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Bellevue Literary Review Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction
and Poetry
Now accepting entries for the 2008 Bellevue Literary Review Prizes in Poetry,
Fiction, and Nonfiction. Seeking exceptional writing about health, healing,
illness, the body, and the mind.
$1000 Fiction Prize (Judge: Rick Moody)
$1000 Poetry Prize (Judge: Marie Howe)
$1000 Nonfiction Prize (Judge: Richard Selzer)
Entry fee $15 ($20 includes subscription).
Visit www.BLReview.org for details and to submit.
Questions? Email us at
info@BLReview.org
Deadline 8/1/08
Details: http://www.facingthechange.org/
Facing the Change will be a different kind of book about global warming - filled not with bare facts and dire warnings but with human feelings, challenges, and hope, and written not by the experts but by everyday people from all backgrounds, ages, and walks of life - written by you. Anyone with the courage to face the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the climate change crisis is invited to submit a story, essay, or poem. Submissions should express your own personal experiences and reflections about the meanings of global warming, including (but not limited to) topics such as
Perceiving
the reality of climate change, through direct experience at home or
while travelling, or through imagining what may happen in the future to
places you loveFacing
the feelings - fear, terror, grief, guilt, sadness, anger - all the
emotional warning signs whose expression can be appropriate and healthy, but
whose repression leads to disempowerment, despair, and paralysisDancing
with your sources of life - connecting with those people, places,
beings, and activities with whom you nurture love, joy, power, and hope in
the face of crisisReflecting
on your religious and philosophical foundations - reassessing your
own fundamental beliefs, values, guiding symbols, and visions for the futureChoosing
to change your life in any arena - work, family, lifestyle,
community involvement, cultural activities, political choices - whether your
goal is to try to prevent, to accept, or to adapt to climate change
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Fate Anthology Seeks Submissions
Arlene Uslander and Brenda
Warneka, co-editors of
The Simple Touch of Fate are looking for stories
for a new Fate anthology. Send your true short stories to
auslander@theramp.net.
EVENT CREATIVE NON-FICTION CONTEST #21
 A Poetry Handbook This slender guide by
Mary Oliver deserves a place on
the shelves of any budding poet. In clear, accessible prose, Oliver (winner
of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for poetry) arms the
reader with an understanding of the technical aspects of poetry writing.
Writing poetry is
good, hard work.
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Details:http://event.douglas.bc.ca/community/event-magazine/contestdetails.html
Event Magazine invites entries for their Creative Non-Fiction Contest #20. Prizes: 3 x $500. Maximum entry length: 5000 words. Entry fee: $29.95 (includes subscription).
DEADLINE: APRIL 16, 2008
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A Cup of Comfort Call for Submissions
The bestselling Cup of Comfort book series is actively seeking inspiring true stories for six new volumes (see below). We seek narrative nonfiction stories that read like fiction. Stories must be uplifting, original, in English, typed, titled, and 1000-2000 words.
$500 grand prize; $100 ea. all other stories; copy of book. No entry fee.
Email submissions to wordsinger@aol.com. No attachments; one submission per email. Include full name, mailing address, email address, phone number.
For detailed writer’s guidelines: www.cupofcomfort.com.
A Cup of Comfort for Adoptive Families
The primary purpose of this book is to celebrate adoptive families and to recognize the extraordinary and challenging experiences that are unique to "chosen children" and their families. We are most interested in stories written by adult adoptive children and their adoptive parents and siblings, but the book will also likely include some stories written by members of the extended adoptive family (grandparent, aunt/uncle, cousin), close friends of the adoptive family (i.e. godparent), and birth family members. Virtually any topic relevant to adopted children and their adoptive parents is acceptable-as long as it is authentic, positive, insightful, and uplifting or inspiring. We do not want heartbreaking stories about adoptive parents or birth families that regret the adoption; there is a place for stories of that ilk, but this book is not that place. All of the stories in this collection must show a positive aspect of adoption and must bring comfort or joy or inspiration to those who have been adopted and/or to the families who adopted them-no matter how difficult the experience and emotions portrayed in the story might be.
Submission Deadline: 6/15/2008
THE THIRD ANNUAL
PORTIA STEELE
Award for Excellence in Poetry
and
Award for Excellence in Prose
for 2008
http://portiasteeleaward.org/contest.htm
Each Award $100
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
--Poetry: No longer than one and one-half pages, double spaced.--Prose: 500
words maximum, with word count noted on first page.
--Entries: Use Microsoft Word File Format.Must be double-spaced and use 12-point
Ariel or Times Roman.Unpublished poetry and prose only.
One submission per category only.
--Email: Entries will be accepted via email attachments only. We can no longer
accept mail-in entries.
