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The deadline is fast approaching (June 15) for the 2012 Fabri Literary Prize. From the Boaz Publishing website: “In 2006 Dr. Matthew McKay established the Fabri Literary Prize to honor the memory of Frances Fabri. A Holocaust survivor, Frances spearheaded efforts in the US to record survivor stories, creating the interviewing protocols that are used widely today. The Fabri Literary Prize recognizes the work of aspiring novelists by providing funds directly to authors, by publishing their novels in attractive trade editions, and by publicizing their work to literary reviewers, librarians, and booksellers. The 2012 prizewinner will receive a publishing contract with a $7,500 advance and a $5,000 marketing budget. The winning novel will be published in the Spring of 2013 in a hardcover or trade paperback edition by Counterpoint/Softskull Press and distributed to the book trade by Publishers Group West. The contest is open to American novelists. Submitted manuscripts must be unpublished and written for educated adults with broad interests. Excluded from consideration are books for children or young adults and books that are focused on the religious market.” No entry fee.
The 2012 Esquire and Aspen Writers Foundation Short Short Fiction Contest is now open for submissions! Stories should run no longer than 79 words. “Top ten finalists will receive reimbursement for up to $500 from Aspen Writer’s Foundation for a roundtrip economy plane ticket to New York City from anywhere in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada, reimbursement for up to $500 for two nights lodging in New York City to be provided by Aspen Writer’s Foundation, two hour workshop with Colum McCann, and an invitation to a party with top literary luminaries hosted by Esquire and the Aspen Writers’ Foundation all at a total estimated value of $2,000/person. From the finalists, one finalist will be chosen as winner of a scholarship to 2013 Aspen Summer Words fiction workshop, 5 nights lodging in Aspen (booked by the Aspen Writers’ Foundation), and reimbursement for up to $500 from Aspen Writer’s Foundation for a roundtrip economy ticket to Aspen from anywhere in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada, and will have his/her entry published by Esquire either in the magazine or online at esquire.com.” No entry fee. Deadline: September 1, 2012.
If you’re in the Boston area (or can get there easily), you may be interested in this opportunity from the Boston Book Festival: “Would you like a chance to curate a session at the Boston Book Festival on October 27, 2012? We are making two one-hour slots available to outside groups/individuals who can introduce fresh voices and new ideas to the BBF. Be creative! The session can involve a workshop, literary improv, dramatic readings, literary games, etc. You will be responsible for running your session, i.e., gathering your participants, beginning and ending on time, and covering any expenses (beyond room rental and basic A/V) for the session. We will publicize your session on our website and in our Program Guide, and we will ask you to publicize it as well.” No application fee. Deadline: July 15, 2012.
“The University of Baltimore’s School of Communications Design seeks a published creative writer for a half-time contractual position beginning in August 2012 (contingent on final budgetary approval). Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as participating in curriculum development. Applicants should possess an appropriate graduate degree, a substantive record of publications, and college-level teaching experience. The ability to teach literature, as well as writing, will be a plus. Teaching responsibilities will focus on helping students develop and improve their writing, and understand and seek publication opportunities.”
Community-Word Project (CWP) seeks Teaching Artists in New York City: “CWP is a community of artists dedicated to bringing high-quality arts programming to NYC public schools. We are accepting applications from creative writers, theater artists, dancers, musicians/drummers, photographers/filmmakers, and other visual and multi-media artists with at least 2+ years of teaching artist experience.” NB: “Poets and photographers are strongly encouraged to apply Applicants with an ability to teach in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.” Pays: $50-$75/hour.
Webster University (St. Louis) is looking for a Writer & Editor, American University seeks a Writer/Editor, and the NY Writers Coalition (Brooklyn) invites applications for a Program Manager position.
“Grub Street [Boston] is pleased to offer $200 partial-tuition scholarships to deserving writers interested in taking our courses. Recipients may use their scholarship at any time in the year and toward any class they desire, though not for Muse and the Marketplace tuition or manuscript consulting. To apply for a Summer 2012 term scholarship, please email a 5-10 page sample of your work and a one-page letter detailing your financial need and desire to take a Grub Street class to rowan@grubstreet.org by Wednesday, June 6th at 12:00pm. Applicants will be notified whether or not they qualified for a scholarship by the end of the week.”
Here’s a chance to get some expert advice on a freelance query–for free!
In case you missed it: Our June newsletter went out to subscribers last week. As always, it’s packed with news about no-fee contests & paying calls for fictionists, poets, and writers of creative nonfiction.
