Friday Finds for Writers
Writing-related resources, news, and reflections to read over the weekend.
Have a great weekend everyone. See you back here on Monday.
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Jewish Literary Links for Shabbat
Every Friday morning My Machberet presents an assortment of Jewish news, primarily of the literary variety, from around the Web.
Shabbat shalom!
Southern Jewish Historical Society Seeks Authors
This just in:
New Listing of Resource People: Request for Submissions
The Southern Jewish Historical Society is currently soliciting participants for a new resource persons listing. The listing is open to those with expertise pertinent to the field of southern Jewish history and culture: lecturers, archival consultants, genealogy consultants, authors and editors, oral history interviewers, museum professionals and exhibit curators. Materials supplied by the participants will be placed on the society’s web site and made available to individuals and organizations that wish to use the services of those listed.
Those who wish to be included should provide the following information: (a) name, (b) contact information, (c) current and other significant positions, (d) relevant education/training, (e) summary of relevant publications and/or evidence of work in particular field of expertise, (f) financial requirements (honoraria plus expenses), and, as applicable, (g) speaking topics, consulting expertise, and/or specific activities to be performed. Submission of a recent photograph is optional.
Please submit materials via email attachment to Dr. Mark K. Bauman, Chair, SJHS Resource Persons Committee, at markkbauman@aol.com.
The SJHS requests that individuals who obtain engagements as a result of this listing service make a voluntary contribution to the society based on fees received. (Suggested amount: 15% of total after expenses).
We welcome your inclusion as a resource person on this listing.
(via AMJHISTORY)
Wednesday’s Work-in-Progress: The GSI Book/Film Discussion Group
Since I’ve long been interested in books (and to a lesser extent, films) about the Holocaust (also known as the Shoah), I jumped right in when the Generations of the Shoah International (GSI) launched an online book/film discussion group. The group was established in late 2011, with the purpose of fostering conversation between members of the GSI community (mainly descendants of Holocaust survivors) on books and films created by members of said community. Every month, discussion alternates between books and films. As the group’s welcome message notes: “This is also an opportunity for members of the Shoah survivor community to speak with those who are just learning about the Holocaust. Educators and students participating might greatly benefit from all our experiences and insights. Book groups from churches or secular organizations may be participating….[A]ll who want to interact and learn are welcome.”
I’ve appreciated the opportunity to ask questions as a reader/viewer. For the month of March, I’m taking on a slightly different role: I’m the featured guest! Although I was asked to participate in this discussion as the author of Quiet Americans: Stories, I’m equally open to discussing all kinds of Holocaust literature, especially literature written by other grandchildren of refugees/survivors (“3G” authors).
I’ll be there all month, so if you want to stop by, please join us! (If you have any difficulty accessing the group, please ask the moderator for assistance.)
Monday Markets for Writers
Monday brings the weekly batch of no-fee competitions/contests, paying submission calls, and jobs for those of us who write (especially those of us who write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction).