Browsing Archive: November, 2012
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, November 30, 2012,
Andrews McMeel Publishing
http://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/submissions.html
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Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC (AMP), a division of Andrews McMeel Universal, is a leading publisher of general nonfiction trade books, gift books and humor books, publishing as many as 300 new titles annually. AMP is also the premier calendar publisher in the country, annually publishing calendars based on many top-selling properties. We're always looking for new authors and new book ideas.
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Stepping Up: Stories of Blended Families
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 29, 2012,
STEPPING UP: Stories of Blended Families
http://www.pathsofthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Call-for-Submissions-CS.pdf
Length: 2,000-4,000 words (flexible)
Payment: $100.00 upon publication and two copies of the published book.
Deadline: January 1, 2013 (Some decisions being made as stories come in.)
Editor: Samantha Ducloux Waltz www.pathsofthought.com
Queries and submissions with bios to samanthawaltz@comcast.net
About STEPPING UP: More than half the families in America are living in step. ...?
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descant
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, November 28, 2012,
descant
Fort Worth’s Journal of Poetry and Fiction Since 1956
http://www.descant.tcu.edu/submissions.html
A forum for fiction and poetry, descant seeks high-quality work in either innovative or traditional forms. Fiction is usually 5000 words or fewer, poems sixty lines or fewer. We do, however, occasionally accept submissions exceeding these lengths. descant specifies no particular subject matter or style. Please submit only one story and no more than five poems at one time... |
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Stealing Time: Openings
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, November 28, 2012,
Stealing Time
http://www.stealingtimemag.com/submit.html
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A literary magazine for parents. All of our issues are themed; we will endeavor to announce the themes with considerable advance notice. For each issue we accept fiction, memoir, essay and poetry, as well as book reviews. We are open to pieces between 500 and 3,000 words, and poetry of a page or two. We'd rather like to publish a wide variety of not-already-famous people, so don't feel you need a list of publishing c... |
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Blue Mountain Press
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, November 26, 2012,
Blue Mountain Press
http://www.sps.com/
Blue Mountain Press, the book division of Blue Mountain Arts, is accepting manuscripts in the following categories: gift books, personal growth, teens/tweens, family, relationships, motivational, and inspirational. Mail manuscripts to: Blue Mountain Press, P.O. Box 4219, Boulder, CO 80306. Request proposal guidelines or e-mail queries to BMPbooks@sps.com. Please add WG somewhere in the subject line so we know you found this posting ... | |
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2012 Robert Frost Poetry Award
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, November 26, 2012,
2012 Robert Frost Poetry Award
http://www.frostfoundation.org/Robert_Frost_Foundation/Award_Guidelines.html
Reading Period: March 15, 2012-January 1, 2013
Prompt: Poems in the spirit of Robert Frost, however you define that
Number of Poems: up to 3
Length: each poem no more than 3 pages
Prior Submissions: OK
Reading Fee: $10/poem
Esubmissions: frostfoundation@comcast.net
Postmark Deadline: January 1, 2013
The prize: One top award of $1000 per year
Short List: Up to 10 at the discretion of the ju...
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Encounter
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, November 25, 2012,
Encounter
http://www.encounterface2face.com/magazine
PAY: $.06 - $.08/word $20 poetry
Submission guidelines: http://www.standardpub.com/view/encounter-submission-guidelines.aspx
The Magazine is an 8-page, full-color, weekly magazine for junior high and senior high students to encourage their relationships with Jesus. It is published quarterly by Standard Publishing and is designed to correlate with the company's Young Teen and High School curriculum. It is distributed mainly thro...
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The History Press
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, November 23, 2012,
A note from The History Press http://historypress.net/
My name is Christen Thompson, and I am the Texas Commissioning Editor at The History Press, a publisher of local and regional history publisher. I’m excited to be able to announce an opportunity for children’s authors in Texas with the History Press. We traditionally publish non-fiction, however, we are expanding to create a children’s imprint of historical fiction. Note submission information below:
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The Micro Award
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 22, 2012,
The 6th Annual Micro Award
Entry fee: $0.00
http://www.microaward.org
Deadline: 12-31-2012
The Micro Award is presented annually for a work of prose fiction written in English, of any genre, not above 1000 words in length. Stories considered for the 6th Annual Micro Award must have been published originally in 2012. Qualifying venues are any form of print or electronic publication designed for public display. Self-published stories are eligible. The winner and finalists wil... |
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L Magazine Needs Articles
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, November 21, 2012,
L Magazine Needs Articles
L Magazine is a bimonthly with 32-pages per issue printed by Logos Productions, Inver Grove Heights, MN, and mailed free to 16,000 ELCA (Lutheran) congregations. It is supported by advertising. Writers need to be Christian, but not Lutheran.
