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SUMMARY:PN - Parabola's Call for Submissions.  Theme: "Ancestors"
DESCRIPTION:Articles\nParabola welcomes original essays. We look for lively\, penetrating material unencumbered by jargon or academic argument. We prefer well-researched\, objective\, and unsentimental pieces that are grounded in one or more religious or cultural tradition; articles that focus on dreams\, visions\, or other very personal experiences are unlikely to be accepted. \nSend your submission to the email or physical address listed below\, along with a brief autobiography (2-3 sentences). Emails should include the article attached as a .doc\, .txt\, or .rtf file. \nAll articles must be directly related to the theme. \nEntries that do not follow submission guidelines cannot be considered. \nPoetry\nPoetry must be submitted as email attachments in the following file formats: \n.doc (MS word)\,\n.txt (standard text file) or\n.rtf (formatted text file). \nSubmissions in other formats will not be considered. \nSubmissions are limited to a maximum of five (5) poems per author.  No line limits\nThe file must be transmitted under the author’s last name\, with all poems in a single file\, separated by page breaks. Each page must have the author’s name on it. \nSubmissions should be sent by email to poetry@parabola.org \nNote: Parabola rarely accepts original fiction. \nSubmission Guidelines\nLength\n\nArticles: 1000-3000 words\nRetellings of traditional stories: 500-1500 words\n\nBiographical Information\nPlease include a brief (2-3 sentence) biography with your subscription. Fit the description to the subject matter of the article\, e.g.\, for an article on Tibetan Buddhism\, “Smith spent three years travelling in Tibet.” Or\, a publication credit: “Smith is the author of Pilgrimage in Tibet (W. W. Norton\, 1987).” Always include your publisher. \nRights\nParabola purchases the right to use an article in all substantially complete versions (including non-print versions) of a single issue of our journal. We also request the right to use the piece in the promotion of Parabola\, and to authorize single-copy reproductions for academic purposes. All other rights are retained by the author. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail Submissions to: \npoetry@parabola.org (poetry only) \neditorial@parabola.org (all other submissions) \nMail Submissions to: \nEditor\nParabola\n20 West 20th Street\n2nd Floor\nNew York\, NY 10011 \nMailed submissions are to be accompanied by a stamped\, self-addressed return envelope\, #10 or larger. Submissions without SASE will not be returned.
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SUMMARY:N - Wanderlust Call for Submissions.  Theme: "Mountains or Mesas?"
DESCRIPTION:Mountains or Mesas? Which is your place of connection\, up high\, in the hills or down on the desert plains? Take us with you from one specific trip you remember clearly\, something that changed you. \n\n\n\nWe’re interested in your journeys\, the dark underbelly\, the compulsions\, and the incredible moments of joy that split you open. Tell a story rooted in the experience of place and people.\n\nWe publish a wide range of styles of essays focused on personal experiences of a place and the people encountered- from both the locals and visitors’ perspectives. We have writers from all over the world contributing to the journal\, and would like to read and hopefully publish yours too. Conversational\, respectful and inspiring tones. \nBe specific\, be generous\, be kind. Be published. \nPlease see our general guidelines for formatting requirements. Please let us know where you came across our call for submissions\, it helps. Thanks. \n\n\nGUIDELINES:\n\n\n\nALL SUBMISSIONS ARE READ BLIND. If your word document has your name or info on it\, it will be rejected.\nWORD COUNT IS 1000–1500 MAX. Submit in Word doc. Double spaced. No extra line breaks or spaces between paragraphs. With a title of the piece on each document. Times New Roman. 12 p.\nPlease include a third-person BIO in the designated cover letter field. Limit bio to 25 words.\nFOR PHOTOS\, 3–5 IMAGES. Label photos with a title\, number\, and caption. Copy that information to your cover letter\, please.\nPLEASE LIMIT SUBMISSIONS TO ONCE EVERY FOUR MONTHS\nSIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED. Previously published work is accepted with the appropriate notation and link of the first publication.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact us if you have any questions that can’t be answered using the contact page below. Unpublished writers are encouraged to send in their work; just make it your best\, well written\, and evocative. This journal aims to give a voice to unpublished and accomplished writers and those with great travel experiences.\n\n\n\nWanderlust-Journal acquires publication rights\, but you\, the writer\, still own your work. This means that we hold the publication rights for 30 days after your work is posted online. After 30 days\, you are free to publish and submit your work elsewhere. We kindly ask for acknowledgment for subsequent reprints of your work.\n\n\nPAYMENT\nUnfortunately\, we are currently unable to provide payment for publication in Wanderlust-Journal. We have no funding\, grants\, subscriptions\, advertisements\, or memberships. The submission fees only cover the Submittable website and our own. We are volunteers: the readers\, editors\, publishers. Our time is unpaid.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/n-wanderlust-call-for-submissions-theme-mountains-or-mesas/
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SUMMARY:PFN - Call for Submissions to THEMA.  Theme: "To The Pond"
DESCRIPTION:ALL SHORT STORIES AND POEMS MUST RELATE TO THE PREMISE “TO THE POND” \nThe premise (target theme) must be an integral part of the plot\, not necessarily the central theme but not merely incidental. Fewer than 20 double-spaced typewritten pages preferred. Indicate premise (target theme) on title page. Be sure to Indicate target theme in cover letter or on first page of manuscript. Include self-addressed\, stamped envelope (SASE) with each submission. Rejected manuscripts unaccompanied by an SASE will not be returned. Response time: 3 months after premise deadline. Note: No handwritten manuscripts will be considered. \nNO READER’S FEE. \nNOTE: Previously published pieces are welcome\, provided that the submission fits the theme and that the author owns the copyright. \nMail to: THEMA\, Box 8747\, Metairie\, LA 70011-8747. \nOutside the US: email thema@cox.net \nOn acceptance for publication\, we will pay the following amount: short story\, $25; short-short piece (up to 1000 words)\, $10; poem. \nCopyright reverts to author after publication. \nUnlike many publishers\, we prefer works submitted by the authors themselves\, without the involvement of an agent. \nNo handwritten manuscripts will be considered. \nNOTE: We do not accept e-mailed submissions EXCEPT from authors who live outside the U.S. \nFor those living outside the U.S.\, submit manuscript as an email attachment (readable by MSWord ― either as a DOC file or an RTF file)\, and include the following information on the title page: target theme\, title of work\, name of author\, email address and physical address. \n\n\n\n\nShort Stories: All types welcome―both traditional and experimental \nSend to: Virginia Howard\, editor\, Box 8747\, Metairie\, LA 70011-8747 \nOutside the US: email to Virginia Howard at thema@cox.net \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat we like: a carefully constructed plot; good character delineation; clever plot twists \nWhat we don’t like: bedroom/bathroom profanity.  Why? \n\nIt’s boring! Writers should be more creative than to depend on the same tired and dubious language crutches to express surprise\, disdain\, shock\, bemusement\, anger\, sadness\, and other emotions.\nSuch profanity\, used in excess\, often serves as a camouflage for a weak plot. If the plot is good\, the story can be told much more effectively in nonscatologic language even though a character in the story may be sleazy.\nStories of lasting quality rarely need it.\n\nPoetry: All types of poetic form welcome. Submit no more than three poems per theme\, please. If more than three poems are submitted\, we will read only the first three poems in the stack. \nSend to: Gail Howard\, poetry editor\, Box 8747\, Metairie\, LA 70011-8747 \nOutside the US: email to Gail Howard at thema@cox.net \nWhat we like: poems that are thoughtfully constructed and carefully distilled. \nWhat we don’t like: sexually explicit wording. Subtlety is more creative.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-thema-to-the-pond/
LOCATION:THEMA Literary Journal
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PFN - Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Call for Submissions.  Theme: "All Abuzz"
DESCRIPTION:Please read our submissions guidelines carefully before submitting your work.\n\n\n\nOur rates for published stories: \n\n$20 for published featured- author stories\n$10 for stories published on our &More page\n$5 for poems we publish\n\nFor submissions to Bethlehem Writers Roundtable\, please read the following carefully. If you have any questions before submitting your work\, please contact us. \nYour submissions must meet the following criteria: \nWe only accept work from authors 18 years of age or older. \nWe only accept work that has not been previously published. This requirement excludes from eligibility any work that has appeared anywhere in print\, electronic formats\, or online\, including on personal or crowd editing blogs or websites. \nWe accept work in most genres of fiction\, as well as memoir and poetry. \nWe welcome excellent writing from diverse voices and experiences regardless of race\, gender or gender identity\, sexual orientation\, nationality\, ethnicity\, religion\, disability\, or age (except that authors must be 18 years of age or older). \nWe only accept work written in the English language. \nPlease submit only one story or one poem for consideration at a time. Do not submit more than one story or poem until after you receive a final response to any prior submission. Once you receive either an acceptance or rejection\, you are  welcome to submit a different work to us. \nYour manuscript length must be 2\,000 words or fewer (not including the title\, author name\, or contact information). \nNo fee is required to submit your work to Bethlehem Writers Roundtable.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-bethlehem-writers-roundtable-call-for-submissions-theme-all-abuzz/
LOCATION:Bethlehem Writers Group
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PF - Sandcrab Books Call for Submissions.  "101 Portraits"
