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Volume 12, Issue 19
May 11, 2012

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FFW SMALL MARKETS

Chosen for Writer's Digest's
101 Best Websites for Writers
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Editor: C. Hope Clark
Email: Hope@FundsforWriters.com
Website: http://www.fundsforwriters.com

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EDITOR'S PIECE OF MIND
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STEP BACK AND LISTEN TO YOURSELF

I've been speaking with quite a few writers lately about
finding a publisher. Some are just interested in e-books.
Others want nothing less than traditional, and yet others
speak of various levels in between. I'm cringing, however,
at a trend I'm hearing.

"I'm looking at a small press because my work won't be
accepted anywhere else."

"I've tried agents and just got rejected, so I'm
self-publishing."

"E-books are easier to publish."

I'm hearing the same thing over and over. . .
"I'm settling for less."

That pains me so much. Such comments are a sign of one or
more of the following:

1. Low self-esteem,
2. A lazy lack of editing,
3. Ignorance of all publishing options,
4. Inability to see writing flaws,
5. A premature urge to get books on Amazon.

The first one leads the pack, but all of these issues are
correctable. Being too quick, too afraid, or too confused
are not dead end issues.

You don't have to settle for less than you can be.

Just because there are an immense number of publishing options
out there doesn't mean you:

1. Don't study all of the options,
2. Publish faster,
3. Edit less,
4. Have to keep up with everyone else.

Just like you must define your writing voice, today you also
have to determine your publishing style as well as your promotional
tactics. You do not have to follow everyone else's lead, but
likewise, you don't have to settle for a lesser choice either.

Write well. Edit hard. Feel like that manuscript is your
level best, and that the publishing route you selected is
so perfect you smile about how smart you are.

Go after what you want.

HOPE

AUTHOR SITE - http://www.chopeclark.com
THE BLOG - http://www.chopeclark.com/blog
TWITTER - http://twitter.com/hopeclark
FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/chopeclark
ABOUT.ME - http://about.me/hopeclark
GOODREADS - http://www.goodreads.com/hopeclark

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LOWCOUNTRY BRIBE

The Carolina Slade Mystery Series is live with its premier
book Lowcountry Bribe. Welcome to the world of Carolina Slade.

She's a simple government employee offered a bribe.
She follows the rules and tells the authorities.
Then all hell breaks loose because she did.

Learn more at http://www.chopeclark.com

Available at: Amazon, B&N, Bell Bridge Books, and Indie bookstores

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YOU SAID IT!!!

THE LATEST COMMENT ABOUT LOWCOUNTRY BRIBE....

Hi Hope,

I just finished the book. LOVED IT! I realized my moods this
week depended on what Slade was going through at that point in
the book. I have never experienced that before with any other
book. Can't wait for the next one to come out.

I told anyone who would listen about your book and wrote a
review this afternoon on Amazon.

Kathy Quatraro

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WISE WORDS TO LIVE BY
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We do not remember days, we remember moments.

~Casere Pavese

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GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTESTS
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GREY SPARROW JOURNAL FLASH FICTION CONTEST
http://greysparrowpress.sharepoint.com/Pages/WINTER2012FlashCompetition.aspx
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$5 ENTRY FEE
Deadline June 15, 2012. First prize $100 and publication. Submit
unpublished story of up to 500 words. The winner will be announced
in August of 2012 and published in the Fall issue of Grey Sparrow,
2012. All contest entries will be considered for regular inclusion
in Grey Sparrow.

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NCW PERSONAL ESSAY/CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
http://www.northerncoloradowritersconference.com/upcoming-events-mainmenu-133/writing-contests.html
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$10 ENTRY FEE IF MAILED, $15 IF E-MAILED
Northern Colorado Writers is happy to announce its 2nd annual Personal
Essay/Creative Nonfiction contest. You do not need to be in Colorado or a
member of NCW to enter. The contest offers prizes of 1st: $200, 2nd: $100,
and 3rd: $50. Winners and honorable mentions will be published in and receive
one free copy of the winners' anthology, Pooled Ink: Celebrating the 2012 NCW
Contest Winners. The 2011 anthology can be purchased at lulu.com. Entry fee
is $10 if mailed, $15 if emailed. The final judge for this year's contest is
Mr. Kim Stafford. Details and submission guidelines can be found on our web
site. Deadline: June 15. Contact jennifer@northerncoloradowriters.com with
any questions.

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MIDLIFE COLLAGE
http://midlifecollage.com/submissions/
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Must be your own true (nonfiction) short story occurring during
your midlife. We define “midlife” as ages 40 – 65. There is no
word minimum. However, we recommend a length of 250 to 400 words.
Weekly contest. The winner of the vignette with the highest average
star rating enters the Winner’s Circle and receives a cash prize of
$50.

