Browsing Archive: April, 2019
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, April 30, 2019,
Arizona Mystery Writers Jim Martin Memorial Story Contest
Send in your short story in mystery, suspense, or thriller style. Entries may be up to 2500 words (about 10 double-spaced pages). It’s loads of fun and a good exercise of your writing skills.
Deadline: June 1, 2019. That date will creep up on you, so start sketching your ideas!
Fabulous Prizes: $200 for First, $100 for Second, and $75 for Third. PLUS winners receive a certificate...
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Purpose Magazine: In God's Hands...
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, April 29, 2019,
Purpose Magazine: In God’s hands . . . or God’s provision
Purpose needs short, personal true anecdotal stories (350-650 words) and poems/verse (up to 12 lines). These submissions must meet the monthly themes. Purpose is interested in true stories and poetry that illustrate practical ways Christians apply their faith in daily life or illustrate biblical understandings that support discipleship ...
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St. Louis Writers Guild Deane Wagner Poetry Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, April 28, 2019,
St. Louis Writers Guild Deane Wagner Poetry Contest
The Deane Wagner Poetry Contest was named to honor a long time member and poet who tragically passed away in the mid-nineties, but this contest has been an annual tradition of St. Louis Writers Guild since 1921. It is held each spring with First, Second, and Third Prizes and Honorable Mention awards presented in mid-summer. The contest seeks to discover exceptional, unpublished poems and to e...
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In Touch Magazine
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, April 27, 2019,
In Touch Magazine
We’re glad you’re interested in working as a member of our freelance team. With every issue, our goal is to produce a better, more thought-provoking magazine, and that means we’re always looking for strong writers who can provide us the best possible material.
We are on the lookout for fresh pieces. In other words, we relish those that focus on an element of the Christian life that hasn’t been explored previously as well as those...
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Texas Review Press Open Submissions
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, April 26, 2019,
Texas Review Press Open Submission Period
Texas Review Press publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and scholarly works. We are currently open for new book project proposals, please see below for guidelines. Topics we are interested in include 20th/21st Century American Poetry, Environmental Writing, Ecopoetics, Contemporary Poetics, Creative Writing Pedagogy, Southern Literature, Southern Issues, Texas/Louisiana Literature, Texas/Louisiana History, F...
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The War Cry: Family of God
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, April 25, 2019,
The War Cry: Family of God
The War Cry, now in its 137th year, represents the Salvation Army’s mission through news, profiles, commentaries and stories. It looks to bring people to Christ, help believers grow in faith and character, and promotes redemptive cultural practices from the perspective of Salvation Army programs, ministries and doctrines. Readership consists of those in and involved with The Salvation Army as well as the g...
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The Poeming Pigeon: The Cosmos
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, April 25, 2019,
The Poeming Pigeon: The Cosmos
From learning how to locate the Little Dipper to standing awe-struck under the Milky Way, humans have been asking: What’s out there in the great beyond? Could we survive on Mars? What is dark matter? Are wormholes the secret to time travel? Our curiosity is as vast as the universe itself. Send us your best stargazing poems exploring the great beyond, string theory and black holes. Make a case for Pluto–plan...
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WOW! Women on Writing Spring 2019 Flash Fiction Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, April 23, 2019,
WOW! Women on Writing Spring 2019 Flash Fiction Contest
$10 ENTRY FEE. Deadline: May 31, 2019. Guest Judge: Literary Agent Savannah Brooks of the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. Seeking short fiction of any genre 250 - 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants. Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $400, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd Place: ...
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Root and Star: Home
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, April 22, 2019,
Root and Star: Home
Root & Star magazine strives to bring quality art and literature to children in the ephemeral magazine form. It hopes to inspire and be inspired by the whole child – the wise, the wild, the strange, and the sweet. It is a place for creative people to play and to share the complexities of their work and spirit with children. We are looking to build a beautiful, meaningful magazine for children and for the people who read this magazine t...
