Browsing Archive: July, 2011
DEVOZINE
http://www.upperroom.org/devozine/2011/julaug/writers_guidelines.asp
Daily meditations are 250 words in length and must tie in with the weekly themes. Longer articles are preferred for weekend publication and reading. Query for these longer pieces. They are 500-600 words. Daily devotions pay $25 and the longer pieces pay $100. Youth are invited to send the daily, shorter pieces as well.
The publication is designed for:Youth ages 12-18 who seek personal devotional ... | | Continue reading ...
Uncle John's Flush Fiction wants your short story! "We're looking for entertaining short fiction, suitable for bathroom (or anyroom) reading, maximum 1,000 words. Send us your best Western, mystery, horror, sci-fi, literary story, parody - all we ask if that it's entertaining." This print anthology will consider previously-published submissions (so long as the author retains copyright).
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Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, July 29, 2011,
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Three Haiku Society of America Contests -
Harold G. Henderson Award for Best Unpublished Haiku
Gerald Brady Memorial Awards for Best Unpublished Senryu
HSA Contest for Best Unpublished Haibun
All contest submissions must be inhand by Aug. 31st. Submit up to 10 unpublished haiku, not submitted for publication or to any other contest. Publication is defined as an appearance in a printed book, magazine, or journal (sold or given away), or in any online journal that presents... | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, July 28, 2011,
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WOMEN ON WRITING SUMMER 2011 FLASH FICTION CONTEST
OVERVIEW:
WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. We are open to all styles of writing, although we do encourage you to take a close look at our guest judge for ...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, July 27, 2011,
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SEVEN HILLS PROSE LITERARY CONTESTS AND PENUMBRA POETRY & HAIKU CONTEST
Seven Hill Literary Contest $4-$17 ENTRY FEES. $100 first place winners, $75 second, and $50 third plus publication in the Seven Hills Review.
Contest Categories:
Short Story: 2,500 word maximum, any genre.
Creative Nonfiction: 2,500 word maximum. Submissions in this genre could include (but are not limited to) memoir, food or trave...
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Be Part of the Story: His Is Mine
Whether new or lifelong, bold or quiet, obvious or subtle, each person's story of Christian belief is unique. Whether your story is moving, inspiring, or passionate, God will use it to ignite a desire for Him in the heart of others.
The “His Is Mine” (H.I.M.) campaign, inspired by Max Lucado’s book, God’s Story, Your Story, enables the body of Christ to unite, be heard, and reflect the power of God’s story in millions of individuals’ lives. It... Continue reading ...
Casual Elegance
Submissions should be sent to:
Barbie Jenkins Porter at barbieannporter@gmail.com or to Nellotie Porter Chastain at nellotiec@gmail.com or by snail mail to: Casual Elegance, P.O. Box 222, Beaver Dam KY 42320
There's nothing more beautiful than a woman who walks elegantly in casual faith, nor nothing more alluring as a woman who causally walks in elegant faith. Although it would appear Casual Elegance is an oxymoron, is it not what our Lord called us to do as He taught such thin... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, July 25, 2011,
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Children's
FACES, USA
The magazine is about world cultures and geography for grades 4 and above. Pays up to $0.25 for fiction and non-fiction. Pay varies for activities section (crafts, games, recipes. projects), puzzles and games.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, July 24, 2011,
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Detroit Writers' Guild Poetry Contest
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Church Libraries, 9118 W. Elmwood Dr., #1G, Niles, IL 60714-5820. F(847)296-0754. Email: linjohnson-at-eclalibraries.org. Website: http://eclalibraries.org. Lin Johnson, Managing Editor. "Our purpose is to assist church and Christian school librarians in setting up, maintaining, and promoting libraries and media centers. Two-thirds of the journal is devoted to reviews of books and other media to help librarians make wise choices with their budgets. (I'm not looking for reviewers.) Although th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, July 23, 2011,
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Contest
WRITERS' Journal Poetry Contest
Prizes: $50, $25, $15, plus honorable mentions. First, Second, & Third prize winners will be published in WRITERS' Journal. Annual Deadlines: April 30, August 30, December 30. Line limit: 25 lines
Reading Fee: $3.00/poem U.S. funds only
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Chicken Soup for the Soul: Home Sweet Home
www.chickensoup.com
Whether you rent your home or own your home, home is where your heart is. It is your safe place in the world. We are looking for stories about getting your first home, returning to your childhood home, do it yourself repair disasters and successes, downsizing, moving day or any heartwarming or funny stories associated with home. This book will make the perfect housewarming gift. Nonfiction stories up to 1200 words.... | | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, July 21, 2011,
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Contest
Poetry Society of Tennessee
Deadline: Aug. 22, 2011
35 categories to enter including Country Preacher, Wife, & Children - Popular Music - It Happened on the Bus - Books - Moving On - War - Best Friends Forever - Wisdom -Pirates - and more. Prizes from $10 - $150. $10 registration fee + $1 for each poem entered.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, July 19, 2011,
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Contest
PAST LOVES DAY
http://www.ourpastloves.com/contest---
NO ENTRY FEE
Nearly everyone has memories of a former sweetheart. Write your true story of an earlier love, in no more than 700 words. Tell us about someone whose memory brings a smile or a tear, or both:What feelings arise if you allow yourself to be fully open to remembering that person? What is it about that special someone that you still cherish? IN PARTICULAR, how did that person's presence in your life change... | | | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, July 18, 2011,
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Contest
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Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
None
$500/$250/$100 and publication; $100 and publication for graphic and photography memoirs
Memoir in prose, poetry, graphic memoir or photography. Given to most outstanding memoirs (traditional, nontraditional or experimental) drawn from the submission period.
