We are now accepting submissions for Tribes Magazine Issue 14.
A Gathering of the Tribes seeks submissions for its 14th issue. Our focus is on outstanding literary and critical work from emerging and established writers with an emphasis on multiculturalism and alternative viewpoints. All genres and styles considered though we generally do not publish “genre” fiction (romance, science fiction, children’s literature, etc.) or metrical poetry or rhyme unless it is exceedingly contemporary/experimental. Writers documenting alternative forms of experience or from diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to submit. Submit manuscripts (under 20 pages) to: A GATHERING OF THE TRIBES, P.O. Box 20693, Tompkins Square Station, New York, NY 10009 or email your submission to info@tribes.org with “Submission” in the subject.
Website
We publish poetry, fiction, essays and interviews on our website year-round. Please email us with Subject Line: Web Submissions with your attachment in a Word doc only.
General : Due to the massive number of submissions we receive, we do not guarantee response to, or return of work that is not accepted for publication.
You are guaranteed a response only if your work is selected for publication.
WikiLeaks is one of the very hot topics in investigative reporting these months. The scandals caused by the leaked documents and around Julian Assanges person are still unfolding. For now we can introduce:
Marcel Rosenbach from the German weekly Der Spiegel. Marcel Rosenbach took part in the negotiations about the American cables and will tell how the team at Der Spiegel worked with the documents.
Jan Gunnar Furuly from the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten obtained the cables from a source not connected to WikiLeaks. Aftenposten shared the documents with other newspapers. Jan-Gunnar Furuly will tell how the Norwegian team worked with the documents and with other media.
We have invited the German Daniel Domscheidt-Berg who worked with WikiLeaks from the start, but broke with Julian Aassange. We also invited a Lebanese newspaper which published documents about the situation in the Arab world and this way contributed to the uprisings and are trying to contact the team behind a similar Russian project.
There will be many other interesting sessions. For the moment the following have confirmed, that they will speak to us in Kyiv:
* Wang Keqin, China, who is the most famous investigative report in China. * Ana Arana, Mexico, who investigated how the press is reporting in a country marred by drug wars. * Bo Elkjaer, Denmark, who exposed a scandal around registers for CO2-quotas * Sebastian Junger, USA, who was embedded with a platoon in Afghanistan and made the film ‘Restrepo’ * Evgeny Vyshenkov, Russia, who has been investigating organised crime in St. Petersburg * Florence Aubenas, France, who worked undercover at the bottom of French society. * Charles “Chuck” Lewis, USA, who for years has investigated the situation of investigative reporting * Serena Tinari, Switzerland, who made a TV-documentary about “Tamiflu” and the pharma industry * Laureen Keane, Washington Post, who has specialised in presentations of investigative reporting on the web. * Albrecht Ude, Germany, will introduce ways of researching in the internet without leaving any traces. * Roch Bozino and Luc Hermann, both France, will explain how investigative reporters can turn their research into TV-documentaries and how they can sell them!
There will be a lot of workshops and hands on training in Data Driven Journalism and other techniques. Here you can learn from Nils Mulvad, Denmark, Luuk Sengers, the Netherlands, Mark Hunter, France/USA, Kevin Davis, USA, Brant Houston, USA, Jose Roberto Toledo, Brazil, Franciska Skoknic, Chile, and John Nicol, USA, Jesper Woldenhof, Denmark, Mark Horvit, USA, David Donald, USA, Sarah Cohen, USA, Elena Egawhary, UK, Paul Myers, UK, Henk van Ess, the Netherlands.
Paul Radu, Stefan Candea and Adrian Mogos, all Romania, will with Yulia Latynina, Russia give detailed instructions how to work undercover.
At GIJC 2011 we will intensify and expand the international networking of investigative reporters. This is going to be coordinated by Brigitte Alfter, Denmark, and Nicky Hager, New Zealand.
At GIJC 2011 there is also be an award ceremony. The media representative of OSCE Dunja Mijatovic has been invited to speak at the ceremony.
The jury for the Global Shining Light Award has the following members: Kajsa Norell, Sweden, Angelina Nunes, Brazil, Anton Harber, South Africa, and Paul Radu, Romania. The secretariat is managed by Thomas Hjortsoe, Denmark.
Grants
GIJC 2011 has funds for scholarships for colleagues who would otherwise not be able to participate in the Global Conference in Kyiv. In some cases GIJC will be able to cover all your costs, in other cases GIJC will only contribute.
