Welcome to Paper Cat Press’s Weekly Roundup! In the Weekly Roundup, I provide links and summarized information about the crowdfunded projects, creator opportunities, and resources that have caught my eye over the week. I hope you enjoy!
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News || Helping Others || Awards || Recent Webcomic Debuts || Crowdfunded Projects || General || Animation || Comics, Illustration, and More || Conventions and Events || Designers || Fan Zines || Mentorships & Fellowships || Residencies, Retreats, and Workshops || Scholarships, Sponsorships, and Grants || Teaching || Typesetting || Voice Acting || Writing and Editing || Youth and Internships || Resources || Deals || Giveaways
News
Kickstarter will no longer be accepting new additions to its Drip program. In partnership with Kickstarter, XOXO will create a new project to ultimately replace Drip. The Drip program will continue as is for the following year.- SPX has created a legal aid fund in support of 11 indie artists and an indie publisher who are faced with a defamation lawsuit because they spoke out against another creator’s alleged pattern of sexual abuse. Please support their cause and send the message that survivors of sexual assault do not feel afraid to speak out against their abusers and supporters of victims should not pay for an abuser’s crimes.
- Paper Cat Press’s “Links” pages is currently offline as it undergoes construction. Thank you for your patience!
Social Resources
- Need information on elections, candidates, and public policy in the US? Check out Ballotpedia.
- Need to contact your government officials? Let Resist Bot and 5calls help you out.
- The Crash Override Network has resources on what to do if you’re a victim of online harassment and/or doxxing and how to protect yourself.
- If you are a trans person in need of legal assistance, check translawhelp.org for pro bono services in your state.
- Here’s a list of free or low-cost mental health resources. Thank you so much for compiling this list, Tiffany!
- If you need to talk to someone or otherwise vent, please utilize this list of help hotlines.
Remember to rest, eat, and drink water when you can. Take care of yourself the best that you can. You, your presence, and your work have an incredible impact on the people around you. You should be here.
Awards
The 2019 Lambda Literary Awards are accepting submissions through December 1. Yes, comics are eligible. There is an entry fee of $50 per book.
The 2019 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity is accepting submissions of comics and graphic novels through December 31.
The Goodreads Choice Awards are now accepting votes for their first round of voting through November 4. Be sure to vote for your favorite books, and check out the listings to find even more great books to add to your TBR lists! Here’s the list of Graphic Novels and Comics.
The Jhalak Prize is accepting written works by UK-based writers of color published in 2018 until December 15. The selected recipient will receive £1,000.
Bitch Media is accepting submissions of leaders from marginalized communities for their Bitch 50 Awards.
Recent Webcomic Debuts
Check out this list of 2017 Webcomic Debuts and find a new series to read!
Looking for more webcomics? Check out Michael Kinyon’s ongoing and ever-growing list of creators!
Crowdfunded Projects
Der-shing Helmer is currently raising funds on Kickstarter to produce Electrum: A Mixed-Race Comics Anthology. Electrum is composed of 26 fiction and nonfiction comic stories that explore the complexities of living as mixed-race person and how it informs one’s life and identity. The anthology includes 272 pages of comics, all by mixed-race contributors. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, a digital wallpaper, an enamel pin, original artwork, a digital icon commission, and more. The Kickstarter ends on November 3.
The Guide to X-Ceptional Baking is currently raising funds on Kickstarter to produce a full-color, 50-page cookbook. The X-Men-themed cookbook and zine features artwork, recipes, and crafts from culinary X-Men enthusiasts. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the cookbook, prints, stickers, and a copy of the X-plain the X-men zine. The Kickstarter ends on November 7.
The first volume of Rising Sand is currently raising funds on Kickstarter. Rising Sand is an ongoing fantasy adventure webcomic that follows Dal, an adventurer who has discovered that the sun is falling out of the sky and that the world will soon end. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book, a digital wallpaper, a soundtrack EP, prints, stickers, custom artwork, and more. The Kickstarter ends on November 7.
Strange Horizons, a weekly online magazine of speculative fiction, is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for the upcoming 2019 year. Strange Horizons publishes sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and anything else that could be classified as speculative. Tier options include digital copies of Strange Horizons, a digital wallpaper, a shirt, a tote bag, a mug, prints, lapel badges, and developmental editing. The Kickstarter ends on November 7.
The Pub Crawl Anthology is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for its production. The anthology collects 12 new 8-page stories that take place, in full or in part, at a pub. Tier optins include digital and physical copies of the book, a coaster, a commission, a full color ad, editorial reviews of your work, and more. The Kickstarter ends on November 14.
