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Familia Books Launches Book Project
Famila Books is seeking submissions of up to 3,000 words for its upcoming anthology, tentatively titled "Wisdom of Our Mothers," which is slated for publication in late January, 2009. Tentative submission deadline is November 30, 2008.
According to Familia.com's Introduction page,
This website's aim is to gather stories about what we have learned from our mothers, how we feel about it, and how it affects the way we live our lives.
Further details on precisely the kind of work they're looking for are also included in their Introduction, as well as on their Send Stories and FAQs pages.
Purpose of Project
The "Wisdom of Our Mothers" project not only offers decent compensation to writers (more on this below), but is also intended to benefit victims of domestic violence. The site's Intro page states the following:
50% of the book's profits will be donated to shelters for mothers and their children escaping from abusive relationships.
Compensation Options and Amounts
Authors will be paid a minimum of $100 per story accepted for publication in "Wisdom of Our Mothers," though, in lieu of payment, a writer may opt to donate his or her compensation in full to a domestic violence shelter. Other payment options include the following:
$200 payment, made one year after publication, or
Share of profits earned by the book during its first two years of publication, maximum $500, minimum $100 (details and payment schedule may be found on FAQs page)
Sample Stories
Sample Stories are available on the website, to give you a better idea of the kind of stories they're looking for. These stories provide the perfect opportunity for you to see firsthand what elements the pieces they favor contain. This will help you incorporate those same elements into your own work to give it a better chance of acceptance.
Table of Contents
You'll also find a link to the book's Table of Contents on the Sample Stories page. This will allow you to look over each chapter title and theme and may spark ideas on a specific focus for your story.
Best of luck on your submission!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? What are your thoughts on this project? Are you more likely to submit because of the benefit element of the project? Or would you submit a story anyway? What do you think of Familia's numerous payment options? Which sound good to you? Does this writing project seem to be one that would bring you a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment? How so? Do you think you'll submit?
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A Variety of Blogging Job Resources
Here's the list of blogging job sites I promised in my last post: Blogging Gigs: Are They For You? Some of these sites are job boards or forums which focus on blogging gigs, others are blog networks that offer varying amounts of compensation for posts and/or blogs, and one is actually a virtual agency that finds business blogging gigs for subscribers.
Blogging Job Boards
ProBlogger Job Board
BloggingJobs.Com
Performancing Blogger Job Board
BloggerJobs.Biz
Blogging Job Forums
Blogging Tips' Looking to Hire Room
AuthorityBlogger’s Want, Need, and Offer Forum
BlogHer (Women’s Blogging--and Writing--Opps)
Blog Networks
Today.Com
SPONSCORE
b5Media
Weblogs, Inc.
Blogging Job Agency
Onward Search Blogging Jobs (Business Blogging Jobs)
Other Sources of Blogging Gigs
Blogging gigs are also regularly featured, along with other types of literary jobs, on the writing (and other) job boards linked to in my two recent posts: Job Listing Sites for Writers and Most Popular Writing Job Sites. If you know of other websites that focus on blogging gigs--or offer a considerable number of them--I hope you'll consider sharing the links with us in comments. I'm sure all your fellow bloggers will thank you!
Happy hunting!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Have any great blogging job resources to share? Any tips that have worked for you in landing--or keeping--blogging gigs? Any cautions that others seeking such gigs should be aware of? We'd be honored to receive the benefit of your experience!
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What's Your Pleasure: A Blogging Career or a Little Moonlighting?
Do you love blogging so much that you'd like to make a career of it? Perhaps you'd rather simply find a blogging gig or two that would allow you to express yourself in a more personal setting while picking up a few extra bucks to supplement your other freelance writing income. You might even hope to use your new-found blogging gig to underwrite or help promote your current AdSense-revenue-only blog. These are all great reasons for seeking work as a blogger.
Blogging Gigs: Regular--But Not Always Substantial--Income
One nice thing about blogging gigs is that they can provide a writer with regular income--a handy commodity in the uncertain, feast-or-famine world of freelance writing. But, though regular, often blogging income isn't very substantial. This is one of the realities of the Internet culture in which we ply our writing craft. Blogs are everywhere! Yet, there are companies that understand and want to capitalize on the booming popularity of blogs and are therefore willing to pay fairly decent to quite lucrative compensation amounts for regular blog posts on virtually unlimited topics--particularly from seasoned and/or popluar bloggers.