Because of visa procedures you have to apply before 10th of August 2011.
If you have questions don’t hesitate to ask (in both English and Russian). Either through this form or by mailing info@gijc2011.org.
To apply, please download this form (right-click and select “Save file as…”, fill it in, and email it to info@gijc2011.org. It’s a Word doc., so please open it and write in the form. Keep it short!
About your budget: Most important are travelling costs in your own country and to Kyiv and back.
The Financial Times is offering a three-month internship in the memory of Peter Martin, the FT’s former chief business columnist and deputy editor, who died in August 2002 at the early age of 54.
Peter was one of the very best business writers of his generation. He made an outstanding contribution to the Financial Times with his ideas, wit and humanity. As well as writing columns that sparkled with original insight, he played a key role in the international development of the paper and in the conception and expansion of its online presence with FT.com.
The Peter Martin fellow will join the leader-writing team of the FT in London for a period of three months, from mid July 2011. We are looking for someone with an excellent grounding in economics, a capacity for original thinking and an ability to write fluently and accessibly for a well-informed but non-professional readership.
Candidates should already have a good first degree; post-graduate qualifications in a relevant subject would be a bonus. Applicants should also have a strong interest in subjects that especially interested Peter: business and, in particular, the economic impact of technological change.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, and Jonathan Ford, Chief Leader Writer. A bursary of £5,000 to cover travel and accommodation will be made.
Candidates should email a curriculum vitae and a draft editorial of 500 words on an economics or business topic, to pmfellow@ft.com. The closing date for applications is 13 May 2011.
Established in 1992 by the European Commission, the Lorenzo Natali Prize is awarded to journalists for outstanding reporting on Human Rights, Democracy and Development issues.
To organize the Lorenzo Natali Prize, the European Commission works closely with the Reporters Without Borders, winner of the Sakharov Prize in 2005. The Prize has numerous regional multipliers.
Three print and online press winners from each of the five geographic areas – Africa, The Arab World and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean – will receive prize money (1st prize: EUR 5 000, 2nd prize: EUR 2 500, 3rd prize: EUR 1 500) and a trophy.
The two winners of the Special TV Prize and Special Radio Prize, drawn from entries from all regions, will be awarded EUR 5 000 each.
The Lorenzo Natali Grand Prize of an additional EUR 5 000 will be awarded to the winning journalist(s) submitting the best piece of work overall, as determined by an independent Grand Jury.
All Prize winners will be the special guests of the European Commission at an Awards Ceremony organised in their honour in December 2011.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August 2011 and more information about the application process can be found below.
For Print and Online Media
1. You have until 31 August 2011 to submit your application for the 2011 edition. The application form can be accessed here in the Register section of this web site. 2. To enter, professional print, online and news agency journalists must upload a piece of written journalism – either individually or, for jointly authored or produced items, as a group. 3. Only one item or one extract from a series of journalistic works (i.e. one article) can be entered. If you submit more than one, you will be disqualified. 4. The entry must have been published in print, online media or have appeared in an agency dispatch for the first time between 1 July 2010 and 31 August 2011. 5. Your work must have been published in one of five regions: Africa; the Arab World and the Middle East; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean. 6. It must address human rights and/or democracy and/or development, and have as its background the developing world. Opinion articles are not eligible. 7. Your story must not exceed 10 000 characters with spaces (about 1 400 words). We will consider a short version of a longer item, but you have to upload the full-length piece as well. There is no minimum length requirement. 8. You can submit an article in any language. If it is written in one of the 23 official European Union languages, you must also submit a summary in English or French or Spanish. If you want to enter an article that is not in one of the 23 official European Union languages, you must provide a translation in English or French or Spanish in addition to the summary. The summary should be carefully written as it will be key for pre-selection. It must be no longer than 2 000 characters including spaces. 9. All works will go through a phase of pre-selection. The top 10 items in each category will be given to an independent Grand Jury. The jury will consist of seven people who are recognised figures in journalism, development, democracy and human rights. The jury will choose the final winners. 10. You work will be assessed on: relevance to democracy, human rights, development; originality of approach; professional quality, investigative depth; and public/political impact, if any. The decision of the Grand Jury shall be final. 11. Three prizes will be awarded in each of the five regions. A Grand Prize will be awarded for the best piece of journalism across all media (including TV and radio). 12. The winners in each region will receive a trophy and prize money of EUR 5 000 for first place, EUR 2 500 for the runner up, and EUR 1 500 for third place. The winner of the Grand Prize will receive a trophy and EUR 5 000. 13. The European Commission has the right to reproduce and disseminate the works submitted in its own publications and in publicity material for the Lorenzo Natali Prize, including through its website, its partners and by any other means necessary to promote the Prize. 14. Laureates cannot enter the Prize the year following their award, but are eligible for subsequent editions. Articles written by current members of staff of the European Union institutions or the Mostra communications agency will not be considered. These people can enter three years after leaving their position.
