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Author Craft / Re: Arting Harder at the Pen Monkey Toiling Pit (Celebrate Them Pages Pt III)
« on: December 13, 2014, 10:55:57 PM »
Just a little note of reality here - keep copies of everything you've saved in a least one
off site place.  Be it someplace like Carbomite or a flashdrive at Aunt Berthas but
do keep one somewhere.  This way - heaven forfend - something happens to your computer or,
even worse, your place - you've got those copies to fall back on.
Not trying to be a downer just passing on some advice given to me years ago.

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Author Craft / Re: Arting Harder at the Pen Monkey Toiling Pit (Celebrate Them Pages Pt III)
« on: December 13, 2014, 08:06:55 AM »
I have a book by Jon Winokur called - Writers on Writing.
It's all quotes by writers on the craft, the process, and their fellow writers.  (There are some zingers in that section.)
One of the ones I like goes like this - "Get Black on White!"
Just like the Deposed King says - just keep on plugging at it.

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Author Craft / Re: Arting Harder at the Pen Monkey Toiling Pit (Celebrate Them Pages Pt III)
« on: December 12, 2014, 05:11:05 PM »
We all work at our own speed.
Don't judge yourself by anyone else pcpoet, that never works out well.

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Author Craft / Re: Arting Harder at the Pen Monkey Toiling Pit (Celebrate Them Pages Pt III)
« on: December 11, 2014, 07:40:11 AM »
Congrats, Land, screenplays are a whole nuther ball of wax from writing prose.
Good on you for getting 'black on white' to borrow a line.

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Author Craft / Writing gigs, part four
« on: November 20, 2014, 09:37:49 PM »
Here's some more writing gigs for you aspiring authors.
Good luck.

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 now:

American Federation of Astrologers publishes 10-15 titles per year for astrologers. The ideal book length is 40,000 words. Potential authors can submit the entire manuscript.

Highland Press Publishing publishes romance novels. Their editors say, "We buy what we like and what we believe readers are looking for." Prospective authors should query with a synopsis and sample chapters.

New Horizon Press publishes 12 titles per year, featuring true stories of uncommon heroes, true crime, and more. Prospective authors should submit a proposal package that includes an outline, bio, 3 sample chapters, and marketing information.

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Author Craft / Re: Writing Gigs, part three.
« on: October 16, 2014, 09:01:28 PM »
3 NOVEMBER WRITING CONTESTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with November deadlines:

William F. Deeck Malice Domestic Grants for Unpublished Writers is offered annually for unpublished work in the mystery writing field. Malice Domestic awards up to two $1,500 grants that include access to their annual convention and two nights of lodging at the convention hotel. Deadline: November 15.

The Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize is awarded annually for the finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln or the American Civil War. Top prize is $50,000. Deadline for nominations: November 1.

North Carolina Writers' Fellowships is offered every year by the North Carolina Arts Council for North Carolina residents. The prize is $10,000. Deadline is November 3.

Bonus contest! Writer's Digest Poetry Awards is actually an October contest, but it runs until the final day of the month (10/31). The winner receives $1,000 cash and publication in Writer's Digest magazine. Plus, there are cash prizes for second and third place too-as well as prizes for everyone who finishes in the Top 25.

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Author Craft / Re: Words and phrases we think are cool.
« on: October 09, 2014, 06:46:36 PM »
Words I like.

lour
actinic
nonplussed

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Author Craft / Re: Words and phrases we think are cool.
« on: October 08, 2014, 09:23:41 PM »
Oh yeah, Halcyon is a wonderful word.

Re: Kestral.  Kestral is one of the smaller falcons and would, in olden days, be considered
a woman's bird.  Women usually didn't fly the bigger falcons and/or hawks.
Those would be the Gyrfalcon, the Peregrin, and the Saker.

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Author Craft / Words and phrases we think are cool.
« on: October 07, 2014, 06:55:11 AM »
Wasn't exactly sure where to put this but it seemed right for here.
If someone thinks it belongs elsewhere - feel free to move it.

Here are a couple of phrases that I really like:
(Not so sure about the spelling on these, however.)

Memento Mori
Tabula Rasa

And, of course, our old favorite.
Deus ex Machina

Feel free to post your own favorite phrases or words.

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Author Craft / Re: Writing Gigs, part three.
« on: October 02, 2014, 05:36:43 PM »
3 MAGAZINES ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS NOW!

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of magazines for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three magazines open to submissions now:

Antioch Review is open to submissions of poetry until April 30 and essays until May 31. This publication pays $20 per printed page. Potential writers should submit via post with a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE).

The Cincinnati Review is open to submissions of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction until April 15. Payment is $25 per page for prose; $30 per page for poetry. Writers should submit by post with SASE or via their online submission system.

The Paris Review is open to submissions year-round for fiction, poetry, and essays. Payment ranges from $75 for poems to up to $3,000 for prose. Writers should submit by post with SASE.