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Paid Blogger?
If you enjoy blogging and have a fair amount of knowledge about one or more topics (or an area of personal interest, coupled with some great research skills), if you can express yourself clearly and explain your topic well, and if you have the ability to make your topic come alive via an engaging writing style, these elements can add up to opportunity for you. Every company requires a different level of expertise of its bloggers. In fact, some don't require anything more than the "gift of gab," a real interest in your topic, the ability to write about it in an engaging manner, and some proof that you have the ability to post consistently on your topic (i.e., a regularly-updated past or current blog).
Blogging Gigs: What Are You Looking For?
Every blogger is looking for something different in a blogging gig, and available opportunities vary widely. Some offer only a share of advertising revenues, some "pay" you by providing a forum whereby you can promote and link to your current website or blog, others pay token amounts, and still others offer reasonable to excellent compensation for your posts. You'll need to assess your own needs, wants, talents, experience, availability, temperament, and current financial situation and weigh these against the opportunities available if you hope to make professional blogging a realistic part of your writing business.
Caution: Blogging Gigs Can Raise Your Blood Pressure!
Before considering a blogging gig, be sure you're prepared to face the sometimes stressful requirement of providing fresh, new, interesting content on a recurring basis. Some companies require 3-5 posts a week, others, daily posting, and still others, multiple posts per day. Be sure you'll be up to the task and able to think clearly under the incessant pressure of daily or weekly blogging quotas and deadlines. If you have a tendency to experience a disproportionate amount of stress under deadline pressure or become excessively anxious over impending projects, paid blogging may not be the gig for you.
(Now and then, you'll actually find companies that require less-frequent posting--e.g., once per week. Periodically, you'll even run across ads seeking individual blog posts as contributions to already-existing blogs. This is a great way to take the pressure off and might prove the ideal answer for those who enjoy blogging yet prefer to avoid the stress of assuming the entire responsibility for administering a blog.)
Always Remember That a Blog Is a Community
Another factor to consider where blogging gigs are concerned is that, whereas most freelance writing simply requires writing an article or other type of copy and submitting/selling it to a publisher or website, a successful blog requires interaction with its readers. Be sure you're prepared to spend the time it takes to reply to comments and build a rapport with your readers before you accept a blogging gig. Figure in the time you'll inevitably spend in this activity when considering whether or not the compensation you'll receive will be sufficient for the time, energy, and effort expended.
Follow-Up Post: Blogging Job Sites
Stay tuned for my next post, in which I'll provide links to some websites that list blogging gigs. In the meantime, give a little thought to the question of whether these are the kinds of writing gigs you should focus on, whether you should simply consider them as an adjunct to other types of writing, or whether you should, perhaps, avoid them completely--except, possibly, for submitting an occasional post to an already active blog. Only you can answer that question--though it might take you a bit more time and experience to figure it out!
Happy blogging!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Have any insights on paid blogging to share? Have you ever seriously considered focusing exclusively on blogging gigs? Perhaps you already do. If the only blog you currently write is your own, how different do you think it would be to write a blog for someone else? Would you consider it? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Staple Sites Most Writers Visit for Job Leads
Earlier today, in my post, Job Listing Sites for Writers, I offered a few of the less-widely known websites that list writing jobs, assuming that most of you already know about the sites that are the mainstay of the freelance writing community. However, on considering it further, I realized that many writers--particularly those new to the craft (or new to the profession)--may not be aware of all these goldmines of paid writing opportunities. So I've decided to provide links to the sites most writers visit first when seeking writing jobs.
Four Favorite Freelance Job Sites
Freelance Writing Jobs at About Freelance Writing
Freelance Writing Jobs, Deb Ng
Writer’s Resource Center (Poewar) Writing Jobs
WritersWeekly Paying Markets and Jobs
A Super-Simple Job-Search Strategy
You can, in fact, check all four of the above sites with a minimum of hassle by visiting About Freelance Writing's job page first, since it provides links to all three of the other sites. This is the way I generally do it for the most convenient and productive job-search session. You can, of course, bookmark each of the above sites individually (along with those listed in my previous post)--which might be a good idea in case you should ever want to divide your job-hunting into more than one session. That way, you'd be able to go directly to the individual site you want to check at the time. About Freelance Writing has made it super-easy for you, though; so, in most cases, that's the only one of the four sites you'll need to visit via your bookmarks.
