More and more publishing opportunities for lifewriters appear every week. To help you keep abreast of these emerging possibilities for sharing your writing, we post details about these opportunities here. You can help by letting us know about writing contests, publication opportunities, conferences, and so forth. Send email with as many details as possible to marketwatch@storycircle.org.
Here are two sites that list numerous LITERARY JOURNALS, to which you can submit your writing:
Here is a site for writers (from the Consumer Protection perspective): Writers Beware. It warns about "agent" scams. And, links at the bottom of the page provide writers venues in which to submit their writing.
Want to find a publisher or agent? Check out this site: Publishers and Agents.
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01/04/2009
Albedo One, Ireland's magazine of speculative fiction, is again running the Aeon Award short fiction contest for 2009 (opening Jan 1st to Nov 30th). The Grand Prize is 1000 euro and publication in Albedo One, and the winner will be chosen by respected genre author Ian Watson. A modest entry fee of 7 euro applies to each entry, and can be paid easily and securely at our website. Previous winners have been announced at the World Science Fiction Convention and European Science Fiction Convention, and the contest aims to promote new writers and writing at shorter lengths in the speculative fiction genres (e.g. SF, fantasy, horror).
Full details and entry guidelines are available here.
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01/02/2009
The David Nathan Meyerson Fiction Prize The prize is open to writers who have not yet published a book of fiction, either a novel or collection of stories. Submissions must be no longer than 8,000 words. A $25.00 reading fee must accompany each submission. The prize consists of $1,000 and publication in Southwest Review. Winner will be announced in August. The winning story will appear in Southwest Review, Vol. 94, No. 4 (Autumn), 2009. All entries will be considered for publication.
For more information, see the contest guidelines.
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12/29/08
Persimmon Tree's mission is to bring the creativity and talent of women over sixty to a wide audience of readers of all ages. We are looking for work that reveals rich experience and a variety of perspectives. Each issue of the magazine will include several fiction and nonfiction pieces, poetry by one or more poets, and the work of one visual artist. The magazine is published quarterly, in association with Mills College. Fiction and Nonfiction: We welcome previously unpublished short stories, novel excerpts, performance pieces, and nonfiction under 4,000 words, written by women over sixty. Submissions may be sent to us any time during the year. Several readers will review your submission, and we will respond to you within four months. Multiple submissions are accepted. Please send submissions as an attachment to us. Include in your email a brief biographical statement (less than 50 words.) The attached document must be saved in MS Word or a compatible program. We will respond to you online. Fiction and nonfiction submissions should be double-spaced, with 12 point type and numbered pages. At the top of the first page please enter author's name, address, telephone, and email address. Art: Artists are invited to send samples of their work and a short biographical statement (less than 50 words) for us to put on file. Do not expect a response from us unless we plan to use your work. Poetry: Persimmon Tree ordinarily does not accept submissions for poetry. However, two times a year we will have open submissions for poetry from a specific area. See the schedule below. (The assignment of states of categories is irregular due to our heavy concentration of readers on the East and West Coasts.)
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12/29/08
Writers' League of Texas 2009 Mozelle Memoir Contest Prize: $500 and publication Deadline: Entries must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2009 or hand-delivered by 6pm to the Writers' League office on that date. No exceptions. Entry Fee: $10 per submission. Multiple submissions are accepted, but a $10 fee and entry form must accompany each entry. Guidelines:
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11/03/08
The Healing Project: "Voices Of..."
Story Topics
The "Voices Of" books include essays on the science of the illness under discussion by established authorities in the medical or scientific communities; therefore, we ask that those writers who do not meet these criteria avoid prolonged discussion of the medical aspects of the condition in their essays. If you are an established authority in the science and/or treatment of one of the medical conditions that is the subject of an upcoming volume and you are interested in contributing, please contact us. NOTES:
Voices from Iraq
Deadline: December 31, 2008
Other Topics/Deadlines
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08/12/08
Chicken Soup books under development:
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08/07/08
WOW! Women on Writing: QUARTERLY FLASH FICTION CONTESTS
OVERVIEW:
WORD COUNT: Maximum: 500; Minimum: 250 The title is not to be counted in your word count. We use MS Word's word count to determine the submitted entry's word count. PROMPT: This is your chance to shine, and get creative. You can write about anything, as long as it's within the word count and fiction. So, dig out those stories you started way back when and tailor them to the word count. We're open to any style and genre. From horror to romance! So, get creative, and most of all, have fun. CONTEST DEADLINES:
ENTRY FEE: $5 |
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08/02/08
Alaska Quarterly Review accepts submissions beginning August 15. Bellingham Review accepts submissions beginning September 15. Indiana Quarterly Review accepts submissions beginning September 2. Virginia Quarterly Review accepts submissions beginning September 2. Subtropics accepts submissions beginning August 31. |
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08/02/08
ALIMENTUM, a new journal about food, is small enough to carry with you for mental and aesthetic nourishment breaks." Please check back in the fall for new (submission) dates. Please note new address for submissions.
Writer Guidelines:
Address your submissions to fiction, non-fiction, or poetry editor. For submissions: Alimentum, PO Box 210028, Nashville TN 37221. For inquiries: Alimentum, PO Box 776, New York NY 10163. |
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07/28/08
WomenBloom seeks essay submissions: WomenBloom is a website and online community inspiring and supporting women to make the most of mid-life. We are seeking women interested in submitting stories, essays, and poems that convey the midlife experience. It can be written either about their own experience, or a piece about another woman whose story is inspirational or poignant. We want to capture the wisdom and stories of "real" women you'd meet at work, in the neighborhood, at church...women we all know, rather than "famous" people. For more information, please email WomenBloom or see the submission guidelines. |
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06/03/08
ParentWise Austin Needs Humor Articles! So Send us One! Are you funny? Is your life the stuff sitcoms should be made of? If so, we want to hear from you! We're looking for wildly funny stories for our popular "My Life as a Parent" column at the back of the magazine. Our "My Life as a Parent" articles have won Gold awards from the Parenting Publications of America for two years straight, so we have some pretty high standards. What are those standards, you may ask? Well, actually, there's just one: you should make us laugh out loud. Humor articles should be between 500 and 650 words and can be about anything - the kids, your mother, the dog. Yeah, they should be true....but a little (or, um, a lot) of confabulation and embellishment is allowed! Send your humor article to our editor. We pay $50 for published humor articles! |
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05/09/08
Don't miss any deadlines for submission of material for possible publication in the Ultimate series from HCI Books. For more info, including information on how to submit material, go to the Ultimate HCI Books website. Especially important is the "Book Titles in Development" page of the Main Menu, where you'll find deadlines pending for The Ultimate.....
