tag:,2007-12-09:/12 2012-02-02T02:39:45Z Resources for writers, updated daily with contests, calls for submission, and other literary tidbits. Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.01 tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10259 2012-02-02T02:38:08Z 2012-02-02T02:39:45Z

Canadian Literature seeks essays, reviews, and other responses for a special issue honouring the work of Robert Kroetsch. Length: 6500 words max. (incl. notes and works cited). Deadline: September 1, 2012....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com Canadian Literature seeks essays, reviews, and other responses for a special issue honouring the work of Robert Kroetsch. Length: 6500 words max. (incl. notes and works cited). Deadline: September 1, 2012. ]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2010://12.9908 2012-02-02T01:33:17Z 2012-02-02T02:03:51Z

EVENT magazine (BC) invites submissions for its annual Creative Non-Fiction contest. $1500 plus in prizes plus publication. Length: 5000 words max. Deadline: April 15, 2012. Entry fee: $34.95 (includes subscription)....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com EVENT magazine (BC) invites submissions for its annual Creative Non-Fiction contest. $1500 plus in prizes plus publication. Length: 5000 words max. Deadline: April 15, 2012. Entry fee: $34.95 (includes subscription). ]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10258 2012-02-01T00:43:04Z 2012-02-01T00:52:01Z

great weather for media (US) is a new publisher looking for poetry, flash fiction, short stories, dramatic monologues, and creative nonfiction. Welcomes submissions for an upcoming print anthology. Focus on edgy and experimental themes and styles. Deadline: April 30, 2012....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com great weather for media (US) is a new publisher looking for poetry, flash fiction, short stories, dramatic monologues, and creative nonfiction. Welcomes submissions for an upcoming print anthology. Focus on edgy and experimental themes and styles. Deadline: April 30, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10257 2012-02-01T00:39:07Z 2012-02-02T02:00:03Z

Canadian Literature seeks essays, reviews, and other responses for a special issue honouring the teaching, scholarship, and example of Laurie Ricou. Length: 6500 words max. (incl. notes and works cited). Deadline: June 1, 2012....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com Canadian Literature seeks essays, reviews, and other responses for a special issue honouring the teaching, scholarship, and example of Laurie Ricou. Length: 6500 words max. (incl. notes and works cited). Deadline: June 1, 2012. ]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10256 2012-02-01T00:35:48Z 2012-02-01T00:52:50Z

Marco Polo (US) seeks '100 X 100: One Hundred Short Shorts, One Hundred Words Long.' Submit a short short containing 100 words max. The 100 stories chosen from submissions will be published online. Best story receives a hardcover edition of...

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com Marco Polo (US) seeks '100 X 100: One Hundred Short Shorts, One Hundred Words Long.' Submit a short short containing 100 words max. The 100 stories chosen from submissions will be published online. Best story receives a hardcover edition of the book Vitamin P2. Deadline: June 1, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10255 2012-01-31T00:17:54Z 2012-01-31T00:22:20Z

carte blanche (Quebec) is accepting poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, graphic fiction, and photography for its Spring Issue (#15). Also accepts stories in sound via audio submissions. Deadline: March 1, 2012....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com carte blanche (Quebec) is accepting poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, graphic fiction, and photography for its Spring Issue (#15). Also accepts stories in sound via audio submissions. Deadline: March 1, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2011://12.10205 2012-01-31T00:06:57Z 2012-01-31T00:34:56Z

Entries are invited for Writers' Village winter 2012 'Best Writing' competition (UK). First prize: £400 ($660); additional prizes available. Any genre. Length: 3000 words max. Entry fee: £10 ($16) per story. International entries are welcome. Deadline: March 31, 2012....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com 'Best Writing' competition (UK). First prize: £400 ($660); additional prizes available. Any genre. Length: 3000 words max. Entry fee: £10 ($16) per story. International entries are welcome. Deadline: March 31, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10254 2012-01-29T19:10:22Z 2012-01-29T19:22:52Z