From Bitch Media: “Currently we hire bloggers on eight-week long contracts, for three (or fewer, depending on the contract) blog posts per week on a topic of their choosing. Topics can be broad and general (sports, dating, television), or more specific (eco-feminism, mental illness in pop culture, web comics). The positions are paid (and fun!). If you’d like to be considered for a position as a guest blogger, send a brief description of your topic choice (including several sample-post ideas) and two writing samples (ideally blog posts).”
From Teachers & Writers Collaborative (New York): “T&W is accepting applications until July 2 for writers to teach during the 2012-2013 school year. Our roster of teaching artists includes writers whose work has been published, staged, or filmed; and who have experience teaching in K–12 schools and/or youth-serving community organizations. Preference is given to individuals who have taught in New York City or other large urban school districts. People who can teach in Spanish are especially encouraged to apply. Writers who teach for T&W do so as independent contractors. We will acknowledge your application within one week of receiving it; we plan to conduct interviews beginning in late July.”
“The English Department at California University of Pennsylvania seeks a published poet to teach upper- and lower-division creative writing, lower-division literature, and first-year composition. Teaching load is 4/4 and will include Creative Writing Poetry, Introduction to Poetry (literature), and first-year composition classes, as well as other creative writing classes…This is a one-year, temporary faculty appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. An excellent fringe benefits package is included.”
The Association of Writers & Writing Programs (Va.) is looking for a Conference Coordinator, the University of Houston seeks a Managing Editor for Houston History magazine, and the Saint Louis Art Museum invites applications for a Media Relations Coordinator position.
The current submissions window for Nashville Review ends on June 1. “Nashville Review publishes the best in literary fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and comics. Both distinguished and emerging writers are encouraged to submit. Nashville Review also publishes lyrics and audio by up-and-coming musicians.Fiction, nonfiction, and comics contributors are offered a flat fee of $100. Poetry contributors are offered $25 per poem.”
“Are you a total iPhone fanatic? Do you geek out for hours a day on your iPad? If so, you’re just who we’re looking for to create original, informative, and entertaining content for iPhone Life, the premier magazine for all things iOS. Written by users, for users, iPhone Life magazine offers the latest iOS news, helpful tips, how-to articles, app and gear reviews, and much more. We’re looking for article writers who are passionate about their devices and have something valuable to share with other iOS users. We pay $25 per published article and will include your bio and photo.”
The Fred Otto Prize for Oz Fiction will award a $100 first prize and a $50 second prize. ““Oz Fiction” is defined as any story about or pertaining to the Land of Oz as originally created by author L. Frank Baum in the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels, but stories need not be confined to Baum’s vision. Submissions about or pertaining to the Land of Oz in any of its forms will be accepted. Stories may follow on from Oz books, Oz plays, Oz movies, Magic Land, or any other fictional version of Oz.” Deadline is June 30, 2012. There is no entry fee. (via WinningWriters.com)
Paid internship in Communications & Social Media w/the Jewish Women’s Archive (Boston-based): “Do you feel at home in the blogosphere? Do you have a knack for social media? An interest in Jewish culture, feminism, politics, history, books, food, education, popular culture? The Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) is seeking an organized, self-motivated individual who can keep up with the fast-paced world of blogging. If an important story breaks at 11 p.m., we need to have a blog post ready the next morning. If you love to write and want to know what makes the non-profit world really tick, join our small but dynamic team and gain valuable experience running our blog and developing our use of Facebook and Twitter. This is an opportunity to build a portfolio of writing for the web, gain editorial experience, and use your social media talents to drive effective communication.”
Cleveland State University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of English (Poetry Writing)/Interim Director of CSU Poetry Center. “The position carries a teaching load of two courses per semester, including undergraduate and M.F.A. workshops and craft classes, as well as the direction of graduate creative writing theses. Duties will also include close supervision of all Poetry Center book production and promotion activities, and supervision of a graduate student staff. Applicants must have at least one book of poetry published or under contract, and an M.F.A., or Ph.D. in Creative Writing by July 1, 2012.”
“The Department of English at Texas A&M University invites applications for a one-year position in creative writing (fiction) at the visiting writer-in-residence level to start Fall 2012 (possible one-year renewal subject to satisfactory review and budgetary circumstances). Candidates must have an MFA, or PhD with an emphasis in creative writing, with publications and demonstrated teaching ability. Courses to be taught may include both undergraduate and graduate creative writing. The course load is 3/3 for the academic year with a 9 month contract.”
