UK based editorial specialists Wells Park Communications are always on the lookout for talented writers and journalists to join their team. They give work to individual freelancers on a regular basis. If you’d like to be considered for work, visit the website for details on how to apply.
Scotland based Canongate Books welcome works of fiction that suit their list. They require a synopsis, and sample chapters in the first instance. Check the website for background information and contact details.
Online website/magazine for professional women welcome writers for freelance assignments. Specific topics might include: leadership, philanthropy, healthcare, finance, lifestyle, etc. View website for contact details.
http://www.womenetics.com/media-center
Words Magazine runs free-to-enter short story competitions. Win £100! The next entry deadline is 31st December 2009. View website for details.
http://www.wordsmag.com/compcal09.htm
GreenPrints currently seek personal garden writing. Expressive, thoughtful, humorous, angry, contrite, flippant, searching, witty, observant, sad, inviting— whatever! They focus on the human, not how-to, side of gardening. GreenPrints explores that relationship, not by instructing, preaching, or lecturing about it. Instead, they celebrate it by sharing the stories and experiences. View website for details. http://www.greenprints.com/wguidelines.html
WriteInvite is an initiative to invite absolutely anyone to write. Everyone likes to hear a story, and tell one too. They welcome writers of all ages, experiences and styles to get involved in their weekly short story writing competitions. Entry is just £3.00 and the lucky winner will take home the satisfying trophy of £40.00!
http://www.write-invite.com
US based Lost Treasure, a monthly publication, accepts lost treasure, folklore, personal adventure stories; legends; and how-to articles for treasure hunters and metal detector users; personal adventure stories when accompanied by a sidebar consisting of a how-to lesson or tips (hunting, research, technique, etc., related to the story); whos who features (by query only) and miscellaneous how-to tips. Articles pay 4¢ per word. View website for details.
http://losttreasure.com/guidelines08.cfm
Each week, The Telegraph offer you the chance to win £200 in the currency of your choice in their travel writing competition, Just Back. View website for details.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travel-writing-competition/
Brafton newsroom specializes in delivering tailored news feed solutions. Dedicated full time journalists write articles specifically for clients to a brief that is created and managed to achieve the required online marketing objectives. They are currently recruiting journalists. To register your interest, visit their website.
http://brafton.com/careers/
Black Static are always open to submissions of new horror and dark fantasy short stories of up to about 10,000 words in length. View website for guidelines.
http://ttapress.com/blackstatic/guidelines/
Gateway publishes articles on St. Louis’s and Missouri’s cultural, social, and political issues, both historical and contemporary. Submissions for full-length essays ideally run 3,500–5,000 words. Gateway also publishes shorter essays, which run approximately 2,000–2,500 words. They are actively seeking topics within the areas of western expansion; preservation and architecture; folk culture; music and theater traditions; and civil rights and African American history. View website for more info.
Fiberarts covers the best and most interesting work in basketry, fiber, knitting, needlework, papermaking, quilting, sculpture, surface design, wearable art, weaving and more. They welcome submissions from writers. View website for guidelines.
http://www.fiberarts.com/submissions/submissionguidelines.asp
DrabbleCast likes fantasy/sci-fi/horror stories that are humorous , bizarre, gross, disturbing, badass for story podcasts. They advise listening to some of the stories first to get a better idea of what they require. They currently offer 1.5 cent per word. View website for details.
http://web.mac.com/normsherman/Site/Submission_Guidelines.html
Draft prides itself on providing its audience with current, accurate and creative coverage of beer and other areas of life enjoyed by their reader. Though many pitches have merit, the publication can only assign and publish the most tightly focused, error-free queries that meet guidelines. Pitches need not be beer-centric (Draft is about the lifestyle of beer), but those that are should focus on beer/brewery news, trends and ideas, rather than the technical aspects of brewing. Aside from beer, they happily accept pitches on topics ranging from sports (both professional and leisure), travel, food. Visit website for more info.
http://www.draftmag.com/submissions/
Verbatim is published for popular consumption. That does not mean that it does not publish articles on language that are scholarly, merely that it is not designed to appeal primarily to academicians (though many subscribe). They publish original articles dealing with any aspect of language. Payment is made at the time of publication, and ranges from $25 to $500, depending on length, wit, and other merit. View website for details.
