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We just got home from a weekend of camping. It was wonderful but we're both exhausted! Nothing like camping with a 2 year old and a 4 year old in a tent while pregnant...LOL

I've got a special book request here. This person needs one done in spanish...any takers?

Title: Tiempo de agua
Author: Wendolyn Lozano Tovar
Synopsis: Tiempo de agua es un poemario que circunda el tema del agua y sus componentes naturales y poéticos que convergen en el fluir del tiempo y del cosmos.
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I received an article which I've included below entitled "Learning to Write with a Sledgehammer" By Alan Alda. Thought you might be interested in learning how a seasoned actor and writer made his writing sing.

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INSIDE WRITER'S GUIDE TO...BOOK SERIES by Krista Barrett

* NEW! BOOK 2: REJECTION LESSONS ANTHOLOGY
Rejections...We've all received them. It's what you do with them that counts. Learn how fellow writers who have traveled the dark and dusty road of rejection have learned to deal with it. Includes actual rejection letters received by writers! This is the second book of the "Inside Writer's Guide" book series.
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* BOOK 1: WORKBOOK FOR WRITERS!
"Discovering the Writer Within" written by Krista Barrett and Michelle Froese, is an in-depth workbook for writers and is now available for purchase in Print & eBook format! Read the foreword by best-selling author Peter Bowerman,and reviews by Kimberly Ripley, Rob Daugherty, Rusty Fischer, and Sheri' McConnell! This is the first book of the "Inside Writer's Guide" book series.
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* Seeking Submissions for next book! I'm currently accepting submissions for the third book of the "Inside Writer's Guide To..." book series entitled "Writer Calamities". We're looking for wacky, unbelievable, and/or humorous stories! What's the wildest writer-related experience you've ever had? Crack us up! Awe us! Please sum up your submission with a one-sentence lesson or quote. Full details can be found here: http://www.writersguide.writergazette.com/guidelines.shtml

 

SPECIAL ARTICLE JUST IN...

Learning to Write with a Sledgehammer
By Alan Alda
Actor and author of Things I Overheard While Talking To Myself.

I was writing my first episode for Mash in a hotel room in Los Angeles, with French furniture from the Wilshire Boulevard period, and I noticed I had begun dancing around the room.

I was staying in a hotel because the architect who was doing renovations on our house had promised me the work would be finished by the time I came back to town for the second season of Mash, whose first season had paid for the house in the first place.

Renovations, like rewrites, take longer than expected, and I had made things worse by insisting that the house resemble the plan we had agreed on before I left town. "I don't want that big excrescence in my living room," I had said, using the biggest word I could think of for a modernist hump on the wall the architect was proposing. It had nothing to do with the rest of the house; it was just an indulgence on his part. I hated it. Sure enough, when I got back to L.A., the house wasn't finished, but there was the hump on the wall -- big as life, and just as excrescent. I picked up a sledgehammer and demolished it. This made my point, but set back construction another three weeks.

So, here I was, working on my first serious try at a television script in the cool, contemplative solitude that can only be found in a cheesy, fake-elegant hotel. More and more, I found myself taking a sledgehammer to my own scenes and dialogue -- and before long I was dancing.

I was dancing because, after hours of rewriting one of the scenes, I had finally solved it and had crashed through to something I knew would work. "I can do it...! I can do it!" I chanted, as I jumped around the room, until the thought intruded that there were still a few dozen other problems to solve before I'd be finished. This was the first time since I had decided I wanted to be a writer at the age of eight that I was actually working on something that might be seen by millions of people. So, every little writing victory was charged with emotion.

Since then, I’ve written five movies, many episodes of television and two books, but that moment in the hotel room always comes back to me. It was the first time since I was a child and had set my sights on being a writer that I had the feeling I could actually do it.