Heavy Thoughts Studios is currently raising funds on Kickstarter to produce The Office Type: Add Love to Your Resume. The Office Type is a comedy dating sim that takes place in an office, where common office supplies come to life as potential romantic pursuits. Mid-date minigames offer bonus points, and with so many characters to choose from, the replay value is inherent. Tier options include a copy of the game, a digital art book PDF, an opportunity to create a custom date scenario, and a special in-game Easter Egg. The Kickstarter ends on November 16.
Arledge Comics is currently raising funds on Kickstarter to produce Avie’s Stories, a collection of queer-inclusive children’s comics. Avie’s Stories: The Ultimate Collection consists of 8 stories told in 44 full-color pages. Tier options include digital and physical copies of the book and stickers. The Kickstarter ends on November 20.
Draw the Line, a comics anthology addressing contemporary politics, is currently crowdfunding on Unbound. The 144-page hardback anthology featuring work by 114 artists encourages proactive responses to injustice and offers non-partisan guides for political actions and dissent. Tier options include digital and hardback copies of Draw the Line, prints, a bookplate, comics by David Blumenstein, commissions, and more. All proceeds following book production and shipping costs will be given to helprefugees.org.
Reimena Yee is currently raising funds on Unbound to produce a hardcover edition of the first volume of her Eisner-nominated webcomic The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya. The Carpet Merchant is set in 17th-century Istanbul and centers a carpet merchant who must contend with his home, his relationships, and his faith after he is killed by a vampire. Tier options include digital and physical copies of Volume 1, bookmarks, an exclusive print by strangelykatie, postcards, an enamel pin, a signed bookplate, and a commission.
General
Are you an artist, writer, or independent creator with an online store? Sign up to be listed on the Paper Cat Press 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. Want to receive an email when the list goes live? Sign up here!
Did you or will you table in an artist alley in the US this year? Take the 2018 Artist Alley Convention Survey here. The results of the 2017 survey are available here.
The Comic Tea Party is a weekly book club for webcomics. Participate in the Discord chat weekly on Thursdays at 5pm to 7pm PST. Sign your comic up for a chance to have it read and discussed in the group!
Comic-Con is hosting a one-day symposium on Storytelling Across Media in Balboa Park, CA on November 3. Admission is free, but you must pre-register online before arriving.
Comics podcast Dirty Old Ladies is seeking a podcast editor.
Kitfox Games is hiring a Programmer to work on an unannounced game. They are accepting applications until November 14.
Lion Forge Comics is hiring a Social Media and Community Manager.
(Irvine, CA) Game studio Nexon is currently hiring artists, designers, and programmers. They’re also seeking localizers for contract work in El Segundo.
The Spare Change Program is offering two $25 fee sponsorships for Black, PoC, and LGBTQ+ artists to cover the fees for calls for submissions and other application fees. Apply by October 25 to be considered for selection.
Animation
- (London, UK) Animade is seeking an EU citizen skilled in Cinema4D for a three-month paid internship.
- (Irvine, CA) Blizzard is seeking a temp Storyboard Artist.
- (Greenwich, CT) Blue Sky Studios is seeking a temporary Animator, a BG Character Pipeline Lead, and a Storyboard Artist.
- The Color Stylists of IATSE Local 839 ask for your support in seeking pay equity. Sign their petition to improve rates for color stylists in the animation industry.
- (Burbank, CA) Cartoon Network Studios is seeking a Production Coordinator.
- (Kilkenny, Ireland) Cartoon Saloon is looking for clean-up artists/animators, a compositing artist, a 2D FX animator, a key posting artist, and technical lead.
- (Vancouver, BC) DHX has job openings for a Flash Animation Revisionist, a Pipeline TD, a Senior Pipeline TD, a 2D Storyboard Artist, 3D Designers, a 3D FX Artist, a Senior 3D Modeler, a 3D Modeler, a Senior Previs Artist, and more.
- (Burbank, CA) Be sure to check Disney’s website for both creative and office positions with Disney!
- (Glendale, CA) Dreamworks is hiring an Animation TA, an Assistant Animatic Editor, a CFX Artist, a Design Supervisor, a Feature Technical Director, a Surfacer, a Visual Development Artist, and more.
- Grace Fong shared this informative thread on working in the animation industry. Thank you Grace!
- Laura Price shared tips for applying to animation studios.
- (Burbank, CA) Nickelodeon is hiring a CG Generalist, Senior Art Director, and Storyboard Artist.
- Pixomondo is seeking an Animator, a CG Supervisor, a Compositor, a Houdini FX Artist, a Pipeline TD, and a Senior Lighting Artist in Los Angeles, CA. They’re also seeking animators in Toronto, a Senior Lighting Artist in Vancouver, and more internationally.