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Author Craft / Re: Writing Gigs, part three.
« on: September 05, 2014, 06:54:30 AM »
3 OCTOBER WRITING CONTESTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with October deadlines:

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest is offered annually to encourage analytical thinking and excellence in writing-open to high school seniors, undergrads, and graduate students. More than 80 cash prizes, including a $10,000 top prize. Deadline: October 24.

Gerald Cable Book Award is offered annually for the best previously unpublished debut poetry collection. Top prize is $1,000, publication, and 25 copies of the book. Deadline: October 15.

Indiana Review Fiction Contest is offered for the best previously unpublished short story. The winner receives $1,000, publication, and contributor copies. Deadline: October 31.

Bonus contest! Writer's Digest Popular Fiction Awards is an annual prize for the best previously unpublished genre fiction (up to 4,000 words). There are six categories: romance, thriller, young adult, crime, horror, and sci-fi. There is one grand prize of $2,500 cash, a trip to the 2015 Writer's Digest Conference, and more! Each category winner also receives $500 cash, recognition in Writer's Digest magazine, and more! While it has an early bird deadline of September 15, the hard deadline is October 15.

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Author Craft / Re: Writing Gigs, part three.
« on: August 21, 2014, 07:13:34 PM »
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.

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Author Craft / Re: Writing Gigs, part three.
« on: August 07, 2014, 08:56:28 PM »
3 SEPTEMBER WRITING CONTESTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with September deadlines:

The Connecticut River Review Poetry Contest is offered for the best previously unpublished poetry. The winner receives $400. Deadline: September 30.

Festival of New American Plays is offered annually for the best new play. Top prize is $1,000 and production of the play. Deadline: September 1.

The Iowa Short Fiction Award is offered for the best previously unpublished short fiction collection. The winner receives publication by the University of Iowa Press under the terms of a standard publishing contract. Deadline: September 30.

Bonus contest! Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards is an annual prize for the best self-published e-book. There are a variety of categories, including mainstream/literary fiction, genre fiction, nonfiction, inspirational, life stories, children's picture books, middle-grade/young adult books, and poetry. There is one grand prize of $3,000 cash, featured interview in Writer's Digest magazine, and more! Each category winner also receives $1,000 cash, recognition in Writer's Digest magazine, and more! Final deadline: September 2.

And one more! Writer's Digest Popular Fiction Awards is an annual prize for the best previously unpublished genre fiction (up to 4,000 words). There are six categories: romance, thriller, young adult, crime, horror, and sci-fi. There is one grand prize of $2,500 cash, a trip to the 2015 Writer's Digest Conference, and more! Each category winner also receives $500 cash, recognition in Writer's Digest magazine, and more! Early-bird deadline: September 15.

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Author Craft / Re: Writing Gigs, part three.
« on: July 25, 2014, 04:22:23 PM »
4 MAGAZINES FOR WRITERS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of magazines for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are four markets open to freelancers:

Astronomy is a monthly magazine covering the science and hobby of astronomy. This market is for nonfiction writers only, who should query first. Payment is $100-1,000 for pieces 500-3,000 words in length.

The Chronicle of the Horse is a weekly magazine covering horses. Another nonficiton-only market, writers should submit the complete manuscript on spec. The magazine pays $150-250 for accepted articles.

Gray's Sporting Journal publishes 7 issues per year. The focus is on high end hunting and fishing with an interest in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry-writers in all genres should submit a complete manuscript on spec. Payment for fiction and nonfiction ranges $600-1,000 for unsolicited articles.

The Sun is a monthly magazine that publishes fiction, essays, poetry, and more. Writers should submit complete manuscripts. Payment ranges $300-1,500 for fiction; $300-2,000 for essays; and $100-500 for poetry.

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Author Craft / Re: Writing Gigs, part three.
« on: July 14, 2014, 06:38:14 AM »
Some more new writing contests.

3 AUGUST WRITING CONTESTS

WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with August deadlines:

Aesthetica Creative Works Competition is offered to talented writers of fiction and poetry. Top prize in each category (Fiction and Poetry) is £500. Deadline: August 31.

Gival Press Short Story Award is offered annually for the best previously unpublished short story. Top prize is $1,000 and publication. Deadline: August 8.

Jessie Bryce Niles Memorial Chapbook is offered for the best previously unpublished chapbook of poetry. The winner receives $1,000, publication of chapbook, and 50 copies. Deadline: August 1.

Bonus contest! Writer's Digest Self-Published e-Book Awards is an annual prize for the best self-published e-book. There are a variety of categories, including mainstream/literary fiction, genre fiction, nonfiction, inspirational, life stories, children's picture books, middle-grade/young adult books, and poetry. There is one grand prize of $3,000 cash, featured interview in Writer's Digest magazine, and more! Each category winner also receives $1,000 cash, recognition in Writer's Digest magazine, and more! Early-bird deadline: August 1.

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