Christian Writers Submission Information

This site features current writing opportunities for authors of all genres, with a preference for Christian publications. The submission opportunties featured on this blogsite have been collected by Sally Clark. The source of the information is listed at the bottom of each post. Please check these websites for additional writing articles and information on submissions in other genres.

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Hallmark Cards: On Company Time

September 7, 2010
 
Make up a funny card inspired by your job, co-workers, or NBC's The Office and submit it to Hallmark! You can enter one idea per topic: Co-Worker Birthday (from you or "from all"), Cope and Encouragement, Job Well Done, Workplace Laughs, Thank You or Appreciation, Retirement. Deadline: September 26, 2010. If your card is picked, you could win $250 + publication.
 

FundsForWriters Essay Contest

September 6, 2010
http://www.fundsforwriters.com/annualcontest.htm
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Two options: NO ENTRY FEE and $5 entry fee

"We want to know how someone's words made a difference. You could address another author of years long past, whose writing affected you, a classroom, or an entire population. You might talk about a mentor's writing. Maybe your writing impacted someone else and altered one person's life or the lives of thousands. Did your writing finally sell and pay off the wolf at the door and ...

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Incredible Prayer: In Times of Change & The Desires of Your Heart

September 5, 2010
We are now in the final phase of the Extraordinary Answers to Prayer series published by Guideposts. You are a valued writer and I welcome you to join us by contributing to volumes eleven and twelve of a series dealing with various aspects of prayer and how people from every walk of life have been transformed through God’s responses to their prayers.  Recent titles include In Times of Need and Unexpected Answers.  These books will be mailed monthly as part of a book club promotion for Guide...

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Children's Writers Contest

September 4, 2010

http://www.childrenswriter.com/contests.htm

Historical fiction for young teens, age 13, to 1,500 words. Balance originality with accuracy and provide strong sources. Create a voice and a story that is historical but relevant to contemporary readers. Include a bibliography of research sources. Publishability is the ultimate criterion.

Entries must be received by October 31, 2010. Current subscribers to Children’s Writer enter free.  For all others, the entry fee is $13, which includes an 8-mo...


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Saturday Evening Post Limerick Laughs Contest

September 3, 2010
The Sept./Oct. 2010 issue of the Saturday Evening Post is featuring a limerick contest. Create a five line limerick to compliment the illustration featured on page 60 and win $100 plus publication. Enter as many times as you wish. The winner will be announced in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue. Entries must be postmarket by Oct. 6, 2010.

Send entries on a postcard to:
Limerick Laughs
The Saturday Evening Post
1100 Waterway Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN  46202


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Life Around Galveston Bay, Texas, Anthology

September 2, 2010
The Bay Area Writers League is now accepting submissions for the 2010 Anthology.

Standard Manuscript Guidelines required. Entries must be typed, double-spaced (except poems) with one inch margins using either Times New Roman 12 point or Arial 12 point. Do not use double spacing after periods. No ALL CAPITALS accepted. Please submit electronically to she@BeckyEllisor.com using Word 2003 or 2007 only.

Theme: Life around Galveston Bay...

Works accepted:
Poems (one page each) If it fits on one page i...
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Hint Fiction Writing Contest

September 1, 2010
Gotham Writers' Workshop sponsors this unique competition for Hint Fiction. Hint Fiction is a story of 25 words or less. The judge is Robert Smartwood who is editor of the Anthology Hint Fiction: An Anthology of Stories of 25 Words or Fewer (scheduled release November 2010). Mr. Smartwood emphasizes that the title is important, adding complexity to the story. It's also important that the 25 words stand alone as a complete story, which can be quite challenging.

Deadline October 11, 2010. No ent...

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Thriving Family: Advice to the Parent of a Tween

August 31, 2010
If you could give one piece of advice to a parent of a tween, what would it be? What was your best parenting moment?

For the January Tween Stages section of Thriving Family, I'm in need of a few short, practical stories that show a great idea in action. The good news for this issue is that we'll not be sticking to the developmental asset guidelines for the topic. So let fly with your best parenting story, particularly if it is an idea other parents could use.

Each short article (true-life narra...

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Art Affair Poetry Contest

August 30, 2010
Art Affair's poetry contest is open to any writer. Poems may be any style, any subject, and no more than 60 lines in length. Enter your own original work only. Please do not include a SASE; entries will not be returned. 
Entries must be postmarked by October 1, 2010 and should be unpublished and/or unaccepted for publication when entered into the contest. 
Please type your name, address, telephone number, and title of manuscript on a cover page, which will be removed before judging. On your...

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Oatmeal Studios Greeting Card Co.

August 29, 2010
Oatmeal Studios publishes humorous alternative greeting cards for everyday occasions.
CURRENT NEEDS: "We are currently looking for birthday ideas. We pay $75.00 if we decide to buy an idea.
http://oatmealstudios.com/Writer'sGuides/WG-Pg.htm

from: www.writersweekly.com


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Sally Clark Like finding shells on the beach, I love doing market research! And what I find, I love to share! I write in a variety of genres including children's, Christian, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, so these post follow along those lines. Check out my web site: www.sallyclark.info, for more about me.
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