- (Vancouver, BC) Sony Imageworks is hiring Animators, Character FX Technical Directors, Compositors, FX Artists, Layout Artists, Lighters, Matte Painters, Modelers, and more.
- Titmouse is looking for a Character Designer, an Episodic Director, a Production Coordinator, and a Storyboard Artist in Los Angeles, CA. They’re also seeking a 2D animator, an animation editor, a background layout artist, a background painter, a compositor, a lead designer, a line producer, a storyboard artist, and a lead designer in Vancouver, Canada.
- The Tokyo Anime Award Festival is accepting entries through October 31 for Short Animation (30 minutes or shorter) and November 10 for Feature Animation (60 minutes or longer). Award recipients may receive up to 500,000 yen.
- Toniko Pantoja made a video with tips on making a strong story portfolio for tv and feature animation.
- (Toronto, Canada) Ubisoft is hiring artists, programmers, office workers, and more.
- (Burbank, CA) Walt Disney Animation Studios is hiring a story artist.
Check this list of animation jobs worldwide that’s updated daily. You can find a directory of currently open animation jobs at animatedjobs.com. See Entertainment Careers for more listings.
Comics, Illustration, and More
- Threadless is accepting artwork for the following design challenges: Psychedelic 2, through today, November 2; Cornucopia, through November 9; and Passive Aggressive, through November 16.
- Olive is seeking young creatives of color (18 or older) for flatting work next year. Apply by November 7 for consideration.
- Frisson Comics is accepting submissions for their horror zine Knock Knock Issue 10 through November 12. Submissions may be written or visual and up to 4 pages long.
- The Asian America Writers’ Workshop is seeking contributions to its upcoming anthology A WORLD WITHOUT CAGES discussing life in prisons, jails, and immigrant detention. Essays, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and visual storytelling are welcome through November 16. Acceptable submissions are not limited to Asian-Americans.
- Toronto Library is accepting applications from children’s comic authors and/or illustrators for the 2019 TD Summer Reading Club Comic Author/Illustrator position through November 16.
- CapsuleCrit’s All Indigenous Peoples issue is accepting written submissions and graphics through November 18.
- Antenna is accepting unpublished comics and Guidebooks focused on some aspect of New Orleans at any stage of completion through November 30. There is a submission fee of $20. Artists of selected comics will receive an honorarium of $500, 50 printed copies, and royalties of $1/book should it be reprinted.
- Moonlight: A Queer Werewolf Anthology is accepting pitches from comic creators and writers through November 30.
- The Nib’s upcoming quarterly magazine is seeking pitches for the issue on “Scams” by November 30.
- The Votes for Women anthology is accepting portfolio submissions from “creators who identify as female and have been affected by [the 19th amendment]” through November 30.
- The Palos Verdes Art Center in Los Angeles, CA is seeking proposals from artists for its 2019 building wrap exhibition by December 1. The selected artist will receive $5000 and will be featured in the gallery.
- Queerly Represent Me is accepting submissions for their annual zine “Represent” by December 31.
- The Establishment is seeking poems, short stories, coming out essays, and artwork for Love is Love, a new anthology for LGBTQIA teens, through January 1, 2019.
- Lauren Jankowski is accepting submissions from asexual and aromantic 2D artists, authors, and zine-makers for an Asexual Art Show until January 1, 2019.
- Girls Drawin’ Girls is accepting membership applications until January 2, 2019.
- The Kodansha Sirius & Light Novel Editorial Department Manga Award is accepting submissions from artists through January 16, 2019. 5 winners will receive 100,000 yen, have an editor assigned to them, and will debut as an artist drawing either original manga or a manga adaptation of a light novel. Submissions in English, Japanese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese are welcome.
- Lilies Anthology is accepting submissions to their 7th volume “Lily Bulb” through January 22, 2019. The theme of the anthology will be the environment and should represent female/lesbian romance, relationships, and/or sexuality.
- The Silent Manga Audition is now accepting entries for its 11th competition through March 31, 2019. Submit text-free comics of 31 pages or less with the theme “Promise” for a chance to win cash prizes, professional feedback, and editorial support.
- Alisha and Mamath are seeking pitches from Australian people of color for an upcoming anthology with the theme “futurescape.”
- Argot Magazine is seeking written and illustrated submissions about queer and marginalized experiences. Their payment ranges from $35 to $250 per piece.
- Arsenika is accepting portfolio submissions for cover work and pays $100 for reprint artwork.
- The Asexual is accepting general submissions from marginalized voices in the queer community.
- Asexual Artists is always seeking creative asexual interviewees.
