Here you will find a listing of Agents , Pub Venues and Contests, in alphabetical order. Although we have
exhausted our measures researching before placing any of these listings here, we recommend to all to do the same. From one
minute to the next, things change, and at the time of placement here, new developments may have occured.
Thank you.
The Muse Marquee Editors
**AGENTS**
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fiction and nonfiction for the childrens and adult market
Fiction and nonfiction
Authobiography, Biography, Crime, Historical
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Handles fiction and Scripts for Adults and Children
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Handles fiction and nonfiction
Business, Crime, Historical, Literary, Self-Help, Womens Issues
**PUB VENUES**
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http://www.bylinemag.com/guidelines.aspGeneral short fiction, mainstream, literary or genre; 2,000 to 4,000 words. Good writing
is the main criterion. No explicit sex or violence. Payment is $100 on acceptance. Also, instructive or motivational
articles that could be of genuine help to writers, especially how-to-write or how-to-sell to specific market areas.
Length should be 1,500 to 1,800 words; query or submit full manuscript. We also solicit interviews with editors
of freelancer-friendly publications for our Inside Information feature. No profiles or interviews about specific authors.
Query with editor's name and sample of his publication; we'll provide specific guidelines. Payment is $75 on acceptance
for all features.
BBC Parenting
magazine is aimed at parents of children from babies to six year olds and is the newest
magazine of its kind on the market. With a lively mix of fashion, celebrity parents, travel, food, motoring, lifestyle, education,
family relationships, health and much more. Query/Guidelines/Info: Susannah Pearce, Deputy. Ed.susannah.pearce@bbc.co.uk Main switch board: 020 8433 2000 or write: BBC Parenting Magazine, Studio 245, The Bon
Marche Centre, 241-251 Ferndale Rd. London, SW9 8BJ UK or BBC Worldwide Ltd., Woodlands, 80 Wood Lane, London W12 0TT
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CONNECT FOR KIDSAlways looking for freelance writers to conduct solutions- oriented coverage of critical issues affecting
children, youth and families. Our goal is to go beyond personal stories by bringing together meaningful information,
success stories and ideas for action. Pays $300 and up depending upon length of article and experience.
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For poetry/prose/essays/reviews/novel excerpts and book review proposals
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-www.windriverpress.com
Wind River Press publishes fiction,
nonfiction, poetry, anthologies and collections of special interest to literary-minded readers. Wind River Books are
published in electronic and paperback formats. Reprints, translations, and simultaneous submissions are considered.
Terms: 15% print, 50% electronic; Two year contract, negotiable. Please query before sending your manuscript. Responds in
one month. submissions@windriverpress.com
~CONTESTS~
Drue Heinz Literature Prize Fiction Deadline: 30th June 2005 Fees: $0 for one entry. Prizes: $15,000 for first place. Also
book publication.
For English-speaking authors from around the world who have had a collection of short stories published,
or a minimum of three short stories or novellas in commercial magazines or literary journals of national distribution.
University of Pittsburgh Press, Eureka Building, Fifth Floor, 3400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh,
PA 15260 United States
CROWNATUDE ESSAY CONTEST http://www.queenpower.com> > --- NO ENTRY FEE/WOMEN ONLY > > We want to know where you found CrownAtude. Women possessing
CrownAtude have formed bonds with other women to create an attitude of community and by doing so they promote,
enrich and lift each other up. To find out more about CrownAtude visit: www.queenpower.com/CrownAtude.html. >
> We are looking for well-written essays. Max 500 words. Based on personal experience.
Electronic submissions only. Essay must be included in body of the e-mail. No attachments will be
accepted. Deadline July 1, 2005 (12:00 midnight CST). Contest Winner awarded $75. Also the winning
essay will be published on the CrownAtude page of QueenPower.com (with byline and photo). To submit, send
to dawn@queenpower.com.
Original unpublished nonfiction with the dog as the central focus. Topics include (but are not limited to)
heroic, funny, interesting and favorite dogs. Up to 2,000 words, must be in English. NO poetry, fiction, or essays. Paste
story into the e-mail with name, e-mail, phone and title.
Leaf Books Non Fiction Nonfiction Deadlines:31st August 2005 Fees: £5 for one entry. Prizes: £200 for first place. Also publication.
For new short fiction and non-fiction between 4000 and 5000 words. Runners up £50 and publication. Please
label work by genre and include all contact details including email. Or Entry forms on website.
Contact: Leaf, GTi, Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Abercynon, CF45 4SN, UK United
Kingdom enquiries@leafbooks.co.uk
Leaf Books Short Story Fiction Deadline: 31st August 2005 Fees: £5 for one entry. Prizes: £200 for first place. Also publication.
Details: For new short fiction and non-fiction between 4000 and 5000 words. Runners up £50 and publication. Please label
work by genre and include all contact details including email. Or Entry forms on website. Email: enquiries@leafbooks.co.uk
Fiction
Deadline: December 1st 2005
Prize: $100 for first prize
Award for Christian fiction
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