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05/01/08
From SCN member Marlene Moore Gordon:
Dear Writers:
HandPrints stories celebrate relationships as the key element in all of our lives. They create, strengthen, and reinforce the bonds between people. A story can be a catalyst to create positive change in someone's life. Whether we connect around the corner or across the globe our stories enrich each other's lives. I need the help of talented writers like yourself to submit a short personal story about someone who has changed you forever. Visit the Handprints website for story submission guidelines and read a sample story. Since word of mouth is the best way to pass this message along, I am hoping you will help me to spread the word to your friends, family members and associates; anyone you feel might be interested in submitting a story. I believe that sharing your story can make a difference for someone else. You never know whose life you will touch or upon whose heart you may leave YOUR HandPrints. You may contact Marlene Moore Gordon with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to reading your wonderful and uplifting handprints story! Here are some simple guidelines for your story submission. Think for a moment of someone who has left an indelible impression in your life. It makes no difference if they were in your life for just an hour, a day, a season, or a lifetime. If knowing them has changed you for the better, they have left handprints on your heart. |
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04/14/08
Writers wanted for Women's Web Daily social network site for women, which has re-launched a new and improved website and is actively looking for writers. Women's Web Daily is the free social networking site created by and for women 25 and older. It began in 1998 as a space for women to share news and ideas. Women's Web Daily Magazine is the cornerstone of the site. Women are encouraged to submit their articles, poetry, tips, recipes, news, short stories and photos. For more info, contact the editor. |
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02/11/08
The online publication, SIBYL eMagazine focuses on personal and spiritual transformation. Its readership touches base with a large pool of women (inter) nationally—over 50,000 bi-monthly in readership, extended mainly to a mature audience, women 30+. SIBYL's goal is to touch, heal and change the lives of women, one page at a time. Through the eyes and lives of another woman, we can all be changed is our slogan for 2008. All incoming articles / written-works are reviewed and selected by the e-zine's editorial staff. They prefer all recipients to have a viable website, as they enjoy directing readers to the writer's site, after reading her story, article or column for continued enlightenment and learning, for there may be someone, who knows someone else ... who has a soul-story to share with the world. Download a FREE issue of SIBYL eMagazine, in order to get a feel for the style and essence of the online periodical. |
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02/04/08
Farfelu, an Austin, Texas non-profit literature and arts magazine, is seeking submissions in all genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, paintings, drawings, cartoons, and photographs). They accept submissions year-round. Submission guidelines and other information may found at Farfelu's website. |
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01/19/08
Poisoned Pen Press is currently accepting submissions of original mysteries. |
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01/10/08
WomenBloom, a website and online community inspiring and supporting women make the most of mid-life, is seeking story and essay submissions. We are seeking women interested in submitting stories, essays, and various other types of written pieces that convey their experience of mid-life. We want to capture the wisdom of "real" women you'd meet at work, in the neighborhood, at church...women we all know, rather than "famous" people. For more information, please email us. |
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11/21/07
The Writer's Eye Magazine is a new bi-monthly online Magazine designed to promote artistic integration. It provides a venue for writers who are also visual artists - photographers, painters, sculptors, weavers, etc. Each issue highlights work that combines the verbal and visual arts, encouraging and inspiring readers, writers, and artists. We are especially interested in nonfiction articles and art inspired by life. We are currently accepting submissions for Poetry, Nonfiction, Fiction (<3000 words) and Book Reviews. DO NOT SUBMIT without first reading the submission guidelines. We will not respond to submissions that don't follow guidelines. All written submissions must be accompanied by an attachment of a visual art form, original and created by the author.
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10/10/07
Writing Contests There are many different writing contests listed on the Poets & Writers website. |
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10/02/07
WomenBloom seeks essay submissions WomenBloom is a website and online community inspiring and supporting women make the most of mid-life. We are seeking women interested in submitting stories, essays, and various other types of written pieces that convey their experience of mid-life. We want to capture the wisdom of "real" women you'd meet at work, in the neighborhood, at church...women we all know, rather than "famous" people. For more information, please contact Allison at allison@womenbloom.com. |
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08/31/07
Red Pulp Underground Online Magazine Seeks Submissions Red Pulp Underground is a new online magazine promoting emerging writers who are not afraid to put themselves out on a limb. The mag publishes innovative work online as well as print chapbooks and anthologies of poetry, prose, and short stories. Visit their submissions page for publication online. Visit their competitions page to enter poetry or literary contests. |
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08/13/07
The Front Porch Magazine is the newspaper supplement that celebrates everyday American life. Go here for submission guidelines. Payment ranges from $25 to $75, depending on length. |
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08/13/07
Green Prints: The Weeder's Digest showcases the best personal garden writing, old and new. To submit your garden writing, go here. Pieces should be no more than 2,000 words. Payment is up to $200. |
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07/25/07
Concho River Review, in conjunction with the Angelo State University Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton, announces its first annual short story competition. All fiction writers are invited to submit original, unpublished works of short fiction. For entry guidelines and prize information, please visit Concho River Review's website. |
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07/17/07
