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Students seeking careers as newspaper journalists are invited to apply for
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Materials Research Science and
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nanotechnology.
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PRWeb, the leader in online visibility for press
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News & Public Relations at Western Washington University. The annual
scholarship, established through the WWU Foundation, will be awarded to two
exceptional journalism students attending WWU in Bellingham.
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The National Press Club has launched the new ANN
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Student Operated Press (http://www.thesop.org) provides novice writers
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practicing ethical journalism. In addition, SOP will offer multiple online
broadcasting opportunities and scholarships.
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Ranoo.com
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LadyPens.com (http://www.ladypens.com) is an article
directory aimed at women. All articles are written by women and focus on topics
for female entrepreneurs and business owners.
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TheLadders.com (http://www.theladders.com) brings open
high-level jobs across the US and around the world. The website lists more than
20,000 new jobs each month across every industry and sector.
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ACRONYM FINDER (http://www.AcronymFinder.com) is the
world’s largest and most comprehensive human-edited search engine for
acronyms and abbreviations.
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BookCatcher.com has launched a new Literary Events
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BookCatcher.com has launched a new marketplace, listing
Book Publishing Jobs, at http://www.bookcatcher.com/marketplace.php
BOOK NEWS AND BOOK DEALS
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THE GULF COAST WRITER’S RELIEF PROJECT offers free books to
writers who lost their libraries to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. This effort,
initiated by Becky Rolland, a writer from New Orleans, and Seth Eisenberg,
Co-chairman of the National Writer’s Union at Large, has already grown to
include Fairgrinds Coffee shop and Pelican Publishing. Donations of gift cards
and books are sent to Rolland at P.O. Box 2067, Mandeville, LA 70470, and then
distributed to writers in need. A list of donated books is available and
shipping charges are pre-paid. For more information or for a request for books,
call 1-888-842-2493.
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ATRIA BOOKS will publish a
memoir by noted peace activist CINDY SHEEHAN, to be released in September 2006.
Senior Editor Peter Borland acquired World English rights to Ms. Sheehan’s
book from literary agents David Vigliano and Elisa Petrini of Vigliano
Associates. In 2005, Atria published 18 New York Times bestsellers. Atria Books
is an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
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Alan Ritz,
the best-selling author in six different categories on Amazon.com switched his
book to OUTSKIRTS PRESS (http://www.outskirtspress.com) last
quarter and increased his royalties from 15% to 55% as a result. For a
best-selling title on Amazon (currently ranked 469 overall) that translates
into big bucks. Mr. Ritz made his decision to leave his previous publisher,
AuthorHouse, after just two months due to strategic differences and the low
royalty. In Mr. Ritz’s case, that margin differential translates to a
profit of nearly $14 for every book sold through Outskirts Press’
distribution.
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HarperCollins Publishers and
Waterfront Media are joining forces to develop and market personalized content
online based on HarperCollins authors and their books. This relationship will
allow consumers exclusive access to customized content from these bestselling
authors. The joint effort kicks off with the launch of
http://www.jillianmichaels.com/,
the site featuring HarperCollins’ bestselling author Jillian Michaels
(Winning by Losing).
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FICTITIOUS JOURNALIST REPORTS ON FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR
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A new program
was launched today that features reports on the French and Indian War from a
fictitious 18th Century journalist similar to the modern-day embedded
journalist. The program,
developed by French and Indian War 250, Inc., is
being released as part of a number of initiatives to commemorate the war’s
250th anniversary, including "THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA," a new film to air on
PBS stations January 18 and 25, 2006. To register for this program, visit
http://www.frenchandindianwar250.org
and click on the embedded journalist icon on the homepage; then, once a week
for the next eight weeks, a series of "field reports" will be sent directly to
registrants’ desktops via email.
