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Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 23, 2020

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Can you believe next week is already the end of October? Me neither. Grab a blanket, a hot drink, and settle in to keep your submission goals going strong as we approach the final stretch of 2020. Below are the submission opportunities posted or featured on NewPages this week. Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the bottom for some virtual events to help improve your craft!

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

November Submission Deadlines

The Pinch Literary Journal seeks poetry written in or regarding Variety Englishes for a featured highlight in its Spring 2021 Issue (41.1). Poems in Singlish, Konglish, Spanglish, AAVE, and other English-derived emerging linguistic forms will be considered for publication. No submission fee, accepted pieces will be awarded $150 for publication. Deadline November 15th, 2020. For inquiries, visit www.pinchjournal.com/glish or contact editor@pinchjournal.com.

Sou’wester is now reading fiction and creative nonfiction for our annual print issue, forthcoming in spring 2021. We are committed to investing in and encouraging the words/stories/voices of all writers, prioritizing those belonging to marginalized communities. We want to read stories from writers belonging to the black diaspora, indigenous communities, Asian communities, Latin(x) communities, neurodivergent communities, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+. We seek fiction that allows us to transcend the everyday, haunts our dreams, and feels fresh. We’re looking for work that will move, stun, and awe our readers. Submission is free through Submittable. Deadline: November 15.

Waymark Literary Magazine is an online and physical literary magazine dedicated to publishing the works of an individual’s waymark; their footpath in life. Anyone can submit as long as they have a story to tell. We are looking for nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and art submissions to be published in our biannual publication. Deadline: November 20.

Blueline: A literary Magazine Dedicated to the Spirit of the Adirondacks. 2020 Reading Period. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry. No fee. Deadline: November 30.

Gateway Literary Press. Short Story Collections. Fiction. No fee. Deadline: November 1-30. [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 23, 2020

Call :: Palooka Seeks Chapbooks, Prose, Poetry, Art, & Photography

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Deadline: Year-round
Palooka is an international literary magazine. For a decade we’ve featured up-and-coming, established, and brand-new writers, artists, and photographers from all around the world. We’re open to diverse forms and styles and are always seeking unique chapbooks, fiction, poetry, nonfiction, artwork, photography, graphic narratives, and comic strips. Give us your best shot! Submissions open year-round. Issue 11 features work by Paul Luikart, Duke Stewart, Nils Blondon, Khalilah Okeke, Tim Chapman, Mark Halpern, Clark Merrefield, Leanne Hoppe, Donald Illich, and Malia Nahinu. palookamag.com

Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 16, 2020

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How is October half over with already? As always, check out theses submission opportunities that were featured or posted to NewPages this week. Don’t forget you can get early access to calls, contests, programs, and events by subscribing to our weekly newsletter.

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

November Submission Deadlines

Light and Dark. Issue 18. Fiction. $3 fee ($5 for expedited response). Payment: $15. Deadline: November 15.

Pensive: A Global Journal of Spirituality & the Arts. Black Lives Matter Feature Section. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, cross-genre, translations, photography, art. No fee. Deadline: November 15.

The Pinch Literary Journal seeks poetry written in or regarding Variety Englishes for a featured highlight in its Spring 2021 Issue (41.1). Poems in Singlish, Konglish, Spanglish, AAVE, and other English-derived emerging linguistic forms will be considered for publication. No submission fee, accepted pieces will be awarded $150 for publication. Deadline November 15th, 2020. For inquiries, visit www.pinchjournal.com/glish or contact editor@pinchjournal.com.

Sou’wester is now reading fiction and creative nonfiction for our annual print issue, forthcoming in spring 2021. We are committed to investing in and encouraging the words/stories/voices of all writers, prioritizing those belonging to marginalized communities. We want to read stories from writers belonging to the black diaspora, indigenous communities, Asian communities, Latin(x) communities, neurodivergent communities, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+. We seek fiction that allows us to transcend the everyday, haunts our dreams, and feels fresh. We’re looking for work that will move, stun, and awe our readers. Submission is free through Submittable. Deadline: November 15.

Waymark Literary Magazine is an online and physical literary magazine dedicated to publishing the works of an individual’s waymark; their footpath in life. Anyone can submit as long as they have a story to tell. We are looking for nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and art submissions to be published in our biannual publication. Deadline: November 20. [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 16, 2020

Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 9, 2020

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Doing more reading than writing? NewPages is always seeking short reviews about an books, literary magazines, or even a particular poem or story that has touched you recently for our blog! Still doing lot of writing? Check out these submission opportunities to find a home for your work.

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

November Submission Deadlines

The Pinch Literary Journal seeks poetry written in or regarding Variety Englishes for a featured highlight in its Spring 2021 Issue (41.1). Poems in Singlish, Konglish, Spanglish, AAVE, and other English-derived emerging linguistic forms will be considered for publication. No submission fee, accepted pieces will be awarded $150 for publication. Deadline November 15th, 2020. For inquiries, visit www.pinchjournal.com/glish or contact editor@pinchjournal.com.

Sou’wester is now reading fiction and creative nonfiction for our annual print issue, forthcoming in spring 2021. We are committed to investing in and encouraging the words/stories/voices of all writers, prioritizing those belonging to marginalized communities. We want to read stories from writers belonging to the black diaspora, indigenous communities, Asian communities, Latin(x) communities, neurodivergent communities, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+. We seek fiction that allows us to transcend the everyday, haunts our dreams, and feels fresh. We’re looking for work that will move, stun, and awe our readers. Submission is free through Submittable. Deadline: November 15.

Waymark Literary Magazine is an online and physical literary magazine dedicated to publishing the works of an individual’s waymark; their footpath in life. Anyone can submit as long as they have a story to tell. We are looking for nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and art submissions to be published in our biannual publication. Deadline: November 20. [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 9, 2020

Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 2, 2020

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Happy October! It’s the month of changing colors, cold nights and mornings, Halloween, and so much more. Keep your submissions goals strong by checking out these opportunities posted to and featured on NewPages this past week.

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

October Submission Deadlines

OyeDrum Magazine. Sex Issue. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, cross-genre, comics, audio, video, photography, art. No fee. Deