Browsing Archive: January, 2009
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, January 31, 2009,
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Children's
http://www.azropress.com/
Azro Press, founded in 1997, is a small publishing company located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Azro Press is devoted to bringing to life the works of authors and illustrators of the Southwest. We publish illustrated children´s books for ages 2 to 6, easy readers for ages 5 to 8, and fiction for older children. Azro Press is in the vanguard of publishers of picture books in Santa Fe.
Green Knees is a new imprint of Azro Press. Its mission is to publish books written an... Continue reading ...
HarperOne (formerly HarperSanFrancisco, publisher of my books Graces, Bedside Prayers, Animal Blessings, and Get Well Wishes) is very excited about my new project, TOASTS: Words for Every Occasion.
Preliminary categories include: Anniversaries; Award Presentations; Birthdays; Blessings; Bon Voyage Parties; Business Events; Children; Class Reunions; Family; Family Reunions; Fathers; Fortune & Prosperity; Friends; General Toasts; Graces; Graduations; Guests; Happiness; Health; Host and Hostes... Continue reading ...
Dogs have always been considered companions and playmates that brighten and enrich our lives but they are also wonderful and amazing teachers. The lessons we learn from our canine friends come in all shapes and sizes, just like they do. In this book, we are asking dog lovers to share the lessons they have learned from our greatest heroes and healers. The stories we are looking for should be inspirational, joyous, poignant, or amusing about the valuable, heartwarming, and often funny, lessons ... Continue reading ...
The connection between father and child can be as deep as the ocean, as strong as a mountain, and as uplifting as fresh air. For all its rewards, though, fatherhood is not without its challenges. And for all the gifts dads bring to their kids' lives, dads sometimes falter and fumble. Yet, the father-child bond forms, holds, and grows. A Cup of Comfort for Fathers will feature inspiring and insight true stories about the life-defining and life-enriching relationships and experiences shared by ... Continue reading ...
PAY: $.07 - $.10/word
A Christian story magazine for young people ages 10-14. The 32-page, four-color publication is published weekly by the Review and Herald Publishing Association. Our mission is to show readers, through stories that illustrate Bible truth, how to walk with God now and forever. Each issue includes three to four true stories. Guide does not publish fiction, poetry, or articles (devotionals, how-to, profiles, etc.). However, we sometimes accept quizzes and other unique nonstor... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, January 26, 2009,
"How do I find out where to submit my Christian writing?"
Aside from reading this web site, I would encourage you to purchase the Christian Writers' Market Guide 2009: The Essential Reference Tool for the Christian Writer, available at your local Christian bookstore or on Amazon. For twenty-four years, this highly-recommended, comprehensive book has been helpful for beginning and veteran Christian writers, listing 1,000 places to market your work.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, January 25, 2009,
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Contest
"Let's Write" Literary Contest 2009 Guidelines
Maximum 36 lines for poetry; 2500 words for fiction and nonfiction
Contest opens: January 15, 2009
Entries must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2009
Categories: Poetry, Fiction, Nonficiton
Entry Fees - $5 - $8
Prizes - $75 - $25
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Whatever is Lovely is a new magazine soon to be available online. It will offer stories, poems, and articles about things that are lovely and pleasant for women. Our goal is to offer a magazine that lets a woman relax while reading and be calmed and inspired. We will offer themes that are new and old fashioned, inspirational, and over all enjoyable to read. We are looking for writers in all these categories:
Inspirational
Devotions
Poetry
Special Treasures our readers own (collections)
Reminiscing... Continue reading ...
From Sally Stuart:
Just excited to let you know that the annual Top 50 Periodical Packet is now available. If you are not familiar with the packet, it came about a number of years ago when I realized writers are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of Christian magazines listed in the market guide (almost 70). As a result I decided to come up with a scoring system to determine which of those publications are the most "writer-friendly"--in other words are the most likely to buy, buy a lot... Continue reading ...
Chicken Soup for the Soul, A Book of Miracles, with co-author LeAnn Thieman, is looking for true stories showing signs and wonders God is performing today. We invite people of all faiths to share their stories of ordinary people whose lives are transformed by wondrous events. Whether a "Divine coincidence," an appearance of God, or answered prayers, this book will show God's miracle power in action, alive and very active in the world today!