But, I realize now how lucky I was that this script was one in which so many problems had already been solved for me. The show had been on the air for a year: I wasn't creating characters from scratch; I wasn't imagining a whole new world. As an actor, I had already researched the time and place. I'd read that the Korean winters were bitter and, in a series of two handed scenes, I let a humble pair of longjohns go from one shivering body to another through a string of deals, love offerings and extortions. It was, of course, similar to a device used by Schnitzler in the film La Ronde, so even some of the plot was borrowed. In this way, I was able to concentrate on the pleasures of putting words together, discovering the voices of the characters, tracking the subsurface tectonics of their emotions. This made my victory dances a whole lot easier to come by than I realized at the time. Even after I had written a number of episodes and was exploring new paths, I was still making use of the work of people who had first explored the territory. It was something of a shock when I began working on the first feature-length script I'd try after writing for Mash. It was called “The Seduction of Joe Tynan” and, since it would be three times longer than an episode, I assumed it would be three times harder. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be about 27 times harder. Suddenly, I had to create, through research and imagination, a new world, populated by characters I had to build from their heads to their toes. I had to find out how they would act on one another in a way that would plunge them into Act Two and let them climb out through Act Three. I was all by myself on a huge construction site.

Hemingway said that writing is architecture, not interior decoration. I was learning that it wasn't renovations, either.

Now I was taking a sledgehammer to the foundation itself; redesigning it time after time from scratch, lopping off clever little inventions that caught your eye but gave you nothing of substance to build on.

After all that, when I would finally crash through to something that worked, I would feel — and every writer must feel something like this — a thrill, a rush of joy, a desire to dance around the room.

I still feel it. And, once in a while, I still dance.

About the Author: Alan Alda played Hawkeye Pierce for eleven years in the television series M*A*S*H and has acted in, written, and directed many feature films. He has starred often on Broadway, and his avid interest in science has led to his hosting PBS's Scientific American Frontiers for eleven years. He was nominated for an Academy Award in 2005 and has been nominated for thirty-one (and has won five) Emmy Awards. He is married to the children's book author and photographer Arlene Alda. They have three grown children and seven grandchildren. For more information on his new book Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself, visit http://www.alanaldabook.com

 

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* Carmin Wharton
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ASK WWOW

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Q: nothing new this week

About Donna: D-L Nelson, a Swiss American living in Europe, is author of two novels CHICKPEA LOVER: NOT A COOKBOOK and THE CARD. She has published twenty three short stories and is editor/publisher of
http://www.cunewswire.com She has taught creative writing, journalism and business communication at the university level. She has a monthly column in an English writing magazine. Website: http://www.wisewordsonwriting.com

 

WRITER BRAG BOARD

DO YOU HAVE A WRITER-RELATED SUCCESS STORY?
Have you sold an article, short story, or manuscript? Got something you want to 'brag' about? Share it with us and we'll post it in our newsletter along with your name and URL. Write us at mailto:editor@writergazette.com Subject line: Brag

* Couldn't resist bragging. My cozy mystery, "Privy to Murder" will be released as an e-book October 7, 2007. You can order it at http:www.eternalpress.com.au for $5.95. I also have a story, "Chimes in the Snow" appearing in Chicken Soup for the Nurses Soul: 2nd Dose. It will be released in Nov. 2007 and can be purchased at Amazon or your local book stores.
Carol Shenold

* Wow, Krista! God is so good. It seems like I've been bragging a lot lately. I'm so excited to announce that our new program "Take A Bite Out Of Abuse" to stop abuse, bullying, and violence is getting lots of attention. Not only will I be doing a full school assembly in a high school and at a church next week, but my dogs (Snickers & Baby) and I have been asked to be on ABC 12 News for a LIVE segment on Dating Violence and Abuse Prevention. I'm so thankful that finally we are able to help others and break this horrifying cycle that our kids and teens face. For years I wrote articles and books to help kids, teens, and parents, and now I can openly speak out. It's amazing what God has done and I feel so blessed to be in this position. For more information about Lisa Freeman, her program, or books contact her via email @ lisafreeman1@charter.net or visit her websites @ www.abusebites.com, www.lisafreeman.org, & www.atime2heal.org

