12/30: GRANTS

FUNDINGS FOR READINGS
http://www.pw.org/rw/
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P&W pays fees to writers giving readings or conducting
workshops in New York and California, and in Atlanta,
Chicago, Detroit, and Seattle. While our support is
limited to events taking place in these five areas,
writers from all states are eligible for P&W funding.

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HILL HOUSE WRITING RETREAT SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.hillhousewriters.com/policies.htm
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Hill House Writers' Retreat is a Grant-Based Writers
sanctuary. The value for a one-week stay is $750.
Our residency space is limited to 4 guests/couples per
week. Although the grant will cover a one week stay,
shorter stays are permitted. Our current focus is on
the craft of writing but will be branching out to the
other arts in time. To apply for a grant, please fill
out an application form and provide a non-refundable $30
processing fee via PayPal.

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WRITING TEACHERS WORKSHOP FELLOWSHIPS
http://www.highschooljournalism.org/Content.cfm?id=3
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The American Society of Newspaper Editors is seeking U.S.
high school teachers for an expenses-paid, two-week
summer institute. More than 150 teachers will be selected
to attend the sixth annual ASNE High School Journalism
Institute, which will take place at five universities.
The application deadline is February 20, 2006. There is no
cost to the teacher or his/her school. Transportation,
lodging, meals, materials, tuition and three graduate or
continuing education credits are covered by ASNE with a
grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
The five accredited journalism schools hosting ASNE
Institutes in 2006 are:

* Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, July 9-21.
* University of California at Berkeley, June 11-23.
* University of South Florida, Tampa, July 16-28.
* University of Texas at Austin, July 16-28.
* Winthrop University, Rock Hill, S.C., July 9-21.

12/30: PUBLISHERS / AGENTS

ANDERSON PUBLISHING
http://www.lexisnexis.com/anderson/
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Anderson Publishing’s extensive and authoritative legal
research, law school, and criminal justice products
serve the legal, corporate, government and academic
markets.

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LADYBUG PRESS
http://www.ladybugbooks.com/writersguide.htm
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Ladybug is a "woman-owned business in the service of women"
— That means that all books are written for a woman's
perspective and must appeal to women readers. Male readers,
and writers, are welcome but they are not the target
audience. Ladybug is a socially conscious company. All
books contain a charitable element, from a combination
of royalties and profits. If that doesn't appeal to you,
another publisher is probably a better idea. We like
people who care that this is being done and understand
and approve it. A donation of 15% is made from each book's
net income. This is taken before the author's royalty. We
expect each author to select her own charity.

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COACH HOUSE PRESS
http://www.chbooks.com/chb/submit.shtml
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Tucked away on Toronto’s historic bpNichol Lane, Coach House
Books has been publishing and printing high-quality innovative
fiction and poetry since 1965. Coach House is Canada’s most
venerable literary press. We are not a general publisher, and
publish only Canadian poetry, fiction, artist books and drama.
We are interested primarily in innovative or experimental
writing. We print short runs (500 to 1,500 copies) that are not
suited to all types of work. For example, we do NOT publish
genre fiction (sci-fi, romance, mystery).

12/30: JOBS

WRITER-EDITOR
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=37603998&WT
.mc_n=MKT000125
(need both lines for a complete URL)
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Salary $62,886 - $97,213. Series and grade GS-1082-12/13.
Location Washington DC. Deadline January 3, 2006. This position
is located in the State Magazine Division, Office of Employee
Relations, Bureau of Human Resources (HR/ER/SMG) U.S. Department
of State (DOS). The incumbent reports to the Editor-in-Chief of
State Magazine. The purpose of this position is to provide
professional editorial support for the Bureau of HR’s State
Magazine, which is charged with interpreting management
initiatives and programs to active personnel and retirees.

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FREELANCERS NEEDED - POLITICAL TRADE MAGAZINE
E-mail: poltrademag@aim.com
http://journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=583976
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Writers should specialize in the niche specialties within
the campaign consulting and public affairs world, i.e.
political direct mail, grassroots campaigns, political
blogs, political campaign operatives. We are looking for
individuals who understand the art and science behind
winning campaigns. Writers should be able to turn a
sometimes-dry topic into an interesting, educational,
unique piece without showing any political leanings.
Not looking for thought pieces, nor political commentary.
We are looking for those who understand the fundamentals
of campaigns and can focus on the mechanics of those
campaigns. Send a resume and several writing samples via
email.

