The Writer

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ciples; otherwise he will not be in a position to remunerate any composer. The wise publisher endeavors to issue music for which he knows he can find a market. Often very fine compositions are turned down because the publisher knows that he cannot handle the market for that kind of a composition. It is a great injustice to the composer to tie up a composition that another publisher might be able to put out with success. Another matter of interest to the general public is that 'hits' are amazingly few. Publishers spend thousands and thousands of dollars 'taking chances before a real 'hit' turns up. The money returns from the majority of pieces published just about pay the cost of publication; and in a very great many cases there is almost a total loss. The instances of huge returns for either the composer or the publisher are so rare that they occur only a few times a decade. Indeed, it often happens that the composer who has received an advance fee of a few dollars for a composition collects more real profit than does the publisher, who takes the risk."

It is the custom in Spain to use in addition to the family name of the father that of the mother, with the mother's name following that of the father, often joined to it by the conjunction "y" (and). The name of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, therefore, shows that "Blasco" was the name of the author's father and "Ibáñez" that of his mother, and, according to Spanish ideas, speaking of him by the latter name alone is, to say the least, not tactful. The name of the author of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalyse " is not "Ibáñez" but "Blasco Ibáñez" pronounced "Blahsco Eebahnyeth," with the accent in the second name on the second syllable.

Writers who use manila manuscript envelopes and buy them in quantities should remember that the paper made nowadays rots more quickly than good paper should, and should make sure that the envelopes they use are still strong when they send them out. It is a common experience with editors to receive envelopes containing manu

scripts, with the edges of the envelopes frayed and broken, sometimes sealed with the postoffice "Officially Sealed" stamp, and marked "Received in this condition." The use of old envelopes may explain in some cases the disappearance of manuscripts which editors say they never received, and which writers must therefore mourn as "lost in the mail." As a matter of fact, while the mails now are unreasonably slow, they are reasonably sure, and a manuscript mailed in a strong envelope, properly stamped and properly addressed and bearing the return address of the sender, is pretty sure to be delivered as addressed or to be returned to the sender in the course of time.

lishing Corporation, 41 Fourth avenue, New York. The first number published is that for August. The editor says: "Every tale will be selected solely on its merits, regardless of its author's name. Every tale will be clean, bright, full of the joy of life, and the optimism of good cheer. If realism is a necessary element, it will be present, but not in such a manner as to offend the most critical."

The Thrill Book (New York) wants short stories with a "thrill" an unusual but striking basic idea, convincingly told so that, no matter how "wild" or preposterous the tale, it will seem plausible to the reader.

The Junior Yank (Chicago), a magazine of interest to boys under eighteen, is in the market for general articles, short stories, serials, humorous verse, and jokes, as well as matter for the Stamp department. The editor says he needs everything, as the magazine is new.

The Woman's Magazine (New York) will soon need a serial of about 15,000 words, to run in five or six instalments. The editors also need short fiction, of about 2,000 words, and they use many special articles on various subjects, particularly articles on different aspects of home-making, child-training, entertainment, gardening, interior decoration, and thrift.

The Black Cat (Salem, Mass.) wants short stories, containing from 2,000 to 5,000 words, and gives careful consideration to all man'ıscripts submitted, whether from prominent authors or beginners. Any story unusual, clever, mysterious, humorous, detective with the interest of the reader well sustained to the last word and well handled, will find a market with the Black Cat, and will be paid for on acceptance.

The Unpopular Review - founded pressly to oppose Bolshevism in all the protean forms paternalism, socialism, syndicalism, anarchism, etc., etc., in which it existed before the present general name for them was evolved has changed its name to the Unpartizan Review. The editor says that nothing has been changed except the name, and that the periodical continues the same that it always has been. Contributions, however, which, when the magazine was started, were all anonymous, are now signed with the authors' names.

Farm Mechanics (Chicago) wants illustrated authoritative short articles on tractors, farm machinery, building improvements, and modern agriculture.

Fashionable Dress (New York) is in the market for some real good short stories something a little better than the average run. The editor would also like to get in communication with some one who can write, with authority, articles on the proper care of infants and children. This is to be a prominent feature of the magazine, and the editor wants some one well versed on the subject to handle it.

Collier's Weekly has changed hands, under a contract by the terms of which it will be published hereafter by the Crowell Publishing Company, together with the Woman's Home Companion, the American Magazine, and Farm and Fireside. The name, the

policy, and the editorial staff will not be changed, and the publication offices will remain at 416 West Thirteenth street. Finley Peter Dunne is the editor of Collier's, which has a circulation of a million copies. All books and other publications issued by P. F. Collier & Son, Inc., are also to be controlled by the Crowell Company.

