Latinidad – 12/09: Best of 2009
Contents:
1. Saludos
2. The Latinidad List
3. Upcoming Workshops: Before You Send It Out
4. Resources: $2000 Summer Poetry Residency
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BEFORE YOU SEND IT OUT
"I first heard Marcela speak at a seminar she gave on the publishing
industry. I was very impressed with her knowledge and canny insights
into a business that often seems confusing, especially to a new author.
We spoke briefly about an issue that was stalling me, and her perceptive
response encouraged me to set up a phone consultation with her.
During that consultation, she gave fantastic advice and encouraged me
to take the difficult but appropriate steps necessary to resolve my
problems. We also had a tremendous discussion about the publishing
industry as it related to my situation, and I learned more in that hour
than I have in many lengthy workshops on the industry. I followed
Marcela's advice, and had a great outcome. I really appreciated the
opportunity to work with her."
--Vanessa Kelly, author of Mastering the Marquess
http://www.vanessakellyauthor.com/
Ready to work with a professional editor? Visit
http://www.marcelalandres.com/services.html
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1. Saludos
Almost any occasion is an excuse to buy a book as a gift: birthdays,
weddings, and, of course, the upcoming holidays. Before you rush off to
Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com, I urge you to do your holiday shopping
at La Casa Azul Bookstore by visiting:
http://www.lacasaazulbookstore.com/
With every book, CD, or DVD you buy there you're supporting not only
an individual artist but the Latino publishing community at large. Need
gift ideas? Check out this year's Latinidad List. To nominate a book for
next year's list, please e-mail me at marcelalandres@...; note
that I'm seeking nominations only for books to be published in 2010.
Helping Latinos get published,
Marcela Landres
marcelalandres@...
http://www.marcelalandres.com/
2. The Latinidad List
Literary Fiction – Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea
Simple prose and easy humor belie a substantial story with a political edge.
Poetry – Bird Eating Bird by Kristin Naca
Expands and embraces the possibilities of language.
Chick Lit – B as in Beauty by Alberto Ferreras
Sexy, laugh-out-loud chronicle of a big girl who learns to love her curves.
Short Story Collection – How to Leave Hialeah by Jennine Capo Crucet
A smart and smart-mouthed writer to watch.
Mystery – G.I Bones by Martin Limon
An historical page-turner with a keen eye and ear for detail.
Memoir – Havana and Other Missing Fathers by Mia Leonin
Absorbing and beautiful account of the author's search for truth and love.
Self-Help – Parents Who Cheat by Ana Nogales
Think your parent's infidelity didn't affect you? Think again.
Cookbook – Simply Mexican by Lourdes Castro
Even a novice can quickly master these refreshingly well-written recipes.
Young Adult – Riding the Universe by Gaby Triana
The ultra-fabacious story of a clever girl and confusing boys.
Middle Grade – Confetti Girl by Diana Lopez
Warm, heartbreaking tale of a motherless girl and her absent-minded father.
3. Upcoming Workshops
WHAT: Before You Send It Out Workshop
Agents and editors don't have time to read entire manuscripts. So how
do they choose which writers they want to work with? Proposals.
Regardless of whether you have a book for adults or children, in fiction
or nonfiction, you need a strong proposal. But while many writers
invest a significant amount of time, energy and money in crafting their
manuscripts, few know how to compose a proper proposal. In this class,
you will learn:
* Why 90% of submissions are rejected based on the cover letter alone
* The single most reliable—and free!—resource for finding a good agent
* Three common, yet easily avoidable, mistakes writers make
* A proposal's true purpose (hint: it's not to demonstrate talent)
WHEN: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Unicorn Writers' Conference, Oronoque Country Club, Stratford, CT
REGISTER: http://www.unicornwritersconference.com/
List of upcoming workshops:
http://www.marcelalandres.com/workshops.html
4. Resources
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HOW EDITORS THINK
"I read How Editors Think in one sitting and was engaged from beginning to
end. It is well written, highly informative, and humorous—I found myself
laughing out-loud in a few spots! Thanks for sharing the secrets of the trade."
