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Finding the Bacon Greetings, avid freelancers, and welcome to this issue of
Finding the Bacon. As summer draws to a close, children and their families—as
well as teachers, are planning for back-to-school days. In these preparations, a
variety of questions and concerns arise. The following publications attempt to
answer some of those questions and alleviate fears. *********************************************** If you write articles based on topics of interest to
Christian schools or articles on issues pertaining to Christian parents, then
query Christian Home and School. Christian Home and School http://www.gospelcom.net/csi/chs Guidelines Online: Yes, at http://www.gospelcom.net/csi/chs/submission_guidelines.shtml E-Mail Queries: Yes, at rogers@csionline.org Rights: Prefers first rights A hint for breaking into Christian Home and School
is to submit a tip for their “Parentstuff” pages. Accepts standard mail or
e-mail queries regarding full length articles. Direct queries to Roger Schmurr. Pays: On publication Pays $25-$40 for “Parentstuff,” $150-$300 per article *********************************************** If there is a bit of creative artist in you, submit an article to School Arts. School Arts Guidelines Online: Yes, at http://www.davis-art.com/schoolarts/ This magazine is directed toward art teachers or teachers
who enjoy promoting art within their classroom. How-to articles are the best bet
here. Send a standard or e-mail query to Dr. Eldon Katter. E-Mail Queries: Yes, at katter@kurtztown.edu Pays: Upon publication. Rates vary Considers reprints. *********************************************** Beyond racial tolerance, Teaching Tolerance looks
at ways to teach students to live and work together despite a wide range of
diversities. Teaching Tolerance http://www.teachingtolerance.org Guidelines Online: Yes, at http://www.tolerance.org/teach/share/getpublished.jsp Editor Jim Carnes will accept queries or complete
manuscripts via standard mail. Articles must be geared toward helping teachers
promote understanding among diverse groups of students. Pays: Upon publication. 25 cents-$1.25 per word Prefers new material *********************************************** Slant articles written for Earlychildhood NEWS
toward parents, teachers, and caregivers of children ages 8 and under. Earlychildhood NEWS E-Mail query: No Targets parents and teachers of children from birth-age
8. Looks at newsworthy issues as well as tried and true educational subjects.
Send query via standard mail. Include clips. Pays: Upon publication. $100-$200 per article Offers kill fee. No reprints. *********************************************** More and more families are choosing to homeschool their
children. This magazine is packed with information to make their jobs less
complicated. Home Education Magazine E-Mail Queries: Yes, at HEM-Editor@home-ed-magazine.com Home Education Magazine prefers e-mailed queries
and submissions, however will accept them via standard mail, too. All
information must pertain to learning in some form, and be applicable to
homeschooling families. Essays on homeschooling or memorable schooling
experiences are considered. Also buys news reports and interviews about and with
home schoolers. Pays: On publication. $50-$100, occasionally more. Will consider reprints. Kimberly Ripley is a freelance writer and published author from
Portsmouth, NH. A wife and mother of five, her family's antics have led her to
write books like ''Breathe Deeply, This Too Shall Pass," a collection of thirty
tales of the trials and tribulations of parenting teens. She is the owner/publisher of
Writerip Publishing, and editor of a newsletter and web site called
''Freelancing Later in Life,'' based on her book by the same name. Visit
her site at http://www.freelancing1.homestead.com. Air Mail Markets Hello again and welcome to the latest issue of Air Mail Markets! This
week's publications are all Canada, all the time. From writing about the
people and places that make Toronto great, to getting kids interested in science
and technology, to providing consumer information to net-savvy adults, if you're
interested in writing for Canadian markets, this issue's for you. As
always, any monetary conversion to USD is subject to change depending on current
currency conversion rates. Amy Brozio-Andrews lives in upstate New York with her husband and daughter. By day, she's a Readers' Services Librarian in an urban public library. By night, she writes, practices yoga, plays with the cat, surfs the Net and procrastinates like crazy to avoid balancing her checkbook. Feel free to send comments and suggestions directly to her at corduroy74@yahoo.com. Contests Corner Hello from a cold Southern Hemisphere! I have extracts from a dozen very
different contests this month; some for the kids, some with really kewl prizes,
and a couple of serious essay contests if you happen to relish an academic
challenge. The NESTEA contest closes on 15 August 2002 - not much time to
submit, but it looked like a lot of fun, and it'll be great practice in writing
against deadlines. :-) Cheers, Moira STORY and ESSAY competition "Womenspace has decided to document the last thirty years of
Canadian women's progress towards equality - and a better world for all - with a
timeline and a contest. We'll share what we have compiled, and we'd like you to
share your own piece of herstory with us, and with our audience. "Do you feel that you are part of the women's movement for
equality? Has the women's movement touched your life, opened doors for you,
changed your way of thinking? "TELL US YOUR STORY in 750 to 1000 words, and make it evocative. We
want to know what the timeframe was, how old you were, what you were wearing,
what music you listened to, what you saw around you, where you lived, what you
were reading or watching, what smells bring back the memories, what you ate and
what you cooked (recipes welcome). "Entries may include images - photographs, drawings, etc. Limit of
3 accompanying images per entry. "We welcome writing which covers a diversity of women, backgrounds,
organisations and events. They should be feminist, which means that they are
supportive of women and women's equality. We welcome works which are not racist,
homophobic, ageist, ableist, or sexist."
