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Published by zentao7.com writers group in their April 13, 2005 newsletter
The Word in Writing by B.J. Muntain
Vol 2, Issue 36, April 13, 2005
A busy week, a lot of losses, but no new markets...
I do not guarantee any markets
Market Changes:
Alberta, Canada, literary press NeWest Press is
currently open to "manuscripts of fiction (including
mysteries), drama, and non-fiction works with literary merit",
written by Canadian citizens. They are not accepting poetry at
this time. CLICK HERE
Bob and Harvey Weinstein, co-chairmen of Miramax, have
announced that Rob Weisbach is now the new President and CEO of Miramax
Books. He is also the President and CEO of WeinsteinCo's book
imprint of their new media company. Weisbach will be responsible
for acquiring new book projects. He hopes to "provide a
nurturing home for writers of superior talent, work aggressively
to help all variety of booksellers bring our titles to a broad
audience, and find new ways to close the gap between traditional
publishing and the next- generation consumer." CLICK HERE
Barbara Marcus, President of Children's Book Publishing and
Distribution and Executive Vice President of Scholastic Inc.,
is leaving Scholastic. She will be replaced by Lisa Holton,
Senior Vice President, Publisher, Global Disney Children's Books.
CLICK HERE
Closed Markets:
There are already rumours that the new women's fiction line
called Transita has folded. Editorial Director
Nikki Read says this is not true, and Transita is
still looking for new authors. CLICK HERE
After 5 years, Would That It Were, the magazine
of historical science fiction, is closing to further submissions
for now, and going to an irregular schedule. CLICK HERE
Star*Line: The Newsletter of the SF Poetry
Association ended its most recent reading period the end of
March. Their next reading period is July/August/September 2005.
See their guidelines for themes. CLICK HERE
Rumour has it that Atlantic Monthly will no
longer be publishing fiction -- however, it looks like it will be
offering a print fiction issue.
Chizine Magazine is overstocked and closed to
fiction submissions until March, 2006. CLICK HERE
Dated Markets (Anthologies, Contests, Special and Themed
Issues):
The Pandora's Collective's Kisses and Popsicles
Spring Poetry Contest is open to submissions from poets of
all ages. Entry fees: $5 (Adult), $4 (Teen), $3 (Child). Deadline:
May 15, 2005. CLICK HERE
The West End Writers' Club of Vancouver, Canada, is holding
their 16th annual their annual contest: One Page Poetry or
Prose. Entry fee: $5 per piece. Deadline: May 15, 2005. CLICK HERE
FilmMakers Magazine is sponsoring The 4th American
Gem Short Script Competition. Submissions may be in any
genre, but must be a narrative short film script, 5 to 45 pages
long, and must be produceable on a low budget. Entry fee: $45 ($29
or students). Deadline: May 15, 2005. CLICK HERE
Lenox Avenue has posted the guidelines and
reading period for its first themed issue: "Mechanical
Oddities". They will not be reading any general submissions
during that time. Reading Period: May 15 - July 1, 2005. CLICK HERE
TOTU, Tales of the Unanticipated, will be open
to submissions for issue #27 during the month of August, 2005,
only. CLICK HERE
News:
The University of Liverpool has launched the first website to
be dedicated to science fiction research. Called the Science
Fiction Hub, it claims to be "the first subject portal
for science fiction scholars." CLICK HERE
Luis Ortiz is looking for information on or artwork by Ed
Emshwiller (emsh) for a biography/art book on this artist. He
wants "to hear from anyone who knew him, has stories of his
appearances at sf cons during the 1950s and '60s, or owns any of
his original artwork (sf or otherwise)" EMAIL
Our Losses:
Saul Bellow (1915 - 2005) Probably the most famous
Nobel laureate, Bellow was considered one of the backbones of 20th
century American literature. CLICK HERE
Robert Creeley (1926 - March 30, 2005) Creeley was an
internationally renowned post-modern poet of the Beat Generation,
"known for his spare, concise language and a free-form style
that distilled powerful emotions into verse". CLICK HERE
John Brosnan, author of several fiction and non-fiction
books, including The Sky Lords and Future Tense: The
Cinema of Science Fiction.
Frank Conroy (January 15, 1936 - April 7, 2005) Author
and teacher Conroy is best known for his memoir, "Stop-Time".
CLICK HERE
Dale Messick (April 11, 1906 - April 5, 2005) Born
Dalia Messick, she changed her name to compete with men on the
comics page, with her creation, Brenda Starr, Reporter. CLICK HERE
Debralee Scott (April 2, 1953 - April 5, 2005) Scott,
an actress, was known for her roles on "Mary Hartman, Mary
Hartman", "Welcome Back, Kotter" and two Police
Academy movies. CLICK HERE
Author's Note
I've mentioned Ralan's site before, but I can't say
enough about this great market site. Always up-to-date, Ralan
often has news of markets before their own web site does. His
resources include industry professionals and readers who happen
upon interesting news. This site is very professional, and easily
the most useful market site I have ever found. You can find it at
http://www.ralan.com. As
always, you can find me HERE.
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