SmileyBooks has reopened the call for submissions for LOVE WINS. Entries will be accepted from July 1 - July 31, 2008. For more information and submission details, visit the Web site at www.lovewins-smileybooks.com/overview.html.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Abiola Abrams Earns Two Nominations for Her Debut Novel DARE
HES community member Abiola Abrams has been nominated for two literary awards for her debut novel Dare.
Gaining the attention of the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association (SEVAA) as it launches the first Afr'Am Fest Literary Awards, Dare has earned nominations for best Contemporary Fiction and best New African American Voice.
The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008 during the 25th Anniversary of Afr'Am Fest, SEVAA's annual cultural celebration in Norfolk, Virginia. Nathan McCall will be the keynote speaker.
Congratulations, Abiola, and good luck!
Gaining the attention of the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association (SEVAA) as it launches the first Afr'Am Fest Literary Awards, Dare has earned nominations for best Contemporary Fiction and best New African American Voice.
The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008 during the 25th Anniversary of Afr'Am Fest, SEVAA's annual cultural celebration in Norfolk, Virginia. Nathan McCall will be the keynote speaker.
Congratulations, Abiola, and good luck!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
4th Annual New York Roundtable Writers' Conference
April 11-12, 2008
New York City
http://www.writersconferencenyc.org
The New York Center for Independent Publishing hosts this conference, which focuses on the business of writing. Attendees range from new to experienced writers. Sample topics include:
New York City
http://www.writersconferencenyc.org
The New York Center for Independent Publishing hosts this conference, which focuses on the business of writing. Attendees range from new to experienced writers. Sample topics include:
- Writing Book Proposals
- Writing a Winning Query Letter
- Online Publishing
- PR and Marketing
- Independent Publishers
- Self Publishing
Editors, agents, publicists, authors, and publishers, including representatives from major publishing houses (HarperCollins, Random House, Simon & Schuster, McGraw-Hill) will be present.
Registration Fees: Early bird - $225 for one day; $325 for both days; includes a copy of Getting Your Book Published for Dummies. Regular - $250 for one day; $350 for both days
Early-bird Deadline: March 15, 2008
Questions: Call: 212.764.7021 or e-mail: nycip@nycip.org
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Find Yourself in Magazines Insight Conference
March 20, 2008
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Times Square
New York City
http://www.magazine.org/diversity/26067.cfm
Magazine Publishers Association (MPA) presents the second annual Find Yourself in Magazines Insight Conference.
Scheduled speakers include hiring directors, publishers, editors-in-chief, and other leaders from the most recognizable magazine publishing companies, including Hearst Magazines, Condé Nast, Time Inc., and Meredith Publishing.
Registration Fees:
Undergraduate/Graduate Students - Free
Non-students - $100/person
Registration Deadline: March 14, 2008
Pre-registration is required!
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Times Square
New York City
http://www.magazine.org/diversity/26067.cfm
Magazine Publishers Association (MPA) presents the second annual Find Yourself in Magazines Insight Conference.
Scheduled speakers include hiring directors, publishers, editors-in-chief, and other leaders from the most recognizable magazine publishing companies, including Hearst Magazines, Condé Nast, Time Inc., and Meredith Publishing.
Suggested attendees:
- Entry-level and mid-career professionals interested in careers at existing magazines
- Entrepreneurs who want to start successful print or digital magazines
Registration Fees:
Undergraduate/Graduate Students - Free
Non-students - $100/person
Registration Deadline: March 14, 2008
Pre-registration is required!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Susan L. Taylor - Book Discussion
Monday, March 10, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Bankers Trust Auditorium at the Donnell Library Center
20 West 53rd Street (bet 5th & 6th Avenues)
New York City
Female Thiink (yes, two i's!) presents an evening of intimate conversation with Susan L. Taylor, featuring her new book, All About Love.