As you will see in the online version (http://www.lmagazine.net/?page_id=19), the magazine features creative artwork in lush colors. As you will also discover, its basic format is a lead article (1500 ... | |
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Thriving Family Magazine: Early Years
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, November 20, 2012,
Thriving Family Magazine: Early Years
http://www.thrivingfamily.com/extra/call-for-submissions
(Early Years 0- to 3-year-olds)
TF Tip—Diaper Bag: Once a child moves into the toddler phase, moms seem very interested in downsizing their diaper bags. Do you have a creative idea for hauling just the essentials or a creative alternative to a traditional diaper bag?
Word Count: 40 to 75 words
Payment: $25 on acceptance
Date Due: by November 30th, 2012
Submit to: Please su... |
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Thriving Family Magazine: For Marriage
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, November 20, 2012,
Thriving Family Magazine: For Marriage
http://www.thrivingfamily.com/extra/call-for-submissions
Theme: Faith "For Marriage" (couples devotions and conversation starters)
Format: Scripture (from book of Colossians – but not 3:18-20); three questions to prompt conversation; brief insight or practical life application (not simply an observation about the Scripture itself)
General ideas for the three questions:
• Question to help couples know their spouse better (question that ...
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Kansas Writers Association 2012 Prose & Poetry Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, November 19, 2012,
Kansas Writers Association 2012 Prose and Poetry Contest
Opens Aug. 1, 2012–Deadline: Postmarked by December 31, 2012
Fees per entry: Adult nonmember - $10 Prizes: $50, $25, $10.
Adult Division - Prose
First Chapter – Submit up to 3,000 words, which may include a prologue of any fiction genre material. If you wish to send a synopsis, it must be no longer than 500 words. It is not necessary and will not be judged. Short Fi... | |
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Unmanned Press: Short of the Month
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, November 17, 2012,
Unmanned Press Seeks Storytelling: Short of the Month http://unmannedpress.submittable.com/submit
$3 ENTRY FEE (OPTIONAL) Each month Unmanned Press publishes an original short work of literary fiction by an emerging and/or underserved writer that exhibits literary skill, sharpness, and originality.
Selected writers are awarded $250, electronic publication, and an author interview. All submissions must be previously unpublished. Length is up to the author (donâ€... | | |
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SPS Studios Biannual Poetry Card Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, November 16, 2012,
SPS Studios Biannual Poetry Card Contest
NO ENTRY FEE
1st prize: $300. 2nd prize: $150. 3rd prize: $50. Poems can be rhyming or non-rhyming, although we find that non-rhyming poetry reads better. Deadline: December 31, 2012.
NOTE: Go into any Cracker Barrel or independent card store and you'll find Blue Mountain Arts cards, stationery and bookmarks. With no entry fee, there's no stopping you from entering innumerable t...
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Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 15, 2012,
Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
http://www.themysteryplace.com/ahmm/guidelines
Each month our magazine is packed with original mystery short stories varying from short-shorts to novellas. You will find every type of mystery fiction from classic whodunits to hardboiled tales to suspense, and everything in between! Each issue is packed with the best mystery has to offer. We prefer that stories not be longer than 12,000 words.
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Sky Pony Press
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 15, 2012,
Sky Pony Press
http://www.skyponypress.com/guidelines
We will consider picture books, early readers, midgrade novels, novelties, and informational books for all ages. Although we are not searching for YA fiction in particular, we would consider projects that tied in with the subject areas in which we are publishing. We are mainly publishing single titles but are open to series ideas.
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Workers Write: Tales From the Concrete Highway
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 15, 2012,
Workers Write: Tales From the Concrete Highway
http://www.workerswritejournal.com
Calling all Road Warriors: Issue nine of Workers Write!, tentatively titled Tales from the Concrete Highway, will contain stories and poems from the driver's point of view. We're looking for fiction from taxi cab drivers and chauffeurs, truck drivers, delivery drivers and couriers, forklift operators . . . anyone who uses a wheeled vehicle for work (even pit crews and stunt drivers). Drop us a line if you ha...
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Lost Horse Press: Poetry Anthology on Women and Work
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 15, 2012,
Lifeway
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, November 11, 2012,
Lifeway
http://www.lifeway.com/Article/Writing-for-LifeWay
LifeWay’s family magazines and devotional guides are excellent, weekday discipleship tools for every member of the family from the youngest reader to senior adults. Designed to encourage and strengthen each believer’s relationship with God and with his family members, these life-transforming tools connect biblical truths to every area of life.
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BORDERLANDS: Texas Poetry Review
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, November 10, 2012,
BORDERLANDS: Texas Poetry Review
is a literary journal based in Austin, Texas that published poetry along with photographs, reviews and essays.
Submission deadline for the Spring/Summer 2013 issue is December 15, 2012.
