monthly retainer and payment by the word."
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Georgetown University (D.C.) seeks a Senior Writer/Editor, the University of Nevada-Reno is looking for an Assistant Writer/Writer, and Stevens Institute of Technology (N.J.) seeks a Staff Writer.
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I'm busy putting the finishing touches on the August Practicing Writer newsletter, which will go out to subscribers at the end of this week. If you're not yet a subscriber, please join us (it's free, and your e-mail address will be kept private). Also, don't forget that our free paying-market e-books for essayists and book reviewers will be retired on August 1--you still have the week to download your copies.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
From Vagabondage Press: "We are currently open to submissions of novella length fiction for stand-alone publication in digital form, with possible consideration for print publication. Vagabondage Press accepts queries all year round for novella and novel length work and only accepts queries by email. We are currently seeking well-written literary fiction of 15,000 to 50,000 words that explores the human experience. We hope to provide a safe space for authors who've gone underappreciated because the industry has led them to believe that they don't fit a particular format. We hold no editorial bias in regards to stories for or about individuals of any race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or planet of origin." Pays: royalties.
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From Creative Nonfiction: "Creative Nonfiction is looking for new work by MFA students for publication in an upcoming issue. The winner and four finalists will be invited to read during the 2011 AWP Conference in Washington, DC (February 2-5, 2011)." CNF "typically" pays $10/printed page. Deadline: November 5, 2010.
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Guidelines for the annual Helen Schaible International Shakespearean/Petrarchan Sonnet Contest are now available. Prizes: $50/$35/$15. No entry fee. Deadline: September 1, 2010.
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Attention, freelancers: WritersWeekly.com ran an article on paying education markets last week. (Kind of reminded me of another article on the same topic that ran once upon a time.)
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From mediabistro.com (click here to access complete announcement):"mb LEARN is looking for a dynamic, spirited instructor to teach our Intro to Social Media class in New York starting in September. This class meets for 4 weeks and will teach students how to use social media tools to expand and improve their professional life. Topics include social media and web 2.0, blogs, wikis, podcasts, RSS feeds, viral video, social bookmarking, social media news releases, and other emerging web technologies. By the end of class, students will have an established presence on one or more social networks, expanded exposure on existing networks, and a solid understanding of how to best use social media."
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Gettysburg College (Pa.) seeks an Assistant Director of Communications, Wesleyan University (Conn.) is looking for an Editor/New Media Writer, and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business (Calif.) is looking for a Philanthropy Case Writer (one-year appointment).
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From Creative Nonfiction: "Creative Nonfiction is looking for new work by MFA students for publication in an upcoming issue. The winner and four finalists will be invited to read during the 2011 AWP Conference in Washington, DC (February 2-5, 2011)." CNF "typically" pays $10/printed page. Deadline: November 5, 2010.
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Guidelines for the annual Helen Schaible International Shakespearean/Petrarchan Sonnet Contest are now available. Prizes: $50/$35/$15. No entry fee. Deadline: September 1, 2010.
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Attention, freelancers: WritersWeekly.com ran an article on paying education markets last week. (Kind of reminded me of another article on the same topic that ran once upon a time.)
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From mediabistro.com (click here to access complete announcement):"mb LEARN is looking for a dynamic, spirited instructor to teach our Intro to Social Media class in New York starting in September. This class meets for 4 weeks and will teach students how to use social media tools to expand and improve their professional life. Topics include social media and web 2.0, blogs, wikis, podcasts, RSS feeds, viral video, social bookmarking, social media news releases, and other emerging web technologies. By the end of class, students will have an established presence on one or more social networks, expanded exposure on existing networks, and a solid understanding of how to best use social media."
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Gettysburg College (Pa.) seeks an Assistant Director of Communications, Wesleyan University (Conn.) is looking for an Editor/New Media Writer, and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business (Calif.) is looking for a Philanthropy Case Writer (one-year appointment).
Monday, July 12, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
From White Pine Press: "The Marie Alexander Poetry Series has an open submission period during the month of July. An award of $500 and publication will be given for a chosen collection of prose poems by an American poet. Submit a manuscript of at least 48 pages, which can include some lineated pieces, along with a cover letter with complete contact information and an SASE for notification only. Postmark must be between July 1 and 31. Entries should also include a simultaneous electronic submission of the manuscript (MS Word or PDF format)." There is no entry fee.
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Interesting opportunity for Edinburgh-based writers: "We are looking for new, emerging writers to read their work as part of Story Shop at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this August. Story Shop is a free, un-ticketed event produced by the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust and takes place in the Book Festival’s Bookshop. It is a showcase for new writing and new writers from Edinburgh. Each day features one author, giving them a ten minute slot to read either two 4-5 minute ‘flash fiction’ pieces or one 8-10 minute piece of fiction. The idea is to give a free taste of new writing to a new audience." NB: "Applications from newly published writers are particularly welcome (published meaning some form of peer reviewed publication – anthology, literary magazine, newspaper, novel or short story collection) and we are looking for fiction targeted at an adult audience." There is no application fee. Deadline is midday (presumably Edinburgh time) on Fri., July 16. Pays: "Each author featured will receive a small appearance fee and a one-day author pass to the Book Festival’s green room, the ‘yurt.’ Their event and author biography will feature on the City of Literature Trust website and Story Shop is promoted via the Book Festival programme, in the Bookshop tent and via the Book Festival entrance tent screens. Our press staff will also send out a press release to all relevant media with information about the writers who will be reading."
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In case you haven't seen it, our July Practicing Writer newsletter is now available as a reprint at freelancewriting.com. It went out to subscribers at the end of June, but it's not too late to take advantange of the many no-fee competitions and submission alerts for paying publications that are listed there. (Of course, if you subscribe on your own, you'll get each free newsletter delivered directly to you via e-mail.)
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Similarly, if you haven't yet downloaded your free copies of our guides to paying markets for essayists and for book reviewers, you can still do so. (But you have only until August 1.)
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Franklin and Marshall College (Pa.) is looking for a Campaign Writer, Harvard University (Mass.) seeks a Stewardship Writer, and Radford University (Va.) is looking for a Web Content Editor.
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Interesting opportunity for Edinburgh-based writers: "We are looking for new, emerging writers to read their work as part of Story Shop at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this August. Story Shop is a free, un-ticketed event produced by the Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature Trust and takes place in the Book Festival’s Bookshop. It is a showcase for new writing and new writers from Edinburgh. Each day features one author, giving them a ten minute slot to read either two 4-5 minute ‘flash fiction’ pieces or one 8-10 minute piece of fiction. The idea is to give a free taste of new writing to a new audience." NB: "Applications from newly published writers are particularly welcome (published meaning some form of peer reviewed publication – anthology, literary magazine, newspaper, novel or short story collection) and we are looking for fiction targeted at an adult audience." There is no application fee. Deadline is midday (presumably Edinburgh time) on Fri., July 16. Pays: "Each author featured will receive a small appearance fee and a one-day author pass to the Book Festival’s green room, the ‘yurt.’ Their event and author biography will feature on the City of Literature Trust website and Story Shop is promoted via the Book Festival programme, in the Bookshop tent and via the Book Festival entrance tent screens. Our press staff will also send out a press release to all relevant media with information about the writers who will be reading."
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In case you haven't seen it, our July Practicing Writer newsletter is now available as a reprint at freelancewriting.com. It went out to subscribers at the end of June, but it's not too late to take advantange of the many no-fee competitions and submission alerts for paying publications that are listed there. (Of course, if you subscribe on your own, you'll get each free newsletter delivered directly to you via e-mail.)
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Similarly, if you haven't yet downloaded your free copies of our guides to paying markets for essayists and for book reviewers, you can still do so. (But you have only until August 1.)
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Franklin and Marshall College (Pa.) is looking for a Campaign Writer, Harvard University (Mass.) seeks a Stewardship Writer, and Radford University (Va.) is looking for a Web Content Editor.
Monday, July 05, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
The Birdsong Micropress Winter 2010 Poetry & Prose Contest will award prizes (one in each category) of $50, publication in Birdsong #14, 10 complimentary copies of the zine, and a featured spot in the organization's Brooklyn reading series in mid-December. Submit by October 10, 2010. No entry fee. (via Poets & Writers)
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New policies for unsolicited submissions to Tin House Books and Tin House magazine have been announced. I've posted the text of the press release here.
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NoTreeBooks invites submissions of dialogue-driven short stories for three themed e-anthologies: (1) vampires, ghosts, zombies, and other "creature stories"; (2) contemporary cowboy romance stories; and (3) "sleeping with exes," stories "about couples who break up but still have a relationship." There are lots of details available at the website. Submissions are open until all anthologies are filled. Pays: $50-$100 to each anthology contributor-author, on publication, plus possible royalties.
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Graphic fiction competition for those living in the U.K./Republic of Ireland: The Observer/Jonathan Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize will award a first prize of £1,000 and publication in The Observer Review. The runner-up will receive £250, with publication on www.guardian.co.uk and the Vintage website. There is no entry fee. Deadline: October 6, 2010.
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Pilot Books Micro-Residencies (Summer 2010): "Introducing an experimental micro-residency program for writers who want to work and write chez Pilot Books. Each receives a stipend, access to brainfulls of reading material, and hours of writing time punctuated by light literary conversation and the occasional sales transaction. Pilot Books will then publish the author-resident’s new poetry, prose, fiction, or comics in a limited edition chapbook series, 'FINANCIALS.' One-day ($80) and two-day ($160) residencies are available: July 2, July 4, July 10-11, July 18, July 24-25, August 7-8, August 21-22, August 28, September 4-5." For more details/application info, visit HTMLGIANT. No application fee. Apply fast!
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Saint Louis University (Mo.) seeks a Writer, Columbia Business School (N.Y.) is looking for a Writer, and the Stanford School of Education seeks a Writer/PR Director (see job #38382).
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New policies for unsolicited submissions to Tin House Books and Tin House magazine have been announced. I've posted the text of the press release here.
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NoTreeBooks invites submissions of dialogue-driven short stories for three themed e-anthologies: (1) vampires, ghosts, zombies, and other "creature stories"; (2) contemporary cowboy romance stories; and (3) "sleeping with exes," stories "about couples who break up but still have a relationship." There are lots of details available at the website. Submissions are open until all anthologies are filled. Pays: $50-$100 to each anthology contributor-author, on publication, plus possible royalties.
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Graphic fiction competition for those living in the U.K./Republic of Ireland: The Observer/Jonathan Cape/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize will award a first prize of £1,000 and publication in The Observer Review. The runner-up will receive £250, with publication on www.guardian.co.uk and the Vintage website. There is no entry fee. Deadline: October 6, 2010.
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Pilot Books Micro-Residencies (Summer 2010): "Introducing an experimental micro-residency program for writers who want to work and write chez Pilot Books. Each receives a stipend, access to brainfulls of reading material, and hours of writing time punctuated by light literary conversation and the occasional sales transaction. Pilot Books will then publish the author-resident’s new poetry, prose, fiction, or comics in a limited edition chapbook series, 'FINANCIALS.' One-day ($80) and two-day ($160) residencies are available: July 2, July 4, July 10-11, July 18, July 24-25, August 7-8, August 21-22, August 28, September 4-5." For more details/application info, visit HTMLGIANT. No application fee. Apply fast!
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Saint Louis University (Mo.) seeks a Writer, Columbia Business School (N.Y.) is looking for a Writer, and the Stanford School of Education seeks a Writer/PR Director (see job #38382).
Monday, June 28, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Our July newsletter is just about ready to go. As usual, it's packed with info on no-fee competitions and submission alerts. Plus, this month we feature an interview with poet and professor Kimiko Hahn, who has a new book, Toxic Flora, out from Norton. Not yet a subscriber? It's never too late to join us! (The newsletter is free, and we do not share our subscribers' e-mail addresses.)
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In case you missed the announcement last week, you can now download (for free) our guides to paying markets for essayists and book reviewers. Enjoy!
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The SEVEN-CIFA Essay Competition asks writers "to submit a first-person narrative describing enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or interfaith efforts. Illustrations may come from any domain, including healthcare, education, consumer products, human rights, and others; examples must represent innovative private solutions to public problems." The competition will award two prizes of US $5,000 each." No entry fee indicated. Deadline: October 15, 2010.
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From Bucknell University (Pa.): Tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing), entry-level (no more than four years of full-time post-doctoral teaching experience at the time of appointment), beginning August 2011. Minimum Requirements: MFA or Ph.D. and teaching experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Record of publication in fiction strongly preferred.
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From the University of North Carolina-Pembroke: Assistant Professor of English/Interim Editor of Pembroke Magazine, a "full-time two-year interim position, beginning August 2010. Teach classes in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and other creative writing courses--3/2 teaching load--and also edit a well-established magazine with a distinguished history whose previous editors have been award-winning authors. Applicant should have an MFA or equivalent from a recognized program, teaching experience, publication in reputable literary magazines, and, preferably, experience editing a creative writing magazine. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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College of the Canyons (Calif.) seeks a Public Information Writer/Photographer, DePaul University (Ill.) is looking for a Senior Writer, and St. John's University (N.Y.) seeks a Writer.
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In case you missed the announcement last week, you can now download (for free) our guides to paying markets for essayists and book reviewers. Enjoy!
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The SEVEN-CIFA Essay Competition asks writers "to submit a first-person narrative describing enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or interfaith efforts. Illustrations may come from any domain, including healthcare, education, consumer products, human rights, and others; examples must represent innovative private solutions to public problems." The competition will award two prizes of US $5,000 each." No entry fee indicated. Deadline: October 15, 2010.
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From Bucknell University (Pa.): Tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English (Creative Writing), entry-level (no more than four years of full-time post-doctoral teaching experience at the time of appointment), beginning August 2011. Minimum Requirements: MFA or Ph.D. and teaching experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Record of publication in fiction strongly preferred.
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From the University of North Carolina-Pembroke: Assistant Professor of English/Interim Editor of Pembroke Magazine, a "full-time two-year interim position, beginning August 2010. Teach classes in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and other creative writing courses--3/2 teaching load--and also edit a well-established magazine with a distinguished history whose previous editors have been award-winning authors. Applicant should have an MFA or equivalent from a recognized program, teaching experience, publication in reputable literary magazines, and, preferably, experience editing a creative writing magazine. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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College of the Canyons (Calif.) seeks a Public Information Writer/Photographer, DePaul University (Ill.) is looking for a Senior Writer, and St. John's University (N.Y.) seeks a Writer.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Hurry up if you want to try for the 2010 Frieze Writer's Prize. Aimed to promote and encourage new art critics, the competition invites writers "to submit an unpublished 700-word review in English of a recent contemporary art exhibition. Applicants must be over 18 years old and must not have had more than three pieces of writing on art published in a newspaper or magazine." There is no entry fee. Deadline: June 25, 2010. "The winner will be awarded £2,000 and commissioned to write a review for the October issue of frieze."
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Glamour magazine's "My Real-Life Story Essay Contest": "If you have an inspiring story about a life changing event, an obstacle overcome, a relationship of passion that's defined you - then we want to read it! You may see your essay appear in an upcoming issue of Glamour...and you could win $5000 and a meeting with a top literary agent." For legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. No entry fee. Deadline: September 15, 2010.
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Last week's WritersWeekly.com featured an article on breaking into environmental markets, complete with sample market listings.
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New from Poets & Writers: an online Literary Agents Database.
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Arts blogger(s?) sought: "KQED Arts is an online arts magazine serving and reflecting the thriving arts scene of the San Francisco Bay Area. The site provides daily local and national arts coverage; brings together all of KQED's on-air arts programming; and is incubator to the station's online originals. KQED’s daily arts blog covers music, film, performance, multimedia and visual arts in the Bay Area. KQED, located right in the heart of the Mission in San Francisco, is aiming to take our Arts coverage to the next level and is looking for smart, talented, versatile writers to help us achieve that. Writers are expected to specialize in a particular medium or community, but are free to follow their own interests, pitching ideas once a month. Each writer contributes roughly twice a month. Generous bylines, dedicated author biography pages and a modest stipend are just some of the rewards."