PRIZE: $200, and
others ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: September 15, 2002 URL:
http://herstory.womenspace.ca/index.html
*********************************************** WORDS ABOUT YOUR WHEREABOUTS CONTEST "In 100 words or less, we invite you to describe an unusual,
humorous or otherwise interesting aspect of your hometown's history,
architecture, natural history, geography, etc. Every week for the next twelve
months we will select the most compelling recent entry and send it to everyone
on the listserv. If your entry happens to be chosen, you will receive a copy of
The Pocket World Atlas, third edition. At the end of one year (52 weeks), the
editors will randomly draw one name from our complete list of weekly winners to
receive the full suite of Oxford World Atlases, ten books in all. "The Pocket World Atlas is available only while supplies last. We
will credit authors with their submissions, but all town entries will become the
property of Oxford University Press and are subject to editing for length and
content. Major urban centers (ex: NYC, LA, DC) unfortunately do not fit into the
contest parameters and therefore will not be considered if entered into the
contest. U.S. residents only; one entry per person."
PRIZE: Atlases, as
above ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: November 2002 URL: http://www.oup-usa.org/atlas/contest.html *********************************************** The Fourth Annual Gival Press Poetry
Competition-2002 "Gival Press, an independent publisher, welcomes poetry written by
poets from all walks of life. Theme: Completely open. Eligible Poets: Open to all, national and international poets. Forms or Style of Poetry: Original work, not a translation of someone
else's poetry. Open to any form or style; simply good poetry. Length of Manuscript: 24 to 40 typed pages of poetry, on one side only. "Status of the Winning Manuscript: The manuscript as a whole shall
not have been published before. However, include an acknowledgement sheet to
indicate any previously published poems in the collection. It is the
responsibility of the poet to secure the right to publish previously published
poems."
PRIZE: $500 and
publication ENTRY FEE: $15 DEADLINE: December 15, 2002 *********************************************** Travel essay contest "David Barish started Bakpak Travelers Guides in March of 1998, a
unique travel guide for students, backpackers and independent, like-minded
travelers. They are compact, portable and chock full of info travelers want
& need - but still fits in your pocket! Bakpak Travelers Guides now publish
three guides covering the USA & Canada, Europe and the Official Greyhound
Travel Guide. "Write Your Way to Australia! Write an Original Essay between 250
and 500 words, on the following theme: "Select any local destination worldwide (ie any city or town) and
tell a potential visitor why they should visit this location." "Contest Entries based on a composite score using the following
criteria: (1) Originality and creativity (25%), (2) Writing style (25%), (3)
Grammar and sentence structure (25%), (4) Responsiveness to Contest theme
question (25%). "One Winner will receive a One Month Assignment as a Bakpak
Travelers Guide researcher and writer for the 1st Edition of Bakpak Travelers
Guide Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific. Prize package consists of a
$2,000 cash stipend; One Round Trip Coach Air Transportation between Sydney,
Australia, and Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Miami, London, Vancouver or
Toronto; and a Maximum Per Diem allowance of US $35 to cover daily expenses
during the Assignment, including ground travel, accommodations, food, tours,
admissions to attractions and incidentals. The approximate retail value of the
Prize is $4,500. Prize does not include any other costs not specifically stated
in the Official Rules."