- The Brave Some is seeking submissions of short stories, prose, essays, reviews, and visual art by black and/or brown women and femmes.
- New publisher Bulgihan Press is seeking to publish short self-contained comics of 20-40 pages by solo creators.
- Carnation Books is accepting submissions of queer genre fiction and welcomes fanfiction writers seeking to transition into publishing original writing content. They are actively seeking submissions with asexual or aromantic main characters. They are also seeking cover artists and plot and style editors.
- ComicsMNT is seeking pitches for features. They are also seeking to interview comic artists on their process.
- Stephanie Cooke is actively connecting comic creators of all types for paid projects. Check out Creator Advisor for more information.
- The Doubleclicks are seeking nonbinary artists, animators, and filmmakers for paid contributions to their upcoming music video.
- Keith Frady is always seeking artists to collaborate with on his short story webcomic “The Usual Choices.”
- Literary Agency Full Circle Literary is now accepting submissions from writers and illustrators.
- FIYAH Lit Mag is seeking Black comic creators to feature in its 2019 issues.
- GenderTerror is accepting submissions of LGBTQ+ horror from artists and writers.
- (Chicago, IL) Jackbox Games is seeking a lead artist.
- Jerry’s Art-A-Rama hosts a number of art contests, some ongoing and some requiring specific materials.
- Do you have a webcomic with LGBTQ characters and themes? LGBTQ Webcomics is looking to add more queer webcomics to their database on Tagpacker!
- Longreads is accepting portfolio submissions from illustrators.
- Lore Lush Publishing is seeking Cover Artists.
- Narratively is seeking submissions of writing, photography, and illustrations.
- You can send samples of your work along with pitches to thenib@firstlook.org to be considered by The Nib.
- The New Southern Fugitives is seeking submissions of fiction, book reviews, essays, poetry, photography, and visual art from creators in the South. They pay $60 per book review, essay, or story and $25 per poem, photograph, or visual art.
- (Los Angeles, CA) Nix Hydra is seeking a Lead Artist to develop art for their new mobile game.
- Pink Narcissus Press is seeking cover artwork for SF/F speculative fiction. They pay $100-$200 for nonexclusive rights.
- POMEgranate Magazine is accepting pitches from artists and writers.
- Robot Dinosaur Games is accepting artwork submissions for its upcoming anthology. They will pay $75 per piece.
- (New York, NY) Scholastic Corporation is seeking a Senior Editor to join their imprint Graphix to work on graphic novels for elementary and middle grade readers.
- Studio MDHR is seeking a 2D Illustrator. Remote okay!
- The Webcomic Library is a new resource that hopes to serve as a comprehensive list of webcomics. Submit your webcomic using this form.
- Are a fan of webcomics? The Webcomic Whisperer is looking for guest posts!
- ZEAL is accepting pitches on comics, games, and pop culture, as well as comics and hybrid multimedia work.
- Zine-O-Matic, a zine subscription service, is open for zine submissions!
Check out Arts for LA, Call for Entry, College Art Opportunities, Graphic Competitions, or Hey, Art Friends for more exhibition, residency, and grant opportunities. See Find Anthologies for a list of anthologies with open submissions and to submit anthologies of your own. Check Chris Arrant’s #ComicJobs hashtag on Twitter. Check Comic Ops to see opportunities specifically for comic creators. Zine Submissions and Zine Scene have great lists of zines, too!
Conventions and Events
Fans of color and/or nonwhite fans can now request assistance from Con or Bust through November 10. Con or Bust also has free tickets available for people of color for a number of upcoming conventions, including the Nebula Conference, CrossingsCon, and more.
- The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or C2E2 (March 22 – 24), is accepting applications for its artist alley through November 9.
- ClexaCon (April 11-15) is currently accepting applications from artists and exhibitors. If you can’t afford a ticket and/or travel costs, apply for the Clexacon Scholarship Fund.
- Light Box Expo is accepting applications from artists for its inaugural year.
- The Prairie Comics Festival is accepting applications for exhibitors until December 1. It is free to table at and attend.
- Rose City Comic Con will open its registration for Exhibitor Booths, Artist Alley, and Makers Market next Thursday, November 8.
- San Diego Comic-Con badges will go on sale on November 10 at 9AM PST.
Here’s a list of international zine fests brought to you by ZINES!
Designers
- (Redwood City, CA) Klutz is seeking a Designer.
- Knovva Academy is looking for freelance graphic designer that specializes in document layouts (information organization) and icon designs.
- (New York, NY) little bee books, an imprint of Bonnier Publishing USA, is seeking a Designer.
- Nadxi Nieto is seeking a newsletter designer.