Tickets: $40
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Bankers Trust Auditorium at the Donnell Library Center
20 West 53rd Street (bet 5th & 6th Avenues)
New York City
Female Thiink (yes, two i's!) presents an evening of intimate conversation with Susan L. Taylor, featuring her new book, All About Love.
Tickets: $40
Advance Tickets Only/Limited Seating
Ticket price includes a copy of the book, which will be distributed at the event
Purchase at www.femalethiink.com/staylor.htm or call 1-866-468-7619
Saturday, February 23, 2008
16th Annual Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/self_published.asp
Self-published books that were released, or revised and reprinted between 2003 and 2008 are eligible.
GRAND PRIZE:
$3,000 cash, promotion in Writer's Digest and Publishers Weekly, and marketing advice from self-publishing guru Dan Poynter.
First place winners in each of the 9 categories will receive $1,000 and promotion in Writer's Digest.
CATEGORIES:
Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Genre Fiction
Nonfiction
Inspirational (Spiritual, New Age)
Life Stories (Biographies, Autobiographies, Family Histories, Memoirs)
Children's Picture Books
Middle-Grade/Young Adult Books
Reference Books (Directories, Encyclopedias, Guide Books)
Poetry
ENTRY FEES: $100 for the first entry; $50 for each additional entry
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Self-published books that were released, or revised and reprinted between 2003 and 2008 are eligible.
GRAND PRIZE:
$3,000 cash, promotion in Writer's Digest and Publishers Weekly, and marketing advice from self-publishing guru Dan Poynter.
First place winners in each of the 9 categories will receive $1,000 and promotion in Writer's Digest.
CATEGORIES:
Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Genre Fiction
Nonfiction
Inspirational (Spiritual, New Age)
Life Stories (Biographies, Autobiographies, Family Histories, Memoirs)
Children's Picture Books
Middle-Grade/Young Adult Books
Reference Books (Directories, Encyclopedias, Guide Books)
Poetry
ENTRY FEES: $100 for the first entry; $50 for each additional entry
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
Black Lawrence Press - Call for Submissions
http://www.blacklawrencepress.com
Black Lawrence Press is seeking submissions of novels and nonfiction titles. They are interested in character-driven literary work for fiction. Compelling stories or strong essay collections meet their requirements for nonfiction. For more information, please visit the Web site.
Black Lawrence Press is seeking submissions of novels and nonfiction titles. They are interested in character-driven literary work for fiction. Compelling stories or strong essay collections meet their requirements for nonfiction. For more information, please visit the Web site.
2008 DIY BOOK FESTIVAL
October 25, 2008
Los Angeles
http://www.diyconvention.com/categoryA/2_details.asp?category_id=76&categoryA1_id=&categoryA2_id=12
JM Northern Media presents the seventh annual DIY Book Festival to recognize noteworthy self-published books.
Prizes: $1,500 cash and a flight to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony
Eligibility: Self-published or independent publisher titles in 18 categories, published on or after January 1, 2005
Entry Fees: Send one (1) copy per submission, along with the applicable fee:
Poetry - $10/submission
Unpublished short story - $25/submission
Other books - $50/submission
Deadline: Postmarked by September 25, 2008
Los Angeles
http://www.diyconvention.com/categoryA/2_details.asp?category_id=76&categoryA1_id=&categoryA2_id=12
JM Northern Media presents the seventh annual DIY Book Festival to recognize noteworthy self-published books.
Prizes: $1,500 cash and a flight to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony
Eligibility: Self-published or independent publisher titles in 18 categories, published on or after January 1, 2005
Entry Fees: Send one (1) copy per submission, along with the applicable fee:
Poetry - $10/submission
Unpublished short story - $25/submission
Other books - $50/submission
Deadline: Postmarked by September 25, 2008
2008 Hollywood Book Festival
http://www.hollywoodbookfestival.com/
JM Northern Media presents the second annual Hollywood Book Festival to generate attention for books worthy of consideration by the entertainment industry.