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Texas State University-San Marcos seeks a Publications Writer, James Madison University (Va.) is looking for a Magazine Editor and Writer, and Arapahoe Community College (Colo.) seeks a College Communications Coordinator.
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Glamour magazine's "My Real-Life Story Essay Contest": "If you have an inspiring story about a life changing event, an obstacle overcome, a relationship of passion that's defined you - then we want to read it! You may see your essay appear in an upcoming issue of Glamour...and you could win $5000 and a meeting with a top literary agent." For legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. No entry fee. Deadline: September 15, 2010.
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Last week's WritersWeekly.com featured an article on breaking into environmental markets, complete with sample market listings.
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New from Poets & Writers: an online Literary Agents Database.
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Arts blogger(s?) sought: "KQED Arts is an online arts magazine serving and reflecting the thriving arts scene of the San Francisco Bay Area. The site provides daily local and national arts coverage; brings together all of KQED's on-air arts programming; and is incubator to the station's online originals. KQED’s daily arts blog covers music, film, performance, multimedia and visual arts in the Bay Area. KQED, located right in the heart of the Mission in San Francisco, is aiming to take our Arts coverage to the next level and is looking for smart, talented, versatile writers to help us achieve that. Writers are expected to specialize in a particular medium or community, but are free to follow their own interests, pitching ideas once a month. Each writer contributes roughly twice a month. Generous bylines, dedicated author biography pages and a modest stipend are just some of the rewards."
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Texas State University-San Marcos seeks a Publications Writer, James Madison University (Va.) is looking for a Magazine Editor and Writer, and Arapahoe Community College (Colo.) seeks a College Communications Coordinator.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Real Simple has announced its third annual Life Lessons Essay Contest. Entrants (who must be legal residents of the U.S. age 19 or older) should complete the sentence "I never thought I would...." Prize includes round-trip tickets for two to New York City, hotel accommodations for two nights, tickets to a Broadway play, lunch with Real Simple editors, $3,000, and publication in the magazine." Deadline: September 24, 2010. No entry fee.
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Oregon Humanities is "seeking submissions for the fall 2010 issue on the theme 'Ha!' which will explore humor, happiness, and joy, especially as they pertain to American history, culture, values, and identity. We are especially interested in submissions that consider what it means to pursue happiness in America and how this pursuit shapes our culture and identities. We welcome all forms of nonfiction writing, including scholarly essays, personal essays, and journalistic articles." Proposals/drafts should be submitted by July 12, 2010. For pay rates and additional guidelines, visit the site. (NB: "At this time, we almost exclusively publish work by Oregon artists and writers.")
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Bowling Green State University (Ohio) is looking for an Assistant Professor in Poetry Writing and Literature. "The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate poetry workshops and literature courses, work with students on BFA and MFA theses, and advise BFA and MFA majors. He/she will be expected to engage in creative/scholarly writing and publishing, to serve on program and department committees, to serve as program director on a rotating basis with the other program faculty, and to participate actively in the life and governance of the program including its efforts to recruit, advise, and retain students. Qualifications: PhD in English or MFA in Creative Writing by start date of employment; Specialization in poetry writing; Strong record of publication of poetry, including at least one book of poetry; Strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching, including the teaching of literature. Desirable attributes: secondary specialization in creative nonfiction; experience editing a national literary journal; and interest in form/theory of poetry."
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National Public Radio (Washington, D.C.) is looking for a Books Producer to build up Books coverage on NPR.org.
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Harvard University's Nieman Journalism Lab (Mass.) is looking for an Assistant Editor: "The Nieman Journalism Lab (www.niemanlab.org) is dedicated to identifying and encouraging changes that can improve the production of quality journalism in America. We do so by identifying best practices, examining new business models, tracking innovation in journalistic craft, and trying to be a forward-looking voice in figuring out the future of journalism. The assistant editor of the Lab will work with existing staff to achieve this goal. Duties will include: original reporting and blogging on changes in the news industry, in both the mainstream media organizations and the new generation of startups and Internet companies; active use of social media platforms, especially Twitter; producing video and audio content; interacting with our readers; assisting in planning the future of the Lab; and working with partners around Harvard and around the journalism world. Think of us as a cross between a think tank and a newsroom, covering the beat of the future of journalism. The job may also entail other related duties within the Nieman Foundation for Journalism."
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From Seattle: "Writers in the Schools (WITS), a program of Seattle Arts & Lectures, is looking for creative writers who are passionate about teaching the power and pleasure of writing to young people and who are excited to collaborate with public school teachers. Employment is part-time. Residency contracts vary, but typically extend for nine months from October to June. A yearlong commitment is typically required." Application deadline: August 2, 2010.
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Normally, I limit residency announcements to programs that don't charge application fees, but I make an exception for the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, in Nebraska City, Neb., where I spent two wonderful weeks way back in 2003. (That's where I began working on "Matrilineal Descent," a story that ultimately appeared in TriQuarterly and will reappear in my forthcoming collection, Quiet Americans.) The KHN Center offers 2- to 8-week residencies year-round for writers, visual artists, and music composers. Housing, studio space, and $100/week stipend are provided. There are two deadlines each year: March 1 for the following July through mid-December, and September 1 for the following January through mid-June. There's a $25 application fee (sorry!).
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Oregon Humanities is "seeking submissions for the fall 2010 issue on the theme 'Ha!' which will explore humor, happiness, and joy, especially as they pertain to American history, culture, values, and identity. We are especially interested in submissions that consider what it means to pursue happiness in America and how this pursuit shapes our culture and identities. We welcome all forms of nonfiction writing, including scholarly essays, personal essays, and journalistic articles." Proposals/drafts should be submitted by July 12, 2010. For pay rates and additional guidelines, visit the site. (NB: "At this time, we almost exclusively publish work by Oregon artists and writers.")
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Bowling Green State University (Ohio) is looking for an Assistant Professor in Poetry Writing and Literature. "The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate poetry workshops and literature courses, work with students on BFA and MFA theses, and advise BFA and MFA majors. He/she will be expected to engage in creative/scholarly writing and publishing, to serve on program and department committees, to serve as program director on a rotating basis with the other program faculty, and to participate actively in the life and governance of the program including its efforts to recruit, advise, and retain students. Qualifications: PhD in English or MFA in Creative Writing by start date of employment; Specialization in poetry writing; Strong record of publication of poetry, including at least one book of poetry; Strong commitment to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate teaching, including the teaching of literature. Desirable attributes: secondary specialization in creative nonfiction; experience editing a national literary journal; and interest in form/theory of poetry."
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National Public Radio (Washington, D.C.) is looking for a Books Producer to build up Books coverage on NPR.org.
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Harvard University's Nieman Journalism Lab (Mass.) is looking for an Assistant Editor: "The Nieman Journalism Lab (www.niemanlab.org) is dedicated to identifying and encouraging changes that can improve the production of quality journalism in America. We do so by identifying best practices, examining new business models, tracking innovation in journalistic craft, and trying to be a forward-looking voice in figuring out the future of journalism. The assistant editor of the Lab will work with existing staff to achieve this goal. Duties will include: original reporting and blogging on changes in the news industry, in both the mainstream media organizations and the new generation of startups and Internet companies; active use of social media platforms, especially Twitter; producing video and audio content; interacting with our readers; assisting in planning the future of the Lab; and working with partners around Harvard and around the journalism world. Think of us as a cross between a think tank and a newsroom, covering the beat of the future of journalism. The job may also entail other related duties within the Nieman Foundation for Journalism."
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From Seattle: "Writers in the Schools (WITS), a program of Seattle Arts & Lectures, is looking for creative writers who are passionate about teaching the power and pleasure of writing to young people and who are excited to collaborate with public school teachers. Employment is part-time. Residency contracts vary, but typically extend for nine months from October to June. A yearlong commitment is typically required." Application deadline: August 2, 2010.