Many of the jobs listed on the above sites will, of course, be duplicates, since nearly all are gleaned from the same major job boards, such as Craigslist. The only exception here is Writer's Resource Center. (More on this below.) Such duplicate postings are generally fairly easy to spot, though; and I do recommend checking all these sites, anyway, if you have the time, because you'll always find at least a few jobs that are "exclusive" to one site or the other.
Writer's Resource Center: A Great Place for Technical Writing Jobs
The jobs at Writer's Resource Center come from Indeed.com, which collects them from virtually everywhere. The technical writer, in particular, will find a wealth of job leads at WRC, though many other writing-related jobs are represented there, as well.
Other Popular Job-Listing Sites
In addition to those above, several other sites are widely used by freelancers and other writing professionals to find gigs. A few follow:
JournalismJobs.com
Online Writing Jobs
Media Bistro
Freelance Writing: A Comprehensive Job-Search Site
Another site--one which provides links to jobs from each of the major job boards/bidding sites separately--serves as a convenient hub for a wide variety of writing job sites:
Freelance Writing.
For those who prefer to check each listing service individually, this site would be the way to go. Most other sites combine jobs from all the major job boards into a single listing, whereas Freelance Writing divides these listings into separate sections, such as Craigslist, oDesk, Online Writing Jobs, etc. It also provides a helpful Magazine Guidelines Database.
Job-Search Sites Offer Multi-Talented Writers A Variety of Opportunities
The above website links, along with those provided in my previous post, should arm you well for the task of finding suitable writing jobs, regardless of your writing specialty. If you also happen to have editing, proofreading, or other similar experience, you'll find ample work on these sites, as well. For those who have additional, non-writing/publishing skills, such as art, graphic- or web-design, computer programming, sales, transcription, or virtual clerical skills, the above sites have numerous job leads to offer you, also (as do the sites mentioned in my Job Listing Sites for Writers post.)
So, what are you waiting for? Instead of pounding the pavement for job leads, as you may have had to in the past, you can now enjoy the unprecedented privilege of simply pounding your keyboard and opening a whole world of career possibilities. And the variety of available opportunities is "virtually" endless! So, why not take advantage of it?
Happy--and fruitful--job-hunting!
Jeanne
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Websites that List Writing Gigs
In my internet travels, I've run across various writing job sites (or sites that also list writing jobs), other than the more commonly used ones, and thought I'd share them. You've likely heard of some (or most); but there may just be a few here that you haven't seen before. Hopefully, they'll help make it a little easier for you to find your next paid writing gig!
Less-Common Writing Job Sites
GenuineJobs.com
You'll need to register for this site, so I'll provide a direct link to the jobs page in case you'd like to check it out first. The site lists all kinds of jobs, but provides a search option to narrow your search.
VirtualVocations.com
This site lists all types of telecommute jobs. There's a one-time charge for joining--one which seems a bit steep to me for simply enjoying the privilege of perusing job ads--but it's definitely worth browsing their job listings, anyway, because often you'll find website or other contact info for clients in their ads.
PostJobFree.com
This site provides a "Search Jobs" capability. From what I can see, it doesn't appear to provide an option for browsing job listings without performing a search first.
JustTechJobs.com
This site offers listings for all types of tech jobs, so you'll need to search specifically for writing jobs, which will bring up a variety of technical writing opportunities. It is, however, also a fantastic site for those who have additional technological skills (beyond technical writing) and might be interested in moonlighting--or even specializing--in "hands-on" tech work.
Sunoasis Jobs
This site focuses on writing and writing-related jobs, such as editing, proofreading, etc.
Best of luck finding your next gig!
Jeanne
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Do You Have a HandPrints On My Heart Story?
Are you (or do you know) a female author with a story to tell about a special individual whose influence has been life-changing? If so, Marlene Moore Gordon would like to see your story and consider it for possible inclusion in her upcoming book, HandPrints On My Heart.
Marlene is seeking "personal real-life short stories written to acknowledge someone who has made a significant difference in the writer’s life," and her hope is that the "universal emotions" expressed in these stories "will touch the hearts of people worldwide who read, hear and see (them)."
