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The perfect gift for a
writer this Christmas
 Are
you looking for the perfect gift for a writer this festive
season? Perhaps a fellow writer at a writing group, or a
friend or family member who shares your passion? firstwriter.com's
bestselling handbook for writers is the ideal present for
anyone looking to get their writing published.
The
firstwriter.com Writers' Handbook 2014 is
available both in print and as a Kindle edition from
Amazon outlets around the world, including
Amazon.com
and Amazon.co.uk.
It is also available to buy as an ebook through Google
Play and Smashwords
Alternatively, why not give
a subscription to the firstwriter.com website? You
can buy e-vouchers that allow people to take out
subscriptions for free at https://www.firstwriter.com/writer_gift/
Bridport
Prize 2014 open for entries
The Bridport Prize – one
of the world's biggest English-language writing
competitions – has announced its 2013 winners:
- Daisy Behagg wins the £5,000 first prize for poetry;
- Eve Thomson wins the £5,000 first prize for short story;
and
- Nicholas Ruddock wins £1,000 first prize for flash fiction
The competition is now open
for the 2014 prizes. The 2014 judges have been announced
as Liz Lochhead for poetry, Andrew Miller for short stories, and Tania Hershman for flash fiction.
Entries are accepted by post or online, until the closing
date of May 31, 2014.
In its 40th anniversary
year, the competition boasts the following renowned
writers as its patrons:
- Tracy Chevalier
- David Harsent
- Jim Crace
- Tobias Hill
- Paul Farley
- Andrew Motion
- Patrick Gale
- Ali Smith
- Maggie Gee
- Rose Tremain
- Lavinia Greenlaw
For more details, and to
enter, visit the website at http://www.bridportprize.org.uk
For the details of over
100 other writing competitions, click
here
New virtual
community for writers
This month sees the creation of WRITERS WRITE, a new forum for
writers. In this virtual community, writers at all stages of their writing
careers can meet, discuss and showcase their work.
They say that writing is the loneliest job in the world, but there are
plenty of people out there in the same boat. If you have a problem, if you
need critical feedback, if you want advice, this is the place to come. It’s
free to join, and you won’t be asked for any personal details you don’t want to
share.
Visit http://writerswrite.myfreeforum.org/index.php
to join in the fun.
Bakehouse novel writing
course
A novel writing course with
award winning novelist Karen Campbell at the Bakehouse in the New Year. Early booking is advisable.
Accommodation can be provided at the Bakehouse ( b& b + evening meal @ £30 per night) on a first come, first served basis. The
workshops
Think you have a book in you? Held over two weekends, with the option of additional ongoing editorial support in between,
the new Bakehouse Novel Writing Course gives you the opportunity and space to really focus on your creative writing. Whether you simply have the germ of an idea, or a work already in progress, award-winning tutor Karen Campbell
will run a series of workshops designed to stimulate and streamline the writing process, and inspire you to put pen to paper. Each weekend will consist of two morning workshops, plus one afternoon of writing exercises and 1-to-1
tutorials (with participants choosing either Saturday or Sunday afternoon tutorial in advance). Weekend 1: Saturday February
22 and Sunday February 23, 2014
Time: 10.00am–1.00pm Sat & Sun
Lighting the Spark: Getting started with your writing. A look at what makes a story memorable, where ideas might come from, source material – are there only seven kinds of plot? –
How to structure your notes and jottings into places, people and plot outlines, intriguing beginnings. Plus 2pm–5pm writing exercises and 1-to-1 tutorial on your choice of either Saturday
or Sunday afternoon.
Weekend 2 : Saturday April
26 and Sunday April 27, 2014
Time: 10.00am–1.00pm Sat & Sun
Plus 2pm–5pm writing exercises and 1-to-1 tutorial on your choice of either Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
A light lunch will be provided followed by one 20 minute individual session with Karen per participant on each weekend.
NB: A minimum of eight and maximum of 12 places available.