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Normally, I limit residency announcements to programs that don't charge application fees, but I make an exception for the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts, in Nebraska City, Neb., where I spent two wonderful weeks way back in 2003. (That's where I began working on "Matrilineal Descent," a story that ultimately appeared in TriQuarterly and will reappear in my forthcoming collection, Quiet Americans.) The KHN Center offers 2- to 8-week residencies year-round for writers, visual artists, and music composers. Housing, studio space, and $100/week stipend are provided. There are two deadlines each year: March 1 for the following July through mid-December, and September 1 for the following January through mid-June. There's a $25 application fee (sorry!).
Monday, June 07, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
"Calling poets! Comment Magazine's second-annual "Making the Most of College" poetry contest runs until July 1st, 2010. The question: How does a 21st-century education lead you to respond to a 19th-century visionary? Write a sonnet which interacts in some way with Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Ozymandias" —a refutation? an update? a round of applause? Imagine the poem afresh for university students 2010-11. Email your submissions to comment(at)cardus(dot)ca by July 1st. First-place winner takes $100 CDN and the page 1 poem in our Fall 2010 print issue. Second- and third-place runners-up also get published later in the Fall Issue. Enter today!" No entry fee indicated. (via ImageUpdate)
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Want to explore freelance editing? You might enjoy this free teleclass.
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Meet new agent Chelsea Gilmore, who is looking for "women’s fiction, literary fiction, young adult, mysteries/thrillers, and pop culture."
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Bournemouth University (U.K.) seeks a Practitioner in Residence (Creative Writing & Journalism): "You are an accomplished creative writer with a good academic record and significant professional experience; ideally you will also have some experience of writing features and of the online environment. This post is available on a fixed term part time basis of either one day per week for a period of six months or two days per week for a period of three months."
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Two new job postings from the Poetry Foundation (Chicago): Media Director and Director of the Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute.
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Ramapo College (N.J.) is looking for a Development Writer/Publicist, George Mason University (Va.) seeks a part-time Writer, and Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design is looking for a Content Writer.
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Want to explore freelance editing? You might enjoy this free teleclass.
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Meet new agent Chelsea Gilmore, who is looking for "women’s fiction, literary fiction, young adult, mysteries/thrillers, and pop culture."
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Bournemouth University (U.K.) seeks a Practitioner in Residence (Creative Writing & Journalism): "You are an accomplished creative writer with a good academic record and significant professional experience; ideally you will also have some experience of writing features and of the online environment. This post is available on a fixed term part time basis of either one day per week for a period of six months or two days per week for a period of three months."
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Two new job postings from the Poetry Foundation (Chicago): Media Director and Director of the Harriet Monroe Poetry Institute.
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Ramapo College (N.J.) is looking for a Development Writer/Publicist, George Mason University (Va.) seeks a part-time Writer, and Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design is looking for a Content Writer.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
The Writer's Center of Bethesda, Md., has announced its Undiscovered Voices Fellowship: "The Writer’s Center seeks promising writers earning less than $25,000 annually to apply for our Undiscovered Voices Fellowship. This fellowship program will provide complimentary writing workshops to the selected applicant for a period of one year, but not to exceed 8 workshops in that year. We expect the selected fellow will use the year to make progress toward a completed manuscript of publishable work....In addition, the fellow will give a reading from his or her work at the close of the fellowship period (June 2011) and will be invited to speak with local high school students on the craft of writing." There is no application fee. Deadline: July 1, 2010.
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Writers in Washington State, take note: "The Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) Program provides support for artist-generated projects, which can include (but are not limited to) the development, completion or presentation of new work. GAPs are open to artists of all disciplines and offer a maximum of $1,500 for projects." No application fee. Deadline: June 25, 2010.
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"Oklahoma City University seeks applications for part-time faculty to teach in a new low-residency MFA in Creative Writing program, scheduled to begin in Summer 2011. We seek faculty committed to creative and professional writing, writing pedagogy, and teaching online as well as in workshop formats during twice-a-year residencies. Genres of interest include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and screenwriting, although writers who cross genres, or write in a secondary, specialized genre, are also welcome to apply."
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The University of Michigan is looking for a Senior Writer, Harvard University (Mass.) seeks a Senior Writer/Project Manager, and Temple University (Penn.) is looking for a Director of Communications and Marketing.
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Finally, all of our newsletter subscribers had time this weekend to peruse and get a head start on taking advantage of the (no-fee) opportunities presented within. Examples: the Bard Fiction Prize, the Poole Literary Festival New Media Prize, and the Quiddity Book Trailer Contest for Writers and Small Presses. Plus: calls for submissions/notice of submission deadlines from paying publications including The Pedestal Magazine, Orion, and West Coast Line. Sorry you missed out? Subscribe! It's free, and we do not sell/rent/share subscriber e-mail addresses.
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Writers in Washington State, take note: "The Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) Program provides support for artist-generated projects, which can include (but are not limited to) the development, completion or presentation of new work. GAPs are open to artists of all disciplines and offer a maximum of $1,500 for projects." No application fee. Deadline: June 25, 2010.
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"Oklahoma City University seeks applications for part-time faculty to teach in a new low-residency MFA in Creative Writing program, scheduled to begin in Summer 2011. We seek faculty committed to creative and professional writing, writing pedagogy, and teaching online as well as in workshop formats during twice-a-year residencies. Genres of interest include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and screenwriting, although writers who cross genres, or write in a secondary, specialized genre, are also welcome to apply."
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The University of Michigan is looking for a Senior Writer, Harvard University (Mass.) seeks a Senior Writer/Project Manager, and Temple University (Penn.) is looking for a Director of Communications and Marketing.
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Finally, all of our newsletter subscribers had time this weekend to peruse and get a head start on taking advantage of the (no-fee) opportunities presented within. Examples: the Bard Fiction Prize, the Poole Literary Festival New Media Prize, and the Quiddity Book Trailer Contest for Writers and Small Presses. Plus: calls for submissions/notice of submission deadlines from paying publications including The Pedestal Magazine, Orion, and West Coast Line. Sorry you missed out? Subscribe! It's free, and we do not sell/rent/share subscriber e-mail addresses.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
This Monday's post will be relatively brief, since I'm busy polishing the June Practicing Writer newsletter, which will go out on Friday, before Memorial Day weekend here in the U.S. If you're not yet a subscriber, join us! It's free, and we do not share/sell/distribute your e-mail address.
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Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf opportunity for Wisconsin poets: "Woodrow Hall Editions is accepting proposals from Wisconsin poets for a project that presents poetry to the public in an unexpected or unconventional manner. An award of $500.00 will be given to help him or her implement the project. In addition, an award of $250.00 will be given to a runner-up for the same purpose. A panel of judges will make the selections. See past Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf projects for examples of the kinds of ideas the panel will be looking for. The winners must initiate their projects in summer or fall 2010. No entry fee. Multiple entries from same poet welcome." Deadline: June 1, 2010.
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Next submission deadline for Nashville Review is June 1. Check the site for guidelines and pay rates.
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From Creative Nonfiction: "For an upcoming issue, we are currently seeking experimental nonfiction for our 'Pushing the Boundaries' section ('experimental,' 'boundaries,' yes, these can be loaded terms). We want writing that blows our minds with its ingenuity, essays that not only push the boundaries of the form, but tear down the borders. Be ambitious and send us work like we've never seen before." Send by June 4. "We typically pay $10 per printed page."
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The Guide to Literary Agents blog introduces us to Sarah LaPolla, a new who works at Curtis Brown and is seeking "literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, science fiction, literary horror, and young adult fiction. She loves complex characters, coming-of-age stories, and strong narrators."
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Stanford University's Graduate School of Business is looking for Bay Area residents to work as writing coaches.
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Stanford University (Calif.) is looking for a Copy Editor (appears to be a half-time position), Northern Kentucky University seeks a Director of Alumni Publications & Special Projects, and the New Hampshire Writers' Project is looking for an Executive Director.
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Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf opportunity for Wisconsin poets: "Woodrow Hall Editions is accepting proposals from Wisconsin poets for a project that presents poetry to the public in an unexpected or unconventional manner. An award of $500.00 will be given to help him or her implement the project. In addition, an award of $250.00 will be given to a runner-up for the same purpose. A panel of judges will make the selections. See past Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf projects for examples of the kinds of ideas the panel will be looking for. The winners must initiate their projects in summer or fall 2010. No entry fee. Multiple entries from same poet welcome." Deadline: June 1, 2010.