DESCRIPTION:101 Portraits \nSandCrab Books along with the Canada Cuba Literary Alliance CCLA and its affiliate\, CCLA Federation of\nPhotography\, are looking for poems\, micro prose and photographs that explore and navigate the theme\nof portraits to be included in an upcoming eBook of photographs and poetry\, edited by poetry Editor\,\nAntony Di Nardo\, and photography Curator\, Wency Rosales. \nSee samples of our photography/ Poetry eBooks at:\nTrue Identity – https://issuu.com/richardgrove1/docs/book_‐_true_identity_‐_editor_april_bulmer_‐_book_\nIn Silence We Wait – https://issuu.com/richardgrove1/docs/book_‐_in_silence_we_wait_‐_2020_into_2021_‐_book_\nAND you can click here and find the CCLA newsletter and other eMags: https://issuu.com/richardgrove1 \nPublication in Spring of 2022 \nFor your poem and your micro prose feel free to interpret the theme as broadly as\npossible — a family portrait framed in couplets\, a profile sketched in single syllables\, a lyrical snap\, the\nselfie as distortion\, or even a sweeping epic­pic.\nPortraits capture our human essence\, our longings and desires\, both our comic and tragic sensibilities.\nPortraits can project our innermost and outermost dimensions. Portraits put a stamp on identity as well\nas mark a “Wanted” poster. A portrait can be either biographical or unreal\, domestic or surreal. Think\nSelf‐portrait in a Convex Mirror. Think Picasso. Think Lucian Freud. Think Yousuf Karsh or Annie Leibowitz.\nThink all that words can do when a picture is only worth a thousand!\nSend up to 3 poems and a brief 50­word bio to poetsonaplane@gmail.com by Monday\, February 28\, 2022. \nSubmission Info:\n– Submissions will be accepted on the topic of Portraits – interpret the theme as broadly as\npossible (See description above).\n– Submissions in English only.\n– Include your name\, email address\, your mailing address in a MS Word document attachment.\n– Send 3 poems maximum.\n– Send a 50­word bio with your submissions in the same MS Word document attachment.\n– Send your poetry submission as an attachment – one attachment only – including all your\npoems in one document. NOT in the body of the email.\n– Previously unpublished work only. \nSubmission Size:\n– Poetry – maximum 60 lines including title and line spaces\n– maximum 50 characters and spaces per line\n– Haiku – maximum 12 haiku\n– Micro Prose – maximum 300 words\nDeadline: February 28\, 2022\nWhere to send your submission:\nSend your poetry\, haiku and micro prose by email to Editor:\nAntony Di Nardo – poetsonaplane@gmail.com\nSend all text for your submission as a MS Word document attachment only.\nCopyright: Authors and photographers will retain copyright of their own work.\nCompensation: Because this is a fundraiser for the CCLA\, authors will not receive a free copy if we\npublish a printed book. The eBook will be free. Stay tuned for printing details after the eBook is\npublished.\nNo Submission Fee: There is no reading or submission fee for this anthology.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pf-sandcrab-books-call-for-submissions-portraits/
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SUMMARY:PFN - 2022 SWHNM Mentorship Program: Call for Applications
DESCRIPTION:DVAN NEWS\n\n\n\n2022 SWHNM Mentorship Program: Call for Applications\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJan 16\, 2022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe Who Has No Master(s)\, image from “Yellow Echoes” project in progress\, 2021\nShe Who Has No Master(s) is initiating a creative writing mentorship program led by and designed for Vietnamese and SE Asian diasporic women and nonbinary writers. The centering of this perspective is important because in most educational settings the focus on subject matter and perspectives of women/nonbinary SE Asian diasporic women is marginal\, if not totally unaddressed. In creating educational spaces that center those viewpoints\, we create a nourishing space in which aspiring writers can see themselves\, explore\, and embrace their own particularities\, and create more expansively. These mentorships will address both creative and professional aspects involved in the writing life. These offerings fulfill a dire contemporary need in our nation’s current environment for creative writing education. \nMentorship courses will be formatted in a “low-residency” style\, of monthly mentorship “packet” exchanges (via email and online i.e. video chat correspondences) between mentors and mentees/writing students\, from May to August 2022. For our inaugural year\, in order to work within limitations and uncertainties presented by public health concerns\, this will be a remote-only mentorship course. Applicants may be located anywhere in the world (but must be willing to schedule with a mentor based in US and Canada time zones). \nMentorship is designed so that each student receives intensive one-on-one guidance from their mentor. Mentees and mentors will also convene online in several group sessions\, where mentees will get to interact\, share creative work\, and discuss aspects of craft with their peers and the other mentors. Mentees should be passionate and committed to exploring creative writing\, ready to generate new creative work\, engage in revision processes\, and capable of working both independently as well as from writing prompts given by mentors. Mentors will work with mentees to tailor creative writing guidance that meets the mentees’ specific interests and needs. \nThe mentors for our inaugural 2022 mentorship program will be: Diana Khoi Nguyen\, Hoa Nguyen\, Lily Hoang\, and Vi Khi Nao. \nIf you are selected for a mentorship\, you will receive 4 months of tuition-free mentorship\, an extremely unique opportunity for mentees to work closely with distinguished\, award-winning women writers of the Vietnamese diaspora. Our first cohort will engage 4 students and 4 mentors. \nApplication Guidelines\n\n\nTo apply\, please register here and pay the $25 application fee before February 28\, 2022. \nThen\, send the following applications materials to she.who.has.no.masters@gmail.com: \n\nStatement of purpose / interest in this program [up to 500 words]:\n\nHow will this program benefit your writing life? What do you hope to receive from this course?\nWhat type of work have you made / wish to make / are interested in exploring?\nTell us what it means for you to be a diasporic writer or artist.\n\n\nCreative resume / CV (indicating MFA and/or publishing history\, if applicable)\nWork Sample:\n\n10-20 pages of content total\, in one or a mixture of genres (example: you may submit 10 pages of textual material + 10 min. of video or audio; or 15 pages of poetry + a 5-min. video; etc.)\nOpen to any genre: poetry\, prose (fiction\, creative nonfiction)\, hybrid\, multimedia\, etc.\nIf supplying video or audio material\, up to 10 minutes total\nIf supplying text and/or image\, must be formatted to the page (PDF file preferred)\, 10-20 pages total\nEach file should indicate your full name and the file subject. For example: “JaneNguyen_Statement” “JaneNguyen_Resume” “JaneNguyen_WorkSample”\n\n\n\nNote: To send us video\, audio or other media files\, please provide a work sample item sheet that includes links (i.e. Vimeo\, YouTube) to where the material can be seen/heard. Using timecode\, indicate exactly which portion of the media you would like us to review\, if the existing link contains more than the allotted 10 minutes of material. Or\, by default\, we will review the first 5-10 min. of material. \nIf you have questions or issues regarding how to send us your application materials\, or if you are in need of an application fee waiver\, please DM us at: she.who.has.no.masters@gmail.com
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-2022-swhnm-mentorship-program-call-for-applications/
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SUMMARY:P - Call for Submissions to FERAL.  Theme: "Time"
DESCRIPTION:Submissions\n\n\nSubmissions to FERAL: A Journal of Poetry & Art are currently OPEN! \n\nPhoto by Tim Mossholder on UnsplashCall\n\n\n\nWe’re open for submissions! The theme of our next issue is TIME. \nIsn’t it fascinating to think about the concept of time? It’s unique in the sense that all of us have the same amount of time in a day. But as you know all too well\, some people just seem to know how to make better use of it than others. At times\, it feels like you need more than 24 hours to get everything done. And during those fleeting moments when you clear your mind\, you realize that you’re in an endless race against time. \nPerhaps the best way to appreciate the value of time is to slow down. The clock will continue ticking\, but being mindful of every second allows you to identify the people\, things\, and activities that deserve most of your time. \nAnd while you’re at it\, you might want to listen to timeless hits\, many of which are actually songs about time. There are tons of songs with time in their titles\, and it’s interesting to dissect the distinctive message of each song. Some of them serve as reminders to take things easy and treasure what truly makes us happy. Others talk about how time is the only cure for the most painful wounds. Still\, some songs simply tell us to live in the moment. \nTo kick your thinking beanies into gear\, here’s a cool list of songs with TIME in the title! \n“One Moment in Time” by Whitney Houston\n“Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper\n“Love me Two Times” by The Doors\n“Time is on my Side” by The Rolling Stones\n“Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is?” by Chicago\n“Time of my Life” by David Cook\n“Any Time at all” by The Beatles\n“Too Much Time on my Hands” by Styx\n“Old Time Rock n Roll” by Bob Seger\n“Times Like These” by Foo Fighters\n“Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson\n“One More Time” by Daft Punk\n“All This Time” by Sting\n“As Time Goes By” by Jimmy Durante\n“Haven’t Got Time for the Pain” by Carly Simon\n“Let the Good Times Roll” by BB King\n“Time” by Hootie & The Blowfish\n“Same Time” by The Script\n“Somewhere in Time” by John Barry\n“Last Time” by Reece\n“Take Your Time” by Sam Hunt\n“Wasting my Time” by Insomnia & Resident\n“A Thousand Bad Times” by Post Malone\n“So Little Time” by Arkarna \n(See the full list here…) \nAs long as your submissions consider TIME in some way\, we wanna see them! Check out our general info below for details on how to submit. \n\nGeneral Submission Guidelines: FERAL: A Journal of Poetry & Art \nWe’ve made some changes to our guidelines so please read all the information below.  \nWhat we are looking for: We want your brave\, your pain\, your love\, your teeth\, your howling beast. All styles\, forms and schools of poetry are welcome.\nPlease note that at the core of both FERAL and Animal Heart press is love. Although we wish it didn’t need to be said\, we will not accept any work that is racist\, homophobic\, sexist or discriminatory. We are committed to publishing a variety of new\, emerging and established voices. Further\, we are committed to inclusion and equity in publishing. We highly encourage submissions from underrepresented voices including\, but not limited to: women\, BIPOC\, LGBTQIA+\, and neurodivergent individuals. International submissions are welcome\, but we are only considering work in English at this time; no translations.\nFERAL nominates for the Best of the Net and the Pushcart Prize. \nSubmissions should be sent to: feralpoetryandart[AT]gmail[DOT]com\nIn the subject line of your email please type: LAST NAME – TYPE OF SUBMISSION (for example: GORDON – POETRY).\nCover Letters: We’ve heard you loud and clear about how daunting many of you find writing cover letters\, so they are no longer required.\nIf you want to include a cover letter we’d like to know a little about you (this is not your bio but rather an introduction to you as a human/poet/artist). At a minimum\, in the body of your email\, please provide your name and preferred pronouns. \nPOETRY:\nFor poetry submissions\, please submit 1-4 poems and attach your submission in a single document (doc. docx. pdf.) Please do not put your name or any identifying information on the submission. We will consider all forms of poetry including erasure poetry and visual poetry – surprise us!