"HandPrints On My Heart": Every HandPrint Makes A Difference. A Community Sharing Stories, Changing Lives "People come into our lives for a season or a lifetime. Those who touch us deeply leave an indelible impression that changes us forever...they have left a HandPrint On Our Heart." Everyone has a "HandPrint On My Heart" story waiting to be written. When you share your stories, you never know whose life you will touch or upon whose heart you may leave your "handprint". Please visit us today. Read "HandPrint" stories, Share your own story, or submit a story for consideration for future print publication at handprintsonmyheart.com. Every "HandPrint" makes a difference in all of our lives. Please open your heart and share your story with all of us. It's the story that counts, not the way it's written. Just tell your story, we'll listen. You don't have to be a great writer! The online community will determine which stories will be published in a series of books similar in venue to the successful series Chicken Soup for the Soul. If your story is chosen, a professional editor may make revisions to bring the story to print publication standards. Questions? Contact Marlene Moore Gordon, Founder. |
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06/11/07
E-book publisher ZanyBooks.com is now accepting submissions. No sci-fi, romance (without zany elements), or (pure) porn. Send first page of completed novel only in text of message to submissions@zanybooks.com. |
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03/15/07
True compelling stories wanted for a new edition of the inspirational anthology, The Simple Touch of Fate. Tell us how being at the right place at the right time or not being at the wrong place at the wrong time affected your life, or the life of someone you know, in a profound way. Contact editors through their website: www.thefatesite.com. |
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02/04/07
Everyone has a story. What's yours? OurEcho.com is dedicated to capturing and sharing interesting stories, particularly those local tales that go unnoticed. We are looking for accounts of those fascinating and intriguing events/people (both large and small) that we all encounter as part of the human experience. It might be something that happened recently or something passed down to you through your family. Or it might be a special relative that we should all come to know. Our objective is to provide a forum for local storytellers to share their most interesting pieces. Stories don't need to be perfect; they just need to be interesting. In addition to OurEcho's monthly $100 contest for best post, we have recently announced a $500 Family Memories Contest and a $100 contest for the Best Inspirational Post from a New and Emerging Writer. There are no entry fees, no subsidy payments, and no purchases of any kind required to enter and win the contests. Please review our Contest Link to learn more: www.ourecho.com/contest.shtml. |
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01/02/07
Kathy La Plante, M.A. Anthropology, is doing research regarding women who travel in their later years. She tells us, "I have come across some very amazing women lately who are telling me about traveling to far off locations and having terrific experiences. This got me to thinking that I would love to capture these stories as I believe this part of our population is very under represented or understood. I have a special interest in this project as both an Anthropologist specializing in women's issues but also as a Travel Writer. I want to connect with these women and am making every effort I can think of to accomplish my goal..." Interested? Please contact Kathy at joyeful1@earthlink.net. |
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12/12/06
Common Ties is an interactive story blog. We publish the very best of the stories submitted to the site—and we pay these writers competitively for their personal stories. As you follow along you can submit a story as well as comment on our posts: www.commonties.com/blog. At its heart Common Ties is a grass-roots citizen journalism effort, but with a new take. It is based on the hunch that people write best about what they know best - their own stories and the stories of those around them. This is journalism at its most intimate; real stories of real people that illustrate who we are and how we are connected. And because we know this is hard work, we pay for the submissions we publish. |
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10/18/06
"Poetic Idol" Quarterly Poetry Contest! Compete for Cash and Other Prizes! The end of every quarter marks the deadline for each "Poetic Idol" Quarterly Poetry Contest!
Submit up to 3 poems of any length to compete for cash prizes of $25, $50, and $150, plus other fabulous awards. Go here for more info, including submission instructions: www.artellawordsandart.com/poetry-plaza.html
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10/18/06
FREE Weekly PassionPoetry Contest!
Submit one poem of any length to compete for great prizes. Go here for more info, including submission instructions: www.artellawordsandart.com/poetry-portal.html#Weekly
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10/16/06
Mindy Reed, owner of the Author's Assistant and Bob Harvey, author of ME&YOUTOO: CATALYST, the first FULL-COLOR novel, have joined forces for a monthly e-zine with the theme: "The Catalyst for Your Passionate Pursuits." Articles, essays, tips, news events, and short fiction can be submitted to Mindy at MindyRed@aol.com for consideration. |
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08/29/06
The Utah Arts Council "ArtOps Literature" web page lists numerous oportunities for submitting your writing for publication. |
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08/15/06
Austin State of Mind provides a venue for exploring the creative consciousness of Austin. We want to hear about the community's role as a creative force in the lives of writers, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and all others who seek to produce original lives within this self-proclaimed "City of Ideas." Visit us at www.austinstateofmind.com. Submissions: Austinstateofmind.com invites submissions of thoughtful, original essays (800-1000 words) that reveal, explore, or embody the generative consciousness of Austin. We expect skillful explorations of your ideas on issues, ideas, and concerns. Essays should be suitable for recording and podcasting. We want to hear about the community's role as a creative force in the lives of writers, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and all others who seek to produce original lives within this self-proclaimed "City of Ideas." What makes the city favorable for creative production? What creative energy flows because of this place? How does the city generate artful living? What makes this a "creating" place? What is created here? What are the ideas of this city? You tell us what comes from your Austin State of Mind. AustinStateofMind.com pays $50 upon publication. Send your submissions in the body of an non-html email to asom@austinstateofmind.com. You may submit one essay a month. Our current response time is 30 days. Questions, comments, etc: amy@austinstateofmind.com. |
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08/09/06
Reader Views, an Austin based review service, is announcing:
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01/23/06