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WILLET PRESS POETRY CHAPBOOK CONTEST
http://willetpoetrypress.com/chapbook_contest_1.html
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$10 ENTRY FEE
$100 First Place Prize, 30 copies (Value $400).
2nd place will be offered publishing opportunity.
Limit 20-32 pages, including title, table of contents,
acknowledgements, poems (limit one poem per page), and
bio. No two-page poems. Contest starts June 1. Deadline
postmark June 30. Decision July 30.

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OZ FICTION CONTEST
http://hungrytigerpress.blogspot.com/2012/04/oz-fiction-contest-at-winkie-con-2012.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
$100 First Prize
$50 Second Prize

Maximum count 10,000 words. Deadline June 30, 2012. “Oz Fiction”
is defined as any story about or pertaining to the Land of Oz
as originally created by author L. Frank Baum in the book The
Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels, but stories need not be
confined to Baum’s vision. Submissions about or pertaining to
the Land of Oz in any of its forms will be accepted. Stories
may follow on from Oz books, Oz plays, Oz movies, Magic Land,
or any other fictional version of Oz.

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JOBS/MARKETS
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STERLING
http://www.sterlingmag.ca
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Sterling is a new Canadian journal for everyone’s stories. We
accept fiction, poetry and comics from writers at all levels.
Each issue has its own look and feel because we love printed
material: it’s also a way to celebrate our ongoing triumphs over
the blank page. Contributions should be in the range of 2,000-
2,500 words for fiction, up to 5 pieces from our poetic friends,
and 1-5 pages from graphic storytellers. Successful contributors
will receive $25 or two copies of the journal. Deadline is June
1, 2012.

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SUCCESSFUL SELF-PUBLISHING CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
http://www.thewriterschallenge.com/2012/04/call-for-submissions-attention-self.html
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Successful Self Publishing: How We Do It (and How You Can Too!)
Edited by Shoshanna Evers, #1 Amazon Authorship Bestselling Author
Call for Submissions: Deadline May 21, 2012. Open to any self-
published author, including traditionally published authors
who are also self-publishing. How did you find success as a
self-published author? The goal of this anthology is to give
pre-published writers and authors considering self-publishing
the inspiration and advice to help them start on their own
path to self-publishing success. Pays $20 plus a free Smashwords
coupon to download the anthology upon its release. Tell your
story in 750 to 2000 words and include a 50 word bio with
links to your website, blog, Twitter, Facebook, and Amazon/
B&N/Smashwords pages.

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HIGH COUNTRY 365
Email: smmjc-3000979605@job.craigslist.org
http://www.highcountry365.com/
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www.HighCountry365.com, is looking for more writers to submit
to our blog. The only requirement for content is that it is
relevant to the Boone/Blowing Rock/Banner Elk area and that is
appropriate for anyone to read about. Send an email, introduce
yourself, and include some examples of your writing. If selected,
you will come by our office, sign a freelance contract, and
will receive $20/blog post.

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HUSH MAGAZINE
http://www.hushmagazine.ca/
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Hush is raw, honest, and local. Our tagline defines us; it is
our point of reference for content and presentation.

Hush Magazine is seeking freelance writers for its fast growing
blog. Our readers are demanding social commentary, arts &
culture reviews and daring opinion pieces, so we need your
help! Articles will need to be at least 400 words in length and
must contain relevant images. Topics will be planned together.
Please like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HushVancouver
and visit our site at http://www.hushmagazine.ca to see sample
posts.We prefer writers who have WordPress experience, excellent
grammar skills, and SEO knowledge. Payment is $10-$15 per article.

Please send an email to gqsfg-3002154863@job.craigslist.org .
Include at least two links to relevant articles you've written
on the web. In addition, replace these two boring, mundane titles
with two witty alternatives -- great titles will certainly help
you get chosen.

"Gay Men are Banned From Donating Blood in Canada"
"My Adventures with Online Dating"

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THE ANTIGONISH REVIEW
http://www.antigonishreview.com/index.php
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The Antigonish Review is a quarterly literary journal published
by St. Francis Xavier University. The Review features poetry,
fiction, reviews and critical articles from all parts of Canada,
the US and overseas, using original graphics to enliven the
format. Does not read fiction submissions between June 1 and
September 30.

Poetry
$10/page to a maximum of $50 plus two copies of the issue in
which they appear

Fiction
$50 plus two copies of the issue in which they appear

Articles/Essays
$50 plus two copies of the issue in which they appear

Book Review
$50 plus two copies of the issue in which they appear

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