Christian Writers Submission Information

This site features current writing opportunities for authors of all genres, with a preference for Christian publications. The submission opportunties featured on this blogsite have been collected by Sally Clark. The source of the information is listed at the bottom of each post. Please check these websites for additional writing articles and information on submissions in other genres.

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Life Around Galveston Bay, Texas, Anthology

September 2, 2010
The Bay Area Writers League is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Anthology.

Standard Manuscript Guidelines required. Entries must be typed, double-spaced (except poems) with one inch margins using either Times New Roman 12 point or Arial 12 point. Do not use double spacing after periods. No ALL CAPITALS accepted. Please submit electronically to she@BeckyEllisor.com using Word 2003 or 2007 only.

Theme: Life around Galveston Bay...

Works accepted:
Poems (one page each) If it fits on one page in the acceptable fonts we will probably consider it.
500 to 1000 word essays
2000 - 3500 word short stories
First 10 pages of completed books (fiction/nonfiction). Include no more than 20 pages for judging.
Photos and artwork which follow the theme. Contact Editor for submission guidlines.

Entrants whose pieces are selected will receive five cents per word and a copy of the anthology.
Entries must be received by 12:00 p.m. October 1, 2010. (final deadline)

Call Becky Ellisor, Edotor, for additional information at 713-550-2274 (new phone number) or email her at she@BeckyEllisor.com

 

Hint Fiction Writing Contest

September 1, 2010
Gotham Writers' Workshop sponsors this unique competition for Hint Fiction. Hint Fiction is a story of 25 words or less. The judge is Robert Smartwood who is editor of the Anthology Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories of 25 Words or Fewer (scheduled release November 2010). Mr. Smartwood emphasizes that the title is important, adding complexity to the story. It's also important that the 25 words stand alone as a complete story, which can be quite challenging.

Deadline October 11, 2010. No ent...

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Thriving Family: Advice to the Parent of a Tween

August 31, 2010
If you could give one piece of advice to a parent of a tween, what would it be? What was your best parenting moment?

For the January Tween Stages section of Thriving Family, I'm in need of a few short, practical stories that show a great idea in action. The good news for this issue is that we'll not be sticking to the developmental asset guidelines for the topic. So let fly with your best parenting story, particularly if it is an idea other parents could use.

Each short article (true-life narra...

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Art Affair Poetry Contest

August 30, 2010
Art Affair's poetry contest is open to any writer. Poems may be any style, any subject, and no more than 60 lines in length. Enter your own original work only. Please do not include a SASE; entries will not be returned. 
Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2010 and should be unpublished and/or unaccepted for publication when entered into the contest. 
Please type your name, address, telephone number, and title of manuscript on a cover page, which will be removed before judging. On your...

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Oatmeal Studios Greeting Card Co.

August 29, 2010
Oatmeal Studios publishes humorous alternative greeting cards for everyday occasions.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are currently looking for birthday ideas. We pay $75.00 if we decide to buy an idea.
http://oatmealstudios.com/Writer'sGuides/WG-Pg.htm

from: www.writersweekly.com


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Art Affair 2010 (General) Short Story Contest

August 28, 2010

Art Affair’s short fiction contest (maximum: 5,000 words) is open to any writer.  Enter your own original work only. Please do not include a SASE; entries will not be returned.

Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2010 and should be unpublished and/or unaccepted for publication when entered into the contest. Manuscripts must be double-spaced and in 12-point font.

Please type your name, address, telephone number, and title of manuscript on a cover page which will be removed before ju...


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Flying Island Press

August 27, 2010
http://flyingislandpress.com/flagship

FlagShip is looking for the sort of science fiction and fantasy that we grew up on. FlagShip is looking for stories with a positive spin. We prefer stories that are uplifting and generally optimistic in their outlook and portrayal of humanity (if present in your story) or of intelligent life in general.  While we recognize that violence and sex are a part of life, gratuitous use of either is grounds for rejection. We do not publish erotica. Length 2,000 to...

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Art Affair Western Short Story Contest

August 26, 2010

Art Affair Western Short Story Contest Rules

Art Affair’s western fiction contest (max: 5,000 words) is open to any writer. Enter your own original work only. Please do not include a SASE. Entries will not be returned. Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 1, 2010, and should be unpublished and/or unaccepted for publication when entered into the contest. Manuscripts must be double-spaced and in 12-point font.

Please type Western and your name, address, telephone number, and title of manuscript o...


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Lit Magazine Nano-Fiction Writing Contest

August 25, 2010
LIT MAGAZINE, a quarterly online literary magazine edited by Lori Simpson is hosting a "nano-fiction" writing contest. Nano-fiction is a form of prose that focuses on telling stories in as few as six words. It is a challenging but fun way for writers to express their creativity.  (If the stories submitted to LIT for the Autumn 2010 Issue are spooky or mysterious, in honor of Halloween hijinks, so much the better.)
 
Entry rules are simple-
 
-Stories must be six words long- no more or le...

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Art Affair Mystery Short Story Contest

August 24, 2010

Art Affair’s mystery fiction contest (maximum: 5,000 words) is open to any writer.  Enter your own original work only.    Please do not include a SASE: entries will not be returned.

Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2010 and should be unpublished and/or unaccepted for publication when entered into the contest. Manuscripts must be double-spaced and in 12-point.

Please type Mystery and your name, address, telephone number, and title of manuscript on a cover page which ...


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