My Own HandPrints Submission and Experience
A short time back, I contacted Marlene about her project, after discovering her call for submissions at LifeWriter's Market Watch. (You'll find other writing markets on this site, as well. Be aware that, as new projects are added, older ones move toward the bottom of the webpage. So, you may need to scroll down quite a bit to locate the HandPrints announcement.) I submitted an inspirational story I'd written about my paternal grandmother but had never published. She accepted my piece and we then went through a few rounds of editing to improve the piece and make it more suitable to the tone she had in mind for the stories. (I found her very pleasant to work with and quite receptive to my editorial input, which is always a plus for a writer whose work is undergoing the editing process.)
The HandPrints On My Heart Website and Guidelines
You'll find more information about this fascinating project at the HandPrints On My Heart website. Marlene's Submission Guidelines will give you all the information you'll need to submit your own story.
A Few HandPrints Business Details
While Marlene is still seeking a publisher for HandPrints On My Heart, she already has a literary agent. Monetary compensation for the project is still undetermined and will be presented to all accepted authors in writing for their approval once a publisher has been signed. Marlene expects compensation to be comparable to that offered by other similar anthologies, such as A Cup of Comfort and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Rights purchased will be non-exclusive, one-time rights.
Will You Help Spread the Word?
Marlene is interested in spreading the word about the HandPrints On My Heart book project. So, if you're a blogger whose niche is writing and/or publishing, you might want to consider writing a post about her project. Check out the details at her website and/or drop her a line -- and maybe a submission, too, while you're at it -- at the following e-mail address: MMG@handprintsonmyheart.com. (Even if you aren't a blogger, you can still spread the word to other writers you know -- and send in your own submission, as well.)
Know Any Celebrities Who Can Endorse the Project?
And, if you happen to know any celebrities who might be willing to contribute a story, along with an endorsement of the book, by all means, let them know about the project (and let Marlene know about them.) It's simply a fact of life that more publishers will sit up and take notice of a manuscript that has a celebrity's name attached.
Hope to see your story in HandPrints!
Jeanne
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An Invaluable Resource Clearinghouse for Writers
If you're a writer and you haven't yet visited John Hewitt's Writer's Resource Center, you don't know what you're missing! And if you've been there before but haven't stopped by lately, it's high time you made a return visit! John's blog is a veritable treasure trove of information helpful to writers--both in improving their craft and promoting/marketing their work.
John Does Your Research for You
By scouring the internet for valuable resources--and thereby saving the busy writer an incredible amount of time--John is able to provide writers with links to writing jobs and a plethora of websites and blog posts that offer tools, wisdom, insight, and practical advice on every conceivable aspect of writing and/or blogging.
One example of the huge amount of writing info John gathers into one place for the writer's convenience is his 3/2/08 Sunday Link Love post. Why not stop by, check out the fantastic information he's offered in this post, and then give it a Stumble. (If you're reading this much later than that date, visit John's blog anyway via the main link above to find his most recent resource lists--and don't forget to give them a Stumble to show John how much you appreciate all his hard work!)
A Great Place to Find Writing Jobs
Here's another example of just how much John has to offer his readers: This Week's Writing Jobs. You'll also love the Writer's Resource Center - Job Roll feature, which provides web-based search results for writing jobs, broken down into categories, and accessed via convenient links in John's sidebar. Here's a sample of what you'll find when you click his Freelance Writing link: freelance writer jobs. Other categories include General Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Online/Web, and Proofreading. John also offers writing job lists broken down by state. (To access the links to these and other writing job categories, visit John's main website, linked to in the first paragraph of this post, and click the appropriate link in his sidebar.)
A Site Worth Bookmarking
Whether or not you've ever been to Writer's Resource Center before, do yourself a big favor and take a few minutes to drop by. And why not bookmark the site while you're at it. I'm sure it's a link you'll be using again and again.
Happy resource-gathering!
Jeanne
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A Wealth of Writing Resources
Do you enjoy reading—or writing—about writing? If so, there are a number of writer’s e-zines and newsletters that offer helpful writing advice and themselves provide a handy market for your writing-related work. Many of these e-publications also list other markets for various styles and genres of writing, with some even conveniently linking to the submission guidelines for those markets. Others provide info on current or upcoming writing contests.
While each publication differs slightly in the exact resources it offers, all have one thing in common: they all contain helpful articles on the craft and business of writing. So, dig in, get your literary hands dirty, and reap the benefits of the collective experience of a wide variety of writers from many different disciplines and genres. And don't forget to check—and bookmark—each publication's own submission guidelines while you're there.
