White Chimney is a new London based literary magazine, promoting the work of unpublished poets, short story writers and artists, in the U.K. and abroad. A4, in size, 32 pages and full colour, publication is on a quarterly basis and the first summer issue is debuting on May 24th 2007. There is no preference on genre or style. The magazine is currently running a competition for artists to have their chosen image on future issues. The reading period is all year round, and all submissions should be sent to white_chimney@yahoo.co.uk

Poetry:
Up to 5. Supply as one complete word, rtf or word perfect file, as an attachment or, pasted into the body of the email. Have your name on all pages.

Short stories:
Up to 2. Supply as individual word, rtf or word perfect files, as an attachment or, pasted into the body of the email. Have your name on all pages.

Reviews and Articles:
No limit. Supply as individual word, rtf or word perfect files, as an attachment or, pasted into the body of the email. Have your name on all pages. Lay out your work clearly and site all external works used.

Artwork:
Up to 2 images. Supply as no less than 300 dpi, and as a pdf, jpeg, eps or tiff files.

Work that has been published elsewhere should have full publication details. Contributors reserve the rights to all their work. Payment is one contributor's copy unless otherwise arranged with the Managing Editor. White Chimney will not acknowledge the receipt of offensive material.
 

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Tindal Street Press – an award-winning, independent fiction publisher based in Birmingham – is proud to announce a unique 12-month publishing traineeship to degree level applicants from the Black African, Caribbean, Asian, Chinese or Middle Eastern communities.

Recent research highlights the under-representation of black and minority ethnic groups in the publishing industry. This forward-looking initiative aims to address the imbalance.

The paid traineeship is split into four 3-month sections and will include hands-on editorial experience at Tindal Street Press, sales and marketing experience at distributors Turnaround Publisher Services, and retail experience at Borders in Birmingham and their Head Office, with a final stint at Tindal Street Press.

External training courses and a mentor are to be provided to guide the successful applicant’s learning. The development of skills in these three crucial areas of the publishing process will provide an unequalled, structured insight into the industry. Tindal Street Press will pay a training bursary of £12,000 to the successful applicant.

Emma Hargrave, Managing Editor, says: ‘This is a superb opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for contemporary fiction and the ambition to learn how it is marketed and sold.’

The background to the traineeship is the 2007 DipNet Measuring the Industry report, supplemented by the 2004 deciBel research, which concluded that black and minority ethnic groups are currently under-represented in the publishing industry. These traineeships form part of a strategic initiative, under section 37 of the Race Relations Act 1976, aimed at reducing this under-representation.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 29th May 2007. Further details of the traineeship are available on www.tindalstreet.co.uk and from emma@tindalstreet.co.uk

Please contact Emma Hargrave or Luke Brown for further details on 0121 773 8157

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Christine Coleman interviews the Man Booker Prize Shortlisted author, Clare Morrall

Thursday 24th May, 6.45pm. Northfield Adult Ed Centre, 45 Church Road. Birmingham, B31 2LB

Telephone Kevin on 0121 303 4040 or email: kevin.m.thompson@birmingham.gov.uk to reserve your place.

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The Liberal are on the look out for short stories of the highest quality. The Liberal is a unique literary and political publication with a rich and radical heritage. First founded in 1821 by the Romantic poets Percy Shelley, Lord Byron and Leigh Hunt, the magazine is committed to regenerating Romantic Liberalism and reinvigorating the public sphere.

Alongside reportage and political and economic analysis, they publish philosophical essays, poetry, music scores, photography and short fiction from around the world. Have a look at their website - www.theliberal.co.uk - buy a copy of the magazine from your nearest decent newsagents, have yourself a good read, and if you like what you see, then do consider submitting something.

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If you’re out and about in Leamington over the Bank Holiday weekend, watch out for poems lurking in the most unexpected places. Poet Laureate Helen Yendall is going to be planting dozens of my poems all over the town – everywhere from cafes to doctor’s surgeries - to encourage as many Leamington-ians as possible to “read a poem and pass it on!”

Lots of people haven’t read a poem since they were at school and poetry’s often dismissed as ‘boring’. But modern poetry is very relevant to today’s world – it can be thought-provoking, amusing and fun! By taking poetry out of books and classrooms and putting it in some unusual places, Helen is hoping her poems will reach people who don’t usually read poetry and that they will enjoy the experience.

And just to increase the fun-factor, if you find a poems, Helen is asking you to read it and then pass it on, by leaving the poem somewhere else for another person to enjoy!

Use your imagination! You can leave the poem anywhere where people have time to sit and read it – waiting rooms, on a bus or train, in a launderette - the sky’s the limit! The only rule is, don’t leave the poem anywhere where it could constitute ‘litter’.

Once you’ve read the poem and ‘passed it on’, you can record where you found it and left it and your response to the poem, on the Warwick Words website http://www.warwickwords.co.uk/poetlaureate

The Lichfield Poetry Writers are one year old and celebrating. "It's a very exciting time for poets and poetry in Lichfield," said Stewart Derry, the group's director. "We've had a fantastic first year and needed to mark our birthday with a really special event."

The Big One will be a feast of poetry, food and drink on Friday 4th May 7.30pm at Wade Street Church, Lichfield. Tickets are £4 / £3 concessions and are available from Lichfield Library. Telephone: 01543 510700

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