- (New York, NY) Penguin Random House is seeking a Designer.
- (San Francisco, CA) Viz Media is seeking a Designer and a Prepress & Production Specialist.
- (New York, NY) Workman Publishing is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer.
Fan Zines
- The Women Made Fullmetal Zine is accepting applications from writers and artists through November 17. All proceeds will go to charity.
- SPIRIT: A Studio Ghibli Zine (Volume II) is accepting applications through November 25. Proceeds will be donated to an undecided charity.
Looking for more fan zines to submit to? Check out this spreadsheet created by magicalzombie for more!
Have a finished zine project you want to advertise? Check out Zine RTer!
Mentorships & Fellowships
- The Representation Matters Mentorship Program is accepting applications on a rolling basis from self-identified people of color interested in the publishing industry. Mentorships will last 6 months, with a minimum of one session every two months.
- The Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship is accepting applications from early carerer, unpublished writers age 21 or older through November 15. The fellowship includes free tuition for OneStory online classes offered in 2019, a travel stipend of $2000 and tuition to attend One Story’s June 2019 week long summer writers’ conference in Brooklyn, and a full manuscript review & consultation with One Story Executive Editor Hannah Tinti.
Residencies, Retreats, and Workshops
Check out the Alliance of Art Communities, Arts for LA, College Art Opportunities for exhibition, residency, and grant opportunities.
Scholarships, Sponsorships, and Grants
- The Eyebeam Center for the Future of Journalism is accepting applications from artists on a rolling basis. Artists covering data privacy, the 2018/2020 elections, the role of technology in society, political influence campaigns, harmful technologies, countering disinformation, and artificial intelligence may receive $500 to $5,000 in grants.
- The #MeToo #SolutionsToo Fund is accepting applications from members of the Solutions Journalism Network through November 19.
- Arte Público Press is seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) children’s book manuscripts to be considered for the inaugural Salinas de Alba Award for Latino Children’s Literature. Recipients will be published, receive royalties, and will be awarded $5000. Submit your work by December 31 for consideration.
- Koyama Press is accepting applications for OAC’s Recommender Grant for Writers until January 16, 2019. Applicants must be in Ontario and may receive between $1,500 and $5,000.
- The Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are accepting nominations through January 18, 2019. Read the press release here.
- A number of micro grants are available for marginalized writers.
- The Awesome Foundation offers $1000 grants on a rolling basis.
- Melanie Gillman shared this list of Grants, Fellowships, and Residencies for Cartoonists! Thanks, Melanie!
- Canadian artists and cultural connectors are welcome to apply for grant funds through the Professional Development for Arts Professionals of Supporting Artistic Practice. Details on how and when you can apply are available on the page.
- Are you a professional freelancer experiencing financial duress? The Haven Foundation offers grants and assistance to applicants with chronic illness or injury or other career-threatening emergencies.
- The Spare Change Grant Program offers one grant of $25 each month to a person of color and/or gender minority to be used for covering application costs for residencies and calls for submissions. Apply by the 25th of each month for a chance at the award.
- Springboard for the arts offers an Emergency Relief Fund for personal and community disasters that affect artists in Minnesota.
Check out Arts for LA, College Art Opportunities, or this list by ProFellow for grant opportunities.
Teaching
Sign up to teach at Skillshare to earn royalties based on the premium member students in your class. See here for additional information.
Voice Acting
Check the Casting Call Club and Voice Acting Space for more voice acting and audio opportunities.
Writing and Editing
- WisCon Chronicles Volume 12: LGBTQ+ Identities is accepting submissions of written work between 1000 and 4000 words through November 5.
- Frisson Comics is accepting submissions for their horror zine Knock Knock Issue 10 through November 12. Submissions may be written or visual and up to 4 pages long.
- Hispanecdotes is seeking submissions through November 15 for their December issue on “Wealth and Poverty.”
- The Asian America Writers’ Workshop is seeking contributions to its upcoming anthology A WORLD WITHOUT CAGES discussing life in prisons, jails, and immigrant detention. Essays, nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and visual storytelling are welcome through November 16. Acceptable submissions are not limited to Asian-Americans.
- HarperCollins Childrens Books’ Diverse Voices Open Inbox is accepting middle grade manuscripts reflecting a diverse background or #ownvoices through November 16. A grand prize winner will receive editorial feedback and may be considered for publication.
- CapsuleCrit’s All Indigenous Peoples issue is accepting written submissions and graphics through November 18.
- Antenna is accepting submissions of chapbooks that “investigate the intersections and collaborative possibilities between literature and art (defined and interpreted broadly)” through November 30. There is a $20 submission fee. Writers of selected works will receive $500 and 50 copies of the book.