Eternal Quality Awards, monthly writing, art and music contests focused on timeless values such as compassion, courage, playfulness and strength, invites you to enter! We invite written works up to 1000 words in length, art in .jpeg format, music in .mp3 format and multimedia as flash files. If you would like to enter another format, please send an inquiry. Each person can submit up to five entries, totaling ten megabytes in each of the monthly Awards. Entries of text and web-ready .jpeg images are posted automatically when they are submitted. All entries deemed appropriate will be viewable at the web site for the duration of the award month. Entries may be submitted to Eternal Quality Awards at any time. The awards continue monthly and there are no deadlines. An example of multimedia relevant to the theme of the e-qualities is presenting the story of creating a holistic, self-sustaining farm from barren ground in a workable model that can be duplicated and serves life. Another is telling the story of turning a life of misery and victimhood into a blossom of strength. An example of architecture relevant to e-quality is exceptional beauty, harmony and wholeness of design, environmentally sound building materials and methods, and integration with the surrounding area. The Awards are a creative playground. We invite you to be free to play and create what you will, on the theme of the eternal qualities. The Awards will officially launch on February 1. Go here for more information: www.eternalquality.net. |
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01/11/06
Lesley Newson, a researcher in the school of psychology at the University of Exeter in England, asks for Story Circle's help with her project... Literally hundreds of women in England have taken part and many of them were members of writer's circles. Writers are are particularly well "qualified" to participate because taking part involves completing a story. It only takes a few minutes and is done online. Ms. Newson is interested in finding out about the advice people think someone would give in various circumstances. She is looking for realism, not bizarre twists. The study is here: psy.ex.ac.uk/christinaschoice. She cannot tell us any more about the study at this stage it but, if people who complete the study leave their email address on the study form, she will send them an email after the study is finished explaining what it was about and what the results show. Contact Lesley Newson: School of Psychology, University of Exeter, Washington Singer Laboratories, Perry Road, Exeter UK EX4 4QG. |
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01/05/06
Sunpiper Media Publishing (www.sunpipermedia.com) is a brand new traditional publishing house that expects to release 10 new titles each year. Amongst other print titles, their list includes: WHISPERS OF INSPIRATION (poetry anthology), VOICE OF A SOLDIER (anthology to benefit those who serve our country) and JACOB EVANS (collection of short stories). Mission Statement: "Sunpiper Media Publishing seeks to support authors interested in social change and awareness. Authors wishing to make a positive impact on society in a creative and entertaining way. Sunpiper's purpose is to promote a positive social outlook, with emphasis on educating and enlightening the global community." If you wish to have your work considered for publication, there are three non-negotiable MUSTS:
Nonfiction, fiction, essay, poetry—all will be considered, as long as your work fits within the three MUSTS. Feel free to send your query letters and book synopses to smanchester@sunpipermedia.com. |
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12/05/05
Everyone has a story. What's yours? OurEcho is a website dedicated to capturing and sharing interesting stories, particularly those local tales that go unnoticed. We are looking for accounts of those fascinating and intriguing events/people (both large and small) that we all encounter as part of the human experience. It might be something that happened recently or something passed down to you through your family. Or it might be a special relative that we should all come to know. Our objective is to provide a forum for local storytellers to share their most interesting pieces. Stories don't need to be perfect, they just need to be interesting. No compensation is provided to those that choose to submit pieces; however, we do administer a $100 contest for the best story posted each month. OurEcho also donates to a number of charities as a way of thanking those that contribute. Each month OurEcho will select one story to receive a $100 cash prize. There are no entry fees, and no purchases of any kind are required to enter and win the contest. Simply check off the "Enter my story in the monthly competition" when posting a story and you're entered to win. We have recently expanded our submissions to include diary/journal entries, letters, photographs, fiction and more. We have also added a dozen new $50 Special Content Contests to highlight these different types of submissions:
Please review our Contest Link to learn more: www.ourecho.com/contest.shtml. The competition is open to everyone regardless of experience. Stories may be on any subject and of any length. The official rules can be found here: www.ourecho.com/officialrules.shtml. |
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11/17/05
Write On, Austin! is a new, collaboratively developed website where Austinites can submit stories about their lives and Austin for others to view and enjoy online. The project is an online extension of the Writing Austin's Lives project, and Austin writers of all backgrounds, experiences, and neighborhoods are invited to share their stories. In addition to being made viewable online, all stories will eventually be housed as a part of the permanent archive of the Austin History Center. The project is a joint collaboration between the Austin Public Library, the City of Austin, the Humanities Institute, and Metropolitan Austin Interactive Network. We invite your interest in this exciting opportunity to share your writings about Austin. Stories earlier submitted to WAL are welcome. For more information, to read new stories or submit your own, visit www.writeonaustin.org. |
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11/04/05
Romantic Short Love Stories is seeking love poems, romantic short stories, true love stories, love letters, "how we met" stories, romantic date stories, and wedding proposal stories. True stories can be anything from romantic, embarrassing, to just plain funny. All types welcomed. $3/per poem, $25/short story and a one year subscription. Pay for all other contributions is a free one year subscription to all the romance you can read. Submit up to 5 poems, 1 short story, or 1 true story be email to: romance@romantic-short-love-stories.com or submit through our website: www.romantic-short-love-stories.com/make-romance-happen.html. |
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11/02/05
We want every issue of "Skirt!" magazine (www.skirtmag.com) to reflect the variety and diversity of women's lives and interests. Surprise, entertain and charm us! Be familiar with our magazine to get a better idea of what we publish. Payment for articles and other submissions varies. Buys one-time rights. We reserve the right to edit articles for length and content.