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-call-for-submissions-to-feral-theme-time/
LOCATION:FERAL: A Journal of Poetry & Art
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PFN - 3cents Magazine's Call for Submissions.  Theme: "Family"
DESCRIPTION:Open for Submissions!\nIssue Theme: Family \nDeadline: February 28\, 2022 \nIssue three is focusing in on family. As far as themes go\, we’re hoping the pieces we read this round are as diverse\, chaotic\, inspiring\, and complex as families can be. Remember that at 3cents Magazine we are looking for writing that can enter into a conversation with two other pieces\, which is another way of saying we are looking for works that have something to say. \nWe will publish a minimum of one “mini collection” but are open to several depending on the quality and quantity of submissions. We encourage you to submit work that pushes the boundaries of this issue’s theme. \nBe sure to read Issue 1 and Issue 2 to better understand how and what we publish. As always\, we are looking for poetry\, fiction/flash fiction\, and creative nonfiction. \n3cents Magazine‘s Submittable subscription is sponsored by Proximity Magazine.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-3cents-magazines-call-for-submissions-theme-family/
LOCATION:3cents Magazine
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SUMMARY:FN - Stonecrop Review Call for Submissions.  Theme: "Flora"
DESCRIPTION:Issue 5 – Flora \nFrom weeds pushing their way up through cracks in the pavement to wildflowers planted along roadsides\, from potted plants on your balcony to trees providing shade in the park\, plants can shape urban landscapes. They can provide oases of calm in a bustling city; yet their roots can also wreak havoc as they crack open roads or disrupt pipelines. A fruit tree might be a delicious treat\, or a messy nightmare. We can’t wait to read your stories about the plants you experience in your city! The submission period for this issue is 1 December 2021–28 February 2022. \nNote: please do not send submissions outside of the submission windows\, they will be deleted. \n \nGeneral submission guidelines \nPlease note: we are fine with simultaneous submissions\, just let us know in your email and inform us if your piece gets published elsewhere in the mean time. We are only interested in pieces that have not previously been published elsewhere. If your piece has been significantly revised (e.g. a short blog post has been expanded into a longer essay) we may consider it\, but please let us know in your email and send a link to the previous publication. If you are not successful in this submission window\, we encourage you to submit again\, but please submit a different piece! \n \nCreative Non-Fiction and Fiction \nWe’re looking for creative pieces that include your voice\, so no nonfiction (e.g. scientific papers\, biographies etc). \n\nWe welcome pieces of between 500 to 5000 words in length\nPlease submit word documents in 12 pt\, Time New Roman\, double spaced\nPlease use your name as the name of the file e.g. Leonard_Dubkin.doc\nInclude a short 50 word\, third-person biography and a photo of yourself with your submission\nDepending on the length of your piece we will accept up to 3 submissions per submission period\, as long as the total word count does not exceed 5000 words\nEmail submission to: stonecrop.review@gmail.com
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/fn-stonecrop-review-call-for-submissions-theme-flora/
LOCATION:Stonecrop Review
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:F - #FlashFiction101 Competition.  Theme: Your Character Wakes Up Next to a Stranger
DESCRIPTION:INTRODUCTION & DETAILS \n\n\n#FlashFiction101 is now in its second year and we’re stepping up our game.​ \nKey Information \n– The winner will have their story published online\, along with their biography and links to any other work. \n– The winning entry will be included in the shortlist for the annual competition in June 2022. \n– The winning entries for each quarter will be published in the printed Chiasmus Journal as well as online. \n– Entries that are shortlisted will be recognised and published online. \n– Entry to the competition is and always will be free. Applicants are able to make donations to help us continue running #FlashFiction101. Donations and entries are not linked and form no part of the judging process. \n  \n\n\nRULES & FORMATTING\n\n\n\n\n\nRULES​ \n\n\nAuthors must be 16 years of age or over at the time of submitting their story. \n\n\nEntry is open to everyone; locally\, nationally and internationally\, but entries must be written in English. \n\n\nAll entries must be the original and individual work of entrant. \n\n\nEntries must not have been previously published in print or online\, been broadcast or won a prize. \n\n\nEntries can be and genre or theme. They must also be for adult or young adult readers. Non-fiction and fiction written for children under 13 years of age is not eligible. We are hoping to bring further competitions that focus on writing for children soon. \n\n\nSimultaneous submission is permitted. Should your fiction win a prize or be published elsewhere\, please get in touch so that we may remove your entry. \n\n\nAuthors retain full worldwide copyright throughout. \n\n\nEntrants may submit as many entries as they like\, but may only submit each individual piece of work once in a twelve month period. \n\n\nFORMATTING \n1. The exact length of the story must be 101 words\, title excluded. \n2. Entries should be typed in a plain legible font. \n3. All entries (excluding the annual competition shortlist) will be read and judged anonymously. Please do not include your name\, address\, email\, telephone number or any personally identifying information on any page of your uploaded file. \n4. Acceptable file types are odt\, doc\, docx\, txt and pdf. \n5. The file name must be the title of your piece. If your piece does not have a title\, then the file name must be the first five words of your story. \n​ \nSUBMISSIONS \n1. Submission can only be made online\, using the Submissions Form. No postal entries will be accepted. \n2. No alterations or corrections may be made after you have submitted your work. You may remove your work from consideration but you will not be able to enter the same work again for a period of 12 months. \n3. There is no limit to the number of entries and entrant may submit.
