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pitch a comedy feature film

Hey all. Interesting opportunity forwarded by one of our members. Check it out. -mia

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I wanted to pass this on to the group. It’s a chance to pitch a comedy feature film idea to an incubator that’s partnering with lion’sgate films. Sounds cool.

Here’s the link: http://massify.com/partnerships/lionsgate/makingcomedy/overview

High Country News Seeking Multimedia Freelancers in the West

Potentially fantastic opportunity here for you multimedia folks. This post originally went out to the AIR list (Association of Independents in Radio), so if you are not on AIR, please let Cally know that you heard about this through an AIR member. Good luck! -mia

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I’m currently heading up the multimedia department at High [...]

Roy Peter Clark, writing coach extraordinaire, in a rare NYC appearance

For any of you NYC folks who might be interested. (Let me know if these posts are still interesting/relevant/etc.) -mia __________________________

Short notice, folks, but if you have ANY interest in ANY kind of writing (and are in NYC), try and stop by this free, public event. He’s amazing (he’s been on “Oprah,” among a [...]

Oaklandlocal.com call for bloggers, writers, and multimedia producers

Hey folks. Oaklandlocal.com, a new project run by some of FC’s members, went live yesterday and they’re looking for content. See the details below (and attached writer guidelines). Seems like a great opportunity! Best, Mia

*Journalists, bloggers and multimedia producers wanted* *

Oaklandlocal.com, Oakland’s new hyperlocal news site and community portal is looking [...]

a question for print freelancers

Hey folks. This is from a colleague of mine in Philly. If any of you print folks have a minute to drop her a line, I would really appreciate it! Thx, Mia

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Hello print freelancers!

I have a favor to ask–I am a student in a master’s program at the J School at Temple [...]

Chicago Manual Online – group rates

Another resource to offer members – group discounts for the Chicago Manual of Style online. I’m sure there are similar sites/discounts for AP and other style guides.

Small user-group prices:

2–5 users $25.00 per user if the group subscribes by September 30, 2007 6–10 users 10% discount – $22.50 per user if the group subscribes [...]

this one is fun

NaNoWriMo – These guys sponsor National Novel Writing Month, challenging folks to write a 175-page novel between November 1 and November 30. But more than that, they are trying to create a community of writers who would otherwise be alone in their rooms/offices/local cafes. The founder, Chris Baty, is an Oakland-based freelance writer.