PRIZE: Worth $4500 as
above ENTRY FEE: $20 DEADLINE: October 31, 2002 URL: http://www.bakpakguide.com The Louise Laffin Second Annual Fiction
Competition "The Louise Laffin Competition is an annual competition for the
best original short piece of science or horror fiction. The competition was
established to promote the acceptance of science and horror fiction as honorable
types of literature which give pleasure and participate in the intellectual
discourse of mankind. "The competition honors the memory of Louise Laffin, whose
appreciation of things- in life and in literature- was not determined by
preconceived ideas, but rather by their intrinsic value. "Each entry must be an original unpublished work. Submission of an
entry constitutes agreement to have the work, if chosen as the winner, to be
published in the periodical, New Genre. Each entry must conform to the style,
length and other requirements for publication in the periodical, New
Genre."
PRIZE: $300 and
publication ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: September 1, 2002 *********************************************** TAKE THE PLUNGE CONTEST "Only one iced tea gives you that famous NESTEA refreshment and
crispness any time of the day. No purchase necessary. Sponsored by Nestlé USA,
Inc. "The Nestea 'Take the Plunge' Contest is open to legal residents of
the 50 United States and the District of Columbia and will be construed
according to U.S. law. Do not enter the contest if you are not located in the 50
United States or District of Columbia. "Everyone has a dream they've always wanted to achieve, but had to
put on hold. Are you ready to 'Take the Plunge?' Tell us what you want to do,
more than anything and why you haven't been able to make it happen. We're
looking for the most inspirational, unique ideas. Your dream could make you a
WINNER! "Submit no more than 300 words explaining the 'Plunge' that you've
always wanted to take and why you haven't been able to make it happen. You must
be able to accomplish the 'Plunge' idea with up to a $15,000 budget, which must
be submitted with your entry (the budget is separate from the 300 word entry).
Entries including unsuitable content (as solely determined by the judges) or
that are in violation of third party rights (including, but not limited to,
copyrights) will be disqualified. Limit one entry per person. "Two (2) Grand Prize Winners will receive up to $15,000 to fulfill
their 'Plunge' idea and a year's supply of NESTEA product (VIP coupons good for
52 free 16 oz. bottles of NESTEA Concentrate). (ARV up to $15,100) Winners must
be able to complete their 'Plunge' idea by June 30, 2003. A third party will
manage execution of each grand prize winner's 'Plunge' idea. No cash
substitutions for prizes will be permitted and prizes are
non-transferable."
PRIZE: Worth $15 000
and more, as above ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: August 15, 2002 URL: http://www.nestea.com/index.asp The Vegetarian Resource Group's Annual Essay
Contest "The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues
of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. "SUBJECT: 2-3 page essay on any aspect of vegetarianism.
Vegetarianism is not eating meat, fish, and birds (for example, chicken or
duck). Among the many reasons for being a vegetarian are beliefs about ethics,
culture, health, aesthetics, religion, world peace, economics, world hunger, and
the environment. "Entrants should base their paper on interviewing, research, and/or
personal opinion. You need not be a vegetarian to enter. All essays become the
property of The Vegetarian Resource Group." ENTRY CATEGORIES: * A. Age 14-18. * B. Age 9-13. * C. Age 8 and under.
PRIZE: $50 Savings
bond ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: May 1, 2003 (Ongoing) URL: http://www.vrg.org/index.htm *********************************************** Jane Austen Society of North America 2003
Essay Contest "Students interested in the life and works of Jane Austen may enter
the Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest. We are seeking jargon
free writing and fresh approaches to Austen. "Your essay of 1200 to 2000 words should contain personal, original
insight into Jane Austen's artistry, ideas and values. It should not be
primarily a research paper. Please also include a statement about the individual
or teacher most influential in teaching you to appreciate literature,
particularly Jane Austen. "2003 Essay Topic: The Importance of Home and Family in Jane
Austen's Life and Works. "In all of Jane Austen's fiction, home and family play a
significant though complex role, sometimes providing nurture, sometimes (even
simultaneously) a sense of constriction. Explore the importance of home and/or
family in Austen's novels or Juvenilia. Possible angles might include: · The ways Austen uses siblings to further plot, character development,
and theme; · The ways the needs of courting couples might conflict with the
demands of the families to which they belong; · Austen's response to the images of home and family portrayed by other
writers; or · Her representation of vexed social, economic, legal, or political
issues through her images of home and family. "You may wish to limit your discussion to only one work. Essays
should focus on the works themselves, and use plenty of evidence from the text(s).