Brooklyn College (CUNY) is looking for a Director of News & Information, Boston University seeks an Editor/Writer, and Friends of the National Zoo (Washington) invites applications for a Writer position.
Midweek means that it’s time for us to take a look at some intriguing literary morsels discovered online over the past few days.
Philip Graham shares what happened when, this spring, he “decided to make going on an adventure (and writing up a two page report) a requirement for my two classes, a beginning and an advanced fiction workshop.”
Michael Nye explains “How I Became the Managing Editor at TMR.” (TMR=The Missouri Review)
Chad W. Post has some suggestions for revamping the PEN World Voices literary festival.
A study says that the influence of the literary canon on today’s writers is declining. Not exactly news to me since the eye-opening experience of my MFA program. But still saddening.
Read Maile Meloy’s short story in this week’s issue of The New Yorker; then read this Q&A with the author for background and some ideas on writing stories/writing novels.
And for a few laughs: Lev Raphael, with “S**t People Say to Writers.”
Richard Hugo House (Seattle) is looking for a Writer-in-Residence: “The writer-in-residence holds office hours (for free but by appointment only) for anyone seeking advice and feedback on their writing, and they also lead writing workshops and programs that reach into the heart of Seattle’s communities, with a specific focus on underserved populations who may not have access to the arts. Residencies run from September through June and may last for up to two terms.” Pays:”$500 per month stipend for nine months, plus additional compensation for Hugo Classes; a vibrant and growing community of, by and for writers; an opportunity to work with a committed staff in a creative work environment and receive support and encouragement for artistic projects.” There is no application fee. Deadline: June 4, 2012. NB: “Applicants for the position should be practicing, published writers of poetry, fiction or creative nonfiction and accomplished and dedicated writing teachers with experience working with writers of all levels in a traditional workshop setting and on a one-on-one basis as a mentor offering criticism and professional development advice.”
Working an unpaid internship at a magazine in NYC this summer? You may be eligible to win a $1,000 grant from the generous Ed (2010). Summer application deadline (no fee) is May 30, 2012 (11:59 p.m.).
“The Stowe Prize is a $10,000 award to recognize a United States author whose written work makes a tangible impact on a social justice issue critical to contemporary society. Named in honor of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the Stowe Prize was established to commemorate the 200th anniversary of her birth in 2011 and is awarded biennially. The inaugural Stowe Prize was awarded to authors Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn for their work, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin changed how Americans thought about slavery, galvanizing the antislavery movement and widening the divisions that led to the Civil War. Translated into sixty languages, Uncle Tom’s Cabin remains an international classic, read for its powerful portrayal of the struggle for freedom. It is in this tradition that the winner of the 2013 Stowe Prize will be chosen.” No entry fee indicated. Deadline: July 2, 2012.
“The Common Language Project (a nonprofit online journalism organization based at the University of Washington in Seattle) is commissioning freelance articles, photography, video and multimedia on international issues for an American audience. We are interested in work that is original, rigorously reported, character-driven and designed for online presentation. All stories must include visuals and we give priority to stories that incorporate multimedia. Our rates vary depending on the medium, length and complexity of assigned stories. Note that while we pay for each story we assign, we cannot pay for travel expenses at this time. CLP contributors retain all rights to their work. We publish work from all over the world. Currently we are especially interested in hearing pitches from Latin America, East Asia, and the former Soviet states.”
“Marlboro College [Vt.], a liberal arts college of 300 students and 41 faculty members, invites applicants for a Visiting Professor of Writing for a one-year sabbatical replacement, beginning August 2012. Teaching responsibilities include teaching a Fiction Workshop in the fall and a Poetry Workshop in the spring, tutorial support for advanced students in Writing, with an additional literature course or two (depending on the tutorial load) each semester in the applicant’s area of expertise. MFA or PhD required.”
Oklahoma State University seeks a Visiting Professor, Poetry. “One-year appointment or two one-semester appointments, rank open, beginning August 2012. MFA or PhD in Creative Writing with significant poetry publications and demonstrated excellence in teaching required.”
From the University of Virginia: “The Department of English and Creative Writing and the Program in American Studies seek applications to fill non-tenure-track Lecturer and Instructor positions during the 2012-13 academic year. Subject areas of particular need include but are not limited to: English Language and Literature, Creative Writing (fiction and poetry), and American Studies. Compensation may take the form of wages, part-time salary with part-time benefits or full-time salary with full-time benefits, depending upon the number of courses taught. A relevant terminal degree is expected but not required. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching. Applications will be considered immediately.”