E-zines and Newsletters by Writers for Writers
Here’s the list, in no particular order:
Coffee Break for Writers E-zine
Write from Home E-zine *
Absolute Write Newsletter
Writing for Dollars Newsletter
The Writer Within Newsletter
Writer2Writer.com E-zine
WritersWeekly E-zine
Writing World Newsletter
FundsforWriters Newsletter
Women on Writing E-zine
T-zero Expandizine, The Writer’s E-Zine
Hopefully, these e-zines and newsletters for writers will help advance your writing career both creatively and financially!
Best wishes,
Jeanne
*UPDATE: Amy Derby has decided to make certain changes at Write-from-home for 2008, which include merging the main Write-from-home.com website with the Write from Home Blog. This effectively means that no new e-zine articles will be posted, though the article archives will continue to be available. Read about Amy's changes in this post: Write-from-home.com 2008.
This is not a sponsored post.
Did you enjoy this post? Know of any other e-zines or newsletters for writers? Please feel free to share them with us in comments!
Monster.ca: A Resource for Writing & Other Jobs
Quite a few different websites focus specifically on helping writers find gigs. These can prove invaluable by helping us to find as many different markets for our work as possible. Yet, often, we tend to overlook the more mainstream job sites, simply because they aren't focused primarily on writing jobs. This could be a mistake, since many sites such as Monster.ca, contain an Arts, Entertainment, and Media category, which often lists jobs for writers, as well as other creative individuals. And if you're looking for a day job, to help supplement your writing income--because, let's face it, we often find it necessary to do that--Monster.ca or one of its affiliated job sites also offers a large variety of other job opportunities in many other categories.
The Monster Global Job Network
While Monster.ca focuses on Canadian jobs, it also contains links to the Monster Global Network, which lists jobs worldwide, making it a convenient resource for those seeking employment in other parts of the world, as well.
A Versatile Site for Job Seekers & Employers
At Monster.ca, both conventional job seekers and independent contractors will find a convenient place to search for employment opportunities, as well as one-time gigs. Similarly, both traditional employers and those interested in hiring temporary help for specific projects or sporadic assistance with regularly recurring, though periodic, assignments will find everything they need to advertise their opportunities to a wide variety of potential talent.
For Job Seekers
With such helpful resources as Employer Profiles, Featured Employers, and sections on self-evaluation, success coaching, resume, interview, and salary info, self-assessment, career change, networking, and employment law, Monster.ca can help job seekers get the most from its job listing service. And for the writer who functions as an independent contractor and the conventional employee alike, many if not all of these informative sections will no doubt prove helpful.
The site also includes a Targeted Jobs and Advice section, which contains helpful information on many aspects of job-hunting and various employment fields. Many of these sections will prove beneficial to employers, as well. Other features of the site that both job-seekers and employers will find useful are the Monster Employment Index and the Latest Career Headlines.
Appropriate sections also enable job seekers to post resumes and cover letters to the site, search for jobs, manage their accounts, and learn exactly what's involved in owning a franchise. Another helpful feature for job seekers is the ability to search by job category, job location, or both, which enables job-seekers from nearly every country to find opportunities in their own local areas.
For Employers
Monster.ca also offers a comprehensive Employer Site, which includes sections that aid employers in all important aspects of hiring, recruiting, and staffing, including posting and managing jobs, finding and managing candidates, and managing their employer accounts. The employers' site also includes the ability to search resumes for suitable job candidates, advice and training in effective hiring, best employer practices, and area-specific labor market information.
A Comprehensive Employment Marketplace
All in all, Monster.ca appears to be a comprehensive marketplace of job opportunities and employer/employee resources with the potential to greatly benefit job-seekers and job-listers alike. So, why not give it a try the next time you're checking the usual freelance writing sites. You never know what you might find.
Good luck!
Jeanne
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A Long-Awaited Day!
Writer's Notes finally achieved Google Page Rank today! After nine months, Google has assigned my blog a PR of 3. While I'm a trifle disappointed that my initial PR isn't higher (since my page rank at the next Google update had been predicted to be around 5 based on the number of backlinks to my blog), I'm very pleased to have Google Page Rank at all--and, putting things in the proper perspective, an initial Google PR of 3 really isn't bad at all.