Format: You may send your manuscript via email to editor@skirtmag.com (preferably as a RICH TEXT FORMAT attachment), or by regular mail to the attention of the Editor. Manuscripts which come to us via regular mail cannot be returned unless you include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE). Bio: Please enclose a brief (2-3 sentences) biographical sketch with your cover letter or manuscript so that we will have it on hand if we print your article. Note: We consider each manuscript on spec. Even if we express an interest in a proposed article, we cannot guarantee publication. Even when an article is selected for an issue, it may be pulled at the last minute due to lack of space. We try to make sure this doesn't happen, but it is often unavoidable. We try to respond to all submissions promptly, but due to the volume it is not always possible to do so. Please be patient. Thank you for thinking of "Skirt!" |
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11/01/05
Irene Watson is collecting personal stories that are a testament that it's never too late to change your life, never to late to heal. Her intent is to compile these stories into a book and publish it. Guidelines: www.irenewatson.com/index_files/page0012.htm |
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10/07/05
Her Circle Ezine is a new online literary and art publication devoted to exploring the feminine experience in the world community through intelligent works of writing, art, and photography by women around the world. We are currently accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, personal essay and poetry for our next quarterly issue. For complete submission guidelines, please visit us online at www.hercircleezine.com. |
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09/14/05
Military anthology is seeking true, personal stories reflecting the diverse feelings and experiences of family members with a loved one serving in the armed forces. Parents, spouses, siblings and more are encouraged to submit their writing, up to 3,000 words, to Missy Martin at tellthestory@cox.net. Please include story in the body of the email, not as an attachment. |
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09/02/05
Austin Traveler is a new magazine with a focus on travelers' stories—the tales you tell your friends when you get back from a trip—over the standard "if you go" pieces in most newspapers and magazines. Contributions from non-professional writers are welcome. See our Web site: www.austintravelermagazine.com. We also have guidelines for submissions there. Lisa Roe, Publisher, Austin Traveler Magazine, Inc., P.O. Box 9274, Austin TX 78766, 512-538-1199 |
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08/02/05
Quiet Mountain Essays, an online feminist magazine, is looking for contributors of non-fiction essays for their monthly e-zine. For more information, go here: www.quietmountainessays.org/Submissions.html. |
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06/13/05
Collecting Women's Stories. A group of European women researchers is gathering women's memories, experiences, or stories in order to create The First Center for Memories and Testimonies of Women. The project's goals and orientation are to give voice to all women regardless of condition, status, profession, etc. They intend to make available women's memories, biographical stories, and testimonies to researchers, scholars, and women in general. Publication of 1-2 books per year of stories and memories is also planned, as well as a yearly seminar about biographical issues related to women. You are invited to send a story (any length or subject) or some biographical lines. Project will provide researchers with content for their quantitative and qualitative studies on women's issues. Send entries to Natalia Fernandez, Professor of Intercultural Communication, Specialist in Gender Violence, Free University of Barcelona, SPAIN, womengender@yahoo.com. |
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05/18/05
We're thrilled to let you know that Sound Portraits' sister project, StoryCorps, is kicking off a national tour this week. On May 19, 2005, our first two MobileBooths embark on cross-country journeys, collecting the stories of everyday Americans in towns and cities nationwide. (Our locations page has complete itineraries as well as reservation information.) Our tour starts in Washington, DC, where the MobileBooths will be stationed in front of the Library of Congress for ten days. From Washington, the MobileBooths set out in opposite directions across the country . one taking an eastern route and the other covering the western states. During our first six months on the road, the StoryCorps MobileBooths will visit 25 towns and cities and 16 states. We hope our tour finds its way near you. In the next few weeks, we'll be launching a MobileBooth blog, which will tell the story of our journey across the country. Please check back soon, or sign up for our email list to receive the latest StoryCorps news. Ready to participate? Learn more about the process of recording a StoryCorps interview. Then find a StoryCorps location near you to make a reservation. For details, please visit the StoryCorps Web site: www.storycorps.net/participate/mobilebooths. |
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04/18/05
I Love Cats magazine is interested in feature stories about cats and their owners, (no talking cats, please), interesting or odd happenings with cats, tips for cat owners, health issues, nonfiction pieces, behavior problems, that sort of thing. Please do not send stories about cats that go or live outdoors. They are looking for a story—preferably with photos or drawings—that is 1,000 words, tops, ideally 500-800 words. They buy all rights, since we copyright all stories. You must sign a consent form, which spells out all resale questions. They pay between $25-$75. Payment is upon publication. Nonfiction pieces starts at $25-$75. Color photos or slides are always a plus. Short fillers are also welcome and payment is $25. They go to press about four months ahead of the publication date and are now looking at stories for 2006 and beyond. So, please keep that in mind when submitting stories, especially seasonal ones.
For more information go here: www.iluvcats.com/writguidfori.html.
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03/14/05
Greetings Story Circle, I am asking writers from around the world to participate in a collaborative art & writing exhibition. As a contemporary artist I, in essence and authority, determine authorial meaning in my paintings. I'm forfeiting this to clever and skilled international wordsmiths.
Don Swartzentruber, swartz@kconline.com Deadline: ongoing |
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03/01/05
Amy Oscar is launching AS IF..., a new, small-circulation magazine, designed around the notion that it's possible to live in balance, in spirit, while chasing our big goals and dreams. In other words, we know it's possible to be successful AND balanced AND healthy. We'll be discussing—and showing—how that might work. Amy is currently beta-testing format, content and themes. She tells us, "Of course, I'm looking for writers—and readers. Of course, there's virtually no money in the project (yet) but a lot of heart. If anyone over there is interested in contributing or seeing a PDF (email) copy of the first issue, please let me know at oscaramyr@aol.com. Mission Statement
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01/05/05
Dotsie Bregel, founder of www.boomerwomenspeak.com is looking for authors to promote in the Featured Author Book Club Forum on her site. Books about writing and books of interest to baby boomer women are being considered. Her sites receives over a third of a million hits per month. It is the fastest growing site that gives baby boomer women a voice. Please email her at dots@boomerwomenspeak.com to learn more.
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11/30/04
Lyn Fraser is an author working on a book for Church Publishing/Seabury Books about how the the psalms of disorientation/psalms of sorrow and struggle/psalms for times of trouble are helpful in pastoral care and personal prayer life: e.g., grief, illness, aging, separation/divorce, unemployment, geographic dislocation, domestic violence, incarceration. She would like to include personal stories (with privacy protected) of those who have benefitted from these psalms. You can reach Lyn at LynInCol@aol.com. |
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11/17/04
Show us your "Penwomanship" Do you have short stories or poetry looking for a place to be published? Do you have something to say or to share in a personal essay but can't find a place to share it? April 2005 is the launch date for "Penwomanship", a magazine for the creative woman writer. The magazine will contain at least 48 pages of women's writing, artwork and photography. In addition to short stories, poetry, personal essays and the like, they are also seeking short-short humor pieces, advice columns for women in the areas of women's health issues, finances for women and writing tips for women. Submissions can be made via submissions@penwomanship.com in the body of the email only. Attachments will be deleted unopened. Submissions may also be snail-mailed to Penwomanship, P.O. Box 235, Pine Lake GA 30072-0235. For more details, please read the submissions guidelines on the website. Pay is currently five contributors' copies until the magazine is able to pay contributing writers.
Subscriptions are also available via the website (www.penwomanship.com). A printable subscription form is also available on the website. In addition to introductory rates, all subscribers will have the opportunity to win one of three handmade queen-sized quilts in a drawing to be held next April.