Please share your heart-warming, humorous and powerf... Continue reading ...
This religious publication is for boys 9 to 14. They use fiction of 900 to 1500 words, articles 400-900 words. They pay .04-.05 word on acceptance for varying rights. They have a fiction theme list available online. All fiction purchases for the coming year will be made before April. They use puzzles. Takes email submissions—as text within, not as attachments. Prefers KJV. E-mail: submissions@calvinistcadets.org. G. Richard Borene, Editor
Website www.calvinistcadets.org
from: www.writ... Continue reading ...
http://www.freemethodistchurch.org/Magazine/
Bimonthly online magazine which exists to promote thoughtful Christian discipleship from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective.
Byline is "developing earnest Christians."
20% freelance-written. Pay starts at $0.15 per word.
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http://parabola.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=164
Parabola is a quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world's myths, symbols, and religious traditions, with particular
emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life. Each issue of Parabola is organized around a theme. Examples of themes we have explored in the past include Rites of Passage, Sacred Space, The Child, Ceremonies, A... Continue reading ...
A magazine for members of the Presbyterian Church. Seeking profiles
of interesting Presbyterians and of Presbyterian programs and
activities; issues of current concern to the church; ways in which
individuals and families express their Christian faith in
significant ways or relate their faith to the problems of society.
Also seeks well informed articles that can help individuals and
families cope with the stresses of daily living. Pays upon
acceptance.
Guidelines: http://www.pcusa.org/today/gu... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, January 17, 2009,
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Contest
http://southwestwriters.com/quarterlycontest.phpENTRY FEE $10
Write a personal anecdote (where you were, how you felt, or how you were affected, etc.) about a memorable event in your life. Some examples: Pearl Harbor, JFK's assassination, 9/11 or other such important event. Double-spaced, 500 words maximum. Postmark deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
Prizes: $150/1st prize; $50/2nd prize; $25/3rd prize.
Open to any writer in the world.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, January 16, 2009,
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Contest
Divisions & Categories
Nonfiction Division:
(A) Previously Published Article/Essay/Column/Nonfiction Book Chapter
(B) Unpublished or self-published Article/Essay/Column/Nonfiction Book Chapter
Fiction Division:
(C) Unp...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, January 15, 2009,
A new blog launched on Monday, January 5, 2009. It's called Novel Matters and will be the combined effort of Sharon K. Souza and six talented colleague authors, Bonnie Grove, Patti Hill, Kathleen Popa, Latayne Scott, Debbie Fuller Thomas and Jennifer Valent. Go to: www.novelmatters.blogspot.comAt Novel Matters they will discuss the art of fine fiction from the viewpoint of author and reader. They will talk about what makes good fiction good, and what we as writers can do to improve our work. ... Continue reading ...
If you are a nurse, physician, paramedic, or other healthcare professional, please share your ... | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, January 13, 2009,
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Children's
http://www.learningthroughhistory.com/freelance_writers.phpNeeding nonfiction stories for Vol 7, Issue 3- The Space Race (1957-1975). Pays $75. Deadline February 15, 2009.Articles should be 1,000-1,400 words and include at least three meaningful discussion questions or activity suggestions that can be used with the article.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, January 12, 2009,
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Contest
2nd Place - $50
3rd Place - $25
Entry fee = $ 2.00 -- per poem or 3 poems for $5.
Winners published in April 2009 issue of Wisteria.
Maximum of 3 poems may be entered.
Cash or money orders only. No checks accepted.
Money Orders should be made payable to: T.A. Thompson
Any topic, form = Contemporary English-language haiku with no rules as to syllable or line count. See website for specific info on how to submit a...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, January 11, 2009,
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Contest
On Wednesday, May 27, 2009, an estimated 100,000 older adults across America will participate in the 16th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD), the nation's largest annual health and fitness event for seniors. Every
fall, NSHFD sponsors a theme contest to select a slogan for the next year's event. Adults age 50 and older are eligible
to submit a contest entry. The winning entrant will receive a $250 c... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, January 10, 2009,
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Contest
A complete, but very short story of 100 words or fewer
Deadline: Postmarked by March 2, 2009
Entry fee: $10.00
Prizes: 1st $75; 2nd $40; Judge's Merit $15.00.