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Next submission deadline for Nashville Review is June 1. Check the site for guidelines and pay rates.
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From Creative Nonfiction: "For an upcoming issue, we are currently seeking experimental nonfiction for our 'Pushing the Boundaries' section ('experimental,' 'boundaries,' yes, these can be loaded terms). We want writing that blows our minds with its ingenuity, essays that not only push the boundaries of the form, but tear down the borders. Be ambitious and send us work like we've never seen before." Send by June 4. "We typically pay $10 per printed page."
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The Guide to Literary Agents blog introduces us to Sarah LaPolla, a new who works at Curtis Brown and is seeking "literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, science fiction, literary horror, and young adult fiction. She loves complex characters, coming-of-age stories, and strong narrators."
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Stanford University's Graduate School of Business is looking for Bay Area residents to work as writing coaches.
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Stanford University (Calif.) is looking for a Copy Editor (appears to be a half-time position), Northern Kentucky University seeks a Director of Alumni Publications & Special Projects, and the New Hampshire Writers' Project is looking for an Executive Director.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
For you practicing writers who are based in New York State outside the five boroughs of New York City: New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Strategic Opportunity Stipends "are designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. Literary, media, visual, music and performing artists may request support ranging from $100 to $600 for specific, forthcoming opportunities that are distinct from work in progress." Deadline: May 25, 2010. No application fee.
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Maine writers, hurry up if you want to apply for a Maine Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship ($13,000). Deadline is May 14. No application fee indicated.
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From Robert Lee Brewer, in the Writer's Market newsletter: "I will be editing the 2011 Songwriter's Market, which means I have another hat to put on my head. It also means I need to assign some articles for the book. This is where you come in. Please forward this newsletter to anyone who may be interested in pitching an article for the 2011 Songwriter's Market. Also, please tweet or post on online forums, Facebook, etc. You have my permission. Here's what I need: Articles on the business of songwriting and/or interviews with those in the business. If you're unsure, please use a previous edition of Songwriter's Market as a guide. Please send pitches (without attachments) to me at robert(dot)brewer(at)fwmedia(dot)com with the subject line: 2011 Songwriter's Market Pitch. Deadline for pitches: May 31. Good luck!"
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From the AbsoluteWrite.com discussion boards: "Hazard Cat can now pay more to our contributors. We are looking for cat fiction, poetry, art, essays, and personal cat stories. We pay 1/2 cent per word for fiction, essays, and personal stories, and $5 for art and poetry. Here is a link to our submission guidelines: http://hazardcat.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html. We look forward to hearing from you."
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StoryCorps (N.Y.) seeks a Manager for Marketing & Communications, the College of Notre Dame of Maryland is looking for a Writer/Editor, and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (Mass.) seeks a Writer.
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Maine writers, hurry up if you want to apply for a Maine Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship ($13,000). Deadline is May 14. No application fee indicated.
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From Robert Lee Brewer, in the Writer's Market newsletter: "I will be editing the 2011 Songwriter's Market, which means I have another hat to put on my head. It also means I need to assign some articles for the book. This is where you come in. Please forward this newsletter to anyone who may be interested in pitching an article for the 2011 Songwriter's Market. Also, please tweet or post on online forums, Facebook, etc. You have my permission. Here's what I need: Articles on the business of songwriting and/or interviews with those in the business. If you're unsure, please use a previous edition of Songwriter's Market as a guide. Please send pitches (without attachments) to me at robert(dot)brewer(at)fwmedia(dot)com with the subject line: 2011 Songwriter's Market Pitch. Deadline for pitches: May 31. Good luck!"
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From the AbsoluteWrite.com discussion boards: "Hazard Cat can now pay more to our contributors. We are looking for cat fiction, poetry, art, essays, and personal cat stories. We pay 1/2 cent per word for fiction, essays, and personal stories, and $5 for art and poetry. Here is a link to our submission guidelines: http://hazardcat.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html. We look forward to hearing from you."
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StoryCorps (N.Y.) seeks a Manager for Marketing & Communications, the College of Notre Dame of Maryland is looking for a Writer/Editor, and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (Mass.) seeks a Writer.
Monday, May 03, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Win a free online poetry class or manuscript critique/consultation with Sage Cohen through the no-fee "Life Poetic iPoem Contest." Deadline: July 4, 2010.
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From last week's WritersWeekly.com: "Have a Freelance Success Story to share? We pay $40 on acceptance, non-exclusive electronic rights only. Success stories run around 300 words but we're very flexible. Our guidelines are here."
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U.S. writers only: Family Circle Fiction Contest welcomes short stories. There is no entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2010. Prizes: Cash ($750/$250/$250) and mediabistro.com AvantGuild memberships (grand-prize winner also gets mediabistro.com class; second-prize winner gets another mediabistro.com perk). (Found this one on Twitter via @inkyelbows, who found it via @anitanolan.)
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"The Department of English at The University of Montana-Missoula periodically hires part-time adjunct instructors and professors from a pool of eligible applicants. Successful files will be placed in a pool from which the departments will fill the positions as they become available in three disciplines. Applicants should apply separately to each of the disciplines for which they qualify." Includes assignments in creative writing (poetry, fiction, nonfiction).
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From Framingham State College (Mass.): "The English Department invites applications for a one-year, full-time appointment starting September, 2010, to teach creative writing, first-year writing, and literature. The course load is 3/3 and includes two sections of first-year composition, one literature course, and three creative writing courses. Framingham State College is a wireless, laptop campus and welcomes instructors with experience using computers in the classroom."
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Stevenson University (Md.) seeks a Digital Marketing Specialist, Hofstra University (N.Y.) is looking for a Director of Communications-Student Affairs, and Stanford University (Calif.) seeks a Development Writer.
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From last week's WritersWeekly.com: "Have a Freelance Success Story to share? We pay $40 on acceptance, non-exclusive electronic rights only. Success stories run around 300 words but we're very flexible. Our guidelines are here."
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U.S. writers only: Family Circle Fiction Contest welcomes short stories. There is no entry fee. Deadline: September 8, 2010. Prizes: Cash ($750/$250/$250) and mediabistro.com AvantGuild memberships (grand-prize winner also gets mediabistro.com class; second-prize winner gets another mediabistro.com perk). (Found this one on Twitter via @inkyelbows, who found it via @anitanolan.)
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"The Department of English at The University of Montana-Missoula periodically hires part-time adjunct instructors and professors from a pool of eligible applicants. Successful files will be placed in a pool from which the departments will fill the positions as they become available in three disciplines. Applicants should apply separately to each of the disciplines for which they qualify." Includes assignments in creative writing (poetry, fiction, nonfiction).
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From Framingham State College (Mass.): "The English Department invites applications for a one-year, full-time appointment starting September, 2010, to teach creative writing, first-year writing, and literature. The course load is 3/3 and includes two sections of first-year composition, one literature course, and three creative writing courses. Framingham State College is a wireless, laptop campus and welcomes instructors with experience using computers in the classroom."
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Stevenson University (Md.) seeks a Digital Marketing Specialist, Hofstra University (N.Y.) is looking for a Director of Communications-Student Affairs, and Stanford University (Calif.) seeks a Development Writer.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Tin House has announced the theme for its Spring 2011 issue: The Mysterious. (What's a bit mysterious to me is the fact that a deadline of September 30 is listed; since Tin House is not open to unsolicited submissions between May 31 and September 1, I'm inferring that you can submit work for this issue EITHER before May 31 OR during September.) "We realize that it is spookily far in advance, but we wanted to get a jump on reading stories, poems, and essays about the unknown and the unknowable, from quantum physics to what lies in the depths of the soul, from unexplainable phenomenon to interpersonal mysteries." Note also that "our summer and winter issues are not themed, and Tin House considers submissions for all upcoming issues regardless of theme." See the guidelines for more info.
