Paying Market | Newborn Poetry Anthology (Leaf Press) | pay: $50 per poet | Canada/ worldwide

Deadline: 30 January 2013

Leaf Press is gathering poems for an anthology about the newly born, the almost born, the journey in-between. We are interested in thresholds and liminal states; in moments that transcend global cultures. We welcome poems from all the continents, asking only that they be accompanied by a translation to English. We may be able to help, in some instances, with translations.

We are interested in thresholds and liminal states; in moments that transcend global cultures. We welcome poems from all the continents, asking only that they be accompanied by a translation to English. We may be able to help, in some instances, with translations.

Please send your poem to: poems@leafpress.ca (subject line: Newborns)

or to:
Leaf Press
Box 416
Lantzville, B.C.
Canada V0R 2H0

We will accept poems that have been previously published. Poets must provide this information (publication, publishing house and date) as well as permission for us to reprint.

Leaf plans to publish the anthology in Spring 2014.

Anthology Editors: Ann Graham Walker and Ursula Vaira

Selected poets will be paid a fee of $50.00 CAD plus a copy of the book. We will keep these guidelines updated as the anthology begins to take shape.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: poems@leafpress.ca

Website: http://www.leafpress.ca

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Deadline June 5 | Call for Chapters: Women`s Rights in the XXI Century

Deadline: 5 June 2012

Each chapter should combine theoretical considerations & practical problems affecting women. We welcome chapters devoted to the following topics (but not limited to):

- Women`s Rights (legal studies, case studies)
- Women`s Rights & Conflict
- Sexual violence
- Women`s Rights & Migration (displacement, refugees)
- Women`s Rights in developing countries
- Women`s Rights & Democracy
- Women`s Rights & Religion
- Women`s Rights & Culture
- Women`s Rights & Activism
- Women`s Rights & Community Development
- Women`s Rights in Public International Law
- Mothers' Rights
- Other problems affecting women

Prospective contributors are invited to submit their initial proposals (500 words) and short CV to the editors by June 5, 2012. The invited essays (8000-9000 words) are to be submitted by July 15, 2012.

The language of the proposed publication is English. Please also feel welcome to circulate this call for papers to colleagues who may be interested in contributing a paper.

Deadline for abstract submissions: June 5, 2012.

Deadline for final chapters: July 15, 2012.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For inquiries/ submissions: caroline.schultz.unim@gmail.com

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Job Opening: Fashion Editor for Nordstrom (Washingtong - Seattle)

Nordstrom is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We are looking for a Fashion Editor who will be charged with developing engaging fashion stories and editorial content seasonally for multiple divisions across all channels.

At Nordstrom, providing great customer service goes beyond the selling floor. It takes a team of individuals with a variety of talents and skills to continuously improve service and our results. At our Seattle Headquarters, we work in partnership with other areas of the Company to support our frontline salespeople and customers. When you join Nordstrom, you are welcomed into a family dedicated to creating memorable and rewarding shopping experiences for our customers.

The ideal Fashion Editor will provide direction to merchants for compelling product selection for marketing, and liaise with writers and art directors to ensure fashion messaging has a seasonal point of view that expresses the Nordstrom brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with trend forecasting to gain visibility and insight to upcoming seasonal trends; build a collaborative interaction to determine trend positioning that leads to the development of the company’s editorial calendar.
• Collaborate in the conception, development and consistency of fashion, cultural and lifestyle stories that establish a seasonal point of view expressed across all channels.
• Proactively foster relationships with merchant and marketing partners. Gain a full understanding of their business and establish alignment of their seasonal marketing strategies to the timing of fashion stories.
• Build plans and foster organizational processes inclusive of all channels, from concept through execution, that align messaging and build brand expression
• Prepare and deliver marketing tools for buying teams. Work closely with merchants to ensure their focused understanding of key items, trend and editorial stories.
• Lead the merchant team in the selection of compelling product with an editorial focus.
• Initiate post market style out for product review to ensure strength of planned stories and/or development of new story opportunities.
• Edit and curate editorial pages by working closely with merchants on procurement of product to support the story.
• Liaise with writers and art directors on the development of stories from concept through execution; ensure fashion messaging is relevant and inspiring.
• Liaise with stylists on viable styling ideas that bring seasonal stories to life.
• Produce a style report post runway on the styling nuances of the season that informs Nordstrom signature styling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism or equivalent experience
• Degree in Fashion Design/Merchandising or equivalent experience
• 6+ years editorial experience at a fashion magazine
• Proven track record styling editorial stories and/or fashion campaigns
• Demonstrated ability to transition seasonal trends and runway looks to commercially viable and critically timed stories for coverage
• Strong understanding of retail merchandising
• Candidate must have a great “eye” and solid background identifying trends and sourcing product
• Accomplished communication skills; written and oral
• Demonstrated ability to work with and coordinate cross functional teams (marketing, merchant, creative for print and digital)
• Ability to prioritize and deliver under tight timelines with accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Suite

Since 1901, Nordstrom has offered a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at our stores across the country. We're proud to be named to Fortune™ magazine's list of '100 Best Companies to Work For.' We believe this recognition comes from our desire to empower our employees to set their sights high and deliver exceptional service to customers.

