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by Ex Libris on April 9, 2014

Open Books Seeking Marketing Manager

Open Books is in search of an exceptional Marketing Manager to help them spread the word and advance the cause. Are you the one? – Lead / assist with all traditional marketing for Open Books, including: – Paid advertising placement – Grassroots campaign planning and execution – Online outreach – Event calendar listing placement – Direct mail – Collateral development – Other initiatives as agreed upon in conjunction with executive management – Manage all social media for main Open Books accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) and coordinate with staff members handling auxiliary accounts… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 7, 2014

The Black River Chapbook Competition

The Black River Chapbook Competition Deadline: May 31, 2014 About the Prize The Black River Chapbook Competition is a semi-annual prize from Black Lawrence Press for a chapbook of short fiction or poems. Entries should be between 16 and 36 pages in length. The winner will receive $500 and publication. Recent winners include: Lisa Fay Coutley, Amelia Martens, Charlotte Pence, Russel Swensen, Nick McRae, Shane McCrae, Simone Muench, Blake Kimzey, and Caleb Curtiss. Entry deadline for the Spring 2014 Competition: May 31, 2014. How to Enter Visit us online for complete submission guidelines. Submissions are accepted via… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 3, 2014

Black Warrior Review’s Now Open

The Journal Celebrates It’s Tenth Annual Contest Black Warrior Review’s tenth-annual contest is now open, and we’re honored to have Richard Siken (Poetry), Lily Hoang (Fiction/Prose), and Kiese Laymon (Nonfiction) as our guest judges. Winners in each genre receive a $1,000 prize and publication in BWR 41.2, our Spring/Summer 2015 issue. Three runners-up will be awarded $100 in addition to publication. Each entry is $20 and comes with a one-year subscription to BWR. Finalists receive notation in that issue and are considered for publication. Click here for full rules and guidelines.

by Ex Libris on April 3, 2014

Glimmer Train Seeking Submissions

Glimmer Train is quickly scouring for submissions before April 30th. Do you have any work to submit? Very Short Fiction. 1st: $1,500, and publication in Issue 94. Deadline: 4/30. Winners and finalists will be announced in the July 1 bulletin, and contacted directly the previous week. Second- and 3rd-places win, respectively, $500 and $300, or, if published, $700. Any story—up to 3,000 words—that has not previously been accepted for print publication is welcome! Please no more than three submissions per contest. As always, simultaneous submissions are okay; please just notify us immediately if your submission… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 1, 2014

FALL 2014 Two-Year College Teaching Internships Applications Due Monday, April 14

Description of the Course Graduate student interns are assigned to work with an experienced faculty member at a Chicago-area two-year college. Interns attend every class; tutor students in and outside of class; participate in classroom activities, prepare and present lessons (in consultation with the mentor), and may assist the instructor with paper grading. Interns also may attend faculty meetings and participate in registration, advising, and college assessment activities. The internships vary according to the college: most are unpaid, a few include a small stipend; some are in the City College system, others are in the… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 31, 2014

Crab Orchard Review Annual Literary Competition is Now Open

COR’s Annual Literary Contests The Richard Peterson Poetry Prize, Jack Dyer Fiction Prize, & John Guyon Literary Nonfiction Prize $2,000 and publication to each genre winner (finalists are offered $500 and publication) All Entries must be submitted through SUBMITTABLE http://craborchardreview.submittable.com/submit February 21, 2014 – April 21, 2014 Entry Fee: $22.50 per entry (additional entries $10.00; up to two additional entries) All entrants receive a year’s subscription ($20.00 value) (additional entries receive one back issue each entry) BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THIS YEAR’S LITERARY CONTESTS: One winner and at least two ﬁnalists will be chosen… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 31, 2014

CWC and CWIP to Host World Book Night Mixer

Join Professional Writing and Publishing Groups to Celebrate World Book Night Join us on World Book Night, April 23, as we host a joint mixer with Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP). Our social media coordinator Ines Bellina will give away copies of Scott Turow’s Presumed Innocent. Enjoy a reading from Chicago author Patricia Skalka, whose debut novel Death Stalks Door County drops May 19. Publisher’s Weekly called Skalka’s book a “tight, lyrical first novel,” and Kirkus dubs it “an atmospheric debut with enough twists to tempt puzzle aficionados.” Come say hi, and meet other writers… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 31, 2014

SLS Lithuania Workshop Program

SLS LITHUANIA: JOIN US THIS SUMMER IN THE HEART OF EUROPE. JULY 13 – 26, 2014. Spaces for our fifth program in Vilnius this summer are already filling up! Besides fiction, poetry, and non fiction workshops taught by internationally-renowned writers, we are also offering classes in photography, a study of literary Vilnius, and an in-depth and expanded Jewish Lithuania program, ensuring participants will be fully immersed in Lithuanian culture and history. Our esteemed faculty and guests will include Molly Antopol, Laimonas Briedis, Marius Burokas, Ilzė Butkutė, Jason Camlot, Ellen Cassedy, Tibor Fischer, Sergei Gandlevsky, Helena Gindi,… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 31, 2014

God’s Work Coming to The Goodman Theatre’s College Nights

Limited Run Now Playing For College Students This April, Albany Park Theatre Project will be having a limited engagement (only two weeks!!) of their devised piece, God’s Work in the Goodman’s Owen Theatre. Here is They call Rachel the lucky one. Born the ninth of eighteen siblings, Rachel survives nine years of deprivation and punishment from a fundamentalist and vengeful father. Then an extraordinary act of courage leads Rachel to discover a secret that lives in her heart—that she has kept safe since before she can remember—and that leads her to a breathtaking and unforgettable… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 14, 2014

Columbia College Seeking Submissions for CCLaP Journal

CHICAGO AFTER DARK: A CITY ALL STAR STUDENT ANTHOLOGY CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Chicago Center for Literature and Photography, in conjunction with Columbia College, is proud to announce Chicago’s first-ever “City All Star” student anthology, a themed collection featuring work from over twenty different colleges and universities across the city and suburbs. This year’s theme is “Chicago After Dark” (being released as a 300-page paperback book on September 15th), and they are looking for YOUR creative interpretations on this subject, whether narrative fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry. The submission process is free, and there is no… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 14, 2014

InterMedia Outdoors is Seeking an Online Editorial Assistant

Online Editorial Assistant InterMedia Outdoors, Inc (Illinois) The Online Editorial Assistant creates, builds, publishes and markets content to our portfolio of websites, social platforms and email lists. This role is the right hand for the online editor and should advise him/her on trends and new opportunities for story promotion, curation and optimization. Responsibilities: Assist Online Editor in fulfilling brand’s online mission and voice. Create and/or upload and manage original content – photo galleries, video and audio. Reformat existing magazine content – copy, photos, graphics, etc., and upload to CMS. Help optimize content for search engine… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 12, 2014

Thrillist.com is Hiring Writers

Thrillist.com Seeking Foodie Freelancers Thrillist.com is hiring a freelance writer to contribute bar, restaurant, nightlife, and event articles for its Chicago edition. Thrillist provides an opportunity to create exciting content that both local and visiting readers will find entertaining and informative, as well as share with friends on social media. The ideal candidate has an intimate knowledge of the restaurant and bar scene in Chicago, as well as experience as a food, nightlife and/or destination guide writer in digital media. Additionally, candidates with strong photography skills are preferred. An understanding of SEO and social media… Read Article →

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