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LOCATION:FlashFiction101
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:N - CBC Nonfiction Prize
DESCRIPTION:Nonfiction (up to 2\,000 words)* \n\nThe Nonfiction Prize includes memoir\, biography\, humour writing\, essay (including personal essay)\, travel writing\, and feature articles. While the events must be real and the facts true\, creative nonfiction conveys your message through the use of literary techniques such as characterization\, plot\, setting\, dialogue\, narrative and personal reflection. The work should be accessible to a general reading audience (i.e.\, not written for a specialized or academic audience).\n\nCompetition opens: January 1\, 2022 \nDeadline: February 28\, 2022 \n*(Word count includes all words contained in the work including but not limited to titles\, footnotes\, introductions\, etc. Submissions over the specified word count will be disqualified.) \nOur word limits are strict in each category. To calculate word counts\, we put your entire submission (including the title) into Microsoft Word and use Word’s word counter. Since Word only relies on spaces to delimit words\, any term containing a hyphen (“twenty-five”) or an apostrophe (“can’t”\, “don’t”) counts as a single word. Word also counts every article (“the”\, “a”\, etc.) as a separate word. Microsoft Word also automatically counts groups of characters (e.g. “xxx”) as well as symbols (e.g. “***” or “~~~”) as a word. \nParticipants may submit as many texts as they wish in one or all categories. A writer can win only one prize per category. Each text may be submitted to only one category. \nFor each manuscript entered\, participants must complete a separate official entry form and pay the entry fee. \nParticipants must verify the exact deadlines on the cbcbooks.ca website. Please note that CBC/Radio-Canada is permitted to modify these deadlines at any time. \nOnline submission: all works must be submitted and payments must be made on or before 11:59 PM (ET) on the day of the deadline. \nWinners will be announced approximately six months after the deadline for each competition. \nHOW TO SUBMIT\nAll submissions must: \n\nBe submitted online by creating an account through Submittable. Submittable is an external site designated by CBC/Radio-Canada to manage the submissions to the competition. They adhere to CBC’s privacy policy.\nBe accompanied by the official entry form and the parental permission (electronic or print version) if applicable\nBe submitted anonymously: the name of the entrant must not appear anywhere on the text to ensure the objectivity of the jury\nBe submitted in Word or Wordpad (.doc\, .rtf or .docx) format\, in letter format (8½” by 11”)\nBe double spaced\, except for poetry texts\nBe in a legible font and font size\nBe submitted to the correct category during the entry period for that category\n\nIf you are unable to submit your content online\, please contact the CBC Literary Prizes team to obtain an alternate form of entry. \nRestrictions: \n\nAll submissions are final: no changes or substitutions are allowed\nNo handwritten manuscripts or fax texts will be accepted\nTexts will not be returned and editorial comments will not be given on the works\n\nFees: \nA fee of $25.00 (taxes included) for administration purposes is required for each entry. The competition is 100% not-for-profit\, with all fees going towards covering administrative costs\, which include payment of readers and jurors of the competition. Participants are not eligible until payment of the registration fee has been received and cashed. The entry fee will not be refunded if your submission is ineligible. All submissions are final: entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. \nJUDGING\nWorks are judged anonymously on the basis of the participant’s use of language\, originality of subject and writing style. \nOnly the work submitted will be considered by the judges\, other documents\, images\, diagrams etc. are not eligible for consideration by the judges. \nSubmissions are processed by a two-tiered system in both languages (English\, French) by readers and jurors. \nThe initial texts are screened by readers chosen for each category from a group of qualified editors and writers across the country. Each text is read by two readers. \nThe English readers come up with a preliminary list of approximately 100 texts that are then forwarded to a second group of readers who will decide upon the approximately 30 entries that comprise the longlist and be forwarded to the jury. \nThe French readers come up with a longlist of approximately 20 texts that are forwarded to the jury. \nThe English and French juries will read all stories on the longlist and decide on a shortlist of five in each language\, which will include a first-place winner and four runners-up. The members of the jury (three per category) are composed of eminent writers and editors from the Canadian literary community. \nEvery effort is made to achieve a balance of gender and diversity in the readers and judges and to reflect regional differences and trends. The readers and jurors change every year and are based in different areas of the country. \nJurors and readers in each category will be chosen by CBC/Radio-Canada\, the Canada Council for the Arts and the Banff Centre. \nAll decisions by the readers and the jury are final (subject to meeting any conditions and eligibility criteria as determined by CBC). Readers’ names are confidential until the end of the competition to ensure the judging process remains blind. \nPRIZES\nCanada Council for the Arts will offer five cash prizes in each category and in each language: \n\nGrand Prize: $6\,000\nFour finalists will receive $1\,000 each\n\nMoreover\, the Grand Prize winner will receive a two-week residency at The Banff Centre approximately valued at $2\,500 which will include: \n\naccommodation and meals at The Banff Centre for two weeks;\n24-hour access to a studio; and\nopportunities to access Banff Centre events and performances for free.\n\nWinners must use their prize within two years of the prize award\, at a time mutually agreeable to the Banff Centre and the prize winner. This prize does not include travel costs to and from the residency at Banff. \nMoreover\, CBC/Radio-Canada will provide visibility to winners and their work on one or more of its platforms. \nParticipants may win only one prize per category. Participants maintain ownership of their works\, although rights to reproduce and distribute them to the public are limited by the licenses granted according to these rules. \nThe prize is not transferable and includes only what is specifically mentioned in these rules. If for any reason whatsoever\, the winner is unable to use the prize in whole or in part or is unwilling to accept or take advantage of the prize as described\, or a portion thereof\, the prize or portion thereof will be forfeited without compensation and CBC/Radio-Canada\, the Canada Council for the Arts\, The Banff Centre and their affiliated companies or agents\, as well as their respective directors\, officers and employees\, will be released from all obligations toward the winner with regards to the prize or portion thereof. \nIf a prize cannot be awarded as described in these rules\, CBC/Radio-Canada\, The Banff Centre and the Canada Council for the Arts reserve the right to substitute one or more prizes or prize components with another of approximately equivalent value. \nTo be proclaimed winners or finalists\, participants must meet all the conditions and eligibility criteria set out in these rules. The winners and finalists\, or in the of case minors\, their parents or guardians\, shall provide information requested by CBC in this regard\, and shall sign a declaration of eligibility for the competition\, as set out in these rules\, and release CBC/Radio-Canada\, the Canada Council for the Arts\, The Banff Centre and their affiliated companies or agents\, as well as their respective directors\, officers and employees\, from any liability for damage or loss whatsoever\, whether arising from the participants’ involvement in this competition or from the awarding\, acceptance or use of the prize. \nA winner’s refusal to accept a prize releases CBC/Radio-Canada\, the Canada Council for the Arts\, The Banff Centre and their affiliated companies or agents\, as well as their respective directors\, officers and employees\, from all obligations toward the winner. \nELIGIBILITY \nTexts submitted to CBC Literary Awards must be written in English (texts written in several languages and translations are not eligible). Texts written in French must be submitted to the Prix de la création Radio-Canada. \nCanadian citizens\, whether living in Canada or abroad\, and permanent residents of Canada are eligible to enter. \nFor any participant who has not reached the age of majority in his/her province or country of residence\, parental or guardian consent is necessary to enter the competition. \nPeople who work for CBC/Radio-Canada\, the Canada Council for the Arts\, the Banff Center\, their affiliates\, as well as the members of the jury and the selection committee (readers)\, as well as their immediate family (father-mother\, brother-sister\, son-daughter) and people living under the same roof during the registration period of the prize are not eligible for this prize. For example\, if one of the people listed above (immediate family or person living under the same roof as one of these people) works at one of the companies listed above during the registration period for the Short Story category but is no longer in the employ of this company during the registration period for the Poetry and Nonfiction Prizes\, they could participate in the Poetry and Nonfiction Prizes but not in Short Story. \nPreviously published participants may submit texts providing that the submissions are original unpublished works. There must be only one author per entry. \nAll works that have been published or broadcast are considered not eligible for the competition. \nRIGHTS\nParticipants warrant that the work they are submitting is an original and unpublished work written by them and that they own all rights to it. Participants will indemnify and hold CBC/Radio-Canada\, Banff Centre and Canada Council for the Arts and their affiliates\, harmless from and against any and all loss\, damage\, costs and other expense arising out of claims\, whatever their nature\, resulting directly or indirectly from breach of this warranty. \nParticipants submitting to the prize \nIn submitting their work\, each participant grants CBC/Radio-Canada (both for French and English services) the following licenses free of charge and irrevocably: \nThe right to translate an excerpt from the work submitted (no more than 15% of its total length)\nThe non-exclusive right to reproduce and publish an excerpt from the work submitted (no more than 15% of its total length) on the websites and platforms controlled or authorized by CBC/Radio-Canada\, both in the original language and in translation \nFinalists and winners\nIn accepting a prize\, the winners and finalists grant to CBC/Radio-Canada\, for the entire term of all rights\, the following licenses: \nThe right to translate the work\nThe right to reproduce and publish the work in all formats\, including on the websites and platforms controlled or authorized by CBC/Radio-Canada and on any future merchandise\, both in the original language and in translation; net income from any sale or exploitation of merchandise shall be split 50/50 between CBC/Radio-Canada and the participant or participants\nThe right to make an audio/video recording by means of any existing or not-yet-invented technology\, to distribute and broadcast readings of works or excerpts therefrom in the original language or in translation\, on CBC/Radio-Canada networks and websites/platforms controlled or authorized by CBC/Radio-Canada\nThe right to edit\, abridge or excerpt the work for the purposes of publication or broadcast. (The participant will be consulted if significant edits are necessary.) \nFor a purpose of clarity\, the Licenses granted to CBC/Radio-Canada by the finalists and winners are for all territories throughout the world (unless another agreement is reached with CBC/Radio-Canada) and are exclusive for a year from the date of acceptance of the prize and non-exclusive thereafter. Moreover\, the finalist and winners\, as well as the people accompanying them\, or their parents or guardians if the winners are minors\, shall agree\, if necessary\, to have their name and/or picture\, including their photograph and/or their voice used for advertising purposes related to this competition\, free of charge. \nThese licenses include the rights for CBC/Radio-Canada to grant sub-licences to exercise the rights granted by this licence. \nRead full guidelines here. \nhttps://www.cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/cbc-literary-prizes-rules-regulations-1.4090957
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/n-cbc-nonfiction-prize/
LOCATION:Through Submittable
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:P - Red Wolf Journal: A Change of World
DESCRIPTION:submission guidelines\n\n\nPUBLISHING PROGRAM \n \n2022 Edition \nSPRING 2022 ISSUE 20\nTheme: A Change of World\nSubmissions open (1 September 2021 to 25 February 2022) \nPlease do include in your submission \n1) poem title \n2) your source(s). \n3) a short bio \n4) process notes if any \nSubmit your new\, previously unpublished poems to redwolfeditions AT gmail DOT COM Simultaneous submissions are not accepted. If you’ve posted the poem in your own blog\, we prefer that you remove it from your blog before submitting. Please send a word document attachment and/or paste your poem(s) onto the body of your email. A PDF issue will be released in March 2022. \nIf you did not see your poem(s) posted or receive an acceptance email within two months of submission\, you may deem your poem(s) as not accepted. We will not be sending out any rejection letters. Before submitting\, please check for those small errors of grammar and structure which will render your wonderful poem unpublishable. \n*
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-red-wolf-journal-a-change-of-world/
LOCATION:Red Wolf Journal
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PFN - Call for Submissions to The Saltbush Review on the theme: "Land"
DESCRIPTION:The Saltbush Review publishes literary fiction\, poetry\, and creative non-fiction. \nSubmissions are currently open! \nDeadline extended until the 25th February 2022 \nFor our second issue we are seeking submissions of short fiction\, poetry\, creative non-fiction (including essays and life writing) of up to 3\,000 words on the theme of ‘Land.’ Shorter works such as flash fiction are also welcome\, as are works that challenge genre boundaries. \nLand. Earth. Country. Eco-Writing. Nation. Borders. Dispossession. Diaspora.  \nCreative interpretations of the theme are welcome. For a sense of what we publish\, have a look at Issue 1 here: https://saltbushreview.com/issue-1/(link is external) \nSubmissions are open to all\, but we particularly welcome work from South Australian and regional writers\, emerging writers\, First Nations and POC writers\, the LGBTQI+ community\, and writers with a disability. \nPlease send submissions in a Word document using Times New Roman size 12 font and 1.5 line spacing to saltbushreview@gmail.com by the 25th of February 2022. Please also include a 50 word biographical statement. Simultaneous submissions are allowed\, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. \nWe look forward to reading your writing! \nThe Saltbush Review is a digital literary journal founded in 2021 and based on Kaurna land. The journal is edited by doctoral candidates and graduates from the University of Adelaide. \nFor more information\, visit The Saltbush Review
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-call-for-submissions-to-the-saltbush-review/
LOCATION:Arts Hub
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:N - National Student Writing Contest asks: "What does a home mean to you?"
