Tips for Successful Publishing – Newsletter October 2020

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Doris Heilmann in Freelance Writing, Grants, Writer Residencies and Fellowships, Writing Contests | Leave a comment

by 111Publishing and SavvyBookWriters

Content:

– FREELANCE WRITING

– WRITING CONTESTS

– GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS

– COVER ART CONTEST

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Are you falling for fall like me? Pumpkin pie and spiced coffee, glorious tree colors, mild Indian Summer weather, crisp colorful leaves, delicious food and wine, country hikes – and yes, lots of new books. Welcome to the October Newsletter. Get the (much needed) motivation for the busy fall season and read these valuable publishing tips:

GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS

Amazing how many opportunities for writers and artists are out there at the moment. Maybe the largest numbers we have seen in months… Apply today!

Vancouver Writers-in-Residence

The Vancouver Public Library is seeking two Writers in Residence in order to highlight the importance of Canadian writing and creativity. In 2021 the library will host a Summer Residency and a Fall Residency. Deadline Oct 29.

http://www.vpl.ca/writer

Oregon Literary Fellowships

These Fellowships are intended to help Oregon writers initiate, develop, or complete literary projects in poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, drama (including scripts for television and film), and young readers literature. Literary Arts will award nine fellowships in the amount of $3,500. One of these fellowships is specifically for a writer of color. Deadline Oct 30

https://literary-arts.org/2021-oregon-literary-fellowship-guidelines/

Lighthouse Works’ Fellowship

This artist-in-residence program strives to support artists and writers working in the vanguard of their creative fields. Fellowships are six weeks in length, occur year-round and provide fellows with housing, food, studio space, located on Fishers Island, NY., a $250 travel allowance, and a $1,500 stipend. Artistic excellence is the primary criterion.

http://www.thelighthouseworks.org/fellowship-program/

Vancouver Indigenous Storyteller in Residence

The Indigenous Storyteller in Residence will develop and lead exciting public events that promote intercultural understanding and story sharing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. They will support and provide advice to community members and aspiring storytellers through one-on-one consultations and group workshops. Contract terms: $17,000 for four months of full-time activity ($4,250 per month on a self-employed basis).

http://www.vpl.ca/storyteller

Jack Straw Writers Program

In its 25th year of the Jack Straw Writers Program, it has included more than 275 writers from the Pacific Northwest and beyond who represent a diverse range of literary genres. Deadline Nov 2

https://jackstraw.submittable.com/submit/90532/jack-straw-writers-program

Shearing Fellowship

Visiting fellows will join a community of creative writers and scholars in a thriving literary scene in Las Vegas and on the campus of UNLV. For emerging & distinguished writers who have published at least one book with a trade or literary press, this fellowship includes a stipend of $20,000 paid over a 4-month period, eligibility for health coverage, free housing in the bustling district of downtown Las Vegas.

https://blackmountaininstitute.org/fellowships/apply/

The Orwell Prize for Political Fiction

Open to novels and short story collections first published in the UK or Ireland in the calendar year 2020. Fiction that explores ideas and issues, political themes, dilemmas, and injustices through imagined narratives. Prize: £3,000.00. Deadline: Oct 30

https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-prizes/2021-prizes/rules/

Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship

Open to fiction writers aged 21+ who have not yet published a book and have never been enrolled in an MFA program. The writer must not have a book under contract with an agent and/or publisher at the time of application. Prize: Free tuition for all of One Story’s online classes and programming, a travel stipend of $2,000, and tuition to attend a week-long summer writers’ conference in Brooklyn. Deadline: Oct 30

https://www.one-story.com/index.php?page=fellowship

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PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction

is the most prestigious literary award in the US. The authors must be living in American citizens. Self-published works not accepted. Genres: Novels, novellas, and collections of short stories. Prize: $15,000. Deadline: Oct 31

http://www.penfaulkner.org/award-for-fiction/submission-guidelines/

McLitterick Prize

Open to authors over age 40 on December 31, 2020. The work must have been first published in the UK in the year in which the deadline falls (and not first published abroad), or be unpublished. Prize: £4,000.00. Deadline: Oct 31