In Others (New York) for July, the editor, William Carlos Williams, says: “Others has come to an end. I object to bringing out another issue after this one. Others is not enough. It has grown inevitably to be a lie, like everything else that has been a truth at one time. Everything we have ever done or can do under these conditions is being done now by any number of other magazines of poetry Others has been blasted out of existence. We must have a new conception from the bottom up or I will not touch it."

American Ambition (Philadelphia), the June, July, and August numbers of which have been omitted, will resume publication beginning with the September number.

Frederick Bruegger, as director of the Great Northern Players (21 Quincy street, Chicago), published an announcement that his company was producing a new one-act play each week, and called for plays of all descriptions, and also for one-act musical pieces of every kind for future production with another company. In a letter to THE WRITER, dated July 28, W. R. Bennett, of the Great Northern Hippodrome (21 Quincy street, Chicago), operated by the Alcazar Music Company, says: "We have discontinued producing plays at our theatre, and Mr. Bruegger is not with us at the present time."

Physical Culture (New York) will pay $3,000 for the best novel, to be published as a serial, received before October 1. The editors want a story that will hold the attention of readers from the very first line, a redblooded story, throbbing and stirring with emotional and dramatic power. Each story will be judged, first of all, according to its interest-holding and literary qualities, and

must be written with serial publication in view, with the plot so arranged that the reader's interest will be at its height at the end of each instalment. Each manuscript must be signed with a pen name, the real name being enclosed in a separate sealed envelope with the pen name on the outside. The Physical Culture Publishing Company will reserve all motion-picture rights for the prize-winning story, and for other stories accepted and published. Book rights may be retained by the author. Stories may be published prior to the completion of the contest, but this will in no way affect the decision or award of the judges. Additional stories will be retained and published, and the True Story Magazine has agreed to accept some of the stories that cannot be used in Physical Culture. In this way Physical Culture expects to accept ten or fifteen of the serials offered. Stories may combine humor, mystery, adventure, action, characterization, and other good story material, but, irrespective of these qualities, the story that is dramatically powerful is always the most absorbing. Writers are urged to retain a carbon copy of their manuscripts, although the editors intend to return those that are unavailable.

composer in the State of New York. The song should not have more than eight lines, exclusive of a refrain, which is optional. Composers may choose their own text. Compositions must be received on or before October 15 by Mrs. Eugene J. Grant, chairman of music for the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs, 379 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn. The name of the composer should be sent in a sealed envelope bearing a pen

name.

Prizes have been offered by the War Camp Community Service for the best plays written by amateur dramatists of Washington to be produced in theatres of that city next winter. Plots must be simple, it is announced, and not average more than forty minutes. Operettas, pantomimes, and dancing acts will not be used. All plays should be submitted to Mrs. Maud Howell Smith, 1443 Massachusetts avenue, Washington, D. C., before September 30.

The Drama League of America, 306 Riggs Building, Washington, D. C., is conducting a Religious Drama contest, and offers three prizes, $500, $250, and $100, for the three best plays dealing with Biblical material or ethical teaching, either ancient or modern in treatment. The plays must be the original work of the contestant, and may be written either for children or adults, and may be in one or more acts, although only full-length plays will be eligible for the first prize. The contest is open to any one in the United States or the Dominion of Canada. All manuscripts must be typewritten, and the author's full name and address should be sent with each manuscript, but not on it, and each manuscript should be accompanied by a return envelope of suitable character. All possible care will be taken to preserve manuscripts, but it is suggested that authors do not send their only copy. A registration fee of two dollars for each play submitted will be required, to cover the cost of administration. The winning plays will become the property of the Drama League, and will be copyrighted and all rights for professional performance reserved, but as the League wishes to make these plays available for the largest possible public use, no royalties will be charged for performance by amateurs. Any royalties received by the League for profes

The Unpopular Review founded pressly to oppose Bolshevism in all the protean forms paternalism, socialism, syndicalism, anarchism, etc., etc., in which it existed before the present general name for them was evolved has changed its name to the Unpartizan Review. The editor says that nothing has been changed except the name, and that the periodical continues the same that it always has been. Contributions, however, which, when the magazine was started, were all anonymous, are now signed with the authors' names.

Farm Mechanics (Chicago) wants illustrated authoritative short articles on tractors, farm machinery, building improvements, and modern agriculture.

In Others (New York) for July, the editor, William Carlos Williams, says: Others has come to an end. I object to bringing out another issue after this one. Others is not enough. It has grown inevitably to be a lie, like everything else that has been a truth at one time. Everything we have ever done or can do under these conditions is being done now by any number of other magazines of poetry! Others has been blasted out of existence. We must have a new conception from the bottom up or I will not touch it."

American Ambition (Philadelphia), the June, July, and August numbers of which have been omitted, will resume publication beginning with the September number.

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