DESCRIPTION:Students in Grades 4\, 5 and 6 are asked to share what home means to them in a national writing contest that is now open and accepting entries. Three grand prize winners will each receive a $30\,000 grant to help a local Habitat for Humanity build a place to call home for a family in need of affordable housing. \nEvery student who enters the Meaning of Home contest earns a $10 donation towards their local Habitat for Humanity. In addition to the grand prize winners\, nine runners up will receive a $10\,000 grant for their local Habitat build. \nFounded by SagenTM in 2007\, the Meaning of Home contest has raised over $1.7 million to help build decent and affordable housing in communities across Canada. Over 80\,000 students have shared the importance of home in poems and short essays. Last year a record-breaking 12\,000 entries were received. \n“Home has been a refuge for so many over this difficult time. Home begins with four walls\, but it doesn’t end there. It means so much more – more time with family and a safe and healthy place to study\, to grow and to build community\,” says Julia Deans\, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada. \n“This contest is a valuable learning tool for students to reflect on what home means to them and their family\,” says Stuart Levings\, President and CEO\, Sagen. “As a founding sponsor of this contest\, we are proud that the Meaning of Home contest has encouraged over 80\,000 students to become more active and compassionate citizens.” \nSubmissions are being accepted by mail or online at meaningofhome.ca until February 18\, 2022. Winners will be announced by June. \nSubmissions: \nTitle: Up to 50 characters \nText: 50 – 300 words \n  \nFor more information please contact: \nSarah Austin\nDirector\, Communications\nHabitat for Humanity Canada\nEmail: saustin@habitat.ca\nPhone: 437-241-6974 \n1 Sagen™ is a trademark owned by Sagen MI Canada Inc. \n\nCBJ Newsmakers
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/n-national-student-writing-contest-asks-what-does-a-home-mean-to-you/
LOCATION:Canadian Business Journal
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:PFN - Call for Submissions to The Medley.  Theme: "Layers"
DESCRIPTION:The Medley is now accepting entries for its seventh issue! The submission window will remain open till 15 February 2022. \nFor this issue\, we are on the lookout for works that articulate the theme\, LAYERS.\nLayers are veils of identities. All the skins we adorn and all the thoughts we carry are all nothing but layers that blanket our existence and layers that showcase our potential. They conceal us; they become us. Layer by layer\, we all are a thousand someone or a hundred something\, shouting\, starving\, and searching for an identity. \nThe layers of our feral world are ever-increasing in the changing geopolitics\, in epidemic proportions\, and in the sense of community. We all end up housing these layers of the world in us\, which mask and unmask our real selves. \nLayers are diverse and colourful. Within a feral world do they paint our canvas with shades of identities. From these thousand combinations and hundred dichotomies\, emerges an authentic you. A you that is layered in uniqueness. \nNon-themed submissions will also be accepted for the issue. \nThe guidelines below provide basic information on submissions that may be accepted. Look for per issue announcement to learn more. \n\n\nGeneral Guidelines\n\n\nWe wish to invite themed as well as non-themed entries for the sections of Fiction\, Non-Fiction and Poetry\, with any variety of style\, structure\, content and genre. In general\, we’re looking for work from emerging writers and poets that has unbridled originality\, raw energy and doesn’t shy away from coming into its own. We want poetry and prose that sings\, fragments itself and takes flight. Give us your best\, most daring pieces\, exploring new terrains and new metaphors\, pieces that sketch out paths and avenues in an otherwise unknown wasteland. We’re looking for diversity\, versatility and for new voices of representation from all over the globe.\nPROSE: Only 1 piece at a time\, 2500 words maximum. \nPOETRY: Up to 3 poems at a time\, no length limits. \nProse and poetry should ideally be directly pasted in the body of the email. If your work requires special formatting\, you may send it as an attachment\, preferably in the form of a word document. PDF files are also acceptable. \n\n\nAll submissions have to be accompanied by a short third-person bio of no more than 100 words\, along with a headshot/photograph of the submitter as an attachment. \n\n\nThe category of your work – fiction\, non-fiction\, poetry – has to be mentioned in the subject of the submission email. Also state whether your submission is themed or non-themed. Before you send work\, please familiarize yourself with The Medley and our editorial practices by going through our older issues available on the website. \n\n\nWe allow only for previously unpublished works. You can send your entries to themedleyostraca@gmail.com. We are open to simultaneous submissions (so long as you classify them as such and immediately let us know if they’re accepted elsewhere). \n\n\nPlease submit no more than once per category per reading period. To put it simply\, you can submit upto three poems\, one fiction piece and/or one non-fiction for any particular issue when the submission window is open. Additional submissions will be ignored. If your work has been featured in The Medley in the past\, please wait at least half a year\, or one issue\, from the date of your publication before submitting again. \n\n\nThe Medley requires First Serial Rights and all archival rights. All rights revert back to the author upon publication. If your work appears elsewhere in print or online\, please give due credit to The Medley as the place where your work first appeared. \n\n\nFor any queries\, you can email us at themedleyostraca@gmail.com. We try to respond to submissions within 4-8 weeks of receiving them. If you do not hear from us till then\, you can drop us an email at the above-mentioned address.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-call-for-submissions-to-the-medley-theme-layers/
LOCATION:The Medley
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:P - Frontier Poetry's 2022 New Voices Contest
DESCRIPTION:Dear Poets\, \nThe new year is here! We want to open up 2022 with a great opportunity for an up-and-coming poet\, judged by José Olivarez. This New Voices Contest will offer $3000 to the author of the judge’s favorite poem. 2nd and 3rd place will receive $300 and $200 respectively. We’re looking to shine a light on newer poets—only authors with no more than one full length collection currently published may submit. Send us all that hot urge and energy that overflowed your cup this past year of 2021—send us your best. We also warmly encourage poets of all backgrounds\, identities and ethnicities to submit. You’re welcome here. Send us work that is blister\, that is color\, that strikes hot the urge to live and be. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\\ SUBMIT //\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed a reminder to submit? Add our deadline to your calendar: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuidelines \n\nSubmissions are open to emerging poets only. No more than one full length collection published by time of submission.\nUnpublished poems only.\nWe accept simultaneous submissions but please notify us if your work is picked up elsewhere.\nNo more than three poems per submission. There is no line-limit. Poems may be any length\, any style\, or any subject.\nMultiple submissions are allowed\, but each new submission requires a new fee.\nPlease include a brief cover letter with your professional bio and a brief introduction.\nInternational submissions are welcome.\nSubmission fee of $20.\nDeadline is February 15\, 2022.\nIf you have any questions about submissions of any kind or would like to query a current submission\, please visit our FAQ page or send an email to: contact (at) frontierpoetry (dot) com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our Judge \nJosé Olivarez is the son of Mexican immigrants. His debut book of poems\, Citizen Illegal\, was a finalist for the PEN/ Jean Stein Award and a winner of the 2018 Chicago Review of Books Poetry Prize. It was named a top book of 2018 by The Adroit Journal\, NPR\, and the New York Public Library. Along with Felicia Chavez and Willie Perdomo\, he co-edited the poetry anthology\, The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 4: LatiNEXT. He is the co-host of the poetry podcast\, The Poetry Gods. In 2018\, he was awarded the first annual Author and Artist in Justice Award from the Phillips Brooks House Association and named a Debut Poet of 2018 by Poets & Writers. In 2019\, he was awarded a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. His work has been featured in The New York Times\, The Paris Review\, and elsewhere.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-frontier-poetrys-2022-new-voices-contest/
LOCATION:Frontier Poetry
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:N - Call for Submissions: What Makes You Rebellious?
