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Writing Gigs, part three.
Snowleopard:
Here's more new markets, folks.
3 BOOK PUBLISHERS LOOKING FOR WRITERS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three open to submissions:
* Academy Chicago Publishers publishes 10 titles per year. They publish literary fiction and nonfiction. Submit a query with 3 sample chapters and outline.
* Chronicle Books publishes 90 titles per year. The editors say, "We're always looking for the new and unusual." Prospective authors should submit a cover letter with a proposal package.
* Lee & Low Books publishes 12-14 titles per year. The house currently emphasizes fiction and nonfiction for 5- to 12-year-olds. Prospective authors should submit a complete manuscript by postal mail.
Kristine:
SCRIPTS WANTED WITH STRONG FEMALE LEAD
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Chaos Productions - Seeking Female-Led Genre Scripts
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We are looking for completed, feature-length action, thriller, sci-fi or fantasy scripts led by strong female protagonists. We are NOT open to comedy or drama submissions at this point in time.
Please note: we are not looking for something with a female co-lead of a male protagonist or anything that can be "easily adapted to fit," please only pitch screenplays with a clear, actual female protagonist.
Budget will not exceed $10million. Both WGA and Non-WGA writers may submit.
Our credits include "Spike" (2008) and "Raze" (2013).
TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip's newsletter - FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: fapsyfxsde
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only.
IMPORTANT: Please ONLY submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for EXACTLY.
If you aren't sure if your submission fits, please ask InkTip first. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com and please email any questions to:
jerrol@inktip.com
meg_evonne:
http://www.thewire.com/culture/2014/03/amtrak-residency-writers-now-accepting-applications/358965/ found this interesting
Snowleopard:
Some new writing contests.
3 JULY WRITING CONTESTS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with July deadlines:
Bard Fiction Prize is offered annually by Bard College for a fiction writer aged 39 or younger. Top prize is $30,000, plus designation as writer-in-residence for one semester. Deadline: July 15.
Crab Orchard Series in Poetry First Book Award is offered annually for the best first collection of poetry. Top prize is $4,000 and publication. Deadline: July 8.
Rattle Poetry Prize offers an annual prize for the best previously unpublished poem. There is a $5,000 grand prize, in addition to ten finalist prizes of $100. Deadline: July 15.
Kristine:
SWORD & SORCERY / ACTION ADVENTURE SCRIPTS WANTED
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The Cadre Ent. - Seeking Sword and Sorcery Scripts
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We are looking for completed, feature-length "sword and sorcery" action/adventure/fantasy scripts, i.e. scripts in the vein of "Lord of the Rings," "The Chronicles of Narnia," or "Harry Potter."
Budget has yet to be determined. WGA & non-WGA writers may submit.
Our credits include "The Cover-Up."
TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip's newsletter - FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: brkfx5dq33
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only.
IMPORTANT: Please ONLY submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for EXACTLY.
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