Archive for January, 2010

Publisher Seeks Literary Fiction

Moon Milk Review takes its title from Italo Calvino’s short story, “The Distance of the Moon.” Their aesthetic veers toward the same ”otherlands” in literary style, including an appreciation for magical realist, experimental, metarealist and realist works with an interesting spin. They accept polished prose up to 3,000 words year round, unless announced otherwise. Preferences veer toward shorter works under 1500 words. Pays 05 cents per word for stories included in the Annual Issue. View website for details.

http://www.moonmilkreview.com/guidelines/

Call for Green Writers

The IzzitGreen team are looking for talented bloggers. Your primary focus will be to write and blog about exciting trends in eco-consumerism examining the products, companies and people that are revolutionizing the new greener economy. View guidelines on the website.
http://blog.izzitgreen.com/about-izzit-green/work-with-izzit-careers/

Publisher Welcomes Fantasy Stories

Library of Science Fiction & Fantasy Press is pleased to announce open submissions for “Distant Realms”, an anthology of novella length Fantasy. Payment for inclusion in this anthology will be $100, two contributor’s copies of the book, and the everlasting knowledge of being involved in something special. View website for more info.
http://dwdr.wordpress.com/guidelines-for-distant-realms/

Magazine Seeks Good Writing

UK based The Oldie is an antidote to youth culture but, more importantly, a magazine with emphasis on good writing, humour and quality illustration. Well-written articles on any subject are always welcome at The Oldie and they are particularly interested in pieces for our ‘I Once Met’, and ‘rant’ slots. View website for details.
http://www.theoldie.co.uk/detail.php?item_id=162&page_id=30

Publisher Seeks Business Writers

Netherlands based Springwise scans the globe for the most promising business ventures, ideas and concepts that are ready for regional or international adaptation, expansion, partnering, investments or cooperation.  They are always interested in hearing from writers who would like to make a regular contribution to Springwise. Visit the website for contact details.
http://www.springwise.com/about/faq/

Non-Fiction Film Writers Required

UK based Titan Books are looking for strong proposals from writers for popular, cult, science fiction, horror and fantasy film and TV reference and tie-in titles. They prefer writers who have a proven track record in this area (if not in books, then in newspapers or magazines) and good contacts in the film and TV industry. View website for details.
http://titanbooks.com/information/uk/for-authors/

Call for Personal Essays

Underwired publishes personal essays (800-1200 words) every month and is always looking for new contributors. Essays should somehow relate to the chosen theme for the month and be on topics of interest to women. Underwired buys one-time rights, and payment is $100. View website for more details.

Title seeks Europe Destination Articles

Hidden Europe specialise in Europe’s unsung spots, or in lesser known aspects of familiar territory. They take a quirky or unusual perspective on European destinations and aim to include Europe-wide coverage, with prose that evokes a spirit of landscape and a vivid sense of place. They are looking for a small number of articles from writers for 2010. Please view website for details.
http://www.hiddeneurope.co.uk/hidden-europe-submission-guidelines

New York Title Welcomes Articles

New York based REDBOOK is targeted to women between the ages of 25 and 45 who define themselves as smart, capable, and happy with their lives. Many, but not all,  readers are going through one of two key life transitions: single to married and married to mom. They welcome submissions from writers. View website for details.
http://www.redbookmag.com/contact/writersguidelines

Publisher Welcomes Authors

New Island is Ireland’s leading publisher of groundbreaking work in literary fiction, poetry, drama, biography, politics and social affairs.  They are happy to accept unsolicited manuscripts for consideration. View website for contact details.
http://www.newisland.ie/node/4

Marine Articles Welcome

WaveLength Magazine promotes safe, ecologically sensitive paddling, guides readers to useful products and services, and explores marine issues. They distribute WaveLength around North America free-of-charge through select paddling, outdoor and marine stores, tour operators, paddling clubs, recreation centers, outdoor events and shows, book stores, libraries, and around the world electronically via the internet. They welcome queries in the first instance. View website for guidelines.
http://www.wavelengthmagazine.com/Submissions.html

Short Fiction Competition

Entries are being accepted for the Writers’ Village Short Fiction contest spring 2010. Prizes totalling £300 can be won for short fiction in any genre in the spring 2010 round of the Writers’ Village ‘Best Writing’ award. The top award is £150, with a £30 2nd prize and 3rd prize of £20, plus ten runner-up prizes of  £10. Winners will be awarded the title ‘Winner, the Writers’ Village Best Writing spring 2010 Award’ and see their work showcased online.

Any genre of prose fiction may be submitted, including a section of a novel. Entries are welcomed world-wide. Entry is  £5 per item and multiple entries are permitted. Deadline is 31st March 2010. Details plus the winning 2009 entries can be found on the website. More information: http://www.writers-village.org.
Email: cwriting@btinternet.com.

Church Publication Welcomes Articles

US based Church Libraries is the official publication of the Evangelical Church Library Association. This quarterly journal is packed with how-to articles, promotion ideas, book roundups, library profiles, and media reviews. They welcome articles. View website for guidelines.

http://www.eclalibraries.org/cljournal.html

Romantic Robots Novella Contest

Inamorata Romance Books (an imprint of Stony Meadow Publishing) is sponsoring its first romantic novella contest. The contest is open to all writers, whether published or unpublished, and they are looking forward to reading some great romance tales! All novellas must be centered around robots and must be romance oriented. Contest Deadline: July 1, 2010. View website for details.

Editor Vacancy – Worksop, UK

ePHOTOzine.com, a leading online photography magazine, require an Editor.  This role will suit an experienced assistant editor ready to move up to editorship and utilise your excellent all-round skills or an editor in an existing business with no scope for progression. View website for more info. http://www.ephotozine.com/jobs

Museum Title Welcomes Material

Museum is the bimonthly membership magazine of the American Association of Museums (AAM). The magazine has a circulation of approximately 20,000. Most readers are AAM members—professionals who work in a variety of capacities in the nation’s many different types of museums. Occasionally, they do publish the work of freelance writers. View website for more information.
http://www.aam-us.org/pubs/magazine-guidelines.cfm

Publisher Welcomes Manuscripts

Canadian based New Star Books welcomes unsolicited manuscripts. They publish in the areas of social issues and politics; literary prose, both fiction and non-fiction, and poetry; and culture and history of British Columbia and the West. View website for submission guidelines.
http://www.newstarbooks.com/submissions.php

Theatre Publication Seeks Articles

Teaching theatre is a quarterly educational theatre journal. They welcome articles and pay between $50 and $350 for work. View website to download full guidelines.
http://www.edta.org/publications/writers_guidelines.aspx

Jewellery Making Articles Required

Art Jewelry publishes articles of interest to those who love to design, construct, and collect jewelry that makes a statement. Featured artists work primarily with wire, metal, metal clay, and complementary materials. The publication offers step-by-step instructions for a range of projects compiled to appeal to various skill levels. As a workshop-centered publication,  they emphasize safety and take an accessible, friendly approach to introducing techniques. Thye welcome articles. View website for guidelines.
http://www.artjewelrymag.com/art/Default.aspx?c=a&id=47

Publisher Welcomes Book Proposals

UK based John Blake Publishing Ltd. specialises in high profile, mass-market non-fiction. Visit website for details on how to submit your book proposal.