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NEWS
Yep--it's that time of the year again!
The
weather's warm, the sun is shining, and we're hauling loads of books,
back issues, and merch out to our digital driveway for CNF's 2010 Virtual Yard Sale, starting today!
Visit our website from July 16-26 to snag great deals (up to 80% off!) on subscriptions and individual copies. And remember the first rule of yard sales: do not hesitate. Back issue supplies are limited.
Plus, this is your last chance to subscribe and begin with #38, so get it while you can (and while it's cheap!).
10% off subscriptions
Books up to 40% off
80% off back issues
And $5 CNF mugs!
Make sure to see all three pages of discounted items.
Sale runs until midnight EST July 26. View a full list of sale items here.
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SUBMISSIONS CALLS
In a new book project, entitled "Immortality," we're continuing and expanding the scope of our dialogue on eternal life. We're seeking new essays from a variety of perspectives on immortality in all its manifestations--biological and medical longevity, as well as the "eternal life" of art and literature, athletes, technology, religion, and genetics. We're looking for essays by writers, physicians, scientists, philosophers, clergy--anyone with an imagination, a vision of the future, an understanding of the past, and a dream (or fear) of what it means to live forever.
For examples, see CNF #38.
Submissions must be postmarked by September 17, 2010.
GENERAL We are
always on the lookout for true stories, well-told, about any subject.
For complete guidelines and to view guidelines for other upcoming CNF issues
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MFA PROGRAM-OFF
The second annual CNF MFA Program-Off has begun!
Get published and win bragging rights for your program. Creative
Nonfiction is looking for new work by MFA students for publication in
an upcoming issue. The winner and four finalists will be invited to
read during the 2011 AWP Conference in Washington, DC (February 2-5,
2011). Postmark deadline November 5, 2010.
Submission guidelines available online.
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cnftweets
 FYI--the CNF Daily Twitter Contest is one more
way to get your work into CNF. We've chosen the twelve winners who will appear in CNF #39, and now we're on the lookout for more great tweets for future issues.
Still not sure what
we're looking for? Here are a few recent winners, to serve as examples and
inspiration:
June 21
karriehiggins I aimed my pistol sights at the paper Bin Laden target, clenched my pink pearl grips and fired. Bin Laden fluttered, a mirage. #cnftweet
June 22
spitballarmy I push the mower at dusk. Fireflies rise from the yard, oncoming headlights. I swerve, cross back, cut grass that's already shorn. #cnftweet
June 24
gruntleme
In Sanskrit, he is called "victorious." Such a name weighs on a
peaceful life--lacking war, he must ever be inventing skirmishes.
#cnftweet
July 11
sciencebook Snow in the Marshall Islands. Young children opening their mouths. The flakes on their tongues. The nuclear fallout, dissolving. #cnftweet
All of the past winners are available on our profile page under the "Favorites" tab.
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REMINDER: CNF MFA PROGRAMS
This fall, thanks to a grant from the BNY Mellon Audience Development Fund, CNF is reaching out to creative nonfiction MFA students and programs across the country. We're able to offer:
1. A complimentary four-issue subscription for the department.
2. Subsidized CNF subscriptions for MFA students.
3. Complimentary copies of our Issue #39 for use in graduate-level classes, and the opportunity to bring a CNF editor into the classroom (via conference call, Skype, or in person, depending where you are) for a
discussion of the issue.
We are currently reaching
out to nonfiction MFA program administrators. If you teach or are a student in a program and would like more information, please email us.
Update for participating programs: we plan to mail student coupons in early August.
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CNF's No-Residency Mentoring Program
Flexible schedule. One-on-one interaction. Customized courses.
Here at Creative Nonfiction, we understand that not everyone wants or needs a degree to become a better writer. We also understand that in economic times such as these, there aren't a lot of people with the funds to invest in a two to three year MFA program or even a summer conference.
CNF's mentoring programs offer writers of all levels one-on-one access to accomplished mentors (who, by the way, aren't just great writers, but experienced teachers and editors, too).
So this year, save the money you'd be spending on travel, lodging, and tuition and get the personalized attention you want and deserve.
Work with the experts, and make an investment in your writing career now!
For more information, click here or email the mentoring director, Stephen Knezovich at knezovich@creativenonfiction.org.
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Educator's Discount
Not only is Creative Nonfiction a great classroom resource for teachers, but it's affordable, too. CNF offers a 20% discount on all classroom orders of 10 or more copies of the journal.
For more information or for recommended issues, visit our Educational Programs page.
To take advantage of this offer and order CNF for your students, please contact us (or have your bookstore contact us) by phone at 412.688.0304 or email at information@creativenonfiction.org.
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