Q: How can I apply?
A: You need to sign up here and submit your completed application. Take time to read the Rules to make sure you know what you need to do to get your entry ready on time.
Q: What must I fill out and upload?
A: Entrants have to fill out the online application form and supply one piece of published journalism – either print, online, radio or television – and a summary of that item in the accepted languages. See the Rules section for detailed information for each media, or Sign Up to see the application form.
Q: Where must my work have been published or broadcast?
A: The piece of journalism must have been published or broadcast in one of five regions: Africa; the Arab World and the Middle East; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean.
Q: If I have published an article in a Maghreb country of northern Africa, which region will I compete in?
A: You will compete in the “the Arab World, Iran and Israel”. The countries in this region are: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, United Arabic Emirates, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Turkey and Yemen.
Q: What if I work for the regional bureau of an international broadcaster or news agency which has its headquarters elsewhere, such as in North America?
A: In the online application form, you can indicate either the country of the media or the country where your article or report was published.
Q: Can I enter a piece of journalism that is not written in one of the 23 languages of the European Union?
A: If your article or script is not originally in one of the 23 EU languages, you must submit a translation of it and a summary in either English or French or Spanish.
Q: Do I have to submit a summary if my article is written in English, French or Spanish?
A: Yes, a summary of 2 000 characters including spaces must accompany all entries. It must be carefully written as it will form the basis of the pre-selection process.
Q: What criteria will my work be judged on?
A: Your work will be judged on how relevant the subject is to democracy, human rights and development issues, how original the approach is, its professional quality, the depth of investigation carried out and what public or political impact the item has had, if any.
Q: When is the deadline?
A: The deadline for submitting entries is 31 August 2011. The items must have been published or broadcast between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011.
Q: Can I participate in this year’s Lorenzo Natali Prize if I did last year?
A: Yes, the competition is open to all journalists who have published an article on the defence of democracy or human rights or development from 1 July 2010 to 31 August 2011. However, the 2010 winners are not allowed to apply for the 2011 edition. They can apply again from 2012.
Q: Are blogs an accepted form of online distribution?
A: No.
Q: Who will be on the jury for the Lorenzo Natali Prize 2011?
A: The Grand Jury will be independent and made up of seven recognised public figures from the domains of journalism, development, human rights and democracy.
Q: What do you mean by ‘developing world’ in the rules?
A: The European Commission wants to use the Natali Prize to promote development, human rights and democracy in the developing countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and in the Arab World and the Middle East. Any article dealing with these areas is accepted.
The General Secretariat of King Faisal International Prize is pleased to announce nomination for the 1433H / 2012G King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for Arabic Language and Literature in the topic:
COMPUTER PROCESSING OF THE ARABIC LAGUAGE: INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ENDEAVORS
CONDITIONS:
1. Nominations should be from universities, research centers and other learned circles. Nominations are also accepted from previous winners of King Faisal International Prize. Nominations are not accepted from individuals or political parties. 2. Nominated works must be published, benefit mankind and enrich human knowledge. 3. Dissertations are not accepted.
REQUIREMENTS FROM EACH NOMINEE:
1. A typed curriculum vitae of each nominee with a list of his/her publications. 2. One original or high quality photocopy of each nominated paper. The total number of nominated papers should not exceed 10. 3. Six copies of each nominated book and/or book chapter. The total number of nominated books and/or book chapters should not exceed 6. 4. One high resolution color photo of each nominee (10 X 15 cm).
Nomination documents and nominated works will not be returned
REQUIREMENTS FROM NOMINATING BODY:
1. An official letter of nomination for each nominee separately, adequately justifying the nomination and outlining the nominee's achievements in the prize field. 2. A list of nominated works. 3. A general information form filled by the nominee; this form can be duplicated if more than one candidate is nominated.
PRIZE COMPONENTS:
1. A certificate written in Arabic calligraphy, describing the work for which the winner is awarded the Prize. 2. A Commemorative 24-carat, 200-gram gold medallion. 3. SR 750,000 (US$ 200,000).