McKitterick Prize

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The Barbellion Prize

The prize is awarded annually to an author whose work has best spoken of the experience of chronic illness or disability. The awarded work can be of any genre in fiction, memoir, biography, poetry, or critical nonfiction from around the world – whether it is in English, in translation, traditionally published, or self-published. Prize £600. No entry fee. Deadline Oct 31

https://www.thebarbellionprize.com/

Otherwise Award Fellowships

$500 grants for emerging creators who are changing the way we think about gender through speculative narrative. If you think that description could apply to you, even if you are not working in a format most people would recognize as the science fiction or fantasy genre, you are eligible to apply for a Fellowship. Deadline Oct 31

https://otherwiseaward.org/otherwise-fellowships/how-to-apply

Jack Straw Artist Residency Programs for Musicians

An accessible building in Seattle’s University District – houses two recording studios, a New Media Gallery, and other exhibition spaces. Residents in the Artist Support Program have access to the studios, as well as the potential to borrow equipment for remote recording. Deadline Nov 1

http://www.jackstraw.org/programs/asp/Residency_Programs_FAQs.shtml

The Gotham Book Prize

Awarded once a year to the best book (works of fiction and nonfiction are eligible) published that calendar year that either is about New York City or takes place in New York City. The winner will receive $50,000. No Entry Fee. Deadline Nov 1

https://www.gothambookprize.org/

Quarterly West

The winners will each receive $1,000 and publication in Issue 102 of Quarterly West. To enter, please submit up to three poems or a prose piece (i.e., fiction, nonfiction, or any hybridization therein) through Submittable. Up to three poems per entry, no more than eight pages. Send one longer piece of prose or up to three pieces of flash prose (1,000 words or less) per entry.

$10 Entry fee. Deadline Nov 2

https://www.quarterlywest.com/submit

Jentel Residencies

Residents are responsible for transportation to and from Sheridan, Wyoming, and for transporting or shipping personal items, materials and equipment needed for creative work. As part of the residency award, a $400 stipend helps to defray some of these expenses.

http://jentelarts.org/applicants/

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FREELANCE WRITING

Chicken Soup “Tough Times”

They are looking for stories about tough times unrelated to the current pandemic. Are you going through other challenges that have nothing to do with the pandemic, such as health crises, loss of loved ones, personal challenges, family issues, job loss, and economic upheaval? Pays $200 and ten copies. Limit 1,200 words. Deadline Oct 31

https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics

Room Magazine

It invites unpublished writing on any theme: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry & art by women & transgender men, Two-Spirit, and non-binary people. Payment $50 CAD for one page, $60 for two pages, $90 for three pages, $120 for four pages, $150 for five or more pages. Up to 3,500 words. Deadline Oct 31

https://roommagazine.com/submit

BestPickist

Write for a collection of buying guides and user guides about various products. BP publishes informative articles, useful tips, how-to guides, expert interviews, experts round-up, and product reviews. We’re always looking for experienced, qualified home and lifestyle writers who share in our mission of honest, inclusive, expert-backed advice that leaves readers feeling educated, empowered, and understood.

https://bestpickist.com/write-for-us/

Income Dairy

Are you an expert at anything to do with: Creating awesome websites, driving traffic, social media or making money online? Are you an expert in search engine optimization? Write an in-depth blog post about keyword research using tools such as Ahrefs or SEMrush. Pays $200 – $500. Contact us with a quote. Please include examples of previous writing on SEO.

https://www.incomediary.com/write-for-incomediary

Great Escape

They are publishing articles on the craft and business of getting paid to travel, whether by writing, photography, tours or other means. If you have been successful in travel writing, photography, the import/export business, or running your own tours and would like to share insider tips of your craft: Get paid $150 for interviews, personal stories, and any articles. Submissions should be approximately 300-600 words.

https://greatescapepublishing.com/writers-guidelines/

South Carolina Wildlife

SCW considers all types of articles dealing with conservation of our wildlife and natural resources, outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, etc.), natural and scenic areas, the state’s heritage as related to the outdoors, the natural history of a particular game and non-game species, and subjects on a national level of interest to outdoor-oriented readers anywhere. SCW’s typical length is 500 to 2,000 words. Pays 20 cents/word.

http://www.scwildlife.com/writersphotographers.html

Modern Love

Although Modern Love has evolved into a podcast, a book, a TV show, and Tiny Love Stories in its 16 years, the column’s central mission remains the same: to publish honest personal essays about contemporary relationships. Limit your essay to 1,500-1,700 words. Submission periods are September – December, and March – June. Pays $500.

https://www.nytimes.com/article/how-to-submit-a-modern-love-essay.html

New Territory Magazine

The “HERE” section is devoted to short personal essays (300-500 words) that focus on something that situates the personal in a sense of place. In your pitch or submission, show us your plan for the narrative arc, the story’s relevance to our focal region, your tie to the region, including MO, AK, OK, KS and NE, and why you’re the right person to write the story. Up to 750 words. Pays $75.