READ GENRE FICTION IN
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-o- Bestselling author PATRICIA CORNWELL makes her debut in the next
"Sunday Serial," the popular feature in The New York Times Magazine’s
"Funny Pages." Readers can look forward to Ms. Cornwell’s thriller, "At
Risk," an original work commissioned by The Magazine, which begins on Sunday,
Jan. 8, and will appear in 15 weekly installments. "The Sunday Serial," which
showcases genre fiction, is one of the main features of "The Funny Pages,"
launched in September. Elmore Leonard, whose serial, "Comfort to the Enemy,"
ended last month, was the first contributor. If readers miss an installment of
"The Sunday Serial" or want to catch up on "The Strip" or the humor column,
"The Funny Pages" section is online at
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Time Inc.
Editor-In-Chief John Huey has
named MARTHA NELSON editor of the PEOPLE
Group, and LARRY HACKETT managing editor of PEOPLE.
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StudentFilmmakers.com (http://www.studentfilmmakers.com)
will launch its new print publication, studentfilmmakers, in April, 2006.
StudentFilmmakers.com is searching for exciting, attractive and memorable movie
stills and artwork for the cover image of the premiere issue of
studentfilmmakers and for its monthly issues.
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KNOW
MORE MEDIA, an online publisher of business information and news, has hired
technology expert COLBERT LOW to write expert content for their new blog on
information technology, ITechTips.com. Colbert Low is an experienced technology
writer, serving as an editor or writer for TheGadgetBlog at b5media,
TheSMSGuide blog, and BlogSearchEngine.com.
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The USA
TODAY Marketing Department will produce its first-ever series of seminars
around the country to help individuals plan for retirement. Titled "Financial
Planning for Retirement," the seminar will help 35-50 year olds as they plan
for a financially comfortable life following their careers. The seminars will
include a full day of presentations by USA TODAY financial reporters. Details:
http://www.retirementseminars.usatoday.com
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Renowned retirement expert and author, JAN CULLINANE,
has joined the editorial staff of 50plus Online Magazine (www.50plusMag.com) as “Retirement
Editor.”
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CNNMoney.com (http://www.cnnmoney.com) has relaunched. The
site, which builds on the partnership of CNN and Money Magazine, will be the
new Internet home of all Time Inc.’s business and financial titles:
FORTUNE, FORTUNE Small Business, Business 2.0 and Money.
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HERO’S 2 JOURNEYS 3-DVD-SET ~ Over 4 hours of writing techniques and story
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BLOGGING
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WomenHomeBusiness has
launched a new blog called Entrepreneur Success Stories at
http://www.womenhomebusiness.com/blog/blog.html,
presenting true stories of women and men who have succeeded in their
entrepreneurial ventures.
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The editors at ContentBiz,
the weekly for business executives in online content, have announced their top
13 favorite industry blogs. Topics covered include podcasting, newspapers
online, subscription and membership sites, online media sales, and other
revenue generation opportunities for content owners online. To see these and
post comments, go to http://blog.contentbiz.com
BOB STERLING NEEDS HELP
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In order to
discover and share the best marketing techniques used by businesses, marketing
expert Bob Serling, editor of Direct Marketing Hotline, is conducting a special
survey. In exchange for their participation, business owners and entrepreneurs
have two chances two win an iPod Nano packed with marketing advice from 15
leading experts. And everyone who participates may download the experts’
advice for free in mp3 format. Business owners and entrepreneurs may cast their
votes at http://www.DirectMarketingInsider.com/DoubleContest.php
starting on Tuesday, January 3, and ending on Friday, January 20, 2006.
SCREENWRITING NEWS / SCRIPT DEALS
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Chairmen of Fox
Filmed Entertainment Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos have formed a new creative
content division targeting teen and young adult audiences, the world’s
most avid film consumers. The new division (the name for which will be
announced shortly) will be run by Peter Rice, who has signed a new five-year
deal with FFE. The division’s mandate is to produce and acquire up to
eight films. It will focus on a mix of genres including comedy, action,
thriller and drama, featuring unique, cutting-edge voices.
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Screenwriters THOMAS DEAN DONNELLY and JOSHUA OPPENHEIMER will rewrite the
comedy-actioner "Skip Tracer" for Columbia Pictures.
