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APPLY NOW FOR FELLOWSHIPS-in-RESIDENCE

11/25/2019

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The WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTER DIRECTOR'S NOTE:
WISC brings incredible scholars, artists and others to Santa Fe as fellows-in-residence. We hope you will attend their presentations, meet our fellows and support this important work by becoming a member.

Writers, artists, scholars, professionals, innovators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply. WISC seeks proposals aligned with our focus areas, broadly defined, as the arts, sciences, cultural preservation, business and philanthropy. Everyone is welcome at WISC to pursue work relevant to the interests and experiences of women.


Applications are welcome from individuals or groups needing a place to work on creative work or a publication; scholars with research interests in a local archive or collection; project developers seeking a space to develop a program or proposal; or others whose work relates to advancing scholarship and awareness of the achievements of women in WISC’s focus areas. Please see the list of past WISC Fellows for an idea of the breadth of topics WISC has accepted in the past.


Fall review period begins NOVEMBER 1st. Any applications submitted after 12 midnight Mountain Time on this date will be reviewed during the next review period, beginning March 1, 2019.

Fellows will be housed in shared space in a private residence in historic Santa Fe, NM. Housing includes a private bedroom with a desk, private bathrooms, common space for meeting, and access to a wireless network and printer.

Visit the WISC website for more information about the organization and our fellowships and proceed to the Submittable application.
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ARTOTEMS CO. SHARES VALUABLE MARKETING TIPS AT NOVEMBER WORKSHOP

11/25/2019

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Art Tucker, owner and founder of Artotems Co., a local marketing and publicity firm, along with teammate Kristen Romero, gave an in-depth presentation last Wednesday evening at Tiny’s Restaurant. The two pulled back the curtain at their workshop titled—“Your Book Is Published, Now What?”—a how-to guide for authors who have recently published a book but aren’t sure what to do next. The workshop covered important elements such as what goes on a professional author website, different types of reviews and how to get them, social media presence, and much more. Attendees were able to ask many questions on each topic and get some insight into how they can get their published or upcoming books out into the world. 

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IN MEMORY OF STEWART WARREN

11/25/2019

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Poet, shaman, drummer, publisher, friend....however you knew him, Stewart has deeply touched some of us with his generosity. Founder and publisher of Mercury Heartlink Publishing, Stewart was a central figure in the Southwestern poetry scene for three decades. He would want us to carry on and put it forward!
 
The photo above is Stewart “preaching poetry on the tracks,” with arms outstretched, eyes lifted, to a crowd on the platform in Bernalillo, NM, January 2015. Stewart organized the writing excursion on the Rail Runner, where we took a group of poets to Santa Fe to meet at op.cit. books (when it was located right off the tracks) for a poetry reading.
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SHORT SHORT STORY CONTEST

11/25/2019

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Are you a closet writer? Do you have a flair for brevity? Take our challenge and write a short  short story using 30 words (or less).

This contest supports Reading Works, a community-based nonprofit that enriches the lives of adults and their families by increasing their literacy skills through free one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction.

Contest Rules
  • Create a 30-word short short story of any genre.
  • Contest participants may submit five stories per category.​

Submission Information
  • Electronic submissions only by email to [email protected].
  • Submissions must be in English.
  • Submissions must be typed, 12-pt Arial font.
  • Each file must include the contestant’s name. 
  • Submissions must be formatted in .doc, .docx, or pdf and include the contestant’s name.
  • Submissions will be accepted till January 10, 2020.
  • All ages welcome.

Entry Fees
$5 per story (pay for submissions below)

Categories
  • Sushi
  • Huckleberry Finn’s Mother
  • Caterpillars
  • Breakfast
  • Pianos

Judging
Stories will be judged on creativity, narrative cohesion, and word use.

Prizes & Public Reading
  • Cash Prizes: 5 Best-of-Category Prizes, $50 each, and 1 Best Story, $100
  • Winners and runners-up will be announced and invited to a public reading in Albuquerque. If you can’t attend, a professional actor will read your story. (Date to be determined.)
  • The winning stories will be posted on our website, as well as social media.
  • All winners will receive a firstwriter.com voucher worth $15, allowing them to take out a free subscription to firstwriter.com, providing access to details of hundreds of publishers, literary agents, writing competitions, and magazines.

For more information, visit https://www.reading-works.org/short-short-story-writing-contest.html

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SOUTHWEST WRITERS HOLIDAY PARTY

11/25/2019

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The SouthWest Writers would like to invite members of the New Mexico Book Association to their annual potluck and holiday party on Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. to noon. The party will be held at the  Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living in the Labyrinth Room. There will be awards, door prizes, cake, writing games, and music from the Jammy Time Band. For more information, visit https://www.southwestwriters.com/.
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SEARCH FOR NEW EDITOR OF KIVA

11/13/2019

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Request for Applications
Kiva Editor, Volumes 87-89

The Arizona Archaeological and Historical Society and Taylor and Francis copublish Kiva: The Journal of Southwestern Anthropology and History. Kiva is the premier journal of the Southwest and has published peer-reviewed articles about archaeology, anthropology, history, and linguistics since 1935. The journal has a print circulation to AAHS members and regional, national, and international distribution, with digital access through Routledge (a subsidiary of Taylor & Francis Publishing) and JSTOR. The journal is now being indexed by SCOPUS and the Emerging Sources Citation Index. The Society is now accepting applications for the position of Kiva editor. Editorial teams will also be considered. The editor spearheads the publishing process by working with the book reviews editor and Routledge’s editorial, production and marketing team. Routledge is responsible for the publication of Kiva, including production, distribution, sales, and marketing. Although the Society is based in Tucson, the editor is an independent contractor and may reside elsewhere.
The editor has a working relationship with the Society’s Publications Committee and Board of Directors through an initial contract covering three volume years. Responsibilities of the editor include maintaining the established high quality of the journal. External advice and consultation are available through an Editorial Advisory Board appointed by the editor. The editor accepts and solicits manuscripts, oversees peer review of all research articles, and provides editing and proofing of four issues per volume year; each issue is about 120 printed pages. Specific duties include Spanish abstract acquisition, maintaining communication with authors, reviewers, the occasional guest editor, and the Publications Committee. An online submission and refereeing site uses Editorial Manager Software to facilitate article tracking and publication. Routledge provides training for the system.

The contract is renewable and payable in the amount of $2,000 per issue, upon completion of each issue ($8,000 per year). The ideal candidate has a background in Southwest archaeology, history, ethnography, or a related discipline.
Please visit http://www.az-arch-and-hist.org for additional information.
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Applicants: Start date is May 1, 2020. Please submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae no
later than February 1, 2020 to:
Dr. Sarah Herr
Desert Archaeology, Inc.
3975 N. Tucson Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-881-2244
[email protected]
This is an equal opportunity contract not affiliated with the State of Arizona
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