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Contests and Markets

Fall 2023 –Contests and Markets

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“Contests build your platform.” –Brenda Knight, Mango Publishing Group “They also build your credibility.” — B. Lynn Goodwin, Writer Advice October Contests–New Listings in November The following contests and writing opportunities have one thing in common. Their deadline is sometimes in the last half of October, 2023. Look for your genre. Click on the link.

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Summer of 2023 — More Markets Than Contests

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“Write a sentence as clean as a bone.”  ~~James Baldwin Fifteen Markets That Pay By B. Lynn Goodwin I have not submitted to most of these sites but if their requests match your writing, please give them a try. Please let us know how it goes using the contact box. What kinds of markets would

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Summer of 2023~~Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

Are you submitting your writing to publications, agents, and contests? Why or why not?  Fifteen Markets That Pay By B. Lynn Goodwin I have not submitted to most of these sites but if their requests match your writing, please give them a try. Then let us know how it goes using the contact box. What

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Spring 2023 ~~ Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“You can’t fail if you don’t quit. You can’t succeed if you don’t start.”  ~~John Acuff Opportunities with May Deadlines Contest details found in an e-mail from The Writer’s College. Why not make use of their research?  The 2023 Ink Across Borders Prize Deadline: 14 May 2023 More details here Ploughshares Emerging Writer’s Contest  Deadline:

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Winter of 2023 — Markets and Contests

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“We are enclosing a contract for your manuscript…”  –Letter from a publishing company Who’s Looking for Manuscripts? Lots of indie publishers are looking for the next new voice. Is it yours? Is your manuscript complete? Was it professionally edited? Have you shared it with trusted readers? If so, it’s probably time to plunge into publishing.

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Fall 2022 ~~ Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

NOTE: We add to this page about twice a month. Check back often. ✅ I found David McDannald’s post about Literary Magazines seeking long form prose on Facebook. I checked out his site and recommend you do the same. Visit https://www.davidmcdannald.com/litmags-accepting-long-prose. While I cannot guarantee that every listing is still active, I’m including 4 samples

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Summer 2022 — Contests & Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

This page is updated approximately every 2-3 weeks. Check back mid-July and you’ll find more opportunities for upcoming months.  Seeking writing submissions? Click on the Contact button on the home page. We believe that writers are a community and will list any reasonable contest or opportunity.      New Opportunities Without Deadlines Discovered in Late August–

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Spring of 2022 ~~ Markets & Contests

By B. Lynn Goodwin

This page is updated approximately every 2 weeks. Much more will be filled in for June.  Send us your contest URL and deadline or your opportunities and we’ll list them. Click on the Contact button on the home page. We want to share your opportunities. We believe that writers are a community.    Markets Seeking Personal

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Winter of 2022 ~~ Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

Special thanks to Winning Writers & The Community of Literary Magazines and Catapult Publishing Company. Want us to share your writing contest or opportunity? Please send us the contest name, the link, and your deadline, using the Contact Box on the home page. We’re happy to share.  March Opportunities Arena Fantasy Magazine: “The Evil Twin”

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Fall 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. “That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ― Octavia E. Butler FALL 2021–CONTESTS AND MARKETS Do you run a writing contest with or without a

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Summer 2021 ~~ Markets and Contests

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“The secret of good writing is telling the truth.”    ~~Gordon Lish Who’s Seeking What?  and what can you offer them? We want to help you meet your publishing goals. So what opportunities are you seeking? Tell us the genres you’re looking at, and we’ll post information about them. Otherwise, we’ll remain eclectic.  SUGGESTION: Check

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Spring 2021 Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

  Sharing Your Work Following the same procedure I used in the last issue, I’ll be adding to this list fairly often. If you discover a contest we should include, please use the Contact box to let me know. If you have questions about Writer Advice’s Flash FICTION Contest, please let me know. If you

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