I'd been avidly checking my Google PR widget on my blog for the past few days, after hearing from other bloggers whose PRs were increased that Google was indeed in the middle of its long-awaited update. But, the ironic thing is that it wasn't until I visited the PayPerPost website to check on an opportunity that had been e-mailed to me--and that I at first thought I wouldn't qualify for because it required a PR of 1-2--that I learned that my PR was actually 3! (Thanks, PayPerPost for making me aware of that happy fact!)
Higher Page Rank = Better Paid Posting Opps
Aside from all the other benefits of Google Page Rank, I'm very pleased to know that I will now qualify for more--and better--posting opps at PayPerPost, as well as at the other paid-to-post sites for which I write (Smorty, ReviewMe, and Sponsored Reviews). So, if you're a blogger or a writer who has a website, check to see whether your own Google Page Rank has been updated yet; and if you write for any of the paid-to-post sites, you may just find that you qualify for higher-paying opps than you did previously!
If you don't yet write for any of these sites, but would like to do so now that your PR has increased, why not apply? It can be a way to pick up a few extra dollars to supplement your other writing income. Some writers actually make very good money writing sponsored posts.
PayPerPost Blogger Signup Form
Here's a link to the PayPerPost Blogger Signup Form which I have posted here at Writer's Notes. (Yes, I will receive a referral fee 30 days after your first approved post has been written; but I hope you'll have no objection to this, since you, too, will be able to earn referral fees through helping other bloggers make money writing sponsored posts for PPP once you've joined!)
Links to Other Paid-to-Post Websites
Here are links to the other sites where you can be paid to post product, service, and/or website reviews to your blog:
-Smorty*
-ReviewMe
-Sponsored Reviews
Check them out, if you think you might be interested in this opportunity to earn extra income via your blog now that your Google Page Rank has increased--or even if it hasn't. Your blog will, of course need to be OK'd by these sites prior to your becoming one of their official paid-to-post bloggers; but that shouldn't be too difficult. Just follow any criteria you know they require in order for you to qualify and you should be OK.
Blog Page Rank vs. Individual Post Page Rank
I just discovered today that there is a difference between the overall PR of your blog and the PR of your individual posts. (No doubt many other bloggers have known this fact for ages, but I'm still learning!) While my overall PR is 3, I've found numerous posts on my blog that rank 1 or 2 and quite a significant number that rank 0--which I found quite interesting. In fact, some of those that I was sure would rank higher not only didn't but actually didn't rank at all, and some that I thought wouldn't rank did. Google Page Rank is a fascinating topic!
Congrats to All Who Have Either Achieved or Increased their Google Page Rank!
If you've just achieved Google Page Rank for the very first time, Congratulations! That's very exciting and should open new doors of opportunity for you! If you've increased your PR since the last Google update, Congratulations go out to you, as well! All your hard work has paid off! Keep up the excellent work and who knows how far you'll go from here! If you're still waiting to hear how the results of the latest update affect your blog, I wish you the best and hope you'll have page rank or higher page rank very soon!
Best wishes to bloggers everywhere!
Jeanne
*Note: If you're so inclined, you may use my Smorty referral ad, which I've placed in my sidebar, when signing up to blog at Smorty. (I'll receive a referral fee here, as well--a small percentage of the money you earn for your approved posts. And, here again, you'll also be able to refer others once you've joined, earning referral fees of your own.)
This is not a sponsored post.
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Share Your Writing Savvy With Other Writers
Since Absolute Write will be publishing one of my own articles (a reprint) in the November 5th edition of their newsletter, this seems a perfect time to bring this writing market to the attention of Writer's Notes' readers.
If you enjoy writing about the craft or business of writing and believe you have some valuable tips or techniques to share with other writers, you, too, might want to try submitting your work to Absolute Write.
Write How-to Articles on Writing or Submit Your Writing-Related Reprints
Absolute Write accepts submissions of both original and reprint articles and interviews "related to the craft and/or marketing of writing"--as their Submissions page states. This is the only type of writing they publish. They are interested in how-to articles about a number of different branches of writing, a list of which may be found in their guidelines.
They also accept pieces for their Debate Desk, First Person, and Just for Fun Departments, which are, like all the other articles they purchase, related to writing. Details, as well as payment information are included on their Submissions page.
Be Sure to Check Out the Absolute Style Guide Before Submitting
Absolute Write expects work submitted to their site to conform to certain specific formatting requirements; so be sure to read their style guide before submitting your work to increase your chances of making the sale. You wouldn't want to have your article rejected unnecessarily, simply because you didn't follow their particular punctuation and formatting rules. Even in the case of a reprint, you'll want to go through and modify the piece before submitting, to be sure it conforms to their preferred format.