As a Nordstrom employee, you can feel confident that your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. We offer a comprehensive, flexible employee benefits package that includes medical/vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(K) savings and profit sharing plan and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: apply via Nordstrom's career site here (search for job number 077809)

Website: http://shop.nordstrom.com/

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Job Opening: Entertainment Editor for InStyle (Time Warner, New York)

InStyle magazine is seeking a talented and experienced entertainment editor with strong skills in a variety of areas, including writing, reporting, editing, assigning, idea generating, packaging, and booking.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to conceptualize and package a wide variety of compelling content covering the worlds of entertainment and pop culture and have already established contacts with studio and celebrity publicists.

An obsession with pop culture and great writing are a must, as are top organizational skills and a detail-oriented mind.

The editor must also be a team player accustomed to meeting deadlines, generating ideas, rallying staffers and working under pressure.

S/he should have a strong visual sense and be able to clearly convey ideas to photo and art departments. S/he should be meticulous, resourceful, conscientious, and a self-starter.

This position’s dedicated components include:

• Conceiving, producing, assigning and editing cover stories and other celebrity features
• Conceiving, assigning, editing and executing multi-department feature packages
• Covering the entertainment beat—keeping up with screenings, TV pilots, music launches, and recommending talent, both new and established, for coverage based on their projects and heat.
• Helping the LA bureau with some celebrity bookings.

Familiarity with InCopy as well as a background in women’s lifestyle is a plus.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For submissions: apply via Time Warner's career site here

Website: http://www.instyle.com/instyle

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Job Opening: Proofreader/ Copyeditor for Nordstrom (Washington - Seattle)

Nordstrom is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We are looking for an individual responsible for copy editing and proofreading all Nordstrom.com internet product copy.

At Nordstrom, providing great customer service goes beyond the selling floor. It takes a team of individuals with a variety of talents and skills to continuously improve service and our results. At our Seattle Headquarters, we work in partnership with other areas of the company to support our frontline salespeople and customers. When you join Nordstrom, you are welcomed into a family dedicated to creating memorable and rewarding shopping experiences for our customers.

The ideal proofreader/editor is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the business by proofing copy for spelling, grammar, consistency and appropriate content as defined by the Nordstrom brand voice and style guide
• Contribute to and help maintain appropriate Nordstrom style guide
• Work closely with copywriters, Creative and Operational counterparts to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Fact-check for legal and style issues
• Prioritize and manage workload in order to meet deadlines
• Stay current on the fashion industry, retail, social and technology trends and Nordstrom creative initiatives
• Collaborate with proofreading peers to ensure open communication and consistency across channels

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or related area of expertise
• Minimum 2 years of professional copyediting and proofreading experience
• Experience in retail and/or fashion industry a plus
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and general editorial references
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

Since 1901, Nordstrom has offered a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at our stores across the country. We're proud to be named to Fortune™ magazine's list of '100 Best Companies to Work For.' We believe this recognition comes from our desire to empower our employees to set their sights high and deliver exceptional service to customers.

As a Nordstrom employee, you can feel confident that your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. We offer a comprehensive, flexible employee benefits package that includes medical/vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(K) savings and profit sharing plan and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: apply via Nordstrom's career site here (search for job number 078374)

Website: http://shop.nordstrom.com/

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Seeking Romance Submissions: Inspired Romance Novels

Inspired Romance Novels publishes romance only, in a variety of genres and lengths - from Short Novellas (starting at 10,000 words) to Plus Novels (85,000+). We're a fledgling company, established in 2011, but plan to be around for a long time. While our focus is on novels that "inspire love, hope, and healing," and we do insist on sweet/inspirational novels, we do not insist that there be a gospel message, as long as the story is clean. We're also open to material that steps outside the box on the edgy side of inspy, if a writer can successfully color outside the lines without crossing previously mentioned guidelines. For complete submission policies, visit Inspired Romance Novels. You may submit to dlatham@inspiredromancenovels.com.

Delia Latham, Acquiring Editor with Inspired Romance Novels, is looking forward to working with new authors as well as established ones, and to helping them make their novels the best they can be.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: dlatham@inspiredromancenovels.com

Website: http://www.inspiredromancenovels.com/

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Paying Market: OakTara Publishers is Looking for Great Love Stories

Deadline: 15 June 2012

Want to get your foot in the door in publishing? Or to expand your current publishing credits? OakTara Publishers is looking for new authors and growing authors like you who have a great falling-in-love story to tell—or who know someone who has a falling-in-love story they’d be willing for you to write on their behalf.

When did you know you were in love with your special someone? How did it happen? We’d love to hear all the wonderful details! We’re looking for the best falling-in-love boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife stories to publish in a special inspirational anthology in fall 2012 that will be available through OakTara and selected distributors.

If your story is chosen, you’ll receive either a cash award or a royalty percentage of net retail sales, plus complimentary copies of the book. And you’ll be a published author, with a credit to add to your growing publishing résumé! This is the first of several anthologies, so stay posted for other opportunities to be published beyond this first book!

Send entries in ONE EMAIL to: tellusabout@oaktara.com

Include: 1) the title of your story; 2) your name; 3) a story of 1200-1500 words; and 4) a 30-50 word author bio, including a personal website or blog link (if available). All entries must be written from the perspective of a Christian worldview but to reach a broad audience (those who wouldn’t necessarily understand “Christian terminology/jargon”).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: tellusabout@oaktara.com

Website: http://oaktara.com

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