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SUMMARY:PF - The First Line: "Thomas hadn't expected to be alive when the town's time capsule was opened."
DESCRIPTION:Submission Guidelines\nUpdated November 2\, 2021 \n\n\nWe love that writers around the world are inspired by our first lines\, and we know that not every story will be sent to us. However\, we ask that you do not submit stories starting with our first lines to other journals (or post them online on public sites) until we’ve notified you as to our decision (usually four weeks after the deadline). When the entire premise of the publication revolves around one sentence\, we don’t want it to look as if we stole that sentence from another writer. If you have questions\, feel free to drop us a line. \nAlso\, we understand that writers may add our first line to a story they are currently working on or have already completed\, and that’s cool. But please do not add our first line to a previously published story and submit it to us. We do not accept previously published stories\, even if they have been repurposed for our first lines. And\, just to be clear\, we do not accept simultaneous submissions. \nOne more thing while I’ve got you here: Writers compete against one another for magazine space\, so\, technically\, every literary magazine is running a contest. There are\, however\, literary magazines that run traditional contests\, where they charge entry fees and rank the winners. We do not – nor will we ever – charge a submission fee\, nor do we rank our stories in order of importance. Occasionally\, we run contests to help come up with new first lines\, or we run fun\, gimmicky competitions for free stuff\, but the actual journal is not a contest in the traditional sense. \nFiction: All stories must be written with the first line provided. The line cannot be altered in any way\, unless otherwise noted by the editors. The story should be between 300 and 5\,000 words (this is more like a guideline and not a hard-and-fast rule; going over or under the word count won’t get your story tossed from the slush pile). The sentences can be found on the home page of The First Line’s website\, as well as in the prior issue. Note: We are open to all genres. We try to make TFL as eclectic as possible. \nPoetry: We do accept poetry\, though rarely. We have no restrictions on form or line count\, but all poems must begin with the first line provided. The line cannot be altered in any way. \nAll Submissions: Writers should include a two- to three-sentence biography of themselves that we can use in the journal should your story\, poem\, or essay be accepted. \nMultiple Submissions: We don’t mind if you want to submit multiple submissions for the same issue. However\, it is unlikely we will use more than one of your stories or poems in the same issue. \nSubmissions: We prefer you send manuscripts via email to submission (@) thefirstline (dot) com. We accept stories in MS Word or Word Perfect format (we prefer attachments). Please do not send pdf versions of your story or links to Google docs. Make sure your name and contact information\, as well as your bio\, are part of the attachment. Stories also can be sent to The First Line‘s post office box. No manuscripts will be returned without an accompanying SASE with sufficient return postage. \nNotification: We don’t make decisions about submissions until after each issue closes. We typically send notices four weeks after the issue’s deadline to everyone who submitted. You can also check the website’s home page for each issue’s production status. \n\n\n\n\nPayment: We pay on publication: $25.00 – $50.00 for fiction\, $5.00 – $10.00 for poetry\, and $25.00 for nonfiction (all U.S. dollars). We also send you a copy of the issue in which your piece appears. You’ll receive your money and issue at the same time.
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LOCATION:The First Line
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PFN - Halfway Down the Stairs\, Theme: "Open and Shut"
DESCRIPTION:Halfway Down the Stairs publishes poetry\, fiction\, creative nonfiction\, and book reviews. We publish primarily literary and mainstream work\, but accept work in most genres\, with children’s literature and erotica as the exceptions. \nHalfway Down the Stairs accepts simultaneous submissions but are not interested in reprints. All work should be thoroughly proofread before it is submitted. They are not interested in cliche stories or anything with a trite punchline. \nHalfway Down the Stairs are open to submissions of three poems at a time\, or one piece of prose. Work in every genre should try to relate to the theme\, although they occasionally publish poetry that is unrelated to the theme if they feel that it is particularly good. They expect to receive all submissions via email and they have rather strict submission guidelines\, so make sure to review them before submitting. \n\nFiction OPEN\n\nWe accept fiction related to the theme of the issue. The fiction editors are looking mostly for short stories\, but we are happy to consider well-crafted flash fiction. We don’t want to be too strict with the guidelines\, because we appreciate originality\, creativity\, and stories that are off the beaten path. We like stories that grab us from the beginning\, make us think\, and keep us enthralled. Stories should be written confidently and fluidly\, avoiding too many adjectives or too much dialogue. We will be negatively distracted by poor grammar\, clichés\, and a lack of editing. \n\n\n\nDates:\n\nOpen to fiction submissions through 01 May 2022*\n\nAudience:\nOpen to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.