DESCRIPTION:Ten years ago today\, on January 12\, 2012\, a mysterious journalism project asked writers to submit essays answering the question: What Makes You Rebellious? \nStarting on March 8 of that year—International Women’s Day!—the inspiring responses formed the first month of content for Rebellious Magazine for Women. \nAnd a feminist rebellion began. \nTen years later\, we find our founding question just as relevant as it was then\, and we’d love to hear what you all have to say. \nHelp Rebellious Magazine celebrate our 10th anniversary with your essays on what makes you rebellious. \nThe deets: \n\nSend us your completed essay of up to 500 words\nIf it’s accepted\, your piece will be published in March 2022\nRate: $100\n\nSend your essay to info@rebelliousmagazine.com with the subject line “Attn: Anniversary Submission.” The deadline is Friday\, February 11\, 2022.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/n-call-for-submissions-what-makes-you-rebellious/
LOCATION:Rebellious Magazine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PN - Multiplicity Magazine Call for Submissions.  Theme: "At Any Age"
DESCRIPTION:Submitting to Multiplicity Literary Magazine\nSpring/Summer 2022: At Any Age \nWere you sixteen when you arrived in a new country\, forty-one when you finally felt comfortable in your own skin? Twelve when you lost your best friend\, sixty-seven when you went back to school? How old was your mother\, your brother\, your lover? For this issue\, we seek stories of milestones\, large and small. We want to read about the day the training wheels came off the bike\, or the day you failed your driving test. The moment you knew you’d marry your wife\, or the moment you knew you had to leave your husband.  We want to read stories of youth\, stories of eldering\, stories about you\, stories about others\, stories combed from memory\, stories unfolding now. Life happens at any age. How old were you—or they—when… \n\nFor the magazine\, we seek nonfiction up to 4\,000 words\, and poetry (up to three poems per writer)\nFor our “Quick Work” series\, we seek micro-nonfiction and poetry\, 100 words or fewer\, on the same theme. \n\n\nAbout Multiplicity Magazine and the Submissions We Seek  \nMultiplicity Literary Magazine publishes two issues annually\, one in the fall* and one in the spring. We consider submissions of short-form creative nonfiction (500-1\,500 words)\, long-form creative nonfiction (1\,500-5\,000 words)\, poetry\, flash nonfiction (up to 500 words) from established and emerging writers.  We pay $45 per essay and $15 per poem (up to three). \nPlease see our About Multiplicity Magazine page for more details about the type of work we seek to publish. \nStyle Guidelines for Multiplicity Magazine Submissions \nMultiplicity Magazine submissions must be sent in digital format via Submittable. Text submissions should be sent in a file format that can readily be edited on a computer (Microsoft Word is preferred). \nOur literary magazine submission process is blind. Please do not include your name or other personally identifying information on any of the pages of your submission or in the file name. Do include a cover letter providing complete\, accurate contact information for you. \nNonfiction submissions should be in Times New Roman or a similar serif font\, 12 pt\, with one-inch margins all around. Please paginate and include the title of the work on each page. All work should be carefully proofread before it is submitted. \nPoetry submissions may include up to three poems per issue; stanzas should be single spaced and there should be no more than one poem per page. We welcome poetry in languages other than English if an English version/translation is also provided. \nSee our Usage Rights page for information about the rights we request upon publication. \n 
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pn-multiplicity-magazine-call-for-submissions-theme-at-any-age/
LOCATION:Multiplicity Literary Magazine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PF - The First Line: "Rayna sat in front of the mirror removing her makeup and wondered who she would discover underneath"
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of The First Line is to jump start the imagination-to help writers break through the block that is the blank page. Each issue contains short stories that stem from a common first line; it also provides a forum for discussing favourite first lines in literature. The First Line is an exercise in creativity for writers and a chance for readers to see how many different directions we can take when we start from the same place. \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. \n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\nNote to our international writers: Postage cost for sending author copies overseas is a little high\, so we are reducing international author payment by the amount it would cost to send one author copy overseas. However\, if you would like to receive an electronic version of the issue (PDF) instead of a hard copy\, author payment will not change.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pf-the-first-line-rayna-sat-in-front-of-the-mirror-removing-her-makeup-and-wondered-who-she-would-discover-underneath/
LOCATION:The First Line
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:PFN - Halfway Down the Stairs\, Theme: "Frontiers"
DESCRIPTION:Fiction 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\nDates:\n\nOpen to fiction submissions through 01 February 2022* (approx. 36 days from now).0\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(s): Frontiers\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 pecifics. 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 February 2022* (approx. 36 days from now).1\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(s): Frontiers\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 February 2022* (approx. 36 days from now).1\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(s): Frontiers\nTypes/Lengths:\n\n\n\n\nTYPE\nLENGTH DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nPPoem 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.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-halfway-down-the-stairs-theme-frontiers/
LOCATION:Halfway Down the Stairs
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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SUMMARY:P - Arc's Poem of the Year Contest
DESCRIPTION:Entry fee includes a one-year Canadian subscription to Arc\n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Arc will be awarding one $5\,000 grand prize to the Poem of the Year and a $500 prize for an Honourable Mention. We accept still hard copy\, mailed submissions!\n\n\n\n\n\nShortlist: A shortlist of 10 to 12 poems\, selected by Arc’s editorial board\, will be eligible for the Readers’ Choice Award. The winner receives $250. Visit us in Spring 2022 to read our shortlist selections and cast your vote! Shortlisted poets will be contacted prior to the shortlist going live. \nPublication: Shortlisted entries for the Poem of the Year will be published online and in a print issue of Arc\, and will receive page-rate payment for online and print publication. Arc secures First Canadian Serial Rights\, meaning the poems should not appear in any print or digital publication before the release of the issue in which the work appears. All rights will revert to the author upon publication. \nRules: \n\nAc welcomes Poem of the Year entries from Canada\, the United States\, and around the world. Entrants outside Canada must submit entry fees in Canadian funds. Please use the online payment option or mail a cheque or money order in Canadian funds.\nEntrants may submit up to two unpublished poems with each $35 fee (extra poems: $5 per poem).\nThe length of each poem must not exceed 100 lines.\nEntrant’s name\, address\, e-mail and phone number must not appear on the poems\, but instead on a separate sheet or in the body of the submission email\, which should also list the titles of all poems entered.\nEntrants’ information is concealed during deliberations.\nNo entrants (including winners\, honourable mentions\, or authors of shortlisted poems) may substitute\, before\, during\, or after judging\, a revision of any poem already submitted to the contest.\nNo poems will be returned.irst two poems will be considered.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/p-arcs-poem-of-the-year-contest-2/
LOCATION:Arc Poetry Magazine
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:F - The Masters Review Winter Short Story Award for New Writers
DESCRIPTION:Short Story Award For New Writers\n\n\n  \n\n\nWelcome to our 2021-2022 Winter Short Story Award for New Writers\, an annual contest that recognizes the best fiction from today’s emerging writers.  Judging this year’s contest is Ye Chun\, author of Hao\, a collection of stories recently longlisted for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence. The winning story will be awarded $3000 and publication online. Second and third place stories will be awarded publication and $300 and $200 respectively. All winning stories and any notable Honorable Mentions will receive agency review by the following: Nat Sobel from Sobel Weber\, Victoria Cappello from The Bent Agency\, Andrea Morrison from Writers House\, Sarah Fuentes from Fletcher & Company\, Heather Schroder from Compass Talent\, and Siohban McBride from Carnicelli Literary Management. We want you to succeed\, and we want your writing to be read. It’s been our mission to support emerging writers since day one.\n\n\nGuidelines:\n\n\n\nWinner receives $3000\, publication\, and agency review\n\n\nSecond and third place prizes ($300 / $200\, publication\, and agency review)\n\n\nStories under 6000 words\n\n\nPreviously unpublished stories only\n\n\nSimultaneous and multiple submissions allowed\n\n\nEmerging writers only (We are interested in offering a larger platform to new writers. Self-published writers and writers with story collections are welcome to submit. Writers with novels published with small circulations (around 5000 copies) can also submit.)\n\n\nInternational English submissions allowed\n\n\n$20 entry fee\n\n\nDeadline: January 31st\, 2022\n\n\n\nPlease\, no identifying information on your story\n\n\nAll stories are considered for publication\n\n\nIf requesting an editorial letter\, please indicate on your cover letter if the submissions is fiction or creative nonfiction\n\n\nA significant portion of the editorial letter fees go to our feedback editor\, according to the rates established by the EFA\n\n\n\n\nWe don’t have any preferences topically or in terms of style. We’re simply looking for the best. We don’t define\, nor are we interested in\, stories identified by their genre. We do\, however\, consider ourselves a publication that focuses on literary fiction. Dazzle us\, take chances\, and be bold.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-the-masters-review-winter-short-story-award-for-new-writers/
