Emprise Review is looking for Non-Fiction submissions in three categories
http://empriserevie w.com/

1. Book reviews–Texts from any period but contemporary works in particular. 500-1000 word reviews that focus primarily on the text itself and make use of the reviewer’s opinion.

2. Film reviews–300- 1000 word reviews are preferable, as well as reviews that focus on the film and make use of the reviewer’s opinion.

3. Lists–Use your creativity as there are few rules, though in general we’d prefer lists that don’t go into the hundreds or thousands.

Works selected for publication will be featured on the front page/blogging portion of the website and would be seen by the majority of our visitors. Not only are we looking for submissions in the non-fiction category, we are also in search of some regular non-fiction contributors or bloggers to help bolster the critical portion of our website. Visit our non-fiction guidelines for further details.

Furthermore, as always, Emprise Review is open for submissions in original poetry and non-fiction. Please visit our Submit page for further details regarding our submission guidelines. You can also visit our magazine to read some of our previously published content to get some idea of what we’ve selected in the past, though don’t feel limited by our previous selections, we are always in search of new voices, modes, and genres.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Patrick McAllaster, at <pmcalla(at) gmail.com> (replace (at) with @)

This costs $65 but is worth it given the roster of agents represented…lovely restaurant, too! And you don’t need to be a woman to go…if you have the $65 it’s a great opportunity, bring your edited, revised book proposal!

The Women’s National Book Assn-San Francisco Chapter  

Welcome to Our 7^th Annual Signature Event 

Meet-the-Agents, Editors, and Publishers 

Sinbad’s Pier 2 Restaurant, San Francisco, March 27, 2010 •

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

“SPEED DATING” BY THE BAY

Agents, Editors & Publishers Graciously Sharing Their Expertise Include:

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This summer College Summit Northern California will have four workshops where
high school seniors will begin their college application process. Each workshop
lasts for 4 days (Th-Sun) and will be held on the campuses of UC Berkeley and
University of Pacific (Stockton) on different weekends in June and July.

We are looking for volunteer Writing Coaches who will be trained to facilitate
the personal statement writing sessions with a group of 4-6 students. And we
need College Coaches, folks with professional experience as guidance or
admissions counselors to meet individually with students and help them plan
their senior year and potential college list.

You don’t need to be a great writer or have teaching experience to be a great
Writing Coach. We will train you on-site on how to facilitate the process with
your students.    You just need a passion for working with Bay area youth to plan
for their future and a willingness to learn the process. You are supported the
entire weekend by seasoned staff.

The Berkeley workshops are quickly filling up, but we need more folks at
University of Pacific. If you are worried about the distance or lack of
transportation, please note that I do my best to help volunteers coordinate car
pools. Amtrak also goes to Stockton and the campus is a short cab ride away.

To learn more about the volunteer opportunities and register for a specific
workshop visit our website: http://www.collegesummit.org/volunteer

If you have any questions, you can contact Amy Pimentel at
apimentel@collegesummit.org.

Ada Lovelace, early software programmer, wrote for Charles Babbage's computing machine

Our writers have done this before…this organization provides a great grassroots way to celebrate contributions to science and technology, great way to get your foot in the door and start writing and have some people look at your blogpost! This event’s geared towards having those of all genders celebrate women in technology – which is awesome, and I celebrate everyone of any gender who has made a contribution to scientific research.

Please join us on March 24 for Ada Lovelace Day

Ada Lovelace Day is an international day of blogging (videologging, podcasting, comic drawing etc.!) to draw attention to the achievements of women in technology and science.

Women’s contributions often go unacknowledged, their innovations seldom mentioned, their faces rarely recognised. We want you to tell the world about these unsung heroines, whatever they do. It doesn’t matter how new or old your blog is, what gender you are, what language you blog in, or what you normally blog about – everyone is invited. Just sign the pledge below (click ‘pledge’ after you have completed the reCaptcha) and publish your blog post any time on Wednesday 24th March 2010.

Sign up here: http://findingada.com/

First of all – Synchronized Chaos would love to help the many hardworking, talented manuscript editors out there promote their services! So, we’re offering an advertising special for editors working with all styles and genres of writers…we will spotlight you and your services for free, in a posting here just for you with your logo, information, photo and contacts – in exchange for working with one of our upcoming writers on a pro bono or discount basis. We’ve got sci fi, fantasy, poetry, inspirational, self-help and other types of manuscripts of different lengths. Please contact me at cedeptula@sbcglobal.net with ‘advertising for editors’ in the subject line, or simply comment on this post with your information.

Juma is looking for a videographer to produce a short (2-3 minute) PSA-type video featuring our asset-building program.  We want to emphasize the human interest side of this program with focus on our youth, while recognizing our community supporter(s). The video will premiere at our annual fundraising dinner on April 21^st, sponsored by a well-known financial institution. Following the event, the video will be featured on our website and may be used for promotion purposes, including venues such as YouTube.  We are looking for professional quality and welcome artistic/individual approaches to the topic.  Amateurs are welcome.

If interested, please contact Keri Gardner: kerig@jumaventures.org or 415-371-0727 x207.

Juma Ventures is a San Francisco-based nonprofit working to break the cycle of poverty by ensuring that young people complete a four-year college education.  Juma youth engage in an innovative, award-winning program, integrating employment in social enterprises, college preparation, and financial asset building.  Learn more at www.juma.org.

Keri Gardner

Community Engagement Manager |  Juma Ventures

131 Steuart Street, Suite 201  |  San Francisco , CA   94105

TEL 415.371.0727, ext. 207  |  FAX 415.371.1634 

WEB www.juma.org

The Independent Book Festival seeks submissions of self-published books from around the world for top sales opportunities to the public and prizes from literary agents and publishers.

For those who have self-published, and those who want to become published! Submit your manuscript today…and it could be published for free. You retain all royalties, three winners of the free publication get selected September 25th in Studio City, California.

Or, enter and sell your book at the festival and network, meet and pitch your book to agents, managers, book buyers and publishers and film producers – who will judge and attend the festival.

Please visit the event’s website: www.independentbookfestival.com

Book and manuscript submission deadlines and fees (poetry especially wanted at this time):

May 15th – $45

June 15th – $55

September 1st – $100

About the Festival:

The Independent Book Festival is dedicated to providing domestic and international visitors with a diverse presentation of self-published books from writers of all genres.

Self-published authors from across the country are invited to participate in the three day festival.  The general public is invited to purchase their books and meet the writers.  Literary agents/managers, book buyers, publishers, reviewers, media specialists, regional and national segment producers for radio and television, celebrity authors and film producers will not only judge, but be in attendance.  The festival will conclude with an awards ceremony honoring/celebrating the best of the best on the final evening of the event.