—Mayra Lazara Dole, author of Down to the Bone
Inspired by my experience as a former Simon & Schuster editor, How Editors
Think: The Real Reason They Rejected You reveals what it really takes to get
published. For more information, visit:
http://www.marcelalandres.com/E-book.html
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$2000 SUMMER POETRY RESIDENCY
Deadline: January 15
A one-month residency, which includes a $2000 honorarium, is given to a
poet who is working on a manuscript. For more information, visit
http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/english/mfa/SPiR.html
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WRITING SEMINAR
Date: December 12
Cost: $85, limited to 15 people
Bestselling author Karen E. Quinones Miller offers a writing seminar in
Philadelphia, PA which discusses: getting started, point of view, character
development, story structure, overcoming writer's block, etc. To register,
e-mail authorkeqm@...
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$2000 CREATIVE NONFICTION AWARD
Deadline: December 31
A prize of $2000 is given to enable a creative nonfiction writer to write
in a desert environment. For more information, visit
http://www.ellenmeloy.com/
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CRAFTY CHICA SEEKS SEWING STORIES
Deadline: January 4
Kathy Cano-Murillo, a.k.a. The Crafty Chica, seeks very short—about a
paragraph long--true sewing stories such as a favorite memory, a
favorite book that has sewing in it, a lesson learned, etc. Selected
stories will be included in her upcoming sewing book to be published
by Random House. Submit stories, your name, age, and city you live in
to http://craftychica.com/contact/. For more information about Kathy,
visit http://www.craftychica.com/.
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LATINO POETRY AWARD
Deadline: January 15
The Andres Montoya Poetry Prize offers $1000 and publication by the
University of Notre Dame Press for a poetry collection by a Latino poet
who has not yet published a book. For more information, visit
http://latinostudies.nd.edu/poetry_prize/
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THE PACIFIC REVIEW SEEKS SUBMISSIONS
Deadline: January 15
Seeking one-act plays, personal essays, memoirs, prose, and stories.
For more information, visit http://english.csusb.edu/pacrevcon.html
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WRITERS STUDIO CONFERENCE
Dates: February 4-7
Intensive four day workshops with fiction writers Maria Amparo Escandon
and David Borofka and creative nonfiction writers Barbara Abercrombie
and Samantha Dunn. For more information, visit
http://www2.uclaextension.edu/writers/
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SIMON & SCHUSTER SEEKS INTERNS
Simon & Schuster seeks interns for their Human Resources and Publicity
departments. For more information, visit
http://www.marcelalandres.com/jobs.html
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MOMFINDS.COM SEEKS SENIOR EDITOR
New York based shopping editorial website is looking for a super stylish
mom with online experience and an iPhone full of kids' product insiders,
PR contacts, and influential mom bloggers to prove it. For more
information, visit http://tinyurl.com/yfs7sf4
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SHEFINDS.COM SEEKS EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
SheFinds.com, a major shopping site about fashion and beauty, needs
an Editorial Assistant to help with researching, writing, editing, and
general website maintenance. This is a F/T paid position in Manhattan
that starts ASAP. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/y8to9wr
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NOMINATE WWW.MARCELALANDRES.COM
If you like my web site, please nominate it for next year's Writer's Digest
Magazine's "The 101 Best Web Sites for Writers" list. Send nominations to
writersdig@... with "101 Best Web Sites" as the subject line and a
brief note explaining how http://www.marcelalandres.com/ has helped you.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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SPREAD THE WORD
Want to see your announcement in an upcoming issue of Latinidad? Just
e-mail me at marcelalandres@...
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Latinidad® and include a link to http://www.marcelalandres.com/
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"Do give books--religious or otherwise--for Christmas. They're never
fattening, seldom sinful, and permanently personal."
--Lenore Hershey
Latinidad® © 2003 by Marcela Landres
Marcela Landres
Editorial Consultant
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marcelalandres@...
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