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New Young Translators' Prize: "In honour of Harvill Secker’s centenary in 2010, celebrating 100 years of publishing quality international writing, Harvill Secker and Waterstone’s have teamed up to recognise the achievements of young translators at the start of their careers. This is an annual prize, which will focus on a different language each year. To tie in with Argentina’s role as guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the inaugural prize will centre on Argentinian writer Matías Néspolo’s short story ‘El hachazo’." The prize is open to translators between the ages of 16 and 34. There will be a £1,000 prize, and there is no entry fee. Deadline: July 31, 2010. (via Publishers Weekly)
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Anthology to be titled Appalachian Folklore: Dark Tales of Superstition and Old Wives' Tales seeks stories up to 2,500 words. Deadline: September 1, 2010. Pays: $.03/word plus one copy. Check the guidelines to learn more (via Duotrope)
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A few paid internship listings: Yakima Herald-Republic (Wash.), the Chronicle of Higher Education (D.C.), and the Center for Ecoliteracy (telecommuting and Berkeley, Calif.).
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Oklahoma State University is looking for a Visiting Professor in Poetry. "One year appointment or two one-semester appointments, rank open, beginning August 2010. MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing with significant poetry publications and teaching experience required. Teaching 2 workshops per semester. Salary competitive."
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F+W Media seeks a "results-driven manager to serve as Managing Editor for F+W Media's Writer's Digest brand, responsible for managing the editorial staff, allocating resources across projects as needed, and ensuring all book-related products (whether print or online based) get done on time at an acceptable quality level. Work with designers, production dept., and marketing staff as quality control from contract signing to the printer. Make sure that the finished products are what the company intended."
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Duke University Libraries (N.C.) is looking for a Director of Communications, Suffolk University (Mass.) seeks a Senior Writer/Editor, and the University of Notre Dame (Ind.) is looking for both a Senior Writer/Editor and a Web Content Editor.
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Coming soon! The next issue of our monthly newsletter, The Practicing Writer. Should go out by week's end. Don't miss it!
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New Young Translators' Prize: "In honour of Harvill Secker’s centenary in 2010, celebrating 100 years of publishing quality international writing, Harvill Secker and Waterstone’s have teamed up to recognise the achievements of young translators at the start of their careers. This is an annual prize, which will focus on a different language each year. To tie in with Argentina’s role as guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the inaugural prize will centre on Argentinian writer Matías Néspolo’s short story ‘El hachazo’." The prize is open to translators between the ages of 16 and 34. There will be a £1,000 prize, and there is no entry fee. Deadline: July 31, 2010. (via Publishers Weekly)
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Anthology to be titled Appalachian Folklore: Dark Tales of Superstition and Old Wives' Tales seeks stories up to 2,500 words. Deadline: September 1, 2010. Pays: $.03/word plus one copy. Check the guidelines to learn more (via Duotrope)
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A few paid internship listings: Yakima Herald-Republic (Wash.), the Chronicle of Higher Education (D.C.), and the Center for Ecoliteracy (telecommuting and Berkeley, Calif.).
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Oklahoma State University is looking for a Visiting Professor in Poetry. "One year appointment or two one-semester appointments, rank open, beginning August 2010. MFA or Ph.D. in Creative Writing with significant poetry publications and teaching experience required. Teaching 2 workshops per semester. Salary competitive."
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F+W Media seeks a "results-driven manager to serve as Managing Editor for F+W Media's Writer's Digest brand, responsible for managing the editorial staff, allocating resources across projects as needed, and ensuring all book-related products (whether print or online based) get done on time at an acceptable quality level. Work with designers, production dept., and marketing staff as quality control from contract signing to the printer. Make sure that the finished products are what the company intended."
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Duke University Libraries (N.C.) is looking for a Director of Communications, Suffolk University (Mass.) seeks a Senior Writer/Editor, and the University of Notre Dame (Ind.) is looking for both a Senior Writer/Editor and a Web Content Editor.
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Coming soon! The next issue of our monthly newsletter, The Practicing Writer. Should go out by week's end. Don't miss it!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Creative Nonfiction is seeking essay submissions for a new book project, Immortality, to be published by Southern Methodist University Press. They're looking for new essays "from a variety of perspectives on recent scientific developments and the likelihood, merits and ramifications of biological immortality. We're looking for essays by writers, physicians, scientists, philosophers, clergy - anyone with an imagination, a vision of the future, and a dream (or fear) of living forever." Submissions must be postmarked by August 6, 2010. The journal "typically" pays $10/printed page.
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Fiction or literary nonfiction writers from North or South Carolina: The Novello Literary Award "gives Carolina writers an opportunity to have their work published and distributed nationally. The winning author receives a book contract with [Novello Festival Press], which includes publication of the work and a $1,000 advance against royalties. The winner will be announced in Fall 2010, and the work chosen will be published in Fall 2011. The award is underwritten by the Cold Mountain Foundation, which was founded by award-winning and best-selling author Charles Frazier and his wife, Katherine." Deadline is May 1. There is no entry fee.
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"Creative writers whose work in any genre reflects a keen awareness of the natural world and an appreciation for both scientific and literary ways of knowing are invited to apply for a weeklong writing residency at Mount St. Helens. The Mount St. Helens Field Residencies will take place July 18-24, 2010, with a base camp near Randle, WA, and will be held in conjunction with the 2010 Mount St. Helens Science Pulse, a gathering of ecologists and research scientists who are engaged in field work on Mount St. Helens. Residency writers will be able to join ecologists on field trips to various locations on Mount St. Helens, interact informally with scientists, and to focus on writing projects that embody creative responses to the volcano and its varied landscapes and the role of volcanic landscapes in the imagination and culture of the Northwest." Deadline: May 1, 2010 (received). There is no application fee; there IS a $1,000 honorarium.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a Teacher and Program Coordinator, Continuing Education in Writing. A master's degree and relevant experience required. "Candidates should have published and taught genre fiction and show evidence of competencies in most of the following: teaching writing skills, coaching and critiquing writers, program planning and evaluation, staff and ad hoc teaching supervision, excellent interpersonal skills, conference speaking, classroom management, teaching via distance as well as face-to-face, grant writing, personal computer and educational technology skills, budget management, and experience with non-traditional delivery systems."
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The Macondo Foundation (San Antonio, Texas), founded by Sandra Cisneros, is looking for an Executive Administrator: "The Macondo Foundation is conducting a national search for an Executive Administrator. Responsibilities include: fundraising, organizational business administration, event planning and public communications."
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Grinnell College (Iowa) is looking for an Editorial Director, Smith College (Mass.) seeks a Director of Campaign Communications, and Claremont Graduate University (Calif.) invites applications for an Assistant Director of Media and Online Relations.
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Fiction or literary nonfiction writers from North or South Carolina: The Novello Literary Award "gives Carolina writers an opportunity to have their work published and distributed nationally. The winning author receives a book contract with [Novello Festival Press], which includes publication of the work and a $1,000 advance against royalties. The winner will be announced in Fall 2010, and the work chosen will be published in Fall 2011. The award is underwritten by the Cold Mountain Foundation, which was founded by award-winning and best-selling author Charles Frazier and his wife, Katherine." Deadline is May 1. There is no entry fee.
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"Creative writers whose work in any genre reflects a keen awareness of the natural world and an appreciation for both scientific and literary ways of knowing are invited to apply for a weeklong writing residency at Mount St. Helens. The Mount St. Helens Field Residencies will take place July 18-24, 2010, with a base camp near Randle, WA, and will be held in conjunction with the 2010 Mount St. Helens Science Pulse, a gathering of ecologists and research scientists who are engaged in field work on Mount St. Helens. Residency writers will be able to join ecologists on field trips to various locations on Mount St. Helens, interact informally with scientists, and to focus on writing projects that embody creative responses to the volcano and its varied landscapes and the role of volcanic landscapes in the imagination and culture of the Northwest." Deadline: May 1, 2010 (received). There is no application fee; there IS a $1,000 honorarium.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a Teacher and Program Coordinator, Continuing Education in Writing. A master's degree and relevant experience required. "Candidates should have published and taught genre fiction and show evidence of competencies in most of the following: teaching writing skills, coaching and critiquing writers, program planning and evaluation, staff and ad hoc teaching supervision, excellent interpersonal skills, conference speaking, classroom management, teaching via distance as well as face-to-face, grant writing, personal computer and educational technology skills, budget management, and experience with non-traditional delivery systems."
