Wanted – Comic Artists/Writers for 2008 Publication

East Midlands artists and/or writers are invited to submit samples of current work for a book of graphic short stories to be produced by Five leaves publications in 2008.  The theme will be chosen to suit the artists and writers seslected to contribute original pieces. Writers not paired with an artist should submit a sample short story script.  Sample artwork (low res) scripts and enquiries to: brick@ntlworld.com. Hard copy to (not returnable) Comic Book, Five Leaves Publications, PO Box 8786, Nottingham, NG1 9AW.

East Midlands Free Read Scheme 2007/08

Would you like a free, professional, editorial appraisal of your work? For the fourth year running members of the Literature Network are offering 20 ‘free reads’ by The Literary Consultancy.  Those taking advantage of the scheme so far have been very pleased with the detailed feedback they have received.  Of manuscripts submitted, 20 will be selected for appraisal.  You must live or work in the East Midlands (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire or Lincolnshire or any of the cities in these counties), or regularly attend literature events here (please enclose a letter explaining the latter) and you must not have received a free read in the same genre previously.
You may submit ONE of the following:
* Up to 300 lines of poetry (with line count on covering page)
* 3 short stories of up to 3,000 words each
* Synopsis and 50 pages of a novel (adults or children) It is vital that your submission is as follows:
* Pages numbered consecutively from page one
* Typed on one side of A4, using 12 point font and double spacing (except for poetry which should be single spaced) * Include a SAE with a suitably sized envelope and correct postage for return
* Covering sheet with name, address, telephone number and email address, and brief explanation of why you are applying
Please send to: Ali Betteridge                                                
Literature Development Officer                 
Derbyshire County Council                       
Alfreton Library                                
Severn Square                                             
Alfreton                                                                                                          
DE55 7BQ                                         
All manuscripts must be received by Friday 11 January 2008.  You will be notified whether or not your manuscript has been selected for sending on to TLC, by mid March 2008.