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TulipTree New Writers Issue
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, April 21, 2019,
TulipTree New Writers Issue
Deadline: May 23
Release: June 21
This contest is for writers who have not yet been published. Specifically, we consider being published by a journal or magazine, in print or online, as being previously published (i.e., you sent out your work, and someone said yes). We also consider self-publishing your book as officially being published. However, if you post articles to a blog or put your stories up on your own pers...
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Enchanted Conversation: Water
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, April 19, 2019,
Enchanted Conversation: Water
Deadline: May 20, 2019
For: June 2019 Issue
Theme: Water
Enchanted Conversation is looking for stories and sequential art (aka comics) that use the theme of water in some way. The idea of water can be the ocean, lakes, streams, a pond, rain, a puddle, a backyard pool, or anything else you can dream up, just as long as some version of water plays a part or operates as a catalyst to the stor...
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Focus on the Family Magazine: Childhood Fears
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, April 17, 2019,
Focus on the Family Magazine: Childhood Fears
Topic: What is one unique way that you helped your child get over his/her fear of ______. "Hacks & Facts" articles are not the place to showcase your voice as a writer. Also, lectures aren't encouraged. Instead concentrate on a hands-on-practical parenting tip that others can apply once they've read it. The point is the tip.
Word count: 50 to 250 words
Rights: First nonexclusive rights
Pay...
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Best New Poets of 2019
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, April 16, 2019,
Best New Poets of 2019
Best New Poets is an annual anthology of fifty poems from emerging writers. The anthology began in 2005 and the book is currently distributed nationally as a University of Virginia Press title and produced in cooperation with Meridian, a semiannual literary magazine from the University of Virginia.
The anthology takes submissions from three sources:
nominations from literary magazines in the United States and Canada,
nominations fr...
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SCBWI Austin Annual Conference
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, April 15, 2019,
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Austin Annual Conference
Date(s) - 05/18/2019 - 05/19/2019
Time - 7:30 am - 6:45 pm
Location - Crowne Plaza Austin
6121 N. Interstate 35 - Austin, TX 78752
The schedule includes three keynotes; a publishing panel; 12 breakout sessions on writing, illustrating and professional development; intensives on picture books, novels and illustration; along with...
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Poetry Society of Colorado: The Moral of the Story
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, April 14, 2019,
Poetry Society of Colorado: The Moral of the Story
THE MORAL OF THE STORY (Open)
Deadline: May 18, 2019
Sponsor: Cheryl Wilkie
Theme: Optional
Form: Narrative
Style: Fable
Line Limit: 40
MUSTS: 1. Your fable must have a moral, stated at or near the end of your story.
2. Characters in a fable must be animals, inanimate objects, plants, natural forces (like the wind), or creatures from legends.
SHOULDS: 1. Humans, as characters, should be incorp...
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The Christian Journal: The Promise of a Good Life
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, April 13, 2019,
The Christian Journal: The Promise of a Good Life
The Christian Journal solicits articles of encouragement and hope. These articles need to be uplifting and point to a God of grace, love and acceptance. Each article needs to inspire the reader to reconnect with God and his faith.
Articles should be 300–500 words in length. The average article is around 400 words. There is no payment for articles at this time. Each i...
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Wendy Sherman Agency
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, April 12, 2019,
Wendy Sherman Agency – Specifically Kelli Martin
Kelli is passionate about building the agency’s romance program, focusing on contemporary romance and romantic suspense, and is also excited to discover new talent and shape content in commercial women’s fiction, including love stories, romantic comedies, suspense, family dramas, friendship dramas, beach reads, and women-coming-into-their-own stories.
from: C. Hope Clark
The Carolina Slade Mystery Series, Bel...
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Focus on the Family Magazine: Brio Fiction: Brothers & Sisters
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, April 11, 2019,
Focus on the Family Magazine: Brio Fiction: Brothers and Sisters
Topic: Focus on the Family Brio magazine is accepting contemporary short fiction. Although you are always welcome to send your complete short, modern-day, fiction stories on any topic, we are especially interested in Christmas stories that poignantly cover the special relationship between teen brothers and teen sisters in a realistic way. (Only short fiction is accepte...
