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click thru for details January 3, 2012 In This Issue 42 Writing Contests With January Deadlines Literary Magazines All Over the World Inspiration for the New Year Ampersands Spalding University (Ad) Job Listings Advertisement    Advertisement   Quick Links About P&W   Subscribe to Poets & Writers Magazine  Writing Contest Deadlines   Classifieds   Donate 42 WRITING CONTESTS WITH JANUARY DEADLINES  If you resolved to submit to more contests this year,  you're in luck. Deadlines for 42 writing contests, including Glimmer Train's Very Short Fiction Award, fall between January 5 and 31. Go to the Writing Contests Database LITERARY MAGAZINES ALL OVER THE WORLD Get the lowdown on great magazines that feature international work, including Transition, which is seeking poetry, fiction, and essays from and about Africa and the African diaspora. More About Journals in Literary MagNet INSPIRATION FOR THE NEW YEAR Poets & Writers Magazinestarts its 25th year with a special section on Inspiration, with gorgeous illustrations by Polly Becker. Read a terrific Q&A with Becker, then trot down to your local bookstore to pick up a copy. Better yet,  subscribe now and save up to 65% off the newsstand price.  Subscribe to Poets & Writers Magazine AMPERSANDS The current issue of Poets & Writers Magazine includes an appreciation of that curious character at the heart of P&W,"Poets & Ampersands" by Kevin Nance. Check out our related slide show,Ampersands in the World, and submit your photographs for inclusion. Plus,watch a jazzy video to see a letterpress print take shape at New North Press. Read the Article View the Slideshow Watch the Video NYU SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (SPONSORED ARTICLE) The pen (laptop, desktop, cell phone, tablet) is the tongue  of the mind.   In today's constantly changing digital world, there are more ways than ever to tell the story, make the sale, and engage the audience. From creative writing to business communications, screenwriting to speech, the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers courses and certificates to meet your needs.   There's still time to register for spring! Visit our website for more information.   JOB LISTINGS Search for jobs within our frequently updated job listings.    Assistant Professor, Nonfiction Writing, Portland State University  Assistant Professor of Creative Writing - Tenure Track, Fairleigh Dickinson University  Permissions Associate, BOMB Magazine  Executive Director, The Nature of Words  Assistant Professor of English, Hofstra University  Assistant Professor in Creative Writing: Fiction, Northern Michigan University  Grace Hazard Conkling Writer-in-Residence, Smith College  See Complete Listing of Jobs and Internships      Purchase a Job Listing  Poets & Writers is the primary source of information, support, and guidance for creative writers.  Learn more  at pw.org.