“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
“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
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
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
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
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
“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
“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
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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Winter 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets
“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
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Winter 2021 ~~ Contests and Markets
“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
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Fall 2020 Contests and Markets
“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
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