Prizes: The Author of the Year will receive $1,500 and a flight to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony. The winning book will be distributed to Hollywood contacts, including agents, directors, and producers. Design of the Year, Publisher of the Year, and the best book in each of the 13 categories will also be recognized
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles
Entry Fee: $75/submission. Send one (1) copy of the book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by June 25, 2008
JM Northern Media presents the second annual Hollywood Book Festival to generate attention for books worthy of consideration by the entertainment industry.
Prizes: The Author of the Year will receive $1,500 and a flight to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony. The winning book will be distributed to Hollywood contacts, including agents, directors, and producers. Design of the Year, Publisher of the Year, and the best book in each of the 13 categories will also be recognized
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles
Entry Fee: $75/submission. Send one (1) copy of the book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by June 25, 2008
2008 New York Book Festival
June 27-28, 2008
New York City
http://newyorkbookfestival.com
JM Northern Media's New York Book Festival features an indoor award program and an open-air festival in Central Park.
Book Awards
The awards program will be held on June 27, 2008 at the Algonquin Hotel.
Grand Prize: $1,500 and a flight to New York for the festival
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles in 14 categories, published on or after January 1, 2000 will be accepted
Entry Fee: $50/submission. Send one (1) copy of book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by May 25, 2008
Festival in Central Park
The festival in Central Park will take place on June 28, 2008. If you want to be a vendor (or musician!) at the event, request an application by sending a message to: NewYorkBookFest@aol.com.
New York City
http://newyorkbookfestival.com
JM Northern Media's New York Book Festival features an indoor award program and an open-air festival in Central Park.
Book Awards
The awards program will be held on June 27, 2008 at the Algonquin Hotel.
Grand Prize: $1,500 and a flight to New York for the festival
Eligibility: Published, self-published, and independent publisher titles in 14 categories, published on or after January 1, 2000 will be accepted
Entry Fee: $50/submission. Send one (1) copy of book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by May 25, 2008
Festival in Central Park
The festival in Central Park will take place on June 28, 2008. If you want to be a vendor (or musician!) at the event, request an application by sending a message to: NewYorkBookFest@aol.com.
Reminder of Upcoming Events
Self-Publishing Symposium, New York City: March 9, 2008 http://www.aspicomm.com/selfpublishingsymposium
The American Society of Journalists & Authors Annual Conference, New York City: April 12-13, 2008
http://www.asja.org/wc/2008
BookExpo America, Los Angeles: May 29 – June 1, 2008
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
Black Writers Reunion & Conference, Tampa: June 19-21, 2008
http://www.blackwriters.org/
Harlem Book Fair, New York City: July 19, 2008
http://www.qbr.com/
2008 Cushcity.com Book Club Cruise: August 24-31, 2008 http://www.cushcity.com/displaypages/2008cruise.htm
Queens Book Fair, Queens, NY: August 30, 2008
http://www.queensbookfair.com/index.html
The American Society of Journalists & Authors Annual Conference, New York City: April 12-13, 2008
http://www.asja.org/wc/2008
BookExpo America, Los Angeles: May 29 – June 1, 2008
http://www.bookexpoamerica.com/
Black Writers Reunion & Conference, Tampa: June 19-21, 2008
http://www.blackwriters.org/
Harlem Book Fair, New York City: July 19, 2008
http://www.qbr.com/
2008 Cushcity.com Book Club Cruise: August 24-31, 2008 http://www.cushcity.com/displaypages/2008cruise.htm
Queens Book Fair, Queens, NY: August 30, 2008
http://www.queensbookfair.com/index.html
2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards
http://www.independentpublisher.com/
The 2008 IPPY Awards will recognize independently published books with 2007 copyrights or release dates.
Awards will be presented on May 30th in Los Angeles during BookExpo America.
Entry Fee: Early bird - $75 per title; $45 per regional entry.