* Hi! My co-author and I recently wrote "The Mango Tree Cafe, Loi Kroh Road" and it is competing for a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. The authors by the way, have never met. They wrote the book collaborating via email and instant messaging only. One author is in Beijing, China and the other is in Nashville, TN USA. Read more about the book here: http://www.MangoTreeCafe-LoiKrohRoad.blogspot.com
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* Hi Krista, I wanted to let you know about my just published book: "The Author’s Guide To Planning Book Events" (iUniverse Star), written by award-winning author Carol Hoenig, provides an informative and entertaining look at how authors can reach their audience by doing successful events. Hoenig, having worked as a national event specialist for years for a major bookstore chain, booking authors of every caliber, offers an inside look for those who want to give their book every advantage. Hoenig also approaches the subject from the author’s point of view, since she promoted her award-winning novel "Without Grace" to great success. Look here to browse The Author’s Guide to Planning Book Events: http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/book_detail.asp?&isbn=1-58348-476-0 Or order here: http://www.amazon.com/Authors-Guide-Planning-Book-Events/dp/1583484760/ref=sr_1_1/002-7289137-7727262?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185416137&sr=1-1
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* Dear Krista and Friends, Have been enjoying the site for some time, and vicariously enjoying, too, the success of so many of "Krista's Family." Have taught writing, have had some things published, and know the elation that comes with being published. Well, now I'm experiencing even greater elation because my son has a book coming out in January! His name is Neil Swidey, and his wonderful book is called "The Assist." With Boston as its backdrop, it's a touching story about Charlestown coach Jack O'Brien, his team...poor kids bused in from black neighborhoods, and their fierce, intimate, sometimes claustrophobic struggle as each plays out the game of his life. Adrian Wojnarowski, who wrote the NY Times bestseller "The Miracle of St. Anthony," says in his review of Neil's book: "Coach O'Brien and his players will bring you to your feet, and they'll bring you to tears. This is a brilliant book, one that will stay with you." Hope you all look for "The Assist" in January. If you'd like it sooner, it can be pre-ordered through Amazon.com. Thanks, Krista, for allowing this Ol Bear the chance to promote his cub!
All the best,
Sam Swidey

 

CONNECTING WRITERS WORLDWIDE

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* I'm trying to research Ryngold of Samogitia - 13th century Baltic hero. Any help from Lithuianian writers would be very useful. Thank you
Bob Black
Contact mailto:bobblack1@tiscali.co.uk

* Yvonne Perry is putting together another blog chain for the week of September 17 - 23. If you have a blog and would like to participate, please send me (writer@Yvonneperry.com) the URL to your blog and include the email address where you would like to be notified when the list is ready. To learn more about a blog chain and how it serves as a great marketing tool, see http://ezinearticles.com/?Blog-Chain---A-Great-Networking-Tool&id=674566.

 

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AUTHOR: Edited by Karen Myers and Felicia Ferlin
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* Title: Tiempo de agua
Author: Wendolyn Lozano Tovar
Synopsis: Tiempo de agua es un poemario que circunda el tema del agua y sus componentes naturales y poéticos que convergen en el fluir del tiempo y del cosmos.
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ARTICLES JUST IN!

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* Adventure Travel Writers Wanted!
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We are a Vancouver-based company seeking freelance writers for a new adventure travel site aimed at women and beginner adventure enthusiasts, seeking to travel North America. We are looking for 500-700 wd intro articles, which act as a "beginner's guide" to various activities, including: hiking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, canoing, skydiving, fishing, whitewater rafting, whale watching, birdwatching, skiing, snowboarding, caving, scuba diving and snorkeling. Articles would provide basic info on getting started, gear, online communities and the "best spots in North America" to perform a given activity. If you are interested, please send us some clips, along with a pitch about which subject you might like to cover and how you would best cover it. Pay is very modest, but we are a growing company and opportunities for growth in the future are available. Contact mailto:job-407211057@craigslist.org

