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CHAPMAN, SCOTLAND http://www.chapman-pub.co.uk/ 4 Broughton Place Edinburgh EH1 3RX Scotland UK Tel 44 (0)131 557 2207 Fax 44 (0)131 556 9565 Contact: Joy Hendry, Editor Chapman magazine is controversial, influential, outspoken and intelligent. Founded in 1970, it has become a dynamic force in Scottish culture covering theatre, politics, language and the arts. It is a highly-respected forum for poetry, fiction, criticism, review and debate makes it essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Scotland. Chapman publishes the best in Scottish writing - new work by well-known Scottish writers in the context of lucid critical discussion. With a strong commitment to the future, it energetically promote new writers, new ideas and new approaches. Chapman welcomes submissions of poetry, short fiction, critical essays provided they are accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope/International Reply Coupons. Only submissions sent by post will be considered. The reading process generally takes about three months. Payment varies, but is around £8/page. Guidelines: Visit web site and click on 'About'.

CHALLENGING DESTINY, CANADA http://home.golden.net/~csp/previews/index.htm 47 Bridgeport Rd E, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2J 2J4 Contact: David M. Switzer, Editor Email: E-mail Challenging Destiny is a Canadian science fiction and fantasy short story magazine. It publishes authors and illustrators from all over the world (Canada, the US, Russia, the UK, Japan, and Germany so far). Encourages first-time writers. PAYMENT: C$0.01 per word plus 2 copies of the magazine upon publication. LENGTH: Normally between 2000 and 10000 words. Guidelines: http://home.golden.net/~csp/guidelin.htm

HISTORIC MOMENTS IN TIME - True Stories of Hope and Healing from National Tragedies. http://www.godallowsuturns.comInspirational book series, "God Allows U-Turns" is seeking stories for a new book. Have you been touched by an historic moment in our nation's history? Our world is a volatile place --- every day we are confronted by tragedy - how have these tragedies brought you closer to God? Has God spoken to you in a special way, or have you made a u-turn closer to God as a result of a national tragedy? Submit story via web site. STORY SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEB. 15, 2002. Release Date: Fall 2002 Complete guidelines available on web site or send a blank e-mail to: godallows_request4submissions@getresponse.com

MSDN MAGAZINE http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/default.asp Contact: mmsubmit@microsoft.com The Microsoft Journal for Developers. MSDN Magazine is the developers' guide to Microsoft tools, development environments, and technologies for Windows and the Web. They are looking for accurate, well-organized, original articles that help developers learn to use current Microsoft technologies for their software development projects. Article length varies from 2,500 to 10,000 words. All external authors receive an author's contract before final submission. Rates vary based on a number of factors, but are more than competitive in the world of technical writing. Guidelines: http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/submit.asp

SUBJECT MATTER OLSEN DATA, SWITZERLAND http://www.olsen.ch/ Olsen Data AG, Seefeldstrasse 233, CH-8008 Zürich, Switzerland Phone: +41 (1) 386 48 48 Fax: +41 (1) 422 22 82 Contact Richard Olsen E-mail: richardo@olsen.ch Olsen Data AG is a leading provider of e-finance technology and services, including high-frequency market data, advanced forecasting models and integrated risk management and investment decision support tools. The group has also launched the investment industry's first online currency trading platform for micro transactions. Richard writes: "Our work is at the leading edge of technology and will have a profound impact on the financial markets. I am looking for an independent journalists, who are interested to write about this topic. It is a fascinating theme that could capture the imagination of the readers."

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COMPETITION 71st ANNUAL WRITER'S DIGEST WRITING COMPETITION More than $25,000 in prizes will be awarded in 10 categories, with one Grand Prize-winner chosen from all entries. The Grand Prize package includes $1,500 in cash and the winner's choice of a trip to New York City to meet with editors and agents, or a trip to the 2003 Maui Writers Conference. In addition, the first through tenth-place winners in each of the categories will win cash and merchandise prizes, and there are 1,001 winners in all. Deadline: May 15, 2002. http://www.writersdigest.com/catalog/contest_frame.html

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