- Bitch Media is accepting submissions of “reportage, analysis, and commentary that looks at where the multiple meanings of “broke” reside” through November 30.
- Moonlight: A Queer Werewolf Anthology is accepting pitches from comic creators and writers through November 30.
- Ninestar Press is seeking LGBTQA+ romance fiction and genre fiction novels with the theme of “Deal with the Devil” through November 30.
- Shoot-for-the-moon is seeking two editors and an editorial assistant to work on prose and poetry. Submit applications by November 30 for consideration. Remote okay.
- Transition Magazine is seeking papers on black women and superheroes through November 30. They offer a single physical copy of the magazine as payment.
- Foglifter is seeking queer work through December 1. They accept poetry and prose of up to 7500 words. You can submit up to 20 pages of cross-genre work. They are also accepting cover art. Payment for accepted submissions is not listed.
- The Headway Quarterly Writing Contest is accepting submissions of writing on “mutants and mutation” now through December 1. The winner will receive $100 and wil be published in the next issue of Headway.
- Interlude Press is seeking LGBTQ+ YA fiction of 7,500-15,000 words through December 1. They are also seeking longer LGBTQ+ young adult fiction and adult fiction.
- Kokila is seeking submissions from unagented authors and illustrators through December 1.
- Carina Press has an open proposal call until December 3. A full manuscript is not required in order to submit.
- The Asexual is currently accepting pitches for Volume 2, Issue 4: Thinking Attraction until December 10.
- Name and None is accepting submissions of all kinds from trans, nonbinary, two-spirit, and genderfluid creators for its second issue through December 30.
- Queerly Represent Me is accepting submissions for their annual zine “Represent” by December 31.
- The Establishment is seeking poems, short stories, coming out essays, and artwork for Love is Love, a new anthology for LGBTQIA teens, through January 1, 2019.
- Amendo is accepting story pitches on topics such as self-discovery, community, and attaining financial stability. They offer an undisclosed pay.
- The American Greetings Alternative Writing Studio is accepting applications for freelance card writers.
- Anathema is seeking fiction and nonfiction from queer nonwhite writers.
- Anime Feminist is looking for contributors in the upcoming year. Read here for more information. Article writers will generally be paid $50 per article.
- Anime News Network is looking for Freelance Editorial Contributors and Convention Correspondents.
- Argot Magazine is seeking written and illustrated submissions about queer and marginalized experiences. Their payment ranges from $35 to $250 per piece.
- Arsenika is accepting previously unpublished fiction and poetry up to 1000 words. Payment is $60 for fiction and $30 for poetry.
- The Asian American Writers’ Workshop is accepting creative nonfiction, cultural criticism, and essay submissions for their magazine The Margins.
- Autostraddle is seeking article submissions on “contemporary LGBTQ herstory,” personal essays, feature stories, fashion and beauty, sex and relationships, humor, and investigative journalism, particularly from butch/masculine-of-center women, people of color, people over age 45, and trans women.
- Black Girls Create is looking for submissions of creative work from black creators showing what their time at Hogwarts would’ve looked like! They are also seeking black women creators and pop culture critique and commentary from black women creators.
- The Blend at Hello Giggles is seeking essay and interview pitches, particularly involving “mixed” or intersecting identities. They now have a pitch guide!
- Book ‘N Pieces Magazine is accepting fiction submissions. Writers of previously unpublished stories over 2500 words receive $100, and writers with stories under 2500 words or previously published receive $50.
- The Brave Some is seeking submissions of short stories, prose, essays, reviews, and visual art by creators who identify as black and/or brown women and femmes.
- Bustle is accepting pitches and set up guidelines for how to pitch to them.
- Carina Press is open for submissions, especially romances featuring a plus-sized protagonist, where being plus-sized is not their defining characteristic, or cozies with a hint of the paranormal. They also have an ongoing open call for male/male romantic suspense.
- Carnation Books is accepting submissions of queer genre fiction and welcomes fanfiction writers seeking to transition into publishing their original writing content. They are actively seeking submissions with asexual or aromantic main characters. They are also seeking cover artists and plot and style editors.
- CBR is seeking experienced writers to write on comic book news, analyses, and movie and tv show casting news.
- Choice of Games is hiring writers for their new line of interactive romance games.
- (San Francisco, CA) Chronicle Books is seeking a Senior Editor and a Managing Editor.
- Clarksworld Magazine is looking for nonfiction contributors and pays up to $0.10 per word.
- Comicbook.com is seeking writers.