REMARKS:
1. Nominations are judged exclusively on the basis of merit, regardless of nationality, race, religion or gender. 2. Any nomination not fulfilling all conditions and requirements shall be excluded. 3. More than one nominee may share the Prize. 4. The decision of the Prize's Selection Committee is final. 5. Winners will be announced in Safar 1433H occurring January 2012G and honored at an official ceremony later in Riyadh. 6. All the required documents must be received no later than Sunday 27 Jumada I 1432H occurring May 1 2011G at the following address.
Please send nominations by airmail to the following address:
The General Secretariat King Faisal International Prize Al-Khairia Building, King Fahd Road P.O. Box 22476 Riyadh 11495 Saudi Arabia
Contact Information:
For inquiries: KFIPinfo@kff.com or call +(966-1) 465 2255
For submissions: The General Secretariat, King Faisal International Prize, Al-Khairia Building, King Fahd Road, P.O. Box 22476 Riyadh 11495, Saudi Arabia
Crossed Genres Publications is currently OPEN for submissions of completed novels to publish in print and ebook formats.
What to include in your submission:
* Your personal contact information, including applicable credits (in the email’s body) * A cover letter containing a detailed yet concise synopsis of your novel * The first ten (10) pages of your novel. DO NOT send the entire novel!
To submit your novel, please use the submissions form. Write the title of your novel and your name in the Subject line. Submission attachments must be .doc, .docx or .rtf. NOTE: Crossed Genres Publications does NOT accept Multiple or Simultaneous submissions for novels.
Manuscript format
* 12 pt. Times New Roman or Arial (Courier is evil) * Single-spaced, line between paragraphs * Italics for italics, Bold for bold, etc.
Beyond the above we’re not picky, but please don’t get too “creative”: no blue paper/fonts, 18-pt Copperplate Gothic chapter titles, or 2-inch margins. (Yes, we have seen these.)
What are we looking for?
Manuscripts between 50,000 and 100,000 words (Firm). The story must be Science Fiction and/or Fantasy; blending of other genres is fine, but not required.
We tend to favor character-driven stories, but that doesn’t mean we won’t appreciate a strong action piece. Make your characters fascinating and your plot engaging. Read some of our previous publications to get an idea of what we like. Things we want to see MORE of:
* Queer characters * Characters of Color * Women MCs * Disabled characters * Science saves the day! * Far future * Stories set outside North America
Beyond that, there is no hard-and-fast rule; any story that follows the above guidelines will be considered.
What are we NOT looking for?
While Crossed Genres will consider any submissions, we’re unlikely to be interested in concepts which seek to build on currently popular themes. If you’ve described your novel as “[Bestselling Novel #1] meets [Bestselling Novel #2]“, it’s probably not what we’re looking for. The below will be very hard sells:
* Vampires, zombies or werewolves * “Science-as-villain” * Weak women being rescued by macho guys * Arthurian retellings * Eurocentric faeries * Time travel * Ghost stories
Though it should go without saying, any submissions promoting discrimination, bigotry, and/or hatred will be deleted without notice or consideration.
Compensation:
Crossed Genres will pay an advance of $250 for accepted novels, paid on publication. After the novel has earned out the advance, the author will receive royalties based on sales.
Rights:
Crossed Genres takes first worldwide print and ebook rights for two (2) years.
Crossed Genres magazine
Payment: $10 ($25 for cover art), free E-Book, discounts
Short Stories
* 1,000-8,000 words (FIRM) * Science Fiction and/or Fantasy and/or Horror combined with the current genre * We no longer accept simultaneous submissions.
(We do not accept stories above 8,000 words.)
Articles
* 500-3000 words * Articles focused on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and/or the current genre
Puddletown Publishing Group has modeled itself to be a part of the digital publishing revolution. They are influencing the industry as an early adopter of the digital delivery system and creating a market for new and established authors. They sell cross platform and cross genre. They are securing the e-publishing rights of author-branded backlists and getting out-of-print books back into the hands of readers.
Puddletown Publishing Group is accepting submissions for books by lesbians and/or women of color. They are interested in all genres, including Young Adult, especially mysteries. Email susanls@puddletowngroup.com for guidelines.
There are no nationality restrictions for applications. However, applicants should be over 21 years old and be writing in English.
The M Literary Residency Program has been established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities. Applicants are invited to apply for three month residencies in India or China.