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The Macondo Foundation (San Antonio, Texas), founded by Sandra Cisneros, is looking for an Executive Administrator: "The Macondo Foundation is conducting a national search for an Executive Administrator. Responsibilities include: fundraising, organizational business administration, event planning and public communications."
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Grinnell College (Iowa) is looking for an Editorial Director, Smith College (Mass.) seeks a Director of Campaign Communications, and Claremont Graduate University (Calif.) invites applications for an Assistant Director of Media and Online Relations.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
If I were a science fiction writer, this Science In My Fiction Contest would definitely be for me. "Here's how it works: Authors write a science fiction or fantasy short story which is inspired by a scientific discovery or innovation made or announced within the past year. It can't be peripherally added: the science must be integral to the story. Writers must include a link to a relevant article or study of the applied science when they submit their stories." There appears to be no entry fee, and there are cash prizes. Deadline is June 30, 2010. Good luck! (via PayingWriterJobs)
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Posted on AbsoluteWrite.com: "Beginning with the June issue, the First Coast Register will begin adding short fiction to its mix of features, and we're looking for submissions of 1,000 words or less from First Coast writers, or stories related to the First Coast (Greater Jacksonville, the Beaches and St. Augustine, Fla.) written by writers familiar with the area." Pays: $100/story, on publication.
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Use your words to win a free essay-writing class! Submit your entry (no fee) by April 14. (Wish you'd found out about this sooner? I told my Tweeps last Wednesday!)
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McNeese State University's (La.) Department of English and Foreign Languages and the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing seek an Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing, Fiction....The [selected individual] will conduct and coordinate the graduate fiction workshop and teach form and theory of fiction, graduate genre-based literature courses, and some undergraduate courses which may include composition and literature survey courses. Additional responsibilities include directing M.F.A. theses and serving on graduate thesis committees, assisting in the coordination of visiting writers, advising and recruiting graduate students, editing The McNeese Review (which is transitioning from a scholarly to a literary journal), continuing creative activity, serving on department and university committees, and contributing to program development and assessment. Standard teaching load is 4 classes in the fall and 4 in the spring though release time can be expected for editing The McNeese Review.
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Rowan University (N.J.) is looking for a Full-Time/Temporary Instructor/Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. "Expertise and 2 years college-level teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: fiction, creative nonfiction, children's stories, or introductory creative writing....M.A./M.F.A. required. Candidates should be actively writing and publishing their work, preferably in more than one genre. Special consideration will be given to candidates with teaching experience on both the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching the novel or memoir, or editing the literary journal."
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The University of Massachusetts-Lowell seeks a part-time Web Content Writer, the Brown University Sports Foundation (R.I.) is looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager, and the Academic Success Center at the University of Dubuque (Iowa) seeks a full-time Writing Tutor.
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Posted on AbsoluteWrite.com: "Beginning with the June issue, the First Coast Register will begin adding short fiction to its mix of features, and we're looking for submissions of 1,000 words or less from First Coast writers, or stories related to the First Coast (Greater Jacksonville, the Beaches and St. Augustine, Fla.) written by writers familiar with the area." Pays: $100/story, on publication.
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Use your words to win a free essay-writing class! Submit your entry (no fee) by April 14. (Wish you'd found out about this sooner? I told my Tweeps last Wednesday!)
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McNeese State University's (La.) Department of English and Foreign Languages and the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing seek an Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing, Fiction....The [selected individual] will conduct and coordinate the graduate fiction workshop and teach form and theory of fiction, graduate genre-based literature courses, and some undergraduate courses which may include composition and literature survey courses. Additional responsibilities include directing M.F.A. theses and serving on graduate thesis committees, assisting in the coordination of visiting writers, advising and recruiting graduate students, editing The McNeese Review (which is transitioning from a scholarly to a literary journal), continuing creative activity, serving on department and university committees, and contributing to program development and assessment. Standard teaching load is 4 classes in the fall and 4 in the spring though release time can be expected for editing The McNeese Review.
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Rowan University (N.J.) is looking for a Full-Time/Temporary Instructor/Assistant Professor of Creative Writing. "Expertise and 2 years college-level teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: fiction, creative nonfiction, children's stories, or introductory creative writing....M.A./M.F.A. required. Candidates should be actively writing and publishing their work, preferably in more than one genre. Special consideration will be given to candidates with teaching experience on both the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching the novel or memoir, or editing the literary journal."
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The University of Massachusetts-Lowell seeks a part-time Web Content Writer, the Brown University Sports Foundation (R.I.) is looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager, and the Academic Success Center at the University of Dubuque (Iowa) seeks a full-time Writing Tutor.
Monday, April 05, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
Among the many tidbits tucked into the April issue of The Practicing Writer (which went out to subscribers last week): the Stowe Prize, a new $10,000 award to "recognize a United States author whose written work makes a tangible impact on a social justice issue critical to contemporary society"; the Writers' Dojo Residencies at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology; submission alerts for a slew of publications, including Glimmer Train, Subtropics, and a new "novella digest"; and so much more.
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From Sage Cohen: "Would you love to take the Poetry for the People Level 1 or Level 2class starting in early May but can’t afford it? Then you qualify for The Poetry for the People Scholarship. And the time to apply is now!" Application deadline: April 15. No application fee. There will be one scholarship awarded per online class, and I can tell you from my own student experience that Sage is an excellent teacher.
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"Barrelhouse board member and all-around DC art scene hero Philippa Hughes is looking for writers to write short blog posts about the DC art scene for The Pink Line Project website, specifically the Art Chat section. The purpose of Art Chat is to provide the emerging collector and art enthusiasts with information about the DC art scene, to inspire them to participate in the community of people who are culturally curious, to provide accessibility to an otherwise intimidating and seemingly unwelcoming world." Pays: $50 for minimum 300 words. Check link above for details.
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"A Cup of Comfort® is a bestselling book series featuring uplifting true stories about the experiences and relationships that inspire and enrich our lives. These personal essays are written by people from all walks of life and provide unique personal insights into powerful universal truths. Now, Cup of Comfort has once again joined hands with REDBOOK magazine to sponsor a true story contest! Enter the Cup of Comfort/REDBOOK Your Love Story Contest for a chance to win $1,000, have your story excerpted in REDBOOK magazine, and publish your story in A Cup of Comfort for Couples!" No entry fee. Deadline: April 20, 2010.
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From MediaBistro.com's job announcements (free access, but you need to register to see the full posting): "mb LEARN is looking for a dynamic, spirited instructor to teach our Novel Writing class in New York starting in mid-April. This class meets for 12 weeks and will take students through the process of writing a novel, focusing on the market and publishing process as well as the craft of writing. Throughout the class, students will turn in pages for critique by the teacher and fellow students, producing up to 100 pages of a draft by the end of the class. Ideal candidate will be a recently published novelist or editor who works with novels. Classes run several times throughout the year, so there is an opportunity for continuous teaching."
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"The Penn State Altoona English Program is taking applications for a one-semester teaching residency in fiction writing. The residence, designed to offer an emerging writer substantial time to write, offers a $5,000 stipend and an additional $5,000 allowance to cover room and board in return for teaching one sophomore-level creative fiction writing workshop during the Fall 2010 semester (August 23-December 16). The resident writer will also give two readings and work informally with our English majors. Benefits are not included. We are looking for a writer with publications in literary magazines. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of the work submitted. A Master's degree in Creative Writing or English is required. Teaching experience is preferred. The application should consist of a writing sample (one short story or ten pages from a novel); a CV, including publishing history; and one or more letters of recommendation. Send to: Emerging Writer Residency, Dr. Thomas Liszka, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Job # 31665, Penn State Altoona, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760. Review of applications will begin May 17, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at http://www.aa.psu.edu."