Please submit a maximum of four outwardly directed poems that exhibits social, political, geographical, historical or spiritual awareness. We are open to traditional and experimental forms. Payment is one copy.
http://www.borderlands.org/guidelines.html
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Two Opportunities from Thriving Family Magazine
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, November 9, 2012,
Two Opportunities from Thriving Family Magazine
http://www.thrivingfamily.com/extra/call-for-submissions
Summer Calendar: We want to help children engage with other cultures around the world. Choose a country in Europe or the Middle East or select one of the following countries: Australia, Mexico or Canada. Find activities related to these countries that will help children learn more about that culture. Tie it to a Scripture verse in a way that points children to God and helps them learn more...?
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MA State Poetry Society Arthur (Skip) Potter Memorial Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, November 9, 2012,
Massachusetts State Poetry Society Contest http://mastatepoetrysociety.tripod.com/id14.html
ARTHUR (SKIP) POTTER MEMORIAL CONTEST
Deadline: December 15
Subject and Form: Poet's Choice
Line Limit: 40 Lines
Prizes: $50 $30 $20
Poems entered must be original (written by entrant) and MAY have been previously published.
Contests are open to all poets.
Poets may enter as many poems as they wish but only one prize may be won by any poet.
Entry Fee is $3.00 per poem.
Send two copies of each po...
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Midlife Collage
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, November 7, 2012,
Midlife Collage
Deadline: weekly
Midlife Collage sponsors a weekly contest for the top star-rated midlife vignette (short story). U.S. citizens and legal residents age 40 and older may enter. The Editor selects five vignettes for publication on our website each week. Readers star rate the vignettes during the contest period, Monday through Sunday. The winner of the vignette with the highest average star rating enters the Winner’s Circle an... |
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Lebanon Poets' Society Annual Poetry Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, November 6, 2012,
Lebanon Poets’ Society 6th Annual Poetry Contest
http://www.nfsps.com/mo/sparemuleonline_files/SpareMuleOnline.pdf
Deadline: Postmarked by Dec 7, 2012
Format: send two copies of each poem, include category and name of poem on both copies in left corner; on one copy include name and address in right corner.
Limits: poems should be 36 or fewer lines. Poets may enter as many poems as they wish in any category. Poems will not be returned. Poets retain the rights to their po... |
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InSite
Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, November 5, 2012,
InSite PAY: $.20 a word
The magazine primarily prints practical how-to pieces related to the following critical aspects of Christian camping ministries: outdoor setting; purpose and objectives; administration and organization; camper and guest needs; personnel development; programming; health and safety; food service; site, facilities, and maintenance; business and operations; marketing and public relations; and fund raising. In ...
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WyoPoets National Poetry Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, November 4, 2012,
WyoPoets National Poetry Contest
http://www.wyopoets.org/uploads/1/1/3/3/11334056/national_contest_2012.pdf
WyoPoets is sponsoring its annual nationwide poetry contest.
WHO - Contest is open to all poets worldwide, however, submissions must be in the English language and fees in U.S. funds. Prizes will be awarded in U.S. currency.
WHAT - Poems, published or unpublished. Any subject, any form, 40 lines or less (including title and line breaks), that has NOT wo... | |
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Shelter in the Storm
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, November 3, 2012,
Shelter in the Storm
Publisher and editor Jim Bell is working on a compilation, Shelter in the Storm, and he has put out a limited call for manuscripts. A publisher is very interested, but so far, the publisher is requesting more samples that are dramatic or heart-tugging. This is a high-level publisher so the stories need to be very strong.
So he is looking for personal experience pieces from around 1000-1800 words that use the drama in the situation very well (you can brin... |
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Stealing Time: Relations
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, November 3, 2012,
Stealing Time: Relations
http://www.stealingtimemag.com/submit.html
A literary magazine for parents. All of our issues are themed; we will endeavor to announce the themes with considerable advance notice. For each issue we accept fiction, memoir, essay and poetry, as well as book reviews. We are open to pieces between 500 and 3,000 words, and poetry of a page or two. We'd rather like to publish a wide variety of not-already-famous people, so don't feel you need a list of publish... |
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St. Louis Writers Guild Annual Short Story Contest
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 1, 2012,
St. Louis Writers Guild Annual Short Story Contest
http://www.stlwritersguild.org/zfiles/calendarprograms/contests/shortstory/shortstory.php
The work must meet the specific form requirements of a short story, be a work of fiction written in English, represent the author's original and unpublished work, and be intended for an audience composed of adult readers (as opposed to a story intended for children). Any topic is allowed, but works that include pornography, extreme violenc... |
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Fiction Attic Short Story Submissions
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, November 1, 2012,
Fiction Attic Press: Short Story Submissions
http://fictionattic.com/submit
Submit a table of contents and the first two stories in the collection. If we are interested, we will request more. Please do not submit entire manuscripts. Payment: $250 advance against royalties. Deadline: ongoing.
from: www.fundsforwriters.com
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