Sarabande Books has released the schedule of dates for their 2016 writing contests and submission sessions. The first two contests are for short fiction and poetry, both of which close April 30. The Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction will be guest judged by Stacey D’Erasmo and is open to previously unpublished short stories, novellas, or short novels. The Kathy A. Morton Prize…Continue reading Sarabande Books Announces 2016 Contest and Submission Dates
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REMINDER: Friday April 1st is the Final Day to Submit to the Spring English Conference
This is a final reminder for students to submit to DePaul’s seventh annual Spring English Conference. The conference takes place on Friday, April 29th and submissions are due this Friday, April 1st. Find out more on the flyer below, see full submission requirements here, and send submissions to englishconference.dpu@gmail.com. Find out more about keynote speaker Brian T. Edwards…Continue reading REMINDER: Friday April 1st is the Final Day to Submit to the Spring English Conference
Gulf Coast Prizes
Gulf Coast is currently accepting submissions to their writing contest! The contest awards publication and $1,500 each to the best poem, essay, and short story, as well as $250 to two honorable mentions in each genre. The winners will appear in Gulf Coast 29.1, due out in Fall 2016, and all entries will be considered…Continue reading Gulf Coast Prizes
2016 Hudson Prize, Submissions Due April 10
The 2016 Hudson Prize is open for submissions until April 10th. Each year Black Lawrence Press awards the Hudson Prize for an unpublished collection of poems or short stories. The prize is open to new, emerging, and established writers. The winner will receive book publication, a $1,000 cash award, and ten copies of the book.…Continue reading 2016 Hudson Prize, Submissions Due April 10
Submissions Open for the Poetry of the Sacred Contest
The Center for Interfaith Relations is now accepting submissions for the Thomas Merton Prize in Poetry of the Sacred. Poems will be evaluated upon literary excellence, authenticity, and spiritual tenor. There will be three honorable mention award winners who will receive $100 and publication in Parabola Magazine. The grand prize winner receives $500, publication, and a chance to…Continue reading Submissions Open for the Poetry of the Sacred Contest
The DePaul Spring English Conference Wants Your Academic and Creative Work!
Below is a call for submissions for DePaul’s 7th annual Spring English Conference. Here is a .pdf or .docx of submission guidelines. Submissions are due April 1st. Call for Submissions – Academic and Creative Work 7th Annual Spring English Conference Hosted by Students of the Department of English Organizers: Anastasia Sasewich (MAWP) and Jordan Weber…Continue reading The DePaul Spring English Conference Wants Your Academic and Creative Work!
Palaver Interdisciplinary Journal Open for Academic and Creative Submissions
Palaver, the interdisciplinary journal of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, is now open for both academic and creative submissions. Find out more on the flyer below.
Driftwood Press Open for Submissions
Driftwood Press is a literary magazine dedicated to curating from a broad field of work including fiction, poetry, photography, graphic narrative, literary criticism, and interviews. Driftwood is currently open year-round for submissions. There next publication will be released April, 4th. Find out submissions details here.
Save the Date! The Spring English Conference
Mark your calendars! The 7th Annual the Spring English Conference will be held on Friday, April 29th. Submissions, open for both creative and academic writing, are due April 1st. Stay tuned for further details on guidelines, requirements, and the announcement of the keynote speaker!
Submissions to NoiseMedium Closing Soon
A new online literary journal, NoiseMedium, is hosting their first creative writing contest. Their first contest is free to enter, and includes a $500 grand prize and publication for the top 100 submissions. It is open to all genres and formats. The deadline to submit is March 14. Send submissions to contests@noisemedium.com. Find out more online.
Key West Flash Fiction Contest – Win a Residency in Hemingway’s Studio
Submissions are open until March 31 for the Florida Keys Flash Fiction Contest. The contest winner will receive $1,500 air travel card and accommodations in a residency cottage at The Studios of Key West between July 5 and July 31. A $500 stipend as well as passes and admission to various events during the Hemingway Days festival set for…Continue reading Key West Flash Fiction Contest – Win a Residency in Hemingway’s Studio
Santa Ana River Review Now Open for Submissions
Santa Ana River Review (formerly Crate) is looking for pieces of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, dramatic work and visual art for the Spring 2016 issue. The submission deadline is March 15. Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. Poet Laureate, will be judging the poetry contest. $7 early bird submission fee and $100 minimum cash prize. Find details and submit here. Santa Ana River Review…Continue reading Santa Ana River Review Now Open for Submissions