Theme: "Everything was perfect".
Flash fiction is a complete, but very short story of 100 words or fewer. The title is not included in the word count. The story must pertain to the theme, "Everything was perfect." All genres are welcome, and multiple entries may be submitted. An entry fee is required for each entry. No poetry. A self-...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, January 9, 2009,
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Children's
Due Date: February 3, 2009
A new year often prompts us to think about changes we need to make—getting rid of bad habits and taking up healthier ones. Making such changes is always challenging as we struggle with our natural tendencies to revert to our old, familiar ways. And perhaps even more challenging is dealing with changes over which we have no control. But change is an inevitable part of life, and our response to it often determines whether we are able to recognize God at work in the...
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An amazing colleciton of 101 stories from soldiers who defend and protect our country - both active and retired - and from their families who make sacrifices when their loved ones are far away. You will be overcome with emotion as you read these stories that will acknowledge, entertain and inspire you and will leave you with admiration and gratitude for our nation's best and brightest.
The deadline date for story submissions is March 31, 2009.
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www.chickensoup.com/form.asp?cid=possible_books
We are all going through difficult times right now, some with more dire consequences than others. We would like to know what changes you are making in your lives that reflect the times. Are you downsizing, making do with less, discovering new joy in a simpler life? These stories will give you, our readers, inspiration and insight into how others are coping.
The deadline date for story submissions is March 31, 2009. Pay usually $200.
from: www.fund... Continue reading ...
http://calledmagazine.com/about-called
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CALLED is sophisticated and practical. We provide reliable information on marketing a ministry at all stages of its
development, managing and growing organizational finances, nurturing a start-up congregation, and effectively tackling
all nuances affiliated with "everyday" ministry. Most importantly, CALLED does not forget about the reader herself.
Our magazine equips female pastors & women in ministry with the inspiration they need to be all that God ... Continue reading ...
http://www.patchworkpath.com
Deadline: March 31, 2009.
Choice Publishing Group seeks memories, stories, and essays about friendship and friends for their anthology, Patchwork Path: Friendship Star.
Fiction and nonfiction, 250 to 2000 words. Author retains all rights. Pays $50 upon publication.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, January 5, 2009,
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Contest
http://epistleworks.com/HeartMelody/christmas08/contest.htmlFEBRUARY 12th, 2009 DEADLINE $2 entry fee
Everyday Miracles Essay Contest needs entries! We ran this contest in the first issue but there were just too few entries. We're giving everyone another chance to win cash prizes! In 500 words or fewer, write an essay about an everyday miracle you've experienced. We aren't talking about being snatched from the jaws of death, or walking on water here. We're talking about that frantic search f... Continue reading ...
Call for Submissions: Texas Poetry Calendar 2010
Submit 1-3 typewritten poems, 35 line limit per poem, including title and spaces.
No previously published poems.
Poems with a Texas connection preferred.
$5 entry fee. Selected contributors will receive one complimentary copy of the Texas Poetry Calendar 2010. Selections will be made by May, 2009.
Submission deadline: March 20, 2009
For more details and entry information, go to: www.dosgatospress.org. Continue reading ...
  
The only literary journal all about food. www.alimentumjournal.com/submissions.html
SUBMISSIONS
Reading period: October 1st, 2008 -- March 15th, 2009
Writer Guidelines:
We're seeking fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry all around the subject of food. Submissions accepted via snail mail (no response without SASE). Five-poem limit on poetry submissions. We do not consider previously published work. Simultaneous submissions accepted. Please allow one to three months for response...
WRITERS ANTHOLOGY
http://gcwriters.org/NO ENTRY FEE
Submit short fiction for the next GCWA anthology. GCWA will pay $25, or two free copies, to contributors whose work is selected for one-time publication rights -- all rights revert to authors upon publication. Stories must be set in The South and clearly capture a southern tone. Themes might include: coming-of-age, family relationships, fitting in, social life (in its many facets), dreams/aspirations. The GCWA will also consider previously pu... Continue reading ...
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Like finding shells on the beach, I love doing market research! And what I find, I love to share! I write in a variety of genres including children's, Christian, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, so these post follow along those lines. Check out my web site: www.sallyclark.info, for more about me.
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