- Online monthly magazine The Dark is accepting submissions from 2000 to 6000 words in length. Encouraged genres include horror and dark fantasy, but graphic, violent horror is not desired. Payment is $0.06/word for up to 6000 words. Republishing payment is $0.01/word.
- GenderIT.org is seeking articles, comics, podcasts, and English-language videos on online violence, harassment, privacy, security, sexuality, intersectionality, movements, campaigns online, and internet for feminism. They pay $0.12/word.
- GenderTerror is accepting submissions of LGBTQ+ horror from artists and writers.
- Interlude Press is seeking submissions of fiction of all genres featuring LGBTQ characters.
- (New York, NY) Scholastic Corporation is seeking a Senior Editor to join their imprint Graphix to work on graphic novels for elementary and middle grade readers.
- Latinx Publishing is seeking more mentors for its 2018 Writer/Mentor program.
- Lillium Publishing is accepting fiction manuscripts, either for standalone books or series.
- (NSFW!) Liquid Silver Publishing is seeking short romantic fiction between 8000 and 25,000 words.
- Literary Agency Full Circle Literary is now accepting submissions from writers and illustrators.
- Longreads is seeking pitches for personal essays, interviews, reading lists, and more.
- Lore Lush Publishing is accepting manuscript submissions in a number of genres. Diverse and inclusive works are prioritized. They’re also hiring Editors, a Publishing Assistant, and a Publicist.
- Native Ink Press is seeking submissions of nonfiction prose and children’s books.
- Narratively is seeking submissions of writing, photography, and illustrations.
- The New Southern Fugitives is seeking submissions of fiction, book reviews, essays, poetry, photography, and visual art from creators in the South.
- NineStar Press is seeking submissions of romance, erotica, and literary novels.
- (Portland, OR) Oni Press is seeking a part-time Editorial Assistant.
- Panel Patter is looking for contributors, particularly from writers interested in manga and webcomics!
- (New York, NY) Penguin Random House is seeking an Editor or a Senior Editor to acquire and edit fiction.
- POMEgranate Magazine is accepting pitches from artists and writers.
- (Philadelphia, PA) Quirk Books is seeking a Senior Editor or Editor.
- Radish Fiction, a mobile app for serial fiction, is hiring freelance writers and ghostwriters for twenty 1500-word chapters of serialized romance, YA, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and/or other genres.
- Reckoning is accepting submissions of creative writing (fiction or nonfiction) about environmental justice for its third issue.
- (New York, NY) Scholastic is seeking an Editor of Licensed Publishing, Media, and Brands.
- Seven Seas is seeking Light Novel translators, particularly those with interest in fantasy series.
- (New York, NY) Simon & Schuster is seeking an Editor to acquire properties for all age ranges, with a focus on picture book fiction and non-fiction.
- (New York, NY) Simon Spotlight is seeking an Editor.
- (Washington D.C.) The Smithsonian is seeking a Digital Editorial Assistant.
- Three-Lobed Burning Eye is seeking original speculative short stories and flash fiction for their Fall issue. Accepted authors of short stories will receive $100 and for flash fiction authors will receive $30.
- Videodame is seeking contributors for their monthly guest residency. Contributors will be paid $50 for 1-4 pieces about or inspired by games and gaming culture.
- (San Francisco, CA) Viz is seeking an Editor to manage graphic novels, trade books, and the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. They are also seeking a copy editor.
- Are a fan of webcomics? The Webcomic Whisperer is looking for guest posts!
- ZEAL is accepting pitches on comics, games, and pop culture, as well as comics and hybrid multimedia work.
- Zooscape is accepting submissions of furry fiction up to 10,000 words. They pay 6 cents per word up to 1000 words, $60 for longer stories, and $20 for reprints.
Check out writingcareer.com for a list of calls for submission!
Youth & Internships
- Beacon Press is offering internships for people of color in Publicity, Editorial, Book Production, Marketing, Design, and Digital & Social Media through November 10.
- Comics Club highlights and connects comic clubs and shares advice and resources to help youth comic creators.
- The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations is accepting submissions from artists ages 5-19 for the World Food Day 2018 Poster Contest through November 9. Create a poster that illustrates the idea of “Zero Hunger” for a chance to win a Certificate of Recognition, a gift bag, and the opportunity to be featured in an exhibit.
- (San Diego, CA) IDW is seeking interns in Editorial and Marketing.
- (Portland, OR) Miss Anthology is accepting sign-ups for their upcoming free winter classes. Artists aged 9 to 18 are welcome to apply.
- Natalie “Tally” Nourigat offers advice & resources for young cartoonists ages 14-18 (although this is good advice for creators at any age)!
- The NewPages Young Writers Guide for artists and writers shares publications seeking applications from youth contributors.