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04/20/04
Grand Reflections is a bi-monthly publication which prints non-fiction articles, humor, Christian/inspirational, mystery/suspense, work written by and for children, and teen/young adult material. Free writers guidelines are available on their website at http://grandreflections.tripod.com. |
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04/15/04
Win cash: $50,000 awarded: free poetry contest. Enter one poem, 21 lines or less, at www.famouspoets.com. Or mail your poem to Free Poetry Contest, PO Box 1140-W, Talent OR 97540. |
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03/02/04
URGENT CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS Word Warriors Press is a spunky new independent publishing company seeking to publish new and emerging authors in their twenties or late teens. We seek to give venue to those stories and writers not well represented in mainstream media. Our first book is just coming out, and our second author recently had to postpone his finished manuscript. Due to this situation, we are urgently seeking an edgy, uncensored manuscript of creative nonfiction: memoirs or journals. We ask only that manuscripts be at least 100 pages, and include self-addressed, stamped envelopes for return by mail. You can check out our press at: www.wordwarriorspress.com. Complete manuscripts may be submitted by email to: Gail@wordwarriorspress.com Or by mail to: Word Warriors Press, 920 Blackoaks Ln, Anoka MN 55303. |
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02/12/04
The Senior Voice is seeking contributions of prose, poetry, articles and photographs from those in the second half of life.
Topic - open. The paper was created with the pure intention of creating a space in which the heart and mind of the community is engaged. It is a light, positive, uplifting publication. We capture ordinary moments, and celebrate the extraordinary experiences. I believe it can be summed in the simple act of peeling a potato.... For more information, contact Carol Butler, 2516 Daybreak Dr, Dallas TX 75287, 972-862-2668 or fax: 972-862-7174, cbutler@theseniorvoice.com. |
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02/03/04
Blue Mountain Arts is interested in reviewing poetry and writings suitable for publication on greeting cards. We are looking for highly original poetry and prose on love, friendship, family, special occasions, positive living, and other topics one person might want to share with another person. Submissions may also be considered for inclusion in book anthologies. We pay $300 for all rights and $50 if your poem is used only in an anthology. To request a copy of our writer's guidelines, please email us at editorial@sps.com or write to us at: Blue Mountain Arts, Inc. Editorial Department, PO Box 1007, Boulder CO 80306 |
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02/03/04
We are a new international market for your writers If you are interested please check out www.writerspublishing.ca. We pay accepted writers and look forward to hearing from you. The Writers Publishing is a beautiful ad free quarterly magazine full of short stories and poetry from around the world. Rebecca Tuck, Editor (wpublish@alberni.net) For those without access to web: The Writers Publishing, Box 1110, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0 CANADA |
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01/17/04
Literary submissions are being accepted on an ongoing basis by PulpBits.com. They seek progressive, provacative, and thought-provoking manuscripts that challenge readers. They encourage writers to take risks without fear of censorship. For complete guidelines, see www.pulpbits.com/submission.html. |
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01/13/04
New Voices Comfort Queen is a place to submit and have your writing published. Topics include short essays with a monthly theme, healing fiction, as well as recommendations of books, movies, audios, music, and websites. See www.comfortqueen.com for more details. |
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01/10/04
Edgar Literary Magazine is a non-profit literary journal going into its third print. It comes out quarterly and features essays, fiction, poetry, and B/W photography; printed on 8.5 x 11, 80 lb. matte enamel paper. The publication is mailed to the organization's benefactors and members free, plus they put several complimentary copies at various bookstores, art galleries and small cafes throughout Houston, Galveston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. They also ship to L.A., Chicago and New York. See www.edgarliterarymagazine.com for details. Submission Deadline: ongoing |
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02/03/03
Woman's World Magazine is looking for heartwarming stories about friendships, neighbors helping neighbors, family traditions, recipes or precious objects passed down across generations, special relationships (with a teacher or grandchild, for example). We'll pay a $50 lead fee for a story we publish. We pay a subject fee as well (if the story is about you.) One note to writers, though. This is a call for STORIES, not writers. Most of WW stories are written in-house. If you're interested, look through the magazine to get a sense of the types of stories we print. Then, query Amy Oscar at aoscar@bauerpublishing.com. |
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01/10/03
EJ Phillips is gathering material for two more books and she asks for your help.
Do you have a story that might encourage others? A story to let others know they are not alone in their struggles, give them the courage to say, "Hey, if she can do that, I can do it!" Motivate them to make the changes necessary to have a more happy, fulfilling life? Will you share your story so you might touch the lives of others? For more information and for guidelines contact EJ at ejphillips@ugomail.net. Please specify for which (or both) you want information and guidelines. |
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12/12/02
Poets and Writers, Inc. has expanded their list of publications, awards, and other information about available markets for poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Click on the main link: www.pw.org Then click on LINKS TO OTHER RESOURCES: www.pw.org/links_pages You will have to spend time hunting for markets and contests that are useful for nonfiction and creative nonfiction writers, but there is a great deal of useful information posted. |
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12/12/02
Everyone knows somebody from a small town—it might even be you. Somehow small towns evoke a special tranquility that lends itself to story-telling and sharing. We publish collections of stories by and about people just like you. Let's go writing down Memory Lane together. Share a story or memory with Small Town USA. Small Town USA readers like stories that make everyday life come alive. Your story can be either dramatic or humorous, and you may send as many stories to Small Town USA as you like. We like to include your pictures too, but send copies as we do not return submissions. For more information, visit www.smalltownusa.net. |
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09/02/02
FRIENDSHIP. Seeking submissions for anthology of poems on friendship. Bias towards free verse, imagistic poems without obvious use of literary device. Poems should contribute toward the understanding of friendship. Email to furman@cahs.colostate.edu or send with SASE to Rich Furman, School of Social Work, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