* Common Ties Anthologies
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Domestic abuse or violence (September 18)
Age of Aquarius, cultural revolution, 1960s (September 25)
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* Coastal Living Writer's Guidelines
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Welcome to the award-winning world of Coastal Living magazine. Many kudos have come our way since the first issue date, MayJune 1997, but Folio: may have said it best. When this watchtower of the magazine industry presented its Editorial Excellence Award for Best Regional Magazine, Coastal Living was cited as "Beautifully designed, well written and nicely conceived and balanced. The breezy style, pace and rhythm of this issue make you want to shake the beach sand from its pages." Assignments: Assigning editors will contact the writer if Coastal Living decides to pursue an idea. The specific angle, fees, expenses, and deadlines are discussed. That editor prepares and sends a story-focus sheet to the writer to confirm the story approach. FEES: Coastal Living typically pays $1 per word, plus reasonable expenses (such as transportation, lodging, and dining for travel stories) agreed upon in advance. Compliance of our expense guidelines is mandatory. For complete details:
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* The Herb Companion
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* The Lutheran
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The magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is published 12 times each year. We publish articles from 250 to 1,200 words in length. Articles must be helpful to typical members of the denomination.
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* COINage
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The primary audience for COINage is coin collectors and investors. The magazine provides a refreshing review for the experienced collector and an introduction to key concepts for the less experienced. Our goal is to provide informative and entertaining articles for this audience and to draw new people to the hobby.
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* Freelance Writer, Emerging Markets
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Real estate investment (international) publication is seeking an experienced freelance writer to produce a regular series of short, insightful articles on emerging real estate markets. Excellent writing and independent research skills are essential. Relevant publishing experience in international real estate/investment is desirable, as is reasonable knowledge of financial and economic issues. Although this is initially a freelance position, it offers excellent prospects for career growth. In addition to knowledge of the real estate sectors in several countries, applicants should have an informal writing style and strong opinions. Cover letter and resume to: mailto:investment.recruiters@gmail.com

* Freelance Features Writer
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Times Publications, with six editions across the Valley and an overall circulation of more than 120,000 copies, is seeking a freelance features writer to make regular contributions. Story topics would vary, with the freelancer and Times Publications both pitching ideas, and could range from feature lifestyle to heavy investigative. Over the past two years, The Times has won several Arizona Newspapers Association awards, and its writers have walked away with numerous writing honors from the Arizona Press Club. Pay for the position is by the word or project and will depend on writer-company negotiated arrangement. Per word rates are consistent with the highest offered by any Valley publisher. Qualified candidate has an array of high-quality published clips and a desire to work on feature lifestyle and investigative stories. If you are a qualified candidate and would like to learn more about the position, please respond with your resume and the writing samples you would deem most relevant to the position as outlined. Contact mailto:strickbine@gmail.com

* BoxOffice.com
PAY: $25 - $30 or $.08/word
Editors of the newly formatted Boxoffice.com (to be launched soon) are looking for writers proficient in punctuation, grammar, and spelling. We focus, not exclusively, on the business of movies from the independent perspective. Overall, we seek stimulating features and reviews that will entice readers who are movie enthusiasts, pro- and semi-pro independents, exhibitors, and the studio indie arms. Interested writers may send an original, unpublished 250–500 word sample on any current film-industry issue that relates to our focus. Your sample will be considered for publication. Place your sample in the body of an email to mailto:roma@boxoffice.com -- do not send as an attachment. Payment: 100-350 wds published = $25; 351-500 wds published = $30; 501+ = .08 cents per published word. NOTE: Boxoffice Magazine is the official publication for the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO). This inquiry is for the website only (www.Boxoffice.com).

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* Copy Editor - Awana
Awana partners with churches in a global effort to ensure the opportunity for all children and youth to be evangelized in the Christian faith. Awana serves nearly 12,000 churches in over 110 countries and six continents with headquarters located in Streamwood, Illinois. We are currently seeking candidates for a Copywriter for our Ministry Communications department. The Copywriter develops and writes advertising, product descriptions, inspirational and/or promotional copy for assigned marketing, web and corporate communications projects. This position requires excellent creative writing and editing skills along with the ability to generate new ideas and work as part of a creative team. Qualified applicants should have a bachelor's degree, plus three to five years related experience. Applicants must be able to communicate Awana's Christian values and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others. For consideration, please apply to mailto:hr@awana.org. Awana is committed to touching lives through a diverse workforce - an Equal Opportunity Employer. To see all Awana job opportunities, please visit http://www.awana.org