Essays should include/respond to relevant published criticism, but should not
focus on other critics' perspectives. Include a Works Cited following the essay. Contest Categories: 1. High school students (interested, advanced junior high school
students may also compete in the high school competition) 2. Full and part-time undergraduate students 3. Full and part-time graduate students"
PRIZE: $500 and others ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: May 1, 2003 *********************************************** Rainy Day Corner Publishing's Third Annual
Summer Essay Contest (ages 8-21) "The rules are simple, write an Essay on something special you've
done this summer. Word count 1200. ·Email submissions only! No Attachments! The contest begins July 5,
2002 and ends midnight eastern time USA) September 15, 2002. "How Your Essay Will Be Judged ·Mechanics count! Be sure to check your grammar and spelling. ·Creativity ·Staying within the word/line count. ·Formatting submission properly. Please do not center or bold your
fonts. Send them as plain text. "What To Include and How To Submit Your Essay ·Include your contact information, name, age, address and current email
address in the top left corner of your essay. ·Title and word count. ·Essay in the body of the email. One space between lines. Subject line
should read Summer Essay Contest."
PRIZE: $15 and
publication ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: September 15, 2002 URL: http://www.rainydaycorner.com/index.htm *********************************************** The Institute for Brand Leadership's Essay
contest "The Institute for Brand Leadership is a center for brand
education. It was established in 1997 by Alan Bergstrom to promote brand
excellence. The Institute's vision is a democratic one. We believe that
educating the public about branding can help individuals and organizations alike
reach their highest potential. Our mission is to share brand
knowledge-particularly leading-edge analysis, information and ideas-with the
greatest audience possible, in a practical and useful form. To that end, we
initiate and engage in projects that facilitate open communication about
branding, particularly between academics and practitioners in this field "Like it or not, branding is something that you personally
experience every day of your life. Starbucks coffee, Nike sneakers, Gap jeans,
even Q-tips cotton swabs-brands are becoming an ever more pervasive aspect of
consumers' lives around the world. Whether you love brands, hate them, or don't
care, we at the Institute for Brand Leadership believe that you have insight
into why they have become so powerful. We want you to share that knowledge with
us-speaking from the perspective of your discipline. "Specifically, we want you to apply a theory (or set of theories),
from a particular discipline or area of study to answer the following question:
"Why and under what conditions are people more likely to buy brand names
rather than their generic counterparts?" If you are studying sociology, for
example, you might tell us what Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Habermas,
Foucault, and/or Giddens would have to say about this-what connections can you
make between theory and the power that brands enjoy today? "We are looking for original thinking grounded in a specific
discipline, so you may want to include some relevant research or quotes.
However, please do not include footnotes. Instead, integrate your sources into
the text, and include a separate sheet of paper with a bibliography."
PRIZE: $3,000, $1,500,
$500 ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: October 15, 2002 URL: http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/ Stickman Review Short Story Contest "The Stickman Review considers previously unpublished fiction,
poetry, and non-fiction of literary quality. "Previously unpublished fiction only One story per person No simultaneous submissions No length limitations"
PRIZE: $250,
$50 ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: October 1, 2002 URL: http://www.stickmanreview.com *********************************************** NESFA 2003 Science Fiction & Fantasy
Short Story Contest "This contest is open to all amateur writers, defined as anyone who
has not sold a story of any length (from short-short to novel) to a professional
publication before 15 November 2002. Sale of poetry or non-fiction does not
count. By "sold to a professional publication" we mean being paid at
least 3 cents per word. Electronic publications meeting these criteria count.
However, some electronic publication involves no promise to pay any definite
amount by any definite time; this does not count as a professional sale. "Entries must be either science fiction or fantasy, less than 7,500
words long, and the original work of the person submitting them. "The final round judge(s) will be announced in coming months. They
will be well-known professional Science Fiction and Fantasy writers. Entries
will be mailed back during the month of March 2003, if postage for this was
included. Contest results and first round readers' comments will also be sent
out in March 2003. These comments may be the most valuable benefit of this
contest. They are probably the closest to unbiased critique from knowledgeable
readers available anywhere. "NESFA may keep an archival copy of finalists' manuscripts, but all
other copies will be destroyed. All rights will remain with the authors."
PRIZE: $50 merchandise
and more ENTRY FEE: None DEADLINE: November 15, 2002 URL: http://www.nesfa.org/index.html I have been an accountant for a very long time, but I always wanted to be a
writer when I grew up. I realised a year or so back that there's not that
many decades left for me get grown up, and so I'm working part time at learning
how to be a writer. Besides my column here, I write a weekly article on
Women Abuse for Suite101.com - not a pretty subject, but if you have the
stomach, check it out at http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/women_abuse
- and have recently been promoted by them to Managing Editor (Food). To read past issues, click here. |
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