Biff Bam Pop! (Toronto) seeks submissions of short stories for their first e-book of prose short stories. Looking for imaginative fiction with elements of the horror, thriller and/or suspense genre. Deadline: April 1, 2012. Compensation via percentage of book revenue....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com Biff Bam Pop! (Toronto) seeks submissions of short stories for their first e-book of prose short stories. Looking for imaginative fiction with elements of the horror, thriller and/or suspense genre. Deadline: April 1, 2012. Compensation via percentage of book revenue.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10253 2012-01-29T19:06:43Z 2012-01-29T19:09:40Z

New monthly online zine FeatherLit (UK) aims to set a new bar for literary erotica and sex writing. Seeks poetry, fiction, essay, and memoir welcome for their inaugural issue. Length: 500 words max. No payment....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com FeatherLit (UK) aims to set a new bar for literary erotica and sex writing. Seeks poetry, fiction, essay, and memoir welcome for their inaugural issue. Length: 500 words max. No payment.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10252 2012-01-29T19:02:38Z 2012-01-29T19:04:47Z

Print and online journal Gnome Magazine (Boston, US) is accepting submissions for their next issue. Theme: Critique. Accepting art exhibition reviews as well as featured articles and proposals. Published in print as well as online. Deadline/payment not indicated....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com Gnome Magazine (Boston, US) is accepting submissions for their next issue. Theme: Critique. Accepting art exhibition reviews as well as featured articles and proposals. Published in print as well as online. Deadline/payment not indicated.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10251 2012-01-29T18:56:12Z 2012-01-29T19:00:05Z

Essays for Hope (Canada) is seeking essays on a variety of topics for upcoming anthologies (print and ebook). No payment. Profits of each collected donated toward a specific charity (becauseiamagirl.ca, roomtoread.ca, etc.). Deadline: February 1, 2012....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com Essays for Hope (Canada) is seeking essays on a variety of topics for upcoming anthologies (print and ebook). No payment. Profits of each collected donated toward a specific charity (becauseiamagirl.ca, roomtoread.ca, etc.). Deadline: February 1, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10250 2012-01-29T14:27:54Z 2012-01-29T18:51:50Z

Entries are invited for the 2012 Columbia: A Journal of Literature and Art Writing Contest. $500 prizes in each genre: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Also publication in their 50th issue. Entry fee: US$14 (includes a copy of Journal 50). Deadline:...

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com 2012 Columbia: A Journal of Literature and Art Writing Contest. $500 prizes in each genre: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Also publication in their 50th issue. Entry fee: US$14 (includes a copy of Journal 50). Deadline: February 1, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2012://12.10249 2012-01-29T14:13:23Z 2012-01-29T14:15:29Z

The Broken City (Toronto), an online literature/arts magazine, is accepting submissions for its summer 2012 edition: The Future. This issue tackles science fiction via poetry, short stories, essays, comics, illustrations and photography. Deadline: June 1, 2012....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com The Broken City (Toronto), an online literature/arts magazine, is accepting submissions for its summer 2012 edition: The Future. This issue tackles science fiction via poetry, short stories, essays, comics, illustrations and photography. Deadline: June 1, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2011://12.10146 2012-01-29T14:08:43Z 2012-01-29T14:08:08Z

re:moved (Canada) is an interactive visual narrative project seeking non-fiction, fiction, or poetry focusing on individual experiences of home and nostalgia. Examining unique perspectives on homes that have been 'lost' (whether through relocation, demolition, or (re)construction), this project aims to...

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com re:moved (Canada) is an interactive visual narrative project seeking non-fiction, fiction, or poetry focusing on individual experiences of home and nostalgia. Examining unique perspectives on homes that have been 'lost' (whether through relocation, demolition, or (re)construction), this project aims to collect and display diverse stories. Deadline: April 1, 2012.]]> tag:www.placesforwriters.com,2011://12.10170 2012-01-29T14:07:07Z 2012-01-29T14:12:57Z

Emmerson Street Press (Canada) seeks manuscripts from writers 'who are proud to be a part of the centuries old literary tradition.' Also seeking academics interested in writing an introduction (up to 1000 words) to a reprint classic....

bfletcher http://www.placesforwriters.com Emmerson Street Press (Canada) seeks manuscripts from writers 'who are proud to be a part of the centuries old literary tradition.' Also seeking academics interested in writing an introduction (up to 1000 words) to a reprint classic.]]>