COLERE, a journal of cultural exploration published by Coe College, wants fiction, poetry, essays, or artwork. No more than 5 poems or 20 pages about cultural experiences abroad or at home. Submissions, guidelines, or subscriptions ($5 annually) to Colere, c/o Coe College, 1220 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. DIVIDE, The University of Colorado's Journal of Writing and Ideas is a new multi-disciplinary theme-based periodical committed to creating a forum for intellectual and creative debate. We seek fiction, poetry, reviews, critical or personal essays, and art for our inaugural issue, "Death of the New West?" (forthcoming Spring 2003). For full description of issue theme and submission guidelines visit www.colorado.edu/journals/divide. FULL CIRCLE, A Journal of Poetry and Prose, is now accepting submissions for its premier issue. Poetry, essay, memoir, fiction of all types and lengths, book reviews (query). Work of the highest caliber, only. Please go to our Web site for writer's guidelines, et cetera: www.fullcirclejrnl.com. HUNGER MOUNTAIN, The Vermont College Journal of Arts & Letters, is now accepting submissions. Seeking high-quality fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, photography, and artwork. Check out www.hungermtn.org for submission guidelines, subscription form, and exciting news about our Premiere Issue & Spring Issue. Mail to: Hunger Mountain, Vermont College, Montpelier, VT 05602. POETICA, a new magazine reflecting Jewish thought. The goal of Poetica is to publish poetry (essays/ short-short stories if well written) pertaining to Jewish subjects or presenting a Jewish point of view. First issue forthcoming Fall/ Winter 2003. For possible themes and how to submit, please Email a request to poeticamag@aol.com. Poetica, P.O. Box 11014, Norfolk, VA 23517. RIVER OAK REVIEW seeks compelling and well-crafted poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction submissions for issue #20. We publish both new and established writers. SASE for guidelines or visit www.riveroakarts.org. Send $6 for a sample copy to River Oak Review, P.O. Box 3127, Oak Park, IL 60303. THE STYLES Literary Quarterly needs writing. (The fine print: Submissions must be between 1 and 1,000,000 words. Send previously unpublished short stories, short-shorts, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Words describing what we look for: humorous, innovative, exciting, and indescribable. Sample copies: $8. Additional information at www.thestyles.org). Send submissions to The Styles Literary Quarterly, P.O. Box 7171, Madison, WI 53707. |
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08/09/02
Houston-based Version Magazine is looking for freelance writers. VERSION is dedicating itself to producing high quality music, art and lifestyle coverage that is consistently ahead of the curve. Our writers need to have a fresh, unique, and grabbing style. If it isn't new and exciting, it isn't Version.
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08/03/02
RED BOOTH REVIEW publishes 3 issues a year on the web, and 1 summer print issue. Seeking poems about meager love, driving, western states, smoking, and bar bands. Seldom publishes poetry about poetry, 9/11, or Celine Dion. Include bio & snail address. Email submissions only: rbr@wtp62.com. More info: www.wtp62.com/rbr.htm. SEA CHANGE, a bi-annual poetry journal, seeks quality, contemporary poetry, essays, and small press book reviews. Sample issue: $4. Subscription: $10. Checks payable to Michael Morell. Send 3-5 typed poems, SASE and brief bio to Sea Change, P.O. Box 2094, West Chester, PA 19380. Visit our Web site at www.geocities.com/seachangejournal. |
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07/20/02
ANTHOLOGY: WWII wives, widows, friends, relations. We are looking for poems, letters, and work related written items of the women of WWII. Do not send originals. Help us to preserve the memories of these women from this Golden Era. Send to Anthology, P.O. Box 1379, Southampton, PA 18966. THE AWAKENINGS Review seeks creative writing from people living with serious mental illness: consumers, family members, survivors, ex-patients. Mental illness need not be the topic. For submission guidelines, please visit www.theawakeningsproject.org/literature.htm and click on the link marked "How to Submit to the Awakenings Review. BEGINNINGS Magazine is a print publication strictly for the novice writer. This is the magazine in which struggling, talented writers can finally see their work in print. Writing contests with cash prizes also featured. Sample copy: $4. For guidelines, send sase to Beginnings, P.O. Box 92-P, Shirley, NY 11967. Email: jenineb@optonline.net. Web site: www.scbeginnings.com. HELIOTROPE is accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and reviews. Submit on disk (MS Word format), cut and paste Email to gribneal@omnicast.net, or hard copy. Short bio, SASE, no other guidelines. All work considered for editors' choice awards. P.O. Box 9938, Spokane, WA 99209-9938. HUNGER MOUNTAIN, The Vermont College Journal of Arts & Letters is now accepting submissions for the premiere issue. Seeking high-quality fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, photography, and artwork. Check out www.hungermtn.org for submission guidelines, subscription form, and exciting news about our debut. Mail to: Hunger Mountain, Vermont College, Montpelier, VT 05602. LIFEBOAT: a Journal of Memoir. New print publication, debut issue, Autumn 2002. Seeking literary autobiographical writing—prose and poetry. Also, book reviews (please query), oral biographies (please query), and b&w photography. Theme: Leaving Home. Interpret broadly (leaving a homeland) or narrowly (off to college). For all submissions guidelines: www.lifeboatjournal.com. ON THE PAGE magazine publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and photo essays that shed light on selected themes. Upcoming issues include Cities, Food, Work, and Men. For submission guidelines, visit www.onthepage.org. Email submissions to editor@onthepage.org (no attachments), or send SASE to OTP, P.O. Box 74, 2124 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704. THE PEDESTAL Magazine is currently accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Visit the website for more information and to read the work of our contributors, including Sharon Olds, Michael McClure, Susan Ludvigson, Thomas Lux, and Nikki Giovanni. Web address: www.thepedestalmagazine.com. |
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06/25/02
A new journaling magazine is in the planning stages. For information and submission guidelines, go here: www.klekolo.com/diaryprojects/newmag1.html. |
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06/04/02
FICTION and nonfiction short stories and poems specifically dealing with Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression. Patients (adults, children, and teens), Doctors, family members of a manic-depressive, all encouraged to write of experiences. Photographs and artwork, representing emotions and incidents also being accepted. Please Email to 2kf03gro@birmingham.k12.mi.us, or send to Kathryn Fraser, 19910 Waltham, Beverly Hills, MI 48025.
OPERA ANTHOLOGY seeks poetry, fiction, and essays about and inspired by the opera from any side of the curtain (audience, performers, artistic, technical, etc.) Email to: operaanthology@earthlink.net. Text pasted into body of Email Please, no attachments. Mail to: Opera Anthology Project, 466 Central Ave. #1, Northfield, Il 60093.
SMALL PUBLISHER seeks submissions of novel-length fiction, narrative nonfiction, or literary-themed mystery or biography. Please no poetry, children's books or genre fiction. Please include SASE for return of manuscript. Submit synopsis and writing sample of approximately 50 pages to Quality Words In Print, LLC, P.O. Box 2704, Costa Mesa, CA 92628.