\nGenres:\n\n\n\n\nGENRE\nSUBGENRES\n\n\n\n\nGeneral General\n\n\n\nOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres\nExcluding: Erotica.\n\n\n\n\nStyles:\nOpen to all/most Styles\, including: Humorous\, Literary\, Mainstream\, Realist.\nTopics:\nOpen to all/most Topics\, including: Other (May vary).\nTheme: Open and Shut\nTypes/Lengths:\n\n\n\n\nTYPE\nLENGTH DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nFlash Fiction Flash Fiction\nUp to 1\,000 words.\n\n\nShort Story Short Story\n1\,000 – 5\,000 words.\n\n\n\n\nPayscale:\nWe list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.\n\n\n\n\n\nNo monetary payment No monetary payment.\n\n\n\n\nSubmissions:\n\n\n\n\nELECTRONIC\nPOSTAL\nREPRINTS\nSIMULTANEOUS\nMEDIA\n\n\n\n\n OK\n No\n No\n OK\nText format submissions\n\n\n\n\n\nAlways check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren’t familiar with these terms\, see our  glossary.\n* We do not know the time and/or timezone\, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\n\n\nNonfiction OPEN\n\nWe accept creative nonfiction related to the theme of the issue. Halfway Down the Stairs is specifically looking for essays and memoir with a strong voice and a unique point of view. We publish well-written\, honest writing that inspires emotion. Humor is also appreciated. \n\nDates:\n\nOpen to nonfiction submissions through 01 May 2022*\n\nAudience:\nOpen to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.\nStyles:\nOpen to all/most Styles\, including: Humorous\, Literary\, Mainstream\, Personal.\nTopics:\nOpen to all/most Topics\, including: Other (May vary).\nTheme: Open and Shut\nTypes/Lengths:\n\n\n\n\nTYPE\nLENGTH DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nEssay Essay\nUp to 3\,000 words.\n\n\nNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction\nUp to 3\,000 words.\n\n\n\n\nPayscale:\nWe list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.\n\n\n\n\n\nNo monetary payment No monetary payment.\n\n\n\n\nSubmissions:\n\n\n\n\nELECTRONIC\nPOSTAL\nREPRINTS\nSIMULTANEOUS\nMEDIA\n\n\n\n\n OK\n No\n No\n OK\nText format submissions\n\n\n\n\n\nAlways check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren’t familiar with these terms\, see our  glossary.\n* We do not know the time and/or timezone\, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\n\n\nPoetry OPEN\n\nWe are rarely willing to be lenient with the theme when it comes to poetry\, and will do so only if the submission is very good. \n\nDates:\n\nOpen to poetry submissions through 01 May 2022*\n\nAudience:\nOpen to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.\nGenres:\n\n\n\n\nGENRE\nSUBGENRES\n\n\n\n\nGeneral General\n\n\n\nOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres\nExcluding: Erotica.\n\n\n\n\nPoetry Forms:\nOpen to all/most Forms.\nStyles:\nOpen to all/most Styles\, including: Humorous\, Literary\, Mainstream\, Realist.\nTopics:\nOpen to all/most Topics\, including: Other (May vary).\nTheme: Open and Shut\nTypes/Lengths:\n\n\n\n\nTYPE\nLENGTH DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nPoem Poem\nNo line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.\n\n\n\n\nPayscale:\nWe list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.\n\n\n\n\n\nNo monetary payment No monetary payment.\n\n\n\n\nSubmissions:\n\n\n\n\nELECTRONIC\nPOSTAL\nREPRINTS\nSIMULTANEOUS\nMEDIA\n\n\n\n\n OK\n No\n No\n OK\nText format submissions\n\n\n\n\n\nAlways check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren’t familiar with these terms\, see our  glossary.\n* We do not know the time and/or timezone\, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Halfway Down the Stairs
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SUMMARY:N - The Sun Magazine's Readers Write 2022 Call for Submissions: "Tools"
DESCRIPTION:Readers Write 2022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReaders Write asks readers to address subjects on which they’re the only authorities. \nTopics are intentionally broad in order to give room for expression. We publish only nonfiction in Readers Write. \nWriting style isn’t as important as thoughtfulness and sincerity. There is no word limit\, but we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the section before you submit. \nFeel free to submit your writing under “Name Withheld” if it allows you to be more honest. \nPlease review our full submission guidelines and sample writing to ensure your work is a good fit.\nSubmissions\nSUBMIT ONLINE \nTo submit by mail\, send your typed\, double-spaced submission to: \nReaders Write\nThe Sun\n107 N. Roberson St.\nChapel Hill\, NC 27516
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