Contests and Markets

Fall 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets

“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

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

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

Winter 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“Thanks for uplifting everyone’s morale, for pushing the boundaries and lifting everyone during the difficult times. You are an excellent writer.” ~~Anonymous Contests and Markets to Start 2021 New Policy: During the last quarter I kept adding opportunities—especially in November and a few times in December. I plan to keep doing that and

Winter 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one and only thing you have to offer.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver Contests and Markets to Start 2021 New Policy: During the last

Fall 2020 Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“A good [short story] would take me out of myself and then stuff me back in, outsized, now, and uneasy with the fit.” ~ David Sedaris Contests For Those Who Write Short Open at Winning Writers, co-sponsored by Duotrope WERGLE FLOMP HUMOR POETRY CONTEST – NO FEE Free to enter, $3,500 in prizes, including a

Summer 2020 — Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“When you let go you create space for something better.” –Unknown OPPORTUNITY ALERTS Found at https://www.tckpublishing.com/memoir-and-autobiography-publishers/ Here are some places to start your research if you are looking for the right publisher for your manuscript. Many accept more than memoir. I have not checked every link, but I recognize several companies and think this

Spring 2020 — Seeking Places That Want Your Work?

By B. Lynn Goodwin

“If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.” —Elmore Leonard Eager to find new places to put your work? Click on the links, listed in random order, to find out what is required and expected. Good luck. Please tell us where you get published. If you’d like us to list your contest we only

2020 — Contests & Markets Looking for Your Writing

By B. Lynn Goodwin

Sites Seeking Your Work It’s a new year, and the organizations below are looking for new writing, including Writer Advice. Go to Current Contest to learn more. If you know of a contest or market you’d like me to publicize, please send the name of the contest and the URL through the Contact

Fall 2019 — More Contests and Markets

By B. Lynn Goodwin

There are so many contests and opportunities out there that it’s hard to keep track of what’s new and appealing. Want to help? Send your contest information–name of contest, URL, deadline, fee, and prizes, and we’ll post it as often as we can. From Writer’s Digest: https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions Popular Fiction Awards ENTER NOW!