2/18/06: PUBLISHERS / AGENTS

FOOTHILLS PUBLISHING
http://www.foothillspublishing.com/id109.htm
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FootHills Publishing is a small family-run press celebrating
our 20th year of operation. Interest in our work has grow
tremendously. We are having a difficult time keeping up with
the manuscripts we have already accepted. To help manage our
time and keep better organized we are now accepting manuscripts
ONLY during December 1 - March 31 and July 1 - August 31.
We prefer submissions as MSWord attachments. Please send a
complete manuscript and not just a few sample poems or query
letter. Bios are not needed as we judge manuscripts solely on
the basis of content.

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SALVO PRESS
http://www.salvopress.com/sub.htm
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Salvo Press publishes mystery, suspense, espionage and thriller
novels in trade paper and many eBook formats, including Adobe
Reader (PDF), Microsoft Reader, Hiebook and Palm eBook formats.

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GRANTA BOOKS
http://www.granta.com/guidelines
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Granta Books accepts unsolicited submissions direct from authors,
but it's worth getting acquainted with the sort of books we
publish before you send us your script, so as not to waste your
time, or our time. If you take a look at our authors—all of whom
are listed on the Granta website—you'll see that we publish
literary fiction and non-fiction. We publish a small list of
approximately 40 new titles a year, and we are weighted more
towards non-fiction publishing than fiction, with a ratio of
about 70:30. Our non-fiction tends fall into the categories of
serious cultural, political and social history, narrative
history, or memoir. We rarely publish straightforward biographies.
Our fiction can be classed as literary fiction, and we almost
never publish genre fiction (ie Historical, Romance, Crime,
Fantasy, Science Fiction).

2/18/06: JOBS

EDITOR/TECH EDITOR/RESEARCHER
http://tinyurl.com/9mhof
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Most of the work performed on line. The position entails
Internet researching for technically skilled candidates (such
as engineers and programmers)using provided job skill sheets
and online databases. Once identified, then you would contact
the candidate via email or voice and if approved, candidates
will be passed on to recruiters for possible hiring. This
position is ideal for editors, proofreaders or researchers who
work online most of the day, but are looking for an interesting
change into skill based research recruiting. 1-2 years editing/
proofreading/researching technical documents on line. Must enjoy
reading online documents for long durations. Strong computer and
on line search skills including expertise with MS Word and Excel.
Prefer 4 year college degree. Candidates must be avid book readers.
Headquarters in Wilmington, DE.

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BACKPACK JOURNALIST
Mark Raines, News Director
KTHV
P. O. Box 269
Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone: 501-244-4576
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Today's THV and todaysthv.com, the Gannett-owned CBS affiliate
in Little Rock, Arkansas, is looking for a "Backpack Journalist."
A reporter/photographer/editor who will produce content on air
and online. Turn local stories that make a difference. You'll
use the latest technology, including lightweight, next-generation
photography and editing equipment. The successful candidate must
be a good broadcast and print writer who understands storytelling
and teamwork. Degree in journalism and 2 or more years of
experience is preferred. Send a VHS tape, resume and references.

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WRITER-EDITOR
http://tinyurl.com/aqmvu
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This professional will be responsible for writing, editing, and
proofreading web content, company presentations, print materials,
marketing brochures, headlines and ad copy, press releases, and
other business documents and marketing collateral. Strong
journalistic and marketing writing skills are required as well
as knowledge of industry-accepted editing symbols and style guides.
Location Irvine, CA.

2/18/06: FREELANCE

TEXAS HIGHWAYS
http://www.texashighways.com/contactus/writersguide.pdf
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Official travel magazine of Texas. Published by the Travel
Division of the Texas Deptartment of Transportation. Covers
Texas scenery, history, small towns, and out-of-the-way places.
Query first. Pays up to 50 cents/word.