* Medical Writer
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation seeks a seasoned communications professional with strong writing skills and media instincts for our Bethesda, MD headquarters office. The director is a key member of the communications team, responsible for articulating the Foundation's science and medical programs into lay language for a variety of audiences and publications. Key responsibilities include:
* Writing about cystic fibrosis and CF Foundation news for a range of publications, including newsletters, annual reports and brochures, as well as the web
* Participating in science and medical meetings and serving as the "go to" person for news and information about the Foundation's medical and science programs
*Handling incoming science- and medical-related media calls, working closely with the director of media relations
* Staying abreast of changes in the Foundation's drug pipeline and articulating those changes in print publications and on the web
* Managing various other medical and science communications projects
Candidates should have a record of translating complex science and medical information into lay terms for the general public. Strong journalistic skills, includig AP editing, and at least 7 years of communications experience are also required. A background in media relations or as a reporter is a plus, as is experience working at an academic medical center or other research setting. Experience writing for the web is also highly desirable. Awesome benefit package and 3 weeks vacation! Please send resume and cover letter to: mailto:cffcomm@gmail.com For more information about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, visit http://www.cff.org

* Managing Editor
The Record Searchlight has an immediate opening for a full-time Managing Editor. This position is responsible for directing, supervising, planning, and administering the daily operation of the editorial department to produce a newsworthy, quality product, adhering to deadlines. This position will also assist the Editor in establishing policy, department and newspaper goals, and all personnel matters. Successful candidates will demonstrate an in-depth working knowledge of the theories and applications of professional journalism. Bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or photojournalism, is required. Six years or more of directly related work experience and three years of experience in a managerial role are also required. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical and dental, three weeks paid time off in your first year on the job, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and pension. We are an equal opportunity employer and we offer a drug free workplace. To apply, send cover letter and resume to: Record Searchlight, Box R-800, 1101 Twin View Blvd., Redding, CA, 96003; fax to (530) 225-8399 or e-mail to mailto:kthurber@redding.com.

* Seeking Online Editor
Central America’s leading English-language newspaper, The Tico Times, seeks an Online Editor. Candidates should be bilingual, good team players and have online journalism experience. Knowledge of basic web programming and graphic design a plus. Tasks include writing and editing news daily, managing projects and creating new features for our growing online edition. The Online Editor works closely with the newsroom and Editors of the print edition. Please send your letter of interest and resume to Abby Daniell at mailto:adaniell@ticotimes.net

* Freelance Research Editor
The Real Deal, a 60,000-circulation real estate news magazine that provides an inside look at the big players and major deals in the New York City market, is seeking a freelance research editor responsible for preparing our annual Data Book. The job will involve compiling real estate data over the course of the next several months. The editor will gather information mostly by using surveys and public records, and the job will include updating last year’s charts and lists as well as developing new sections. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. Past experience undertaking similar work or projects is also required. Salary is negotiable. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to editor Stuart W. Elliott at mailto:jobs@therealdeal.com

* Sports Editor
Sports editor wanted The Nevada Daily Mail and Sunday Herald-Tribune in Nevada, Mo., has an immediate opening for a full- time sports editor to cover high school sports throughout Vernon County, the Nevada Griffons college-league baseball team and other sports-related activity, including occasional coverage of professional sports as time permits. This position provides the opportunity to write about and photograph a wide variety of sports year-round. Sports journalism background strongly preferred. Page design experience with Quark Xpress is required. Some photography experience preferred — sports editors are often required to take their own photos. Must relocate to Vernon County, Mo. To apply, send a resume and three writing samples to: Editor, Nevada Daily Mail and Herald, 131 S. Cedar, Nevada, MO 64772; by e-mail to mailto:editor@nevadadailymail.com; or by fax to (417) 667-3817. E-mail samples should be pasted into the text of the e-mail — no attachments, please (except photos), and NO PHONE CALLS.

