Greetings!

Would you or someone you know like to become a published writer? If so, please continue reading.

The Berkeley Fiction Review, an undergraduate, student-run publication, is always looking for innovative fiction that plays with form and content as well as traditionally constructed stories with fresh voices and original ideas. Please note that though we accept stories year round, expect a delay if you submit during the summer.

The criteria for short story submissions are:
– 8,000 words or less (nothing over 25 pages)
– Typed, 12 point font, double-spaced and single-sided
– Cover letter should include address, phone, email, and title of story
– Must note if story is simultaneously submitted
– Include a SASE for returning manuscripts.
– Submit electronically to bfictionreview@yahoo.com or by snail mail to
Attn: Caitlin McGuire
Berkeley Fiction Review
10B Eshleman Hall
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-4500

If there are any other questions or concerns, you should check out our website at http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~bfr. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Submission Guidelines: The Los Angeles Review
http://redhen. org/losangelesre view/submissions /

Readings for Issue 8 are now open. Readings for poetry will close May 25, 2010. Readings in all other genres will close June 1, 2010. (Please note that readings close at the end of the business day on the date listed above.) Submissions received outside our reading periods will be discarded without notice.
Indicate title in the subject heading. For prose submissions, also indicate word count. Please include a cover letter and bio in the body of the email, and attach your piece as a single .doc or .rtf attachment, not as a .docx.

Simultaneous submissions are accepted if noted in the cover letter. No multiple submissions, please. Response time is 2-3 months.

Writers published in The Los Angeles Review will receive one contributor copy in exchange for first North American serial rights.

Guidelines:
Nonfiction: We seek essay, memoir, and commentary told as compelling, focused, sustained narrative in a distinctive voice, rich with detail. Send 1,000-4,000 words or delight us with flash nonfiction that cat-burgles our expectations.

Fiction: We’re looking for to hard-to-put- down shorties under 500 words and lengthier shorts up to 4,000 words–lively, vivid, excellent literary fiction.

Poetry: Please submit 3-5 poems that will surprise us, wow us, and make us wish we’d written them ourselves. We are open to form, free verse, prose poems, and experimental styles. Our only criterion is quality.

Reviews: We welcome reviews of new and recent books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, particularly of books that have not received the critical attention they deserve. Send reviews of three to six pages. Please familiarize yourself with the kind of creative work we publish, as we are unlikely to print reviews of material that is vastly different from that which we feature in the magazine.

Translations: Please submit 3-5 translated poems that open the poet’s original vision to an English-speaking audience.

Send all submissions or queries to appropriate department email:
(replace (at) with @ when sending e-mail)

Managing Editor: <lareview.editor( at)gmail. com>
Poetry Editor: <lareview.poetry( at)gmail. com>
Translation Editor: <lareview.translati ons(at)gmail. com>
Prose Editor: <lareview.prose( at)gmail. com>
Fiction Editor: <lareview.fiction( at)gmail. com>
Nonfiction Editor: <lareview.nonfictio n(at)gmail. com>
Review Editor: <lareview.bookreviews(at)gmail. com>

Earthquake devastation in Chile - photo copyright AP-Sebastian Martinez

A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, February 27, 2010, setting off tsunami warnings for the entire Pacific basin. Reports estimate that over 700 people are dead and countless others are facing more damage from strong aftershocks. Emergency supplies such as food, water and medical supplies are desperately needed. The organizations below need your help now to be able to provide assistance in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

To ensure your contribution goes to Chile relief funds, please remember to designate your gift to “Chile Earthquake”.

List of mainstream, verified organizations accepting supplies and donations: http://www1.networkforgood.org/help-chile-earthquake

SAN FRANCISCO ARTIST NETWORK presents:

“ORGANIZATION:  Developing Your Body of Work”

– Developing themes, creating series, titles, pricing, framing, managing your inventory, with Stephen C. Wagner

Wednesday, March 10th, 7-9PM

at ARC STUDIOS & GALLERY

1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco

$20 at the door

SAN FRANCISCO ARTIST NETWORK Programs for Spring 2O1O:

Wednesday, March 24th, 7-9PM

“THE JURY IS IN:  Entering Juried Art Shows”

– Learn about juried shows, how to decide which ones to enter, tips to give you an advantage, how to manage your entries – with GUEST SPEAKERS: Priscilla Otani of Women’s Caucus for Art & Alex Farkas of ugallery.com

Wednesday, April 14th, 7-9PM

“PRESENTATION: Preparing Your Artist Packet”

– Written materials including artist statement & bio, documentation of your artwork, formats for your packet or portfolio, with Stephen C. Wagner

Wednesday, April 28th, 7-9PM       

“RISE ABOVE THE CROWD: Presenting Yourself as a Professional Artist”

– Insight from local art gallery professionals on what galleries are looking for and how to approach them – with GUEST SPEAKERS from local art galleries

Wednesday, May 12th, 7-9PM

“REPRESENTATION: Approaching Art Galleries”

– Identifying art markets, researching galleries, establishing your gallery criteria, standard practices, contracts, exclusivity, private sales, with Stephen C. Wagner 

ADMISSION:  $20 each lecture

ENROLLMENT:  admission at the door

at ARC STUDIOS & GALLERY

1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco

www.arcsf.net

www.SFArtistNetwork.org

follow SFANART at: http://twitter.com  and  www.facebook.com/SFANART

From Augusta Collins, jazz musician and artist, featured in last July’s issue:

I HAVE BEEN INDUCTED INTO THE WEST COAST BLUES HALL OF FAME AND I WILL BE RECEIVING AN AWARD THE NIGHT OF SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH 2010, 6-10PM AT HILTON OAKLAND AIRPORT.  THE TICKETS ARE $25.00 IF YOU GET THEM FROM ME.  $35.00 AT THE DOOR.

Augusta Lee Collins  – Singer/Songwriter/Videographer

Augusta may be reached here: augustaleecollins@yahoo.com

About Augusta (and I have seen him live, he has amazing energy and a sweet smile along with a long history of distinguished compositions and musical collaborations.):

Augusta Lee Collins has been creating and performing his original music at Café Valparaiso (La Pena Cultural Center) in Berkeley, California as well as dozens of other venues, in the bay area for three years with his partner fellow musician, Toney Thibodeaux.

Augusta is forever pushing his ideas musically and visually and creating new music.  Augusta, hears, feels and visualizes his creative journey bringing a very unique blends of music all original music, written and performed by Augusta Lee Collins.  Augusta is an artist consistently widening and extending his horizons.

Augusta Lee Collins is best known as a very talented drummer that was most prolific throughout the late 1960’s and into the middle 1980’s.  Performing with legends like Lightnin’ Hopkins, Herbie Hancock, Abby Lincoln, Sun Ra, Bobby Hutcherson, Frankie Bevelely and Maze, and the Pointer Sisters to name a few, Augusta showed an interest in all forms of music very early.

Augusta has performed at the U.C. Berkeley Jazz Festival three times and the Monterey Jazz Festival as well as performing with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra, Harold Fiberman conductor and musical director.