https://newterritorymag.com/submit/#Here

Trailer Life

Trailer Life is America’s oldest and most popular magazine for recreational vehicle (RV) enthusiasts. Much of the magazine’s and website’s content covers the technical aspects of RVing, equipment evaluations, maintenance advice, how-to tips, and product guides. Other articles cover RV travel and lifestyle, primarily focusing on destinations, road trips, and activities. Rates for a manuscript & photos: Technical $400–$800, Travel $400–$700, Product Roundups $400–$800, Do-It-Yourself $200–$700

https://www.trailerlife.com/contact-us/

Telegraph

We are renowned for the analysis, perspective, opinion and insight that our journalism provides to a diverse and discerning audience, such as services and experiences for our customers within the areas of travel, financial services, and events.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/editorial/

SLICE Magazine

It welcomes submissions for short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. We’re looking for anyone with a fresh voice and a compelling story to share, and we are particularly enthusiastic about championing emerging voices. We pay $400 for stories and essays, $150 for flash fiction pieces, and $100 for poems.

https://slicemagazine.org/submit/

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WRITING CONTESTS

WOW! Women on Writing Creative Non-Fiction Contest

Any topic (200-1,000 words) and in any style – from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hybrid, and more! First Place: $500, publication, interview, etc.

$12 Entry Fee. Deadline Oct 31

https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php#EssayContest

Illinois Literary Awards

The $1,000 Companion awards encourage Illinois not-for-profit literary magazines to publish and disseminate new work by living Illinois writers and poets. Awards are given to both the selected writers and to the magazines (print or web-based) that published their work. Deadline Oct 31

https://arts.illinois.gov/literary-awards-program

Skyrocket Press Novel Writing Contest

The winner will receive a $250 prize and publication. Full-length manuscripts written for adults or young adults (teens) will be accepted. Nonfiction: How-To, Religion, Historical, Self-help, and Politics. No memoirs or cookbooks, please. Fiction: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary, Thriller/Suspense, Mystery, Horror, Historical, and Literary.

$25 Entry Fee. Deadline Oct 31

https://www.skyrocketpress.com/submissions

Minds on Fire – Open Book Prize

Awarded annually and open to any poet writing in English, regardless of previous publication record, the prize seeks to represent the best contemporary writing in high-quality editions of enduring value. The winning poet will receive $1,000 and 25 author copies. Manuscript length: 48-90 pages.

$25 Entry Fee. Deadline Oct 31

https://conduit.submittable.com/submit/171300/minds-on-fire-open-book-prize-2020#linkedin

City Limits Publishing Novel Contest

First prize $500, publication, and 100 author copies. All genres. Original work of fiction or nonfiction that must be previously unpublished. Word count per chapter should not exceed 3,000 words. Novel minimum – 30,000 words

$20 Entry Fee. Deadline Oct 31

https://citylimitspublishing.com/contests/novel-contest-with-cash-prize-and-publishing-contract/

One Story

One Story is seeking literary fiction, stories between 3,000 and 8,000 words. It can be any style and on any subject as long as they are good. One Story pays $500 and 25 contributors copies for First Serial North American rights. All rights will revert to the author following publication. Deadline Nov 14

https://www.one-story.com/index.php?page=submit&pubcode=ots

Test Site Poetry Series 2020

A prize of $1,000 and publication by the University of Nevada Press will be given for a new, full-length collection of poetry. All entrants to the contest will also receive a free print issue of Interim. $25 Entry Fee. Deadline Nov 16

https://interimmagazine.submittable.com/submit

National Poetry Competition

First Prize: £5,000. Second Prize: £2,000. Third Prize: £1,000. International entries are welcome. All poems must have a title and must not exceed 40 lines in length. Any subject. No Entry Fee. Deadline Oct 30

https://poetrysociety.org.uk/competitions/national-poetry-competition/

Woodcock Fund Canada

Emergency funding to professional Canadian writers in mid-project. Grants are $2,000 to $10,000. Must be a professional writer (minimum of two books published) facing an unforeseen financial need. Must be working on a project.

https://www.writerstrust.com/programs/woodcock-fund-grant/

2021 Sunday Times Audible Short Story Award

At £30,000 – the world’s richest – is open for entries.

The award, for a story of 6,000 words or less, is open to any novelist or short story writer from around the world who has been published in the UK or Ireland. Deadline Dec 4

https://shortstoryaward.co.uk/awards/2021/

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COVER ART CONTEST

Dream Foundry Contest – for Cover Art

First prize $1,000. Second prize $500. Third prize $200. This contest is for artists who are relatively new to paid illustration work for speculative publications in English. Submit one .pdf with at least three finished artworks, but no more than five. We are looking for speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, weird fiction, etc.) themed artwork. No Entry Fee. Deadline November 1