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CONTENT EDITOR/WRITER
http://www.gallup.com/Careers/search/fullad.aspx?JID=2603
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The Gallup Organization has an outstanding opportunity
for a Content Editor/Writer at our riverfront campus in
Omaha. This writer/editor will become a content expert
in various Gallup research-based consulting practices and
products. Candidates for this position must have a
minimum of a bachelor's degree. Location Omaha, NE.

12/30: FREELANCE

STITCHES
http://www.stitchesmagazine.com/pages/guidelines.html
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Stitches is almost entirely freelance-written so we
welcome contributions. Naturally, articles with a medical
slant are of particular interest, but we also run a lot
of material that isn’t medical. The only real criterion
is that it must be funny. Our standard rates are 35 cents
(Canadian) per word, for first North American serial
rights, payable on publication.

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OPEN SPACES
http://www.open-spaces.com/submissions.php
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Open Spaces is a quarterly, which gives voice to the
Northwest on issues that are regional, national and
international in scope. Seeks thoughtful, well-researched
articles and insightful fiction, reviews and poetry on a
variety of subjects from a number of different viewpoints.
Appreciates humor as well. Pays comparable to regional
publications – estimate mid-hundreds. Fiction, nonfiction,
poetry and book reviews.

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THE MEETING PROFESSIONAL
http://www.mpiweb.org/news/tmp/contribute.asp
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Publishes for meeting planners. Articles also are relevant
for hoteliers, airline personnel, caterers, audiovisual
professionals, speakers, facility managers, production
company personnel and others providing services or products
to the meetings industry. Columns 500 to 1,000 words and
features from 1,000 to 2,000 words. Pays up to 75 cents/word.

12/30: COMPETITIONS

MUSTARD MYSTERY CONTEST
http://www.mustardweb.com/mystery/rules1.htm
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NO ENTRY FEE
The 2005-06 Mustard Mystery Contest is a writing contest.
Chapter One of Murder at the Mustard Museum is complete and
appears in the 2005-06 catalog of the Mount Horeb Mustard
Museum and on this web site. Contestants will write their
best Chapter 2 and a summary of how the story turns out for
the opportunity to win the Grand Prize of $5,000. Who can
enter? The 2005-06 Mustard Mystery Contest, is open to all
writers and aspiring writers. Entrants under the age of 18
may must have the written consent of a parent or legal
guardian. Only one entry per person. No purchase of mustard
or products from the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum is necessary.

This contest has two divisions or categories. Anyone may enter
in the “open” category; the grand prize for the “open” category
is $5,000. Writers and aspiring writers who are enrolled in
any private or public high school as of November 1, 2005, may
also enter their work in the “Young Writers” division; the
grand prize for this category is $250. If the overall Grand
Prize ($5,000) is awarded to a person in the Young Writers
category, only the $5,000 prize is awarded. Remember each
entry will consist of two writings – a completed Chapter Two
(not to exceed 2,500 words) and a summary of how the mystery
turns out (not to exceed 800 words). Contestants must provide
three copies of their writing entries (the Chapter Two and the
summary). Deadline May 15, 2006.

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THE FIRE STORY CONTEST
http://www.safestove.net/contest.html
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NO ENTRY FEE
Are you a kitchen fire survivor? We are publishing a book
about the dangers of kitchen fires and the experiences of
those who have survived them. We are accepting nonfictional
story submissions about kitchen fires, and the best
submission will receive a $500 cash prize. If you have any
corroborating photographs or news clippings, please submit
them along with your story. Deadline January 31, 2006.

First Prize: $500 USD
Second Prize: $200 USD
Third Prize: $100 USD
4 Runners Up: $50 each USD

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2006 FOUR WAY BOOKS INTRO PRIZE IN POETRY
http://www.fourwaybooks.com/contest.html
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$25 ENTRY FEE
Awarding publication of a book-length collection and $1,000.
Open to any poet writing in English who is a citizen of the
United States and has not previously published a full-
length book. Submission Dates: January 1 – March 31, 2006
by email or regular mail.