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TRUE WEST
http://www.truewestmagazine.com/guidelines.html
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True West magazine is published 10 times per year. The magazine
does not publish fiction or poetry. True West magazine's
features and Classic Gunfights department focus on the history
of the American West between 1800 and 1930 (Classic Gunfights
is written in-house). The magazine's other departments relate
the history of the American West to the modern Western lifestyle,
with articles on Western collectibles, artists, movies, fashion
and craftsmen. True West reviews Western-related music, movies
and books (fiction and nonfiction) and profiles Western writers.
Finally, the magazine publishes one feature-length historical
travel article per issue. Payment is upon publication: features
pay $150-800. True West buys first-time North American Rights.

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PROXY MAGAZINE
E-mail: editor@proxymag.com
http://www.proxymag.com/index.php?id=13,0,0,1,0,0
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Each month Proxy Magazine uncovers the latest innovations,
vendor news, and analyst insights that keep our Service
Provider readers in the know. PROXY Magazine is your online
meeting place for industry news and ideas. Its strong editorial
focus covers the dynamic people, innovative companies, break-
through technologies, and pressing government initiatives that
are shaping the new face of telecommunications. Pays on a
sliding scale ranging from $.25-$1.00/word and pay upon
publishing. Prefers queries.

2/18/06: GRANTS

WORLD AFFAIRS JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS
http://www.icfj.org/worldaffairsinfo.html
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The World Affairs Journalism Fellowships are intended for
experienced journalists and editors from America's community-
based daily newspapers. Fellows will conduct overseas research
and then submit articles to their local papers in an effort to
"internationalize" America's local press. Deadline March 1, 2006.

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JEROME FOUNDATION
http://www.jeromefdn.org
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Supports emerging literary artists through publication,
particularly small press publications and journals, writers-
in-residence programs, mentor programs, fellowships, and
readings. Giving limited to MN and New York, NY.

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LEF FOUNDATION
http://www.lef-foundation.org
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Funds the creation and presentation of contemporary work,
including literature. It is also interested in projects that
further the understanding and preservation of our society's
diverse cultures. Funds in California and New England only.
Grants : $5,000 to $25,000.

2/18/06: COMPETITIONS

PARIAH PUBLISHING CONTEST
http://www.pariahpublishing.com/contest.htm
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$15 ENTRY FEE
Your subject matter may be anything (except children's fiction)
as long as it is a short story written in the fictional mode.
The story may be a previously published or unpublished work as
long as it is under 6,000 words. You may submit only one short
story per contest. You may submit your manuscript online or by
mail, as long as it is either electronically submitted or
postmarked by the last day of the month. Deadline April 30, 2006.
$1,500 grand prize.

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PJ O'CONNOR RADIO DRAMA AWARDS
http://www.rte.ie/radio1/drama/
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NO ENTRY FEE NOTED
RTÉ radio is accepting entries to the 25th P.J. O’Connor Radio
Drama Awards. Entries are currently being accepted in two
categories: the traditional 30-minute play and a 15-minute
category. In the half-hour category, the 2006 competition offers
prizes of €3,000 for the overall winner with €2,000 and €1,000
for the second and third prize-winning plays. The winner of the
15-minute category will receive €1,500. As well as the prize
money, the winners will receive the professional production of
their play and the chance to take part in a writers’ workshop.

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SMART WRITERS WRITE IT NOW! COMPETITION
http://www.smartwriterspro.com
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$15 ENTRY FEE / $10 ADDITIONAL ENTRIES
Enter the 2006 Smart Writers Write It Now! Competition and
Attend C. Hope Clark’s Teleseminar on The Shy Writer and
FundsforWriters at SmartWritersPro.com, February 28 at 9am
Pacific Time/ Noon Eastern. These teleseminars are being offered
as a bonus to everyone who enters the 2006 SmartWriters Write It
Now! Competition for children’s writers before February 28.
There’s $1,495.80 in cash and prizes in addition to the
teleseminars and other bonuses. Deadline: March 15, 2006.
Enter online and polish your entry right up until we lock them
down for judging! Go to the website right now and reserve your
spot and take advantage of these great teleseminars. Other
upcoming guests include Wizards of the Coast Editor Nina Hess,
ALA Notable Author Marilyn Singer, Scott O’Dell Award Winner
Alexandria LaFaye, and SmartWriters Editor Roxyanne Young.