* Copy Editor
Copy Editor for growing 6,000 daily and Sunday A.M. in Wyoming's university town. Duties include copy editing, page design and offers a chance to participate in content and presentation planning. Knowledge of Quark Xpress and AP style highly desirable. In addition to attractions of a college town, location offers wide variety of outdoor recreation, clean air and a safe environment. The Denver metropolitan area is just a bit more than two hours away for those needing an occasional city fix. This position requires in-office work including evenings and weekends. Full-time, benefitted position. Apply to Deb Thomsen, Managing Editor, The Laramie Boomerang, 320 Grand Ave., Laramie, Wyoming 82070 or email to mailto:newsone@laramieboomerang.com

* Movie/Restaurant Reviewer
Talented and experienced movie reviewer and/or restaurant reviewer needed for weekly newspaper in Los Angeles. Email resume and clips to mailto:plbnewsbeverlypress@earthlink.net.

* Seeking Talented News Editor
The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman seeks a strong News Editor with the skills to help make a good news product great and a great publication extraordinary. This is a new position for the Frontiersman, a thrice-weekly publication in Alaska’s Mat-Su Borough that maintains a daily pace and daily Web presence. The successful candidate will be an all-around star — a top-notch copy editor, creative and clean paginator and superlative news writer. Responsibilities include assisting the managing editor with coaching writers, editing and proofing news copy, and designing pages. The news editor will also do some writing as well as take ownership of editorial projects and initiatives as assigned. The Frontiersman offers good benefits, including health care and 401K. Pay is commensurate with experience and ability. If you are a confident newsroom leader looking to work with an editorial staff packed with talent, send your resume with a brief letter explaining why you’re the person to help lead the Frontiersman newsroom. Also include up to three of your best writing clips and examples of your page design and e-mail to Managing Editor Greg Johnson at mailto:greg.johnson@frontiersman.com or mail to 5751 E. Mayflower Court, Wasilla, AK 99654. The Frontiersman is an equal opportunity employer.

* City Editor
Ocean Drive Media Group is looking to hire a full-time City Editor. The City Editor will be responsible for editing, assigning stories and writing. The ideal candidate will need to have two years experience in a similar position and must be someone that has been a resident of the Miami/South Florida community for the past five years. This individual will need to be very knowledgeable about the events and happenings in the Miami area. Email mailto:tricia@oceandrive.com

* Football Blogger Wanted
Creative Weblogging is currently looking for a blog editor to write for http://www.endzonebuzz.com/ - 5 posts a week for a compensation of $112.50 a month. Applicants should have a minimum of 30 days consecutive blogging experience either in the topic or some how related to the topic. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the topic, loves to blog, and will commit the time necessary to bring this blog to the next level. If this sounds like you, then send us a brief email to mailto:recruiting@creative-weblogging.com requesting an application. For more specifics about Creative Weblogging, position requirements, and compensation, see our Get Paid to Blog page at http://www.creative-weblogging.com/50226711/get_paid_to_blog.php

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* 2007 ZOETROPE: ALL-STORY SHORT FICTION CONTEST
Deadline: October 1, 2007
THE JUDGE: Joyce Carol Oates, the National Book Award-winner and Zoetrope contributor, will award the top prizes.
PRIZES: The first-place prize is $1,000, second-place prize is $500, and third-place prize is $250.
LITERARY AGENCIES: The winner and seven finalists will be considered for representation by the William Morris Agency, ICM, Regal Literary, the Elaine Markson Literary Agency, Inkwell Management, Sterling Lord Literistic, and the Georges Borchardt Literary Agency.
THE DEADLINE: All entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2007. The winners and finalists will be announced at the website December 1, 2007, and in the Spring 2008 issue of Zoetrope: All-Story.
LAST YEAR’S WINNER: William Preston’s “A Crisis for Mr. Lion” was published as a special online supplement to the Spring 2007 issue.
COMPLETE CONTEST GUIDELINES:
We accept all genres of literary fiction. Entries must be: unpublished; 5,000 words or less; postmarked by October 1, 2007; clearly marked "Short Fiction Contest" on both the story and the outside of the envelope; accompanied by a $15 entry fee per story (make checks payable to AZX Publications). Please include name and address on first page or cover letter only. We welcome multiple entries ($15/story) and entries from outside the U.S.; please send entry fee in U.S. currency or money order. While we cannot return manuscripts, we will forward a list of the winning stories to all entrants who include an SASE. Entrants retain all rights to their stories. We do not require specific formatting, provided the story is legible.
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