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American Threads: Harriet Beecher-Stowe and John Beecher Feb 5-6, 2009. The aim of this conference is to show that the link between a nineteenth-century novelist, Harriet Beecher-Stowe (1811-1896), and a twentieth-century, poet John Beecher (1904-1980), is not merely genealogical. The theme “forms and reform” is an invitation to trace thematic and formal continuities beyond generic and chronological boundaries and examine these authors’ problematic inclusion in and exclusion from the canon with a view to eliciting fresh scholarly attention to their work. See Web site for more information. Contact:
Vincent Dussol Awards for Writers: Short Story, Poetry, Essay Deadline: May 18. $15 entry fee. See Web site for more information. Contact:
Third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. A writers group, open to all genres and wordsmiths. If you're interested in the written word, come join us. See Web site for more information. Contact:
Reilly Maginn CALL FOR ENTRIES 2008 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL Deadline: May 25, 2008. $50 entry fee. The 2008 New York Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital. Last year, over 20,000 attendees enjoyed the beauty and serenity of Manhattan’s Central Park as they browsed books, listened to music and author readings and enjoyed our food vendors. This year, the day festival will offer expanded stages and new opportunities for authors, publishers, musicians and vendors. The 2008 New York Book Festival will consider published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children’s books, teenage, how-to, audio/spoken word, comics/’zines, e-books, poetry, wild card (anything goes!), unpublished stories, science fiction, horror, photography/art, romance and biography/autobiography works. See Web site for more information. Contact:
JM Northern Media LLC Deadline: May 31. Fee $20. Write 200 to 500 words of readable, well-written, even beautiful writing. See Web site for more information. Contact:
Robert Fiske Call for Submissions Ongoing: Do It Yourself Write about what you know and get paid to do it! We believe that everyone is an expert in something, so we want you to apply, tell us where and why you're an expert, and start writing articles on topics in these areas. We monetize HowToDoThings.com with Google AdSense, and if you sign up for (or already have) an account, we'll split whatever earnings your article generates with you 50/50. How To articles on writing are especially welcomed. See Web site for more information. Contact:
Liz Smith Call for Submissions Year Round: All Genres Big Muddy encourages and prefers topics related to the Mississippi River Valley, though a direct relation to the area is not necessary. Big Muddy addresses a number of topics, including: history, creative nonfiction essays, fiction, poetry, political science, biography, environmental sciences, industry/business, photography, music, art, and regional events. Big Muddy encourages submissions that are interdisciplinary in approach. We accept submissions year-round via mail. No electronic submissions, please. Contact:
Dr. Susan Swartwout Call for Submissions: Adoptive Families Submission deadline: June 15, 2008. The primary purpose of this book is to celebrate adoptive families and to recognize the extraordinary and challenging experiences that are unique to “chosen children” and their families. We are most interested in stories written by adult adoptive children and their adoptive parents and siblings, but the book will also likely include some stories written by members of the extended adoptive family (grandparent, aunt/uncle, cousin), close friends of the adoptive family (i.e. godparent), and birth family members. Virtually any topic relevant to adopted children and their adoptive parents is acceptable—as long as it is authentic, positive, insightful, and uplifting or inspiring. We do not want heartbreaking stories about adoptive parents or birth families that regret the adoption; there is a place for stories of that ilk, but this book is not that place. All of the stories in this collection must show a positive aspect of adoption and must bring comfort or joy or inspiration to those who have been adopted and/or to the families who adopted them—no matter how difficult the experience and emotions portrayed in the story might be. $500 grand prize; $100 each, all other published stories; plus copy of book. See Web site for more information. Contact:
Colleen Sell Call For Submissions: All Genres In Hawaiian "hapa nui" means majority or large part. The concept of the reader-driven lit mag is at the heart of what we see as a new movement in literature. One part on-line venue and one part print journal, Hapa Nui is a place where readers participate in the editorial process. Submit your work via Web site or just come back and vote to participate in this new literary revolution. See Web site for more information and complete submission guidelines. Contact:
Call for Submissions: Articles on the English Language The Vocabula Review invites readers to submit articles about issues related to the English language. In the spirit of thoughtful inquiry and personal essays, we wish to encourage writers to submit articles about what they themselves think. Well-written, insightful, creative articles are far more appealing to us than overrefferenced, overannotated articles. For more information, please visit the web-site. Contact:
Robert Hartwell Fiske Call for Submissions: Fiction & Humor DailyBrowse.com is an online news and discussion site. We have recently added fiction and humor sections. You are welcome to register and submit a story of your own for publication. Contact:
editorone@dailybrowse.com May 30-June 1. Immerse yourself in the world of one of America’s most original and iconic writers. $495 fee includes a 3-day seminar, 2 nights at the Wellborn Hotel, admission to the Orange County History Center, transportation between the hotel and the Kerouac House, and a copy of "Kerouac in Florida." Meals are extra at restaurants that are an easy walk on roads Jack Kerouac traveled. A portion of the proceeds will support the work of the Jack Kerouac Writers In Residence Project of Orlando, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Kerouac’s home and legacy in Orlando. (Cost sans hotel: $295.) See Web site for more information. Contact:
Darlyn Finch Scholarship: Jim Harrell Poetry Scholarship Awards Deadline, Feb. 1, 2009. Scholarships of $1000, $500, and $100 awarded to Alabama high school seniors for original works of poetry. See Web site for complete guidelines. Contact:
Jim Murphy Women Playwrights' Initiative Playwriting Workshop May 31-June 1: Women Playwrights' Initiative (WPI) announces its next Playwriting Workshop, led by award-winning writer Deborah Brevoort. The Workshop will be held at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., WPI’s third partnership with Rollins and its Department of Theatre. The Workshop for women playwrights, titled Writing the Main Character, will explore how writers can make main characters more compelling, according to the New Jersey-based playwright who also lead the 2007 WPI Workshop. See Web site for registration and more information. Contact:
Jennifer Cavenaugh July 17-20, Seattle Airport Hilton. Keynote speaker: Gayle Lynds; featured speaker: Robert Dugoni. See Web site for more information. Contact:
June 8-July 25. Weeklong workshops, $500-$525; weekend workshops, $250. See Web site for more information. Contact:
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