Send TWO attachments in a single email:
1) The first attachment should be your MSWord cover letter with your contact
information. Your contact information should include:
-- Name:
-- Address:
-- City, State, Zip:
--Telephone number:
-- Title of entry:
and
2) The second attachment should be your poetry and/or prose submission with no
contact information on the submission (Please). Submit to contest@portiasteeleaward.org
.
--Contestants: For women 50 years of age or older.
Winners will be announced on July 15, 2008 on the home page of the website. They
will also be contacted individually.
SUBMISSIONS MUST BE DATE STAMPED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 14 and APRIL 15, 2008
Humor Submissions
The Funny Times: www.funnytimes.com
The Funny Times, is looking for
submissions. This humor publication that's been around for 20 years and
has more than 70,000 subscribers.
Accepts reprints and pays a minimum of $60 for a column or article
2008 Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest Information for High School Students
Details: http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2008/index.asp
Students responding to this year’s writing contest should study the Holocaust
and then, in an essay of no more than 1,200 words: (a) analyze why it is so
vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust be passed to a
new generation; and (b) suggest what they, as students, can do to combat and
prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today. See
contest rules below for complete details and
submission requirements.
In preparation for writing, students should research information from a variety
of sources to assist them in the study of the Holocaust. Primary and secondary
source material could include: historical and reference material; interviews,
eyewitness accounts and oral testimonies; official documents and other primary
sources; readings from diaries, letters, autobiographies and works of poetry;
video or audiotapes, films, art, CD-ROM and Internet source.
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded:
 | 10 First-Place Winners: Each of the 10
First-Place Winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.,
(tentatively scheduled for July 13-18, 2008) to visit the U.S. Holocaust
Memorial Museum and other historic sites with teachers and Holocaust survivors
(valued at over $2,500), a gold medal, and a Certificate of Participation. In
addition, each First-Place Winner will receive a scholarship ranging from
$2,500 to $10,000. |
| 10 Second-Place Winners: Each of the 10
Second-Place Winners will receive $500, a silver medal, and a Certificate of
Participation. |
| 10 Third-Place Winners: Each of the 10
Third-Place Winners will receive $300, a bronze medal, and a Certificate of
Participation. |
| Scholarships: The 10 First-Place Winning
Essays will be evaluated by a separate panel of judges and scholarships
ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 will be awarded to those 10 essayists and will
be announced in Washington, D.C. |
2008 Official Contest Rules
Read all of the contest rules. Entries that do not adhere strictly to
these rules and guidelines will not be judged. This contest is open to all
students age 19 and under who meet the following criteria: (1) are currently
enrolled as a high school student in grades 9-12 (including home schooled
students) or who are high school seniors who may graduate high school at any
time in 2008, or are students who are enrolled in a high school equivalency
program; AND (2) are residents of either the United States or
Mexico or who are United States Citizens living abroad.
ONLINE SUBMISSION
INSTRUCTIONS: Students MUST submit their essays online! You will
not be allowed to mail, fax, or e-mail your essay to us. All essays must be
uploaded by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. You will not
be able to upload your essay or edit any information you may have begun to
upload after the deadline.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Every essay must include either a Works Cited, Reference Page, or Bibliography. The total number of words used in your essay must not exceed 1,200 words. Words contained in your accompanying Works Cited, Bibliography, or Reference Page will NOT be included in the 1,200 word limit. Most word processing programs contain a "word count" function that will count the number of words in your document for you. Your word count should include all words contained in the body of your essay only. Essays must be in English. Do not include your name anywhere on any page of your essay (other than on your title page, if you have one). While this is a creative writing contest, research must be an integral element of the writing process and essays must contain a Works Cited, Reference Page or Bibliography, citing all materials used in the research and writing of the essay (parenthetical documentation must accompany research).
The essay must be in prose format and may be a commentary or interpretation of primary and secondary source material such as: historical and reference material; interviews, eyewitness accounts and oral testimonies; official documents and other primary sources; readings from diaries, letters, autobiographies and works of poetry; video or audiotapes, films, art, CD-ROM and Internet sources.
The essay must be primarily directed toward examining this year’s writing prompt. The essay must not be a fictitious story or poem.
Submissions that adhere to the guidelines will be judged with special
attention to: (1) evidence of relevant reading and thoughtful use of resource
materials; (2) treatment of the assigned theme; (3) clear and effective
language, mechanics and grammar; and (4) a coherent plan of organization.
Entries must be submitted
online via our Web site. Entries may not be sent via mail, facsimile or
e-mail. Entries must be uploaded to the upload site no later than 11:59 p.m.
(Eastern Time) on Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Entries that arrive after the entry
deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Entries will be judged anonymously and will not be returned to students. Each essay submitted must be the work of one student and may not be the collective work of more than one student. By submitting an essay, applicants certify that their essays are original, authored solely by them and that in writing their essay they did not plagiarize or otherwise infringe upon the rights of any third parties.