Applications for the 2012 Residency are now being accepted. Application deadline is Friday, 1 July 2011, and decisions will be announced 31 October.
The M Literary Residency Programme ~ 2012-2013 Residency Guidelines
The M Literary Residency Programme has been established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities.
The intent of the residency is to provide space and time primarily for writing and location-specific research. It is not to be used as base for travel in order to undertake research further afield.
Writers may apply for ONE of two M Literary Residencies:
Bangalore, India
A three-month residency in a rural setting near Bangalore, South India from late 2012 to early 2013. The successful applicant will have his/her transportation costs to and from Bangalore covered by the M Residency. Accommodation (a single room) and three meals a day will be provided.
Shanghai, China
A three-month residency in Shanghai. The residency must be taken up before March 1st, 2013. The successful applicant will have his/her transportation costs to and from Shanghai covered by the M Residency. Accommodation (a studio-style apartment) and a stipend towards the cost of meals will be provided.
Stipend
Both successful applicants will receive a total sum of US$1,000 to cover additional living costs during their stay in India or China.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants are required to submit the following information and supporting materials:
1. A completed M Residency application form.
2. A synopsis and statement of intent totaling no more than 1,500 words detailing the project that you intend to work on during the residency. Applications will be accepted in the following genres only: fiction, nonfiction, poetry or dramatic prose.
Note:
• Statement of intent: this should detail how and why the location will benefit your project, and how the residency itself will be of benefit to you.
• The intent of the residency is to provide space and time primarily for writing and location-specific research and not as a base for travel to undertake research further afield.
3. Two samples of your work in the genre of your chosen project for the residency. Short stories, essays, novel extracts, drama and poetry are all welcome. The total word count of the two pieces combined should not exceed 2,500 words.
Note:
• Applications that do not include support material in the genre of the nominated project will be at a disadvantage.
• If poetry samples are less than 30 lines long, they can be grouped with 1-2 other poems to form one sample. The total line count of the poetry group should not exceed 100 lines or the word count.
• Applicants may be asked to submit additional samples of their work.
4. One of the following proofs of identification: copy of passport, driving licence or ID card.
5. Two referees, including their contact details, to whom the residency administrator may write to. The referee does not need to work in a literary capacity but needs to know the candidate well.
PLEASE NOTE
• Please send applications by email only to the Administrator at mliteraryresidency@googlemail.com. We will notify you immediately on receipt of your application.
• Applications must be received by Friday, 1 July 2011. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
• Applicants must cover their own travel and medical insurance.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
• Participation in two (2) events:
The M Literary Residency aims to encourage interaction between talented artists and local communities, and to foster an interest in the arts within the local communities of the host countries. It is therefore a condition of entry that the successful candidate must agree to participate in at least two events within the local community during their stay. This could be a talk or workshop at a school, college or bookshop. Details will be worked out between the fellow and M Residency staff. All expenses will be met by the M Literary Residency.
• Remaining in Residence
It is expected that fellows will remain in residence throughout the threemonth fellowship. Fellows must notify M Residency staff at the earliest opportunity if they expect to have to leave the residency for a period of more than one week.
• Dates / Length of Residency
• India: 10-12 weeks, commencing late 2012
• China: 12 weeks and must be taken up before March 1st, 2013.
• It is a condition of entry that applicants agree to these terms by marking the relevant box on the application form.
IMPORTANT NOTES
• It is NOT a condition of entry that the applicant must already be a published author. Unpublished writers are welcome to apply.
• There are no nationality restrictions for applications. However, applicants should be over 21 years old and be writing in English.
• Applications may only be submitted electronically.
• In the interest of fairness, applicants’ names must not appear on samples, synopses, or statements of intent.
• The residency judges and administrators will not enter into private correspondence with applicants nor will they be able to offer specific feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
• The accommodation provided in Bangalore and Shanghai is suitable only for single occupancy. We regret that we are unable to accommodate partners or family.
• In the case of the Indian residency, accommodation may be isolated so applicants should be seeking a period of quiet, sustained work. The residency is not a base from which to travel from.
• In the case of the Shanghai residency, accommodation will be centrally located and in the thick of a noisy city. Whilst it is intended that the writer should be seeking a period of sustained work, it must be noted that this will probably not be happening in very quiet surroundings.
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Contact Information:
For inquiries: mliteraryresidency@googlemail.com
For submissions: mliteraryresidency@googlemail.com