Cost: £250
Karen Campbell
Karen Campbell is originally from Glasgow, where she gained a Masters in Creative Writing (Distinction) at Glasgow University. Winner of the Best New Scottish Writer Award in 2009, Karen has published five novels,
with her current novel
This Is Where I Am (Bloomsbury Circus) being chosen as a Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. The recipient of a Scottish Arts Council New Writers Award, Karen also tutors on Arvon writing courses at Moniack Mhor, and has
appeared on Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland’s Culture Cafe and Radio 4’s Women’s Hour, as well as literary festivals such as Wigtown, Edinburgh, Aye Write and FIRN in France. More information
is available at www.karencampbell.co.uk
Contact details
Scotland:
The Bakehouse
44 High Street
Gatehouse of Fleet
DG7 2HP
Tel: 01557 814175
Mob: 07891 803027
www.thebakehouse.info
www.toutesdirections.info
www.chryssalt.com
England:
149 Chamberlayne Road
London
NW10 3NT
Tel: 0208 969 9221
Editor's
pick: New literary agent, publisher and magazine listings
in November
The Editor's
pick of new literary
agent, publisher
and magazine
listings added to the firstwriter.com
databases in November:
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Poetry;
Markets: Adult
Publishes poetry books
submitted through its poetry contests only - entry fee of
$20-$25 applies. Submit by post or via online submission
system. See website for more details.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1886
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Short Stories;
Markets: Adult; Literary
Submit up to five poems, or
one piece of prose (or up to three pieces of flash
fiction) via submission system on website. No submissions
by post.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1888
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Articles; Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Nature; Science; Short Stories;
Markets: Children's
Magazine for children aged
6-9. Publishes fiction, poetry, and articles on such
topics as animals, cool scientific discoveries, and kids
of the reader's own age doing amazing things. See website
for full details. Submit by post with SASE, or using
online web submission system. No submissions in emails.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1891
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Nonfiction;
Areas include: Adventure; Anthropology;
Autobiography; Biography; Business; Cookery; Criticism;
Culture; Current Affairs; Entertainment; Erotic; Fantasy;
Finance; Gothic; Health; Historical; Horror; How-to;
Humour; Legal; Leisure; Lifestyle; Military; Music;
Mystery; Nature; New Age; Philosophy; Politics;
Psychology; Religious; Romance; Science; Self-Help; Short
Stories; Sociology; Spiritual; Sport; Suspense; Westerns;
Women's Interests;
Markets: Academic; Adult; Youth;
Preferred styles: Contemporary; Experimental;
Literary; Mainstream
Publisher of fiction and
nonfiction audiobooks. Send query by post with SASE, or
submit proposal with three sample chapters, plus synopsis
for fiction.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1891
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry; Reviews;
Areas include: Short Stories;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary
Describes itself as one of
the oldest continuously publishing journals on the
internet. Publishes poetry, short fiction, creative
nonfiction, book reviews, and photography. Submit by
email. See website for more details.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1894
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Fiction;
Areas include: Historical; Mystery; Romance;
Sci-Fi; Thrillers;
Markets: Adult; Children's; Youth;
Preferred styles: Contemporary
Global, digital imprint
from a major international publisher. Publishes ebooks for
teen, young adult, and new adult readers. Willing to
consider all genres, including romance, contemporary,
dystopian, paranormal, sci-fi, mystery, and thrillers.
Accepts unsolicited mss between 25,000 and 60,000 words.
Submit by email (see website for specific email addresses
for different geographic locations) along with query and
author bio. See website for full details.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1894
New Publisher Listing
Publishes:
Fiction; Nonfiction; Poetry;
Areas include: Historical; Sociology;
Markets: Adult; Youth;
Preferred styles: Literary
Publishes works of
historical and social value, or significance to the
Pacific Northwest region (Northern California, Oregon,
Idaho, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska). Accepts
queries by email and proposals via onlnie submission
system. See website for full details.
https://www.firstwriter.com/publishers/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1897
New Magazine Listing
Publishes:
Essays; Interviews; Nonfiction; Poetry; Reviews;
Areas include: Translations;
Markets: Adult;
Preferred styles: Literary
Accepts regular submissions
between January 15 and July 15 each year. Send 3-6 poems
of any length or style, with SASE. Between July 15 and
January 15 each year, accepts submissions through its
annual poetry competition: $1,000 prize and $20 entry fee.
No submissions by email.
https://www.firstwriter.com/magazines/details.cgi?RecordNumber=1897
New Literary Agency
Listing
Handles:
Fiction; Nonfiction; Scripts;
Areas: Film; Theatre; TV;
Markets: Adult
Handles full-length mss and
scripts for film, TV, and theatre. No unsolicited mss.
Query by email or by phone in first instance.
https://www.firstwriter.com/Agents/agents_details.cgi?RecordNumber=1110
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