- (New York, NY) Workman Publishing is seeking a paid Editorial Intern.
Resources
- The 2018 Artist Alley Convention Survey is open for responses! Here are past survey results. Find out which conventions were rated highest by engagement, sales, amenities, and other information, all in easy-to-understand charts and simply written information. Thank you Kiriska for putting this together!
- Becca Hillburn of Nattosoup shared a post on Dealing with Inclement Weather at shows; Storytelling Within the Comic Page: Composition, Shot Choices, and Layout; and General Convention Advice for Comic People. She also shared a list of Recommending Reading for Comic Artists. Be sure to check Becca’s Youtube channel for new video interviews with independent artists, walkthroughs with dip pen nibs, tutorials, and more.
- Here’s a great step-by-step walkthrough of drawing the ground from artist flyinghand.
- Have you checked out the Creator Advisor? Initialized and run by Stephanie Cooke, the project aims to connect artists, writers, editors, and anyone involved in making comics together for paid projects, with an aim to prioritize marginalized creators. Talk about amazing!! Please look into it and consider contributing to their Patreon.
- Creator Resource aims to share resources for comic book creators, writers, and editors. Check it out!
- Sign up for Draw This to receive free reference photos in your email each week. Join the free life drawing livestream every Friday at 4PM PST!
- Artist E.Hanby opened a blog sharing Clip Studio Paint tips!
- Erin Roseberry shared some great info on getting your work into your local library! Thanks, Erin!
- Fai wrote a comprehensive Zine Organizing Guide. Thanks, Fai!
- Hannako shared information on American-made enamel pin manufacturers.
- Spike shared a thread of suggestions for those who want to work for themselves (creatively).
- Kyle T. Webster and Adobe shared new brushes just for this year’s Inktober! You can also find other brushes by Kyle on Adobe’s website. Apparently they work on older, non-CC versions of Photoshop. Test it out and see if it can work for you!
- Liz Kramer shared this comprehensive list of artist resources in a Twitter moment! Thank you Liz!
- The Finnish Comic Society shared this free PDF about Making Money from Webcomics!
- Nate Peikos of Blambot shared advice on layering and placement of speech bubbles in comic conversation.
- Nilah Magruder created (and recently updated) this awesome list of literary agents who represent illustrators. Niki Smith also has a list of agents who represent creators of graphic novels. Thank you Nilah and Niki!
- If you use Photoshop, easily see what colors won’t work in CMYK by entering “command” + “Shift” + “Y” while the color picker is open.
- Porforever shared this free brush set for Clip Studio Paint! They have more pay-what-you-want brush sets, too!
- Ever had your work stolen? RitheGuardian created a free DMCA takedown template!
- Shay shared these great tips on selecting zines to participate in (I follow these too!). They also created this incredible spreadsheet for zine templates… wow! Thank you, Shay!
- Good questions to ask your prospective publisher from Spike!
- Strangely Katie shared this great list of ways to develop a creative project outside of drawing or otherwise directly making! Thanks, Katie!
- The Toronto Comics Anthology shared their process for organizing anthology projects.
- Yoshi Yoshitani shared a great thread on pricing commissions!
Deals
- Every Monday, Barnes and Noble offers deals on manga.
- Daiya Manga lists great deals for manga and anime!
- Zap Creatives is offering 10% off everything with code “newsite” through Monday, November 5. They’re also offering free worldwide shipping.
Remember to check ComiXology, Dick Blick, Jerry’s Art-A-Rama, Joann, Michael’s, and RightStuf for their weekly ads, coupons, and specials on comics and art supplies.
Giveaways
- Book Riot has frequent book giveaways. They’re also giving away a $250 gift card to Barnes and Noble! Fill out your information by November 30 for a chance to win.
- Draw yourself in the universe of Berrybrook Middle School for a chance to win a signed copy of Crush by Svetlana Chmakova. Submit by November 12 for a chance to win.
- Goodreads constantly offers giveaways for a variety of titles in all genres. Check out these giveaways for comics and graphic novels, like this one for Minding the Store by Julie Gaines and Ben Lenovitz, and this one for New Kid by Jerry Craft.
- Seven Seas has a survey for October. Fill out the survey to be entered into a raffle to win a copy of any book Seven Seas has published so far in 2018!
- Sparkler Monthly is hosting a survey for June. Fill it out for a chance to win a Sparkler paperback of your choice!
That’s it for this week! Look out for another post next week with these categories and possibly more. Is there something you’d like to see more of? Something you know about but don’t see here? Let me know!
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Link to the previous Roundup: Weekly Roundup – October 19, 2018
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