LOCATION:The Masters Review
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:F - Amazon Youth Short Story Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Short Story Category invites authors between the ages of thirteen and seventeen to submit a short story under 3\,000 words. The winner in this category will receive $5\,000 and a mentorship lunch with editors of The Walrus.\n\n\nQ: Am I eligible (youth category)? \nA: To be eligible\, the author must be between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. They must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The short story must be under 3\,000 words; the single\, original piece must be a fictional work written by a single author\, available in English. Only one entry per youth author is allowed\, but if you have submitted in previous years and still meet eligibility requirements\, you may submit again. Only one short story may be submitted per Youth Author.  In the event that multiple submissions are received for a short story\, only the first submission received will be considered. Written consent from the author’s parent or legal guardian must be submitted along with the entry. \nQ: Does my story have to be published (youth category)? \nA: No\, it does not. If published\, it must have first been published between January 1 and December 31\, 2021. \nQ: How do I submit (youth category)? \nA: To enter the competition\, the author\, their parent\, their legal guardian\, or their publisher must submit a fully completed submission form for the short story they wish to enter. Only one short story may be submitted per youth author. For each submission\, the person submitting the entry must send electronic versions of a completed submission form\, including parental consent. If you have any questions\, feel free to email us at amazoncanadafirstnovelaward@thewalrus.ca. \nIt is recommended that short stories be submitted for consideration as early as possible to allow adequate time for judging. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Copies of the short story submitted will not be returned
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-amazon-youth-short-story-competition/
LOCATION:The Walrus Magazine
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:PFN - The Crazyhorse Prizes in Fiction\, Nonfiction\, & Poetry
DESCRIPTION:The $20 entry fee includes a one-year subscription to Crazyhorse. \n \nThis Year’s Judges \nVenita Blackburn\, Fiction\nAimee Nezhukumatathil\, Poetry\nMatt Ortile\, Nonfiction \nSUBMIT NOW \nAll entries will be considered for publication\, and more than one manuscript may be entered. Before you submit\, please remove your name and any other identifying information from your manuscript. Simultaneous submissions are okay\, as long as you contact us should the work be accepted elsewhere. The $20 entry fee includes a one-year subscription to Crazyhorse. \nCLMP Contest Code of Ethics \nCLMP’s community of independent literary publishers believe that ethical contests serve our shared goal: to connect writers and readers by publishing exceptional writing. We believe that intent to act ethically\, clarity of guidelines\, and transparency of process form the foundation of an ethical contest. To that end\, we agree to 1) conduct our contests as ethically as possible and to address any unethical behavior on the part of our readers\, judges\, or editors; 2) to provide clear and specific contest guidelines—defining conflict of interest for all parties involved; and 3) to make the mechanics of our selection process available to the public. This Code recognizes that different contest models produce different results\, but that each model can be run ethically. We have adopted this Code to reinforce our integrity and dedication as a publishing community and to ensure that our contests contribute to a vibrant literary heritage. \nCrazyhorse Annual Contest Selection Process \n1st Round of Judging: Blind Read by Genre Editors. Finalists (approximately 10 poems\, 10 pieces of fiction/prose\, and 10 pieces of nonfiction) will then be forwarded to the Contest Judges for the 2nd Round of Judging. \n2nd Round of Judging: Blind Read by Contest Judges.  Judges change on a yearly basis. \nWinners and runners-up will be announced by June 1st. \nConflicts of Interest: Anyone with affiliation with a judge is ineligible to enter in that category. We also ask that past winners of our contest refrain from entering until two years after their winning entry was published.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-the-crazyhorse-prizes-in-fiction-nonfiction-poetry/
LOCATION:Crazy Horse
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:F - Clash of the Query Letters Contest
DESCRIPTION:In the fiction world\, a query letter alone is not enough to land representation. The manuscript’s first sentence\, first paragraph\, and first page are the crucial test. However\, a query letter acts as a writer’s resume or c/v. It sets the tone\, lays out the book’s market potential\, and introduces the human behind the words and ideas. And of course\, it also pitches the story itself. While an ideal query letter may not seal the deal\, it will fill literary agents with eager excitement—a most helpful frame of mind for them to be in as they turn to your sample pages.\n\nOur judge\, Michelle Barker\, will be asking herself one question:\ndoes this query letter convince me that I’m in the hands of an adept \nnovelist with a unique and engaging story to tell?\n\nFirst place: $700 CAD\n\nSecond place: $200 CAD\nThird place: $100 CAD\n\nAll three finalists will be published on the Chopping Blog and receive\ncomplimentary access to a Darling Axe self-paced course. \nTHE FINER POINTS\n• Entry is $5 CAD \n• Optional feedback for $20 CAD\n• One page: maximum 500 words\n• Original\, unpublished\, unrepresented work only\n• Once you’ve paid\, send your docx/pdf to contest@darlingaxe.com\n• Submission deadline: January 31
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/f-clash-of-the-query-letters-contest/
LOCATION:The Darling Axe
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:PFN - 2022 GCWA Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Guidelines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Writing Contest is open to GCWA members and the public\, aged 18 and older.\n All entries should be mailed to:\nGCWA Writing Contest\nP.O. Box 60771\nFort Myers\, FL 33906\n Entries may also be emailed to specialprojects@gulfwriters.org (entry form available online)\n Original\, unpublished submissions only (see formatting requirements below):\no Your entry must be original\, in English\, unpublished\, and unproduced\, not accepted by any other publisher or producer before April 1\, 2022.\n Word count:\no Fiction / Nonfiction / Children’s Stories —1500 words maximum\no Poetry – 40 lines maximum Nonfiction includes essay\, memoir\, and creative nonfiction.\n If submitting by mail or in person\, submit three (3) copies. Your submission(s) will not be returned.\no Note: If there are fewer than six (6) entries in a category\, the judges may deem a “no contest” situation\, in which case entry fees shall be returned in that category. NOTE: If there are fewer than six (6) entries in the Children’s Stories category\, those may be combined and judged with the Fiction category\, at the judges’ discretion.\n All entry fees are due in U.S. Dollars\, accompanied by an entry form.\n Deadline:\no Entries postmarked or received electronically after 11:59 pm\, January 31\, 2022\, will not be accepted.\n If you submit a portion of a novel\, please understand that it will be judged as a complete story.\n The decisions of the judges are final.\n○ Judges will consider: characterization\, plot\, structure\, spelling\, grammar\, and\npunctuation. Visit our Website https://gulfwriters.org/contest/ for judging criteria forms.\n○ Judges reserve the right to NOT select a winner if entries fail to meet quality criteria.\n Winner notification: by US mail and email before March 31\, 2022.\n The winning submissions (top three in each category) will be published on GCWA’s Website (& possibly the Ft Myers Magazine) with author permission.\no GCWA has only first rights. Copyright and all other rights remain property of author.\no Winners will be announced at the GCWA meeting in April\, 2022.\n You may submit as many entries as you like in each of the following categories:\no Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Poetry\, Children’s Stories.\no No gratuitous violence or erotica.\no While there is no limit on the number of entries you may submit\, only one prize\nawarded per author.\n If submitting by mail or in person\, entries must be typewritten only (handwritten submissions will be disregarded)\, 3 copies.\n Formatting:\nFor detailed formatting tips go to:\nhttps://gulfwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FormattingTips.pdf\no Font: Times New Roman\, Font size: 12\no Margins: top/bottom 1”\, left/right 1”\, text unjustified (ragged right margin).\no Fiction/ Nonfiction/Children’s: double spaced\, single side on 8 ½ x 11 white paper.\nIndent first line of paragraphs.\no No illustrations for Children’s Stories.\no Poetry may be single or double spaced as best befits the work.\no Judging is done by blind entry method. (DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON\nENTRY SUBMISSION PAGES.)\no You must include the title of your entry on each page.\no All pages must be numbered – bottom center of page.\no Children’s Stories entries should list intended age level at top of page.\no If submitting by mail or in person\, please staple each of your three copies of each entry in top left corner.\n Entry form:\n○ Entry form should NOT be stapled to entry (Judging by blind entry method)\no Author’s name (Pen names are allowed. We only need your real name if you are chosen as a winner – in order to issue prizes.)\no You must complete one entry form for each piece/entry.\no Each form must include your full mailing address\, email\, and telephone number\, title of work\, submission category\, and word count.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-2022-gcwa-writing-contest/