Sidelines, an agency for Games Writers, are constantly adding and developing new writers as well as maintaining good relationships with writers inside and out of the games industry. View website for more details.
WriteThisMoment.com member, Vitali Vitaliev, has had his memoir, Life As A Literary Device, published by Beautiful Books – a publisher that Vitali found on writethismoment. He recently read an extract from his book at the London Capital Club on an evening of Literary Splendour.
Vitaliev is the Ukranian-born cultural commentator and journalist whose life has been spent exploring the curious, the unusual and the plain dotty manifestations of human life around the world. The author of cult classics such as Dreams on Hitler’s Couch and Border’s Up, Vitali is also an imaginative and thoughtful artist, whose perspective has been shaped by his experience growing up in the Soviet Union, from which he was eventually expelled. Life As A Literary Device is an analysis of how literature has bound his life, and an exploration of how to survive in the modern world.
Congratulations Vitali! To find out more about his latest book, visit the website.
Lela Cribbin, a Cultural Regeneration Officer based in Manchester, UK, has been in touch with the following project:
Gorton 100 Scrapbook Ghostwriter Required
Fee: £3,000
Time Scales: Nov 2009 – March 2010
Book to be published by mid Feb 2010 – Book Launch March 2010
Outline of Project
In 1909 the larger part of Gorton became part of Manchester – or as others understand it, Manchester became part of Gorton. As a result there will be a wide range of projects taking place during 2009 to celebrate Gorton’s 100-year anniversary
A lot has happened during the last 100 years and 2009 marks some significant developments which aim to celebrate the area’s rich heritage such as restoration of Gorton Monastery; others aim to re-invigorate Gorton’s communal spaces, like the improvements to the District Centre and Gorton’s parks; and yet others look to invest in the future, for example the building of the new secondary schools. The Gorton 100 project offers the opportunity for people to celebrate all these changes but also come together to achieve wider objectives.
As part of a wider programme of events The “Gorton 100 Scrapbook” offers:
+ the community the chance to capture their memories of Gorton’s past.
+ an opportunity to celebrate and document its centenary year.
+ the chance for residents to share their hopes for the future regeneration of the area.
Ideally the finished book will have a scrapbook feel and will be a lasting memento of the Gorton 100 project. As well as having a strong visual element the book needs to be historically accurate and include outlines, stories and quotes from those taking part in Gorton 100 activities.
Brief for editor/writer:
To edit, compile copy and images for the Gorton 100 Scrapbook . This includes:
* To edit / write an introduction to the book.
* To edit copy supplied for eight chapters.
* To work with Gorton History Group to ensure copy is historically accurate.
* To select and scan images for each chapter from archives provided and check copyright.
* To include quotes from participants and artists involved in projects – this may require short telephone or face to face meetings with some groups (contacts provided).
* To oversee the design and print of the document.
* To keep an accurate record of time spent on the project and to keep NEM informed if the project looks like going over the time allocated.
Community Engagement:
The successful writer will need to have a proven track record of writing to a professional standard and have experience of working with members of the community to compile a publication. In regards to personality they will need to be easy going, patient and enthusiastic.
Deadline for applications: Weds 4th November 2009
Please send expressions of interest along with a current CV to Lela Cribbin - l.cribbin@manchester.gov.uk
Edge is looking for a talented and passionate staff writer to join its editorial team based in Bath, UK. You will write reviews, previews and feature content for Edge magazine and its accompanying website. Liaising with contacts in game publishing and development, you will build industry relationships to explore editorial opportunities and arrange content for all sections of the magazine and website. You will also visit and interview game developers in the UK and overseas, and represent the Edge brand at industry events. Closing date: 04/11/09 View website for full details.
Careersoft is an established brand with a solid reputation in careers education and guidance. Their educational software products are used by thousands of schools and colleges across the UK. They are currently looking for writers to work under contract. Closing Date: 7 November 2009. View website for details and application process.
http://careersoft.info/JobApplication-Writers/Default.aspx?source=WMS
