Grants

FISHTRAP FELLOWSHIPS
http://www.fishtrap.org/
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Fishtrap, Inc. awards up to five Fellowships annually.
Awards are made on the basis of writing submission only,
and are not limited to or made because of the genre. In a
given year, awards might all go to poets, or to fiction
writers, or to nonfiction writers; in fact they go out
in different combinations each year, based on the judge's
selection of best writing. Fellowships cover the cost of a
workshop, registration for the Gathering, and food and
lodging for the week.

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GIBRALTAR POINT INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM
ON TORONTO ISLAND, TORONTO, CANADA
http://www.torontoartscape.on.ca/gpiarp
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Artscape is currently accepting applications for the
seventh term of the Gibraltar Point International Artist
Residency Program, taking place May 19 - June 17, 2006.
Submission Deadline: February 10, 2006. The program is
open to Canadian and international artists who are
engaged in the research, development or creation of work.
Emerging, mid-career and established professional artists
are invited to apply. Participants in the residency program
receive accommodation, a private work studio and all meals
at no cost. Travel and material costs are the responsibility
of participating artists.

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WYOMING WRITERS, INC. CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.wyowriters.org/Scholarship.htm
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Each year the number and dollar amount of the scholarships
change depending on donations received and interest rates
realized. Over 60 scholarships have been awarded in the
years since 1978. These scholarships (and one award) have
helped writers throughout Wyoming. Although WWI members
receive first preference, non-members may also apply for a
scholarship. If you or someone you know needs help attending
the conference, please share the application online. The
conference is scheduled in June in Cheyenne.

Publishers/Agents

LOST HORSE PRESS
http://losthorsepress.org/about.html
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A nonprofit independent press committed to publishing
poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction titles of high
literary merit, Lost Horse Press makes available fine
contemporary Northwest literature through cultural,
educational and publishing programs and activities.
The Lost Horse Northwest Poetry Series for Emerging
Writers is dedicated to works---often ignored by
conglomerate publishers---which are so much in danger
of vanishing into obscurity in what has become the age
of chain stores and mass appeal food, movies, books
and art.

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SPECTRUM LITERARY AGENCY
http://members.aol.com/ruddigore1/main.htm
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Spectrum Literary Agency handles both fiction and
nonfiction works, though the majority of our clients
write commercial fiction such as science fiction, fantasy,
mystery/suspense, romantic suspense, and historical romance.
Eleanor Wood, president of Spectrum Literary Agency, is the
agent for the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA).

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WRITERS HOUSE LITERARY AGENCY
http://www.writershouse.com/content/submissions.asp
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Writers House represents fiction and nonfiction, for both
adult and juvenile books. Our agents work with literary
and commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction/
fantasy, narrative nonfiction, history, memoirs,
biographies, books on psychology, science, parenting,
cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young
adult and juvenile fiction/nonfiction and picture books.

Jobs

WRITER-EDITOR (PRINTED MEDIA)
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=
37239312&WT.mc_n=MKT000125
(need both lines for a complete url)
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Salary $62,886 - $114,882. Series and grade GS-1082-12/14.
Deadline December 21, 2005. Employer FBI. Location
Washington DC.

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WEBSITE EDITOR
www.olympusamerica.com/oai_aboutolympus.asp?sPage=3&sJob=005824
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Although based in Lehigh Valley, PA this position will
initially require training in Melville, NY for the first
8-12 weeks (temporary living and travel expenses provided).
Reviews all submissions for website changes to the Olympus
website received through content editors from various
division or corporate personnel. Writes and edits copy as
required for publication on the website. A minimum of 3
years experience as a writer/editor is required. A minimum
of 1-year experience in an interactive environment is
required. Working knowledge of computer graphics and various
file formats is necessary. Excellent computer skills are
essential. A B.S. Degree in journalism, computer graphics or
computer science is required.

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VARIOUS POSITIONS
Houghton Mifflin Company
https://hmco.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi
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CONTRACT EDITOR/MIDDLE SCHOOL WORLD GEOGRAPHY
2-4 years work experience as an Editor preferably in an
education-publishing environment Social Studies/ World
Geography background B.A./B.S. Teaching experience
preferred. Location Evanston, IL. Pays $40,000+ depending
upon experience. Job Code 3062.

SENIOR EDITOR/SOCIAL STUDIES
5-7 years work experience as an Editor preferably in an
education-publishing environment. Social Studies/ Economics
background. B.A./B.S. Teaching experience preferred.
Location Evanston, IL. $40,000-$50,000/year. Job Code 3052.

EDITOR/ECONOMICS
2-4 years work experience as an Editor preferably in an
education-publishing environment. Social Studies/ Economics
background. B.A./B.S. Teaching experience preferred.
Location Evanston, IL. $40,000-$50,000/year. Job Code 3062.

Freelance

DRAGONFIRE
http://www.dfire.org/x234.xml
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Dragonfire welcomes freelance pitches for most sections
of the site, and at this time we are currently accepting
unsolicited fiction and creative nonfiction for the
Original Works section but are not accepting unsolicited
poetry. Essays, stories, features. Pay rates vary greatly
depending on length, format and section and range from $150
- $1,000 or more depending on content and graphic/
interactive elements.

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WOMENS ENEWS
http://www.womensenews.org/pressroom.cfm
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To be considered as a writer for Women's eNews, send your
resume, story ideas and three writing samples to
editors@womensenews.org. Women's eNews editors seek out
freelance writers from around the world to write on every
topic--politics, religion, economics, health, science,
education, sports, legislation--and commission them to
write 800-word news articles for distribution each day to
our subscribers and for posting on our Web site. Pays
up to $400.

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ASSOCIATION (ASA)
http://www.autoinc.org/
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Freelance writers get paid anywhere from $150-$400.
Professional publication for the automotive service
industry. Publication of the Automotive Service
Association (ASA).

Competitions...

SC FICTION PROJECT
http://www.state.sc.us/arts//fictionproject/guidelines.htm
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NO ENTRY FEE
This annual writing competition, sponsored by The Post and
Courier and the South Carolina Arts Commission, calls for
previously unpublished short stories of 2,500 words or less.
The stories do not need to be Southern, nor do they need to
be set in South Carolina, although such stories are acceptable
for consideration. Up to 12 short stories will be selected for
publication; each writer whose work is selected will receive
$500 from The Post and Courier, which purchases first
publication rights. Stories will also be published
electronically by putting them on both The Post and Courier’s
website and the Arts Commission’s web site. Must be 18 and a
legal resident of SC. Deadline January 15, 2006.

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FOREWARD MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR
http://www.forewordmagazine.com/awards/
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$60 ENTRY FEE
ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award was established
to bring increased attention from librarians and booksellers
to the literary achievements of independent publishers and
their authors. A jury of librarians, booksellers and
reviewers are selected to judge the categories for entry,
and they select winners and finalists based on editorial
excellence and professional production as well as the
originality of the narrative and the value the book adds to
its genre. Deadline January 15, 2006.

First, second, and third place winners will be awarded in
each category. A $1,500 cash prize will also be awarded to
Best Fiction and Best Nonfiction as determined by the
editors of ForeWord Magazine.

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KENNESAW REVIEW CONTEST
http://www.kennesawreview.org/donruss.htm
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$15 ENTRY FEE (3-5 poems)
Kennesaw Review proudly announces its 2006 Don Russ
Poetry Prize of $500 for the single best poem submitted
to the competition. $500 prize for one winning poem, to
be published in Spring 2006 of KR. Deadline February 28,
2006.