LOCATION:GCWA
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:PFN - Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an established or emerging writer\, the Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest has a place for you. Part of the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival in Salmon Arm\, BC\, the contest is open to submissions in short fiction (1\,200 to 1\,500 words)\, nonfiction (1\,200 to 1\,500 words)\, and poetry (up to three poems of one page each). \nThe contest submission period opens on January 3\, 2022\, and submissions can be emailed up to midnight Pacific time\, January 31\, 2022. \n\nIf you’ve submitted to the contest in past years\, please note this year’s earlier submission period and deadline!\n\n\nThe First Place winner in each category receives a $150 cash prize\, a 2022 festival registration package (approximately a $200 value)\, and a $40 voucher for meals at this year’s festival venue\, Sorrento Centre retreat and conference centre. \nThe Second Place winner in each category receives a $75 cash prize\, plus a $40 voucher for meals at Sorrento Centre during this year’s festival. \nThe Honourable Mention winner in each category receives a $50 cash prize\, plus a $40 voucher for meals at Sorrento Centre during this year’s festival. \nAll winners will be listed on the festival website\, and will have their winning entries published in the 2022 edition of the Askew’s Word on the Lake Anthology. Everyone who enters the contest will receive a copy of the anthology in ebook format (epub\, mobi\, and PDF)\, and each contest winner also receives the anthology in print. The 2022 anthology and the anthologies from previous years will be available at the festival and online. You can also check out previous years’ anthologies here.) \nEach entry to the contest has a $15 Canadian entry fee\, one hundred percent of which goes directly to supporting the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival. \nFull contest rules and guidelines are available for download. For more information on the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival\, click here. \nAny queries about the contest should be directed to contest.saow@gmail.com with ‘Writing Contest Questions’ in the subject line of your email.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-askews-word-on-the-lake-writing-contest/
LOCATION:Shuswap Association of Writers
CATEGORIES:Contest
ORGANIZER;CN="Shuswap Association of Writers":MAILTO:https://wordonthelakewritersfestival.com/saw/2022-writing-contest/
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SUMMARY:N - Yes! Magazine Call for Submissions: The Pleasure Issue
DESCRIPTION:The oppressive systems under which we all live make our every experience one of transaction\, production\, or accumulation. These experiences have convinced us to believe that only certain people—those who identify as White or wealthy or able-bodied or male—are deserving of or entitled to experience pleasure. Likewise\, these systems insist that pleasure is a luxury\, only rightfully enjoyed as a reward for narrowly defined\, capitalistic “success\,” rather than an inherent—and necessary—human experience. \nIn our work toward transformation\, equity\, and justice for all\, many of us deny ourselves the actual experiences of aliveness that we’re fighting for. In the face of urgent crises\, we exalt the struggle\, believing pleasure is something that is either inaccessible to us or that we don’t deserve until we win our collective liberation. \nBut without pleasure\, there is no true liberation. The more just\, equitable\, compassionate world that we seek to build must include the experience of pleasure by all. \nIn the 2022 summer issue of YES! Magazine\, The Pleasure Issue\, we will interrogate the underlying beliefs that keep us from feeling joy and satisfaction in our lives\, including the beliefs that we don’t deserve pleasure\, that we can’t access pleasure without money\, that it’s impossible for justice and pleasure to coexist\, that “doing the work” has to be centered in pain and suffering\, and that we can’t take time for joy amid our struggles. \nThe solutions we’ll explore will include unlearning individualism in favor of a collective worldview rooted in pleasure. At a collective level\, this may include following the impulse of yes\, seeking the experience of belonging\, and leaning into feelings of delight\, wonder\, joy\, and contentment. At the individual level\, it may include discovering how to find balance in the things that give us pleasure\, learning to harness the power and wisdom of pleasure\, organizing with a focus on what we long for and love rather than what we are resisting\, and listening to and living from the body. \nWhere are there compelling stories on these topics in your communities? Send us your leads and pitches for reported stories on initiatives or groups that cultivate pleasure as a possibility for transformational change. \nAll of the stories we seek will be examples of excellent journalism and storytelling: stories that are well-researched with compelling characters and that demonstrate struggle and resolution. Hurry and send your pitches to summer2022@yesmagazine.org by Jan. 23 to be considered for the summer issue. (After that\, you can continue to send them to submissions@yesmagazine.org.)
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/n-yes-magazine-call-for-submissions-the-pleasure-issue/
LOCATION:Yes! Magazine
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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UID:375-1643011200-1643043600@anovelapproach.ca
SUMMARY:PNF - The DISQUIET Prize
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 DISQUIET Prize is now open for submissions in fiction\, poetry\, and non-fiction. Contest winners in each category will have their winning work published in North America’s leading publications: fiction in Granta.com\, poetry in The Common\, and non-fiction in NinthLetter.com. \nOne grand prize winner will receive a full fellowship (airfare stipend\, tuition\, and housing included) to the 2022 DISQUIET International Program in Lisbon\, Portugal. Genre winners will receive a $500 cash prize in addition to publication.** \nThe complete guidelines for the 2022 contest are as follows: \nEligibility: Only previously unpublished work in English can be submitted. We accept entries from all ages 18 and over and all countries\, by authors who have not yet published more than one book with a major publisher. \nEntries should be the work of a single author. \nAll entries should be in a standard typeface and 12pt font and in .pdf\, .doc or .odt format. \nFor fiction: ONE short story or novel excerpt\, maximum 25 (double-spaced) pages per entry. \nFor non-fiction: ONE piece of non-fiction\, maximum 25 (double-spaced) pages per entry. \nFor poetry: No more than SIX poems per entry\, up to 10 pages total. \nEntrants may submit to any or all categories more than once; however\, each entry must be accompanied by its own entry fee. \nSimultaneous submissions are welcome\, but please notify us immediately if your submission is accepted elsewhere. \nPlease indicate the type of submission (short story\, novel excerpt\, poetry\, non- fiction\, etc.) in the submission form \nInclude your complete contact information (name\, address\, telephone\, email address) in the Submittable form. \nWinners will be notified in March 2022. \nPrevious first place winners may not re-enter in the same genre.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pnf-the-disquiet-prize/
LOCATION:DISQUIET International
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SUMMARY:PFN - Room Magazine Call for Submissions - Theme: "Audacity"
DESCRIPTION: Important: Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to women (cisgender and transgender)\, transgender men\, Two-Spirit and nonbinary people.\n\n\n\nFiction OPEN\n\n\nDates:\n Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.\nAudience:\nOpen to a broad Audience\, including: Females\, Nonbinary people\, Transgender people\, All sexual identities.\nGenres:\n\n\n\n\nGGeneral General\n\n\n\n\n\nStyles:\nOpen to all/most Styles\, including: Literary.\nTopics:\nOpen to all/most Topics\, including: Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues)\, Other (May vary).\nTheme(s):\n\n\n\n\nTHEME\nDEADLINE\nTRACK\n\n\n\n\nAudacity\n16 Jan 2022*\n1\n\n\n\n\nTypes/Lengths:\n\n\n\n\nTYPE\nLENGTH DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nFFlash Fiction Flash Fiction\nUp to 1\,000 words.\n\n\nSShort Story Short Story\n1\,000 – 3\,500 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\nSSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).\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\n\nDates:\n Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.\nAudience:\nOpen to a broad Audience\, including: Females\, Nonbinary people\, Transgender people\, All sexual identities.\nStyles:\nOpen to all/most Styles\, including: Literary.\nTopics:\nOpen to all/most Topics\, including: Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues)\, Other (May vary).\nTheme(s):\n\n\n\n\nTHEME\nDEADLINE\nTRACK\n\n\n\n\nAudacity\n16 Jan 2022*\n0\n\n\n\n\nTypes/Lengths:\n\n\n\n\nTYPE\nLENGTH DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nYEssay Essay\nUp to 3\,500 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\nSSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).\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\n\nDates:\n Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.\nAudience:\nOpen to a broad Audience\, including: Females\, Nonbinary people\, Transgender people\, All sexual identities.\nGenres:\n\n\n\n\nGGeneral General\n\n\n\n\n\nPoetry Forms:\nOpen to all/most Forms.\nStyles:\nOpen to all/most Styles\, including: Literary.\nTopics:\nOpen to all/most Topics\, including: Sexuality/Gender (Women/Female issues)\, Other (May vary).\nTheme(s):\n\n\n\n\nTHEME\nDEADLINE\nTRACK\n\n\n\n\nAudacity\n16 Jan 2022*\n4\n\n\n\n\nTypes/Lengths:\n\n\n\n\nTYPE\nLENGTH DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nPPoem Poem\nNo line limits known; Up to 5 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\nSSemi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).\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.
URL:https://anovelapproach.ca/submission_calendar/event/pfn-room-magazine-call-for-submissions-theme-audacity/
LOCATION:Room Magazine\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Call for Submission
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