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Fox Searchlight Pictures President Peter Rice has acquired domestic
distribution rights to FAST FOOD NATION, which recently completed principal
photography. The North American rights were previously held by Participant
Productions, who acquired them during the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
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A New study shows
more than 80 percent of consumers willing to pay more for books and magazines
printed on recycled paper. The majority of consumers may be willing to absorb
the extra costs some publishers have encountered in investigating a switch to
printing on recycled paper. Fourteen percent said they would not be willing to
pay an additional amount for a book printed on recycled paper, and 6 percent
said they didn’t know whether or not they would pay more. For magazines,
16 percent of consumers said they would be unwilling to pay more, and 5 percent
were unsure.
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Broadband will continue to be adopted at
a rapid rate, and ultimately, reach levels of penetration comparable to other
popular consumer electronics. Higher broadband speeds will also increase
dramatically. By 2010, over 10% of U.S. households will likely subscribe to at
least 24 Mb/s service, and by 2015 penetration should exceed 50%. Internet
protocol video (IP video), especially high-definition (HD) IP video, is a key
driver for higher data rates.
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MagPortal.com (http://www.magportal.com) is a search
engine and directory for finding online magazine articles from hundreds of
online magazines. Hot Neuron has released a report analyzing the top search
engine queries and most popular articles based on statistics gathered during
2005. The report finds that the top searches were health, biology, math,
chemistry, and education. Searches for "health" more than doubled compared to
2004. For the full report, visit:
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The Executive Jobs guide provides essential checklists for updating your
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recruiters.
UPCOMING LITERARY EVENTS
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Meet the Business Media Professional Development Program on
(01-26-2006), Thursday, 7:30 AM, at Rivers Club in One Oxford Center downtown
... (more)
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Experts on Search Engine Marketing to Offer
Insights on (01-18-2006), Wednesday, 6:00 PM, at 3943 Irvine Blvd. #216,
Irvine, CA 92602 ... (more)
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Dan Rather to Speak at
Annual Seminar on (02-02-2006), Thursday, TBD, at Century Plaza Hotel and Spa
in Los Angeles ... (more)
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Small Business PR on
(01-18-2006), Wednesday, 8:30 AM, at Cardinal Club in downtown Raleigh ...
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RICK COOPER, The PDA Pro,
attracts clients to his business by volunteering in professional and trade
associations. Rick explains that every sales professional and business owner
should join a business networking group as a means to build relationships and
find referral sources.
Increasing your client base isn’t always
easy. Marketers will tell you that you need to know who your clients are before
you can market to them, but how is this done? Have you profiled your ideal
client yet? What industry is your client in? What do they buy? Where do they
hang out? All of these questions seem elusive when you don’t know where to
start. One place to start is you! Where do you like to hang out and what are
your interests? Volunteering can be a great way to meet your ideal client.
The five key tips to gaining clients by volunteering are:
1.
Volunteer with passion! Volunteer with an organization that you really enjoy.
Other people see your enthusiasm and want to be near you.
2. Volunteer
in a role that speaks to you! Find a role that will showcase your talents.
Others will see you as an expert.
3. Establish rapport and build
trust. Follow through on your commitments and touch base on a regular basis.
4. Increase your visibility. It takes most people about seven
interactions before they will recognize you and know what you do. The more they
see you, the more they will become familiar with you. They will also be more
likely to promote you to friends and family.
5. Ask for referrals.
Business networking groups are ideally suited to giving and receiving referrals
and usually have processes that help reinforce this behavior.
Overall,
volunteering is a great way to give back to your community along with gaining
more clients. People want to do business with someone they trust.
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UPCOMING WRITING CONTESTS
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THOMAS L. STOKES AWARD
The National Press Foundation is now
inviting submissions for the 45th annual Thomas L. Stokes Award for the best
writing in a daily newspaper...(more)
DEADLINE: 01-31-2006.
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12TH ANNUAL BEST IN BUSINESS CONTEST
The Society of American
Business Editors and Writers 12th annual Best in Business contest is getting
bigger and better than ever...(more)
DEADLINE: 02-08-2006.
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2006 PARACLETE FICTION AWARD
2006 PARACLETE FICTION AWARD will
be given to the author of a previously unpublished literary novel with
Christian or interfaith dialog...(more)
DEADLINE: 01-25-2006.
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