It is not necessary for a student to have a sponsoring teacher in order to participate in this contest. Certificates of Participation will be mailed by June 1, 2008 to the residence of all students who submit a qualifying essay.
Winners will be notified of contest results and winning essays will be posted to our Web site by June 1, 2008.
The ten First-Place Winners will join teachers and Holocaust survivors for an
all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., tentatively scheduled for July 13-18,
2008. Scholarship winners will be selected from the ten First-Place Winners and
will be announced at a special awards dinner in Washington, D.C. Scholarships
will be paid to student’s post-secondary educational institution after student
has graduated high school and upon Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation’s
receipt of a copy of student’s registration paperwork from said post-secondary
educational institution. All essays submitted may be used or published in whole
or in part by the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation or by other parties
with its written permission. The Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation reserves
the right not to publish any essay it deems inappropriate for any reason.
First-Place Winners MUST agree to participate in the entire trip to Washington,
D.C., in order to receive a scholarship. In the event that a First-Place Winner
is unable or unwilling to participate in the trip to Washington, D.C., in its
entirety, no substitution prize will be awarded. The Holland & Knight Charitable
Foundation reserves the right not to award a prize or any prizes when
submissions do not meet contest standards or criteria. Former Holocaust
Remembrance Project first-place winning students are not eligible to enter this
year’s writing contest. Employees and family members of Holland & Knight LLP and
the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation are not eligible to participate in
this essay contest. For more information, visit our Web site at
www.holocaust.hklaw.com or call us
toll-free at 1-866-452-2737. E-mail questions (no essays) to
holocaust@hklaw.com
ORION
Details: http://www.oriononline.org/pages/om/omguidelines.html
A magazine about the issues of our time-how we live, what we value, what sustains us. Published six times a year, it is a forum for ideas about creating a healthy planet and healthy human communities. Orion publishes nonfiction, short stories, interviews, poetry, reviews, and imagery related to this exploration. Orion is meant as a lively, informative, and provocative dialogue, and we look for compelling writing that connects readers to important issues. We do not publish material that is academic or theoretical. Orion's feature articles and departments are open to submissions from freelance writers. From $400 to $1000 for feature-length articles. Payment is made upon acceptance. Orion purchases first North American serial rights.
OMNIDAWN Publishing
Details:
www.omnidawn.com.Seeking Fabulist and New Wave Fabulist short stories to be published in an annual anthology, as well as full length New Wave Fabulist manuscripts. No fees. Paid royalties.
For questions, E-mail submissions@omnidawn.com. No electronic submissions. Submit to Omnidawn Publishing, P.O. Box 5224, Richmond, CA 94805-5224.
Midnight June 17 is
the next deadline in the New Millennium Writings Contest
This deadline may be extended once only
Details:
www.writingawards.com
Awards & Contests
$4,000 in Prizes, plus publication in NMW and on the Web at
www.NewMillenniumWritings.com
$1,000 for best Story, $1,000 for best Short-Short Story (1,000-word limit), $1,000 for best Poem
$1,000 best Nonfiction (Includes true humor, memoir, creative nonfiction, travel, opinion, essay, interview, features, investigative reporting, etc.)
To Enter, follow these Guidelines, or enter on-line at www.writingawards.com
1. No restrictions as to style, content or number of submissions. Previously published pieces OK if online or under 5,000 print circulation. Enter as often as you like.2. Winners and selected finalists published by New Millennium Writings (www.NewMillenniumWritings.com).
3. Send between now and midnight of June 17, 2008 (postmark OK).
4. Simultaneous & multiple submissions welcome. Previously published material welcome if under 5,000-circulation or online only.
5. Each fiction or nonfiction piece is counted as a separate entry, and should total no more than 6,000 words except Short-Short Fiction (no more than 1,000 words).
6. Each poetry entry may include up to three poems, not to exceed five pages total per entry. (All available poetry finalists will be published).
7. Include name, phone, address, email & category on cover page or letter (optional).
8. Manuscripts not returned. Include email address or SASE for list of winners.
9. Include $17 check payable to NMW with each submission.
10. Send to: "NMW" Room EM, PO Box 2463, Knoxville, TN, 37901.To order a sample issue, add $10.
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New Letters Awards for Writers
The $1,500 New Letters Prize for Poetry
The $1,500 Dorothy Churchill Cappon Prize for the Essay
The $1,500 Alexander Patterson Cappon Prize for Fiction
Submit by regular post or electronically. Simultaneous submissions of unpublished entries are accepted with proper notification upon acceptance elsewhere.
Enclose with each entry:
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