THE GIHON RIVER Review, a new biannual literary magazine, is seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. GRR is affiliated with Green Mountains Review through the BFA program at Johnson State College. We will be reading from September to May. Submission guidelines: Poetry: no more than 5 poems. Fiction: no more than 25 pages. Creative nonfiction: no more than 25 pages. Please send cover letter and SASE to The Gihon River Review, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT 05656.
ON THE PAGE magazine publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and photo essays that shed light on selected themes. Upcoming themes include Secrets, Cities, and Food. For submission guidelines, themes and deadlines, please visit www.onthepage.org. Send submissions by Email to editor@onthepage.org or by regular mail with SASE to PMB #74, 2124 Kittredge St., Berkeley, CA 94704.
THE PEDESTAL Magazine is currently accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Visit the Web site for more information and to read the work of our contributors, including Sharon Olds, Michael McClure, Alan Shapiro, Tod Goldberg, and Nikki Giovanni. Web address: www.thepedestalmagazine.com.
WHAT I GOT@the Library: essays, fiction, poetry on "What I Got @ the Library," 250 words minimum–2,500 words maximum. No word limit on poetry. Payment from $25–$100. Send manuscripts to The Rough Draft, Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, UT 84401. Web site: www.weberpl.lib.ut.us/news.htm.
FACETS MAGAZINE seeks excellent original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Fiction/ nonfiction up to 5,000 words/3–5 poems. Send as Email text (attachments will not be opened) to prose@facets-magazine.com or poetry@facets-magazine.com. Visit our site at www.facets-magazine.com.
Published biannually by the Michigan State University Press, Fourth Genre is a literary journal that explores the boundaries of contemporary creative/literary nonfiction. We welcome personal essays - including nature, environmental, and travel essays - memoirs, personal critical essays, and literary journalism of up to 8,000 words. No reprints or previously published work. Please query before submitting longer pieces. We are also interested in receiving queries for interviews, and for full-length and capsule ("Reader-to-Reader") reviews of current books. Moreover, we encourage suggestions for topical genre issues for our roundtable forum; and we invite readers to respond to the journal's content in our "Reader's Write" section. Fourth Genre publishes one issue in the spring and one in the fall. Submissions will be considered only between April 1-June 15, and September 15 - December 15. Please do not send manuscripts between December 16-March 31 or June 16-September 14. We try to respond to submissions within sixteen weeks, and to queries in three weeks. Manuscripts should be submitted with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Do not send disks. Please type and double space on one side of 8.5" x 11" paper. Include your name, address, phone number, email address, the piece's title, and an approximate word count. Send a letter-sized SASE for reply. If you wish to have your manuscript returned, also include a 9" x 12" SASE with correct postage. Please send SASE with all queries, and keep cover letters to no longer than one page. Send essay and memoir submissions to: Michael Steinberg, Editor, Fourth Genre: Explorations in Nonfiction, Department of ATL, 229 Bessey Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. For further information about general submissions, email: fourthgenre@cal.msu.edu. |
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05/23/02
InterMountain Woman publishes fiction, poetry, art and nonfiction InterMountain Woman PO BOx 7487 Missoula, Montana 59807 www.montana.com/imwoman/guides.htm
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11/27/01
One of the best places to get published is in your local newspaper. Many papers seek stories with a personal slant, especially around the holidays. You do have to submit well in advance, though, so think ahead! Here is a useful newspaper link, including addresses and international publications: www.newspaperlinks.com/home.cfm |
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08/06/01
Many literary magazines are now welcoming personal essays and creative nonfiction submissions. One regular source of market information is Poets and Writers Magazine. They have an excellent online site, which includes information about literary grants and awards, markets, and other resources: Poets and Writers Online, www.pw.org Here are some other potential literary magazine markets where personal essays and creative nonfiction are welcome:
Colorado Review, www.coloradoreview.com
The New Works Review, www.new-works.org
Petroglyph: A Journal of Creative Nature Writing www.english.usu.edu/petroglyph
Red Cedar Review, www.msu.edu/~rcreview
Hayden's Ferry Review, www.statepress.com/hfr
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05/15/01
The Writer's Place. "Writing for Dollars" is a searchable writer's guideline database currently featuring over 650 markets. www.awoc.com Market of the Day. Job tips posted daily by Writer's Digest. www.writersdigest.com/motd Telecommuting Jobs features links for writers, artists, and editors. www.tjobs.com
Inscriptions is a weekly e-zine for professional writers that ncludes job opportunities and contests. www.inscriptionsmagazine.com Indispensable Writing Resources has an extensive list for writers. www.resourcehelp.com/qserwrit.htm |
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02/15/01
Inkspot's newsletter for Writers on the Net www.inkspot.com AJR NEWSLINK The world's largest, best-read active listing of journalistic jobs, online or in print: ajr.org and newslink.org creativePLANET Connecting creative pros with entertainment producers. www.creativeplanet.com Poets & Writers Online Includes useful list of contests, grants & awards, as well as other information. www.pw.org Creative Nonfiction. www.cnf.edu About.com - Freelance Writers Information Job Boards—Links to freelance writing job listings, networking sites, and placement services. http://freelancewrite.about.com/careers/freelancewrite Writing For Our Lives serves as a vessel for personal writing by and about women. Send SASE for writers' guidelines. $8 (+ .66 tax in CA) for sample copy. 647 N. Santa Cruz Ave., "ANNEX", Los Gatos, CA 95030 Here is writing contest and grant information that might be of interest. Many of the links listed above also include writing contests, grant information, and other helpful guides: Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Awards. Established by writer Rona Jaffe to "identify and support women writers of exceptional talent in the early stages of their careers," grants of up to $8,500 are given to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. Rona Jaffe Foundation, Writers' Awards, HC 30, Box 38, Barnet, VT 05821. Beth McCabe, Contact. Lannan Foundation Literary Awards. The Lannan Foundation awards recognize both established and emerging writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Lannan Foundation, Literary Awards, 313 Read Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501. (505) 954-5149. Yun Kim, Literary Project Manager. www.lannan.org |