Memoir (and) Submissions
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THE BANNER, USA
The official monthly publication of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Pays for articles upon acceptance. Uses humor and some articles for children. Read the magazine online to get an idea of what they want.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, July 17, 2011,
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The Oregon Writers Colony is sponsoring two writing contests that both have a deadline of August 15, 2011.
The other is for poetry, up to 3 poems, any style, unpublished, prizes - $100, $50, $25, entry fee - $15 for 3 poems f... | | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, July 15, 2011,
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Writers Relief Peter K. Hixson Memorial Award for Creative Writers Poetry Contest
DEADLINE: Friday, July 22, 2011
GENRE: Poetry (submit 5-10 poems)
FEE: This is a no-fee poetry contest.
PRIZE: $1300 in Writer's Relief submission services.
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Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, July 14, 2011,
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Contest
Limerick Laughs
The Saturday Evening Post will award $100 to the author of the winning limerick for this picture. Limericks must contain five lines. Entries will not be returned. Enter as many times as you wish. The Jul/Aug 2011 Limerick Laughs winner will be announced in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue. Entries must be postmarked by August 3.
Send entries on a postcard to:
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Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, July 13, 2011,
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Contest
| SALEM LITERARY FESTIVAL WRITING CONTEST
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Offering a $200 prize for the winning work of short fiction on a theme of A Classic Re-Told. Choose a childhood fairy tale or story from classic literature and rewrite it, or mash-up some old favorites with a modern twist! The winning author will receive a $200 honorarium. In addition, the winning author will be invited to read their piece at the Salem Literary Festival in Salem, MA, in ... | | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, July 12, 2011,
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Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, July 11, 2011,
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS AND LIFE THROUGH YOUR STOMACH
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Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, July 10, 2011,
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Children's
BOYS QUEST
http://funforkidzmagazines.com/writers---
Each of our issues is based on a theme. Great editorial calendar. BOYS' QUEST is a magazine created for boys from 6 to 13 years, with youngsters 8, 9, and 10 the specific target age. BOYS' QUEST looks for articles, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that deal with timeless topics, such as pets, nature, hobbies, science, games, sports, careers, simple cooking, and anything else likely to interest a 10-year-old boy. The... | | | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, July 9, 2011,
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Poetry Society of New Hampshire
http://www.poetrysocietyofnewhampshire.org/contest.html
The Poetry Society of New Hampshire sponsors four National Contests open to all poets, members or not. Judges for the contests are not members of the Poetry Society of New Hampshire. Prizes are awarded to four places, 1st place, $100, 2nd place, $50, 3rd and 4th places $25 each. Winning poems will be published in our quarterly magazine, The Poets Touchstone, and winning poets will receive ... | | Continue reading ...
MATTER PRESS
http://matter.submishmash.com/Submit---
The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts is looking for, as you might guess, "compressed creative arts." We accept fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, mixed media, visual arts, and even kitchen sinks, if they are compressed in some way. Work is published weekly. We pay writers $50 per accepted piece and signed contract. We are currently ONLY open for compressed prose, either fiction or creative nonfiction. Please submit only during the presc... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, July 7, 2011,
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Poetry Society of Texas Annual Contest
Deadline: August 15, 2011.
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Ruminate Magazine: Chewing on Life, Faith, and Art
A good word, in and of itself, can be a spiritual endeavor expressing the beauty, creativity, and ironies of the human experience. Because of this, RUMINATE publishes work with both subtle and overt associations to the Christian faith as well as work that has no direct association. Accepts fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, and reviews.
Winter Issue #22, Open Theme: Deadline August 15th, 2011
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Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, July 5, 2011,
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Contest
Pockets: Connecting Kids and God the Other Six Days
Annual Fiction Contest
Entries are received beginning March 1 and must be postmarked no later than August 15.
• Please indicate FICTION CONTEST on both the outside envelope and the cover sheet.
• There is no set theme and no entry fee.
• Stories should be 750–1,000 words. (Stories shorter than 750 words or longer than 1,000 words will be disqualified.)
• Stories must be previously... | | | | Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, July 4, 2011,
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http://www.intergenerationday.org/storyboard.html
International Storytelling Contest asks you to tell a story that involves your parents, grandparents, great-aunt, distant cousin or black-sheep uncle. Everyone has family stories that cover humor, horror, incredulous events, sympathy and sorrow. It's what makes families bond, split, develop personality. Just tell the story about multiple levels of your family, sho... | | | Continue reading ...
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Please read the following guidelines and style tips carefully before submitting:
Berry Blue request FIRST SERIAL RIGHTS and NON-EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE ELECTRONIC RIGHTS in PERPETUITY. All other rights revert back to the author following online publication. Please note that this is a nonpaying market.
Their general definition of haiku is a two- or three-l... | | Continue reading ...
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Say Hello to a Better Body!
Weight Loss and Fitness for Women Over
It can be so hard for women over 50 to lose weight and stay fit. We're looking for stories from women over 50 who have found answers. How did you find the motivation to lose weight and get fit? Are there special routines that you have found that make it easier to maintain your weight and fitness? Did you find ways to make self-care more of a priority? Your stories will provide inspiration and camarade... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, July 1, 2011,
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Book Reviews
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Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) has launched a new book review program for bloggers called BookCrash. BookCrash offers free review copies of new books from small Christian publishers to reviewers who post Christian book reviews on their blogs.
Many small publishers are producing quality reading material for Christians. BookCrash is designed to help these small publishers get the word out to the readin... | | | Continue reading ...
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Writer
| Sally Clark |
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Like finding shells on the beach, I love doing market research! And what I find, I love to share! I write in a variety of genres including children's, Christian, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, so these post follow along those lines. Check out my web site: www.sallyclark.info, for more about me.
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