A Market Well Worth Considering for Widespread Exposure
Absolute Write is a market that can provide excellent exposure for your work, since their newsletter has 75,000 subscribers. And the widespread publicity your submission will receive will only be enhanced by their willingness to publish your photo, bio, links, and ordering info for any books you've had published.
If you enjoy writing about the business or craft of writing and feel you have some expertise or experience to share that other writers need to hear, check out Absolute Write. It's a great way to get your name and your work out there before a sizeable audience and make a few bucks in the process.
Happy writing!
Jeanne
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September 29th 2007 21:20
Sugar & Spice Anthology Needs More Conventional Online Poetry Written By Women
Gerald Bosacker of Bosacker Books, is putting together a poetry anthology, to be entitled Sugar & Spice. This compilation of the works of various female poets which have already appeared online in one internet venue or other will be comprised of conventional, mostly rhymed and metered poetry.
A number of my own poems will be included in the anthology, and I wanted to share this opportunity with my female readers who have written poetry of this type and had it published--or may yet have it published--online. Remuneration will likely be small; however, your inclusion in the anthology would give you one more--or perhaps your first?--published clip. And since it will be in a print publication, it will likely carry a bit more weight among future potential publishers than an online publishing credit, as it's generally so much easier to be published online.
The Opportunity, In Mr. Bosacker's Own Words
Here's what Mr. Bosacker had to say to me in an e-mail written in response to my submissions back in July:
If your intent is monetary compensation, refuse permission as the financial yield will not be great. I sell poetry, and receive but a small fee, even from large magazines. I do take pleasure in the paid recognition, no matter how small. SUGAR & SPICE does not auger huge sales, but all of the royalties will be divided amongst the authors, in proportion to their share of print. I will not contribute, nor share royalties. I have no idea how well the anthology will sell, but it is not a scam, nor profit making venture.
Let me know if you wish to be included...
Anthology Release Delayed Due to "Scarcity of Good, Conventional Poetry, Written By Women and Posted on the Internet"
Mr. Bosacker had hoped to release Sugar & Spice by October 1st, but has had trouble amassing enough good conventional poetry written by women which has been published on the internet. His latest correspondence of a few weeks ago informs me that, at this point, he only has about one-third of the poetry he needs to fill the 200-page book. At that rate, it could be a while before the book goes to print--unless the internet poetesses among us will begin submitting our best work ASAP.
Visit BosackerBooks.Com for Submission Information
Feel free to visit the Bosacker Books website for more information about the planned anthology and/or to find out how to submit your work. The book's cover may be viewed at the following link: Sugar & Spice Poetry Anthology.
While Sugar & Spice will likely not be a high-profit venture for those of us whose work is included, there is always the possibility that it will sell better than Mr. Bosacker expects. Whether or not it does will no doubt--in part, at least--be dependent upon how much buzz we ourselves are able to create for the book via our websites, blogs, word-of-mouth, and possibly even through asking our fellow writers and bloggers for their help in spreading the word.
Are You a Conventional Female Poet Who Has or Will Soon Put Your Work Online?
If you are a female poet and you have some well-crafted conventional poetry sitting in the bottom drawer of your desk, the back of your closet, or even the darkest corners of your garage or attic, you might just want to consider digging it out, reassessing its quality and appropriateness for this market, touching it up if needed, posting it on one of the online poetry websites* first, and then submitting it to Mr. Bosacker for the Sugar & Spice Poetry Anthology.
If your work is already posted online, so much the better! You will be able to submit it to the anthology with a minimum of hassle. So, scour the sites you've posted your work to, find your best poetic masterpieces, and consider submitting them if you'd like to be a part of this book project.
If you don't already have some conventional poetry hidden away somewhere--either online or off--but have the heart of a poet(ess), why not write a few poems, submit them to the poetry site(s), and then forward them to Mr. Bosacker. Send your best work, though, because Mr. B is looking for very well-executed conventional verse. Let's show him that good conventional poetry written by women and published on the internet isn't really as scarce as he thinks it is!
Best of luck to you!
Jeanne
*A few of the better websites that accept poetry are Creative-Poems.Com and MoonTownCafe.Com. To learn more about submitting your work to these sites, please see my earlier posts, |
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