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Johnson C. Smith University (N.C.) is looking for an Editor (Web Content), the University of South Florida seeks a Webmaster, and the New York Public Library is looking for a Deputy Director for its Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.
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From Sage Cohen: "Would you love to take the Poetry for the People Level 1 or Level 2class starting in early May but can’t afford it? Then you qualify for The Poetry for the People Scholarship. And the time to apply is now!" Application deadline: April 15. No application fee. There will be one scholarship awarded per online class, and I can tell you from my own student experience that Sage is an excellent teacher.
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"Barrelhouse board member and all-around DC art scene hero Philippa Hughes is looking for writers to write short blog posts about the DC art scene for The Pink Line Project website, specifically the Art Chat section. The purpose of Art Chat is to provide the emerging collector and art enthusiasts with information about the DC art scene, to inspire them to participate in the community of people who are culturally curious, to provide accessibility to an otherwise intimidating and seemingly unwelcoming world." Pays: $50 for minimum 300 words. Check link above for details.
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"A Cup of Comfort® is a bestselling book series featuring uplifting true stories about the experiences and relationships that inspire and enrich our lives. These personal essays are written by people from all walks of life and provide unique personal insights into powerful universal truths. Now, Cup of Comfort has once again joined hands with REDBOOK magazine to sponsor a true story contest! Enter the Cup of Comfort/REDBOOK Your Love Story Contest for a chance to win $1,000, have your story excerpted in REDBOOK magazine, and publish your story in A Cup of Comfort for Couples!" No entry fee. Deadline: April 20, 2010.
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From MediaBistro.com's job announcements (free access, but you need to register to see the full posting): "mb LEARN is looking for a dynamic, spirited instructor to teach our Novel Writing class in New York starting in mid-April. This class meets for 12 weeks and will take students through the process of writing a novel, focusing on the market and publishing process as well as the craft of writing. Throughout the class, students will turn in pages for critique by the teacher and fellow students, producing up to 100 pages of a draft by the end of the class. Ideal candidate will be a recently published novelist or editor who works with novels. Classes run several times throughout the year, so there is an opportunity for continuous teaching."
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"The Penn State Altoona English Program is taking applications for a one-semester teaching residency in fiction writing. The residence, designed to offer an emerging writer substantial time to write, offers a $5,000 stipend and an additional $5,000 allowance to cover room and board in return for teaching one sophomore-level creative fiction writing workshop during the Fall 2010 semester (August 23-December 16). The resident writer will also give two readings and work informally with our English majors. Benefits are not included. We are looking for a writer with publications in literary magazines. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of the work submitted. A Master's degree in Creative Writing or English is required. Teaching experience is preferred. The application should consist of a writing sample (one short story or ten pages from a novel); a CV, including publishing history; and one or more letters of recommendation. Send to: Emerging Writer Residency, Dr. Thomas Liszka, Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts, Job # 31665, Penn State Altoona, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760. Review of applications will begin May 17, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at http://www.aa.psu.edu."
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Johnson C. Smith University (N.C.) is looking for an Editor (Web Content), the University of South Florida seeks a Webmaster, and the New York Public Library is looking for a Deputy Director for its Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday Morning Markets/Jobs/Opportunities
New agent alert: Marissa Walsh of Shelf Life Literary is looking for "pop culture, humor, narrative nonfiction, memoir, or children's books. Concerning picture books, she is looking for younger books with very little text (800 words or fewer). Include the manuscript in the body of your query e-mail. Concerning middle grade and YA, no paranormal please. She prefers contemporary stories."
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Attention, undergraduate writers! You may want to check out The Blue Route, an online magazine from Widener University (Pa.). They're welcoming prose and poetry submissions until April 5. See the guidelines. Pays: $20. (via Duotrope.com)
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"Seeking authors for The U.S. Government and the Environment: A Reference Encyclopedia, published by ABC-CLIO. Entries vary in length from 250 to 2000 words, and all accepted entries are paid. Available entries include many excellent options."
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"The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism is offering 20 fellowships for an all-expenses-paid seminar on “Covering the Green Economy” June 28-30 in Phoenix. This three-day specialized reporting institute, combined with two follow-up Webinars, will arm attendees with information to help them recognize “greenwashing,” track federal stimulus dollars designed to create green jobs and answer consumers’ most frequently asked questions about leading environmentally sustainable lives. Through the generous support of the McCormick Foundation, fellowships cover the full cost of training, lodging, materials and most meals. In addition, fellows receive a $450 stipend to help offset travel and other costs. The full schedule for the seminar, including speakers, will be available soon." This opportunity appears to be open to freelancers. There is no application fee. Deadline: April 26.
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Coming soon! Our ever-popular newsletter will go out to subscribers midweek. The April issue contains the usual no-fee competitions listings, submission alerts, etc. Plus, there's an interview with Kim Wright, whose debut novel is earning rave reviews. Don't miss the chance to get your copy! Join our subscriber list (information is kept confidential).
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"Lincoln Memorial University (Tenn.) invites applications for the position of Writer-In-Residence. The Writer-In-Residence will teach a nine hour instructional load in creative writing, three hours of which may be negotiated for another assignment and will co-direct LMU's annual Appalachian Literary Festival."
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"The English Department of the State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing to begin Fall 2010." Responsibilities include: "teaching core courses for writing majors; general education courses; lower and upper division creative writing and literature courses. Active involvement in developing the Writing Arts Major, mentoring student writers, working with the Z-Platt student publication, and sharing editorial responsibilities for Saranac Review, the Department's literary journal, are also required. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in campus and departmental service, as well as continued publication and scholarship."
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Rochester Institute of Technology (N.Y.) is looking for a University Magazine Editor, Prince George's Community College (Md.) seeks a Writer/Editor, and Langston University (Okla.) is looking for a Media Specialist in its Office of Public Relations.
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Attention, undergraduate writers! You may want to check out The Blue Route, an online magazine from Widener University (Pa.). They're welcoming prose and poetry submissions until April 5. See the guidelines. Pays: $20. (via Duotrope.com)
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"Seeking authors for The U.S. Government and the Environment: A Reference Encyclopedia, published by ABC-CLIO. Entries vary in length from 250 to 2000 words, and all accepted entries are paid. Available entries include many excellent options."
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"The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism is offering 20 fellowships for an all-expenses-paid seminar on “Covering the Green Economy” June 28-30 in Phoenix. This three-day specialized reporting institute, combined with two follow-up Webinars, will arm attendees with information to help them recognize “greenwashing,” track federal stimulus dollars designed to create green jobs and answer consumers’ most frequently asked questions about leading environmentally sustainable lives. Through the generous support of the McCormick Foundation, fellowships cover the full cost of training, lodging, materials and most meals. In addition, fellows receive a $450 stipend to help offset travel and other costs. The full schedule for the seminar, including speakers, will be available soon." This opportunity appears to be open to freelancers. There is no application fee. Deadline: April 26.
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Coming soon! Our ever-popular newsletter will go out to subscribers midweek. The April issue contains the usual no-fee competitions listings, submission alerts, etc. Plus, there's an interview with Kim Wright, whose debut novel is earning rave reviews. Don't miss the chance to get your copy! Join our subscriber list (information is kept confidential).
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"Lincoln Memorial University (Tenn.) invites applications for the position of Writer-In-Residence. The Writer-In-Residence will teach a nine hour instructional load in creative writing, three hours of which may be negotiated for another assignment and will co-direct LMU's annual Appalachian Literary Festival."
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"The English Department of the State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Creative Writing to begin Fall 2010." Responsibilities include: "teaching core courses for writing majors; general education courses; lower and upper division creative writing and literature courses. Active involvement in developing the Writing Arts Major, mentoring student writers, working with the Z-Platt student publication, and sharing editorial responsibilities for Saranac Review, the Department's literary journal, are also required. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in campus and departmental service, as well as continued publication and scholarship."
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Rochester Institute of Technology (N.Y.) is looking for a University Magazine Editor, Prince George's Community College (Md.) seeks a Writer/Editor, and Langston University (Okla.) is looking for a Media Specialist in its Office of Public Relations.
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