sci fi contest: PARSEC

PARSEC is running a contest for science fiction 3500 words maximum; theme
the end of the world. They prefer electronic submission and there is no
entry fee. Deadline is May 7, 2011. Here's the link:
http://www.parsec-sff.org/contest/contest11.html

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor
of many others. Blog www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

writing groups: Corinne Demas

Multi-published author Corinne Demas's novel THE WRITING CIRCLE recently
came out in paperback. It's of particular interest to authors who
participate in writing groups or are considering doing so. An article by
Demas, about getting the most out of a writing group, was recently posted at
the following site. If clicking the link doesn't work for you, try copying
it and pasting it into your browser.
http://archive.feedblitz.com:80/218287/~4006068/1614441/8d8bb7e6ebadbd8bbaa965237dd9faaf
Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor
of many others. Blog www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

markets for stories, poems, novellas, etc.

The writers' organization called Duotrope has a nifty feature that allows
you to identify and investigate prospective markets for short stories,
poetry, novellas, etc. You enter your criteria and it lists possibilities.
In some cases it lists only one or two. If this happens you can click on
Display Secondary Search Results to unearth more. Here's the link:
http://www.duotrope.com/index.aspx

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor
of many others. Blog www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

historical fiction pitch contest

The successful, highly respected literary agent Irene Goodman is running a
contest for people who want to pitch historical novels to her. By historical
she means anything from the beginning of time to World War I. Deadline is
July 1, 2011. Here's the link or do a search on the words "Irene Goodman
historical fiction contest."
http://www.irenegoodman.com/historical_fiction_contest.php

Elma Schemenauer, author of 75 books published in Canada and the USA, editor
of many others. Blog www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

author opportunities April 1: no foolin'

****A listing of mid-career literary agents is available from Agent Query at the
following address. If clicking on the address doesn't work for you, copy and
paste it into your browser or do a search on the words "agent query cheat
sheet."
http://agentqueryconnect.com/index.php?/topic/2725-agent-cheat-sheet-for-april-2011-enewsletter/
****Write-Hope.Blogspot.com offers charity critique auctions from agents and
published authors, all proceeds being donated to help with Japan Earthquake
Tsunami Relief.
****Harlequin Desire's Editors offer aspiring writers a shot at pitching their
romance manuscript directly to assistant editor Shana Smith! First deadline
is April 4.
****Catholic Exchange is open for submissions. Suitable topics include: features
of pro-life organizations or individuals, profiles of Catholic business
leaders, vocation stories, tips on living out the Gospel in the workplace,
tips on applying Catholic teachings to household budgets, etc. To submit a
query or completed piece, please email Elizabeth Deffner at
edeffner@catholicexchange.com. (At this point, Catholic Exchange is not a
paying market.)