Prices increase as deadline nears
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2008
Enter online at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/v4/IPAwards.htm
Get PDF with guidelines and mail-in entry form at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/IPPY2008EarlyApplication1.pdf
Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director at: jimb@bookpublishing.com or 1-800-644-0133 x1011
The 2008 IPPY Awards will recognize independently published books with 2007 copyrights or release dates.
Awards will be presented on May 30th in Los Angeles during BookExpo America.
Entry Fee: Early bird - $75 per title; $45 per regional entry.
Prices increase as deadline nears
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1, 2008
Enter online at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/ipland/v4/IPAwards.htm
Get PDF with guidelines and mail-in entry form at: http://www.independentpublisher.com/IPPY2008EarlyApplication1.pdf
Questions? Contact Jim Barnes, Awards Director at: jimb@bookpublishing.com or 1-800-644-0133 x1011
Writer’s Digest 77th Annual Writing Competition
https://www.writersdigest.com/contests/annual/77th
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $3,000 cash and a trip to New York City to meet with editors or agents. First Place Winners in each category will also be awarded.
Categories/Maximum Length:
Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious) – 2,500 words max
Memoirs/Personal Essay – 2,000 words max
Magazine Feature Article – 2,000 words max
Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) – 4,000 words max
Mainstream/Literary Short Story – 4,000 words max
Rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Non-rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Stage Play (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Television/Movie Script (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Children's/Young Adult Fiction – 2,000 words max
ENTRY FEES:
Poems - $10 for first entry; $5 for each additional poem entered in same online session.
All other entries - $15 for first manuscript; $10 for each additional entry made in same online session.
DEADLINES:
General Deadline: Postmarked by Thursday, May 15, 2008
Late Entry Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, June 2, 2008 and must include an additional fee of $2/entry
The Grand Prize Winner will receive $3,000 cash and a trip to New York City to meet with editors or agents. First Place Winners in each category will also be awarded.
Categories/Maximum Length:
Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious) – 2,500 words max
Memoirs/Personal Essay – 2,000 words max
Magazine Feature Article – 2,000 words max
Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.) – 4,000 words max
Mainstream/Literary Short Story – 4,000 words max
Rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Non-rhyming Poetry – 32 lines max
Stage Play (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Television/Movie Script (* submission by mail only) – First 15 pages and a one-page synopsis
Children's/Young Adult Fiction – 2,000 words max
ENTRY FEES:
Poems - $10 for first entry; $5 for each additional poem entered in same online session.
All other entries - $15 for first manuscript; $10 for each additional entry made in same online session.
DEADLINES:
General Deadline: Postmarked by Thursday, May 15, 2008
Late Entry Deadline: Postmarked by Monday, June 2, 2008 and must include an additional fee of $2/entry
Reminder of February Writing Deadlines
Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship
http://www.nickwriting.com/
The Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship is a salaried position for up to one year, offering hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas.
Please see Web site for application requirements.
Questions? Call: (818) 736-3663 or E-mail: info.writing@nick.com
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28, 2008
LOVE WINS Submissions
http://www.lovewins-smileybooks.com/overview.html
Submissions for Tavis Smiley’s new book, LOVE WINS: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph, should range in length from 500 to 1,200 words. Please see Web site for writer's guidelines. Entries may be submitted online or sent by mail to:
SmileyBooks
Attn: "LOVE WINS" Submissions
33 W. 19th Street, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10011
Deadline: February 29, 2008
http://www.nickwriting.com/
The Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship is a salaried position for up to one year, offering hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas.
Please see Web site for application requirements.
Questions? Call: (818) 736-3663 or E-mail: info.writing@nick.com
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28, 2008
LOVE WINS Submissions
http://www.lovewins-smileybooks.com/overview.html
Submissions for Tavis Smiley’s new book, LOVE WINS: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph, should range in length from 500 to 1,200 words. Please see Web site for writer's guidelines. Entries may be submitted online or sent by mail to:
SmileyBooks
Attn: "LOVE WINS" Submissions
33 W. 19th Street, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10011
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Beach Book Festival
May 3, 2008
Atlantic City, NJ
http://www.beachbookfestival.com
JM Northern Media is seeking entries for its inaugural Beach Book Festival, which is designed to celebrate the hottest books for the upcoming summer season.