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88th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, April 10, 2019,
88th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition
Compete in 10 Categories: Inspirational Writing (Spiritual/Religious), Memoirs/Personal Essay, Magazine Feature Article, Genre Short Story (Mystery, Romance, etc.), Mainstream/Literary Short Story, Rhyming Poetry, Non-rhyming Poetry, Stage Play, Television/Movie Script, Children’s/Young Adult Fiction
Entry Fees: $25 for the first manuscript; $15 for each additio...
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Collab Conference for Christian Writers
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, April 10, 2019,
Collab Conference for Christian Writers
Collab Conference for writers is a distinct Christian women's conference for those longing to live out their God-given calling through writing, blogging, speaking, teaching, and leading. Location: Waco, Texas Dates: May 1-3, 2019. Registration fee: $599.
Through workshops, brainstorming sessions, Q&A sessions, personal and group reflection, collaboration, and connection, Collab Con offers the perfect blend of equipping, co...
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The Sunlight Press Essay Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, April 9, 2019,
The Sunlight Press Essay Contest
Deadline: May 1, 2019
The winning essay will receive $100 plus regular payment. NB: In general, THE SUNLIGHT PRESS is interested in "the ways people turn toward light and hope, whether it is through the arts, culture, spirituality, or humor, and also how they respond to the darkness and navigate unknown spaces. Epiphanies are born from the ordinary and the extraordinary; whether it’s a...
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The Sun Readers Write Column: The Mall
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, April 7, 2019,
The Sun Magazine Readers Write Column: The Mall
Readers Write column asks readers to address subjects on which they're the only authorities. Topics are intentionally broad in order to give room for expression. Writing style isn't as important as thoughtfulness and sincerity.
We publish only nonfiction in Readers Write. Feel free to submit your work under "Name Withheld" if it allows you to be more honest, but be sure to...
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Pockets: Behold!
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, April 5, 2019,
Pockets: Behold!
Designed for 6- to 12-year-olds, Pockets magazine offers wholesome devotional readings that teach about God’s love and presence in life. The content includes fiction, scripture stories, puzzles and games, poems, recipes, colorful pictures, activities, and scripture readings. Freelance submissions of stories, poems, recipes, puzzles and games, and activities are welcome. The magazine is published monthly (except in F...
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Purpose Magazine: Presence (and pay attention)
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, April 5, 2019,
Purpose Magazine: Presence (and pay attention)
Purpose needs short, personal true anecdotal stories (350-650 words) and poems/verse (up to 12 lines). These submissions must meet the monthly themes. Purpose is interested in true stories and poetry that illustrate practical ways Christians apply their faith in daily life or illustrate biblical understandings that support discipleship living.
Rates o...
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The First Line
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, April 3, 2019,
The First Line
To celebrate twenty years of publication, we're going to revisit the past. There are no new first lines for 2019. Each issue will be comprised of original works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry based on past first lines.
Were you inspired by the fall 2008 first line (Roy owned the only drive-thru funeral business in Maine.) but didn't see the sentence until 2015? Or maybe you started writing a story for the spring 2005 issue (Life would...
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The War Cry: Heritage Edition
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, April 2, 2019,
The War Cry: Heritage Edition
The War Cry, now in its 137th year, represents the Salvation Army’s mission through news, profiles, commentaries and stories. It looks to bring people to Christ, help believers grow in faith and character, and promotes redemptive cultural practices from the perspective of Salvation Army programs, ministries and doctrines. Readership consists of those in and involved with The Salvation Army as well as th...
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Heart of Flesh Literary Journal
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, April 1, 2019,
Heart of Flesh Literary Journal
Heart of Flesh is a literary journal that seeks deep, essential truth in poetry and fiction. We are not a typical “Christian fiction” journal. We believe all truth is God’s truth, and that Jesus and the themes from the Bible can be found in nearly every work of literature and every part of the human condition.
We like hopeful. We also like bleak. We like desperation and grit. But only if there is a light...
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