Author of the Year, Designer of the Year, and Publisher of the Year will be awarded. The outstanding title in each of the 15 specified categories will also be recognized.
Grand Prize: $1,500 cash, a flight to Atlantic City, and a publicity campaign from a PR firm
Eligibility: Self-published or independent publisher titles, published on or after January 1, 2000. Titles must still be available for purchase
Entry Fee: $50/submission. Submit one (1) copy of each book per category
Deadline: Postmarked by April 25, 2008
For full details, please visit the Web site.
National Black Writers Conference
March 28 - 30, 2008
Brooklyn, NY
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/nbwc
The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College presents the Ninth National Black Writers Conference, featuring panel discussions, "talkshops" with established writers, and awards presentations. Susan L. Taylor is the honorary chair of the event.
Amiri Baraka, Terri McMillan, Asha Bandele, Nathan McCall, and Donna Hill are scheduled to make presentations.
Award recipients include Cornell West, Randall Robinson, and Sonia Sanchez.
For registration information, please visit:
http://events.aalbc.com/the_9th_national_black_writers_conf.htm.
Brooklyn, NY
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/nbwc
The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College presents the Ninth National Black Writers Conference, featuring panel discussions, "talkshops" with established writers, and awards presentations. Susan L. Taylor is the honorary chair of the event.
Amiri Baraka, Terri McMillan, Asha Bandele, Nathan McCall, and Donna Hill are scheduled to make presentations.
Award recipients include Cornell West, Randall Robinson, and Sonia Sanchez.
For registration information, please visit:
http://events.aalbc.com/the_9th_national_black_writers_conf.htm.
13th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
April 25-27, 2008
Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the country. Indoor and outdoor events will celebrate the written word, including a book awards presentation on Friday, April 25th. (Nominations are made by the panel of judges, so you can't submit your book for consideration).
If you're interested in attending, volunteering, or exhibiting (cost is $1,100), please visit http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks.
Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is the largest book festival in the country. Indoor and outdoor events will celebrate the written word, including a book awards presentation on Friday, April 25th. (Nominations are made by the panel of judges, so you can't submit your book for consideration).
If you're interested in attending, volunteering, or exhibiting (cost is $1,100), please visit http://www.latimes.com/extras/festivalofbooks.
Welcome!
It's been almost a year since we started sharing information and resources with the Herriott Editorial Services community, and we hope that you have found value in our mailings. Our interest in your success has always extended beyond the dedication we commit to your projects, and we are passionate about inspiring you to achieve your writing goals. In that respect, nothing has changed. You'll find all the information you're accustomed to receiving from us here . . . writing contests, book awards, book fairs, exhibitor information, and more.
We hope that you'll enjoy the new format and that it will encourage a greater sense of community. (Please share your thoughts!)
We'll still send you periodic e-mail messages to let you know about the new information that's been added to this blog, and those messages will still include a list of reminders about upcoming deadlines and events.
If you're new to the Herriott Editorial Services community and you'd like to join our mailing list, please send a message to info@herriotteditorial.com with 'Join' in the subject line. You may also visit us at http://www.herriotteditorial.com.
Happy writing, people!
We hope that you'll enjoy the new format and that it will encourage a greater sense of community. (Please share your thoughts!)
We'll still send you periodic e-mail messages to let you know about the new information that's been added to this blog, and those messages will still include a list of reminders about upcoming deadlines and events.
If you're new to the Herriott Editorial Services community and you'd like to join our mailing list, please send a message to info@herriotteditorial.com with 'Join' in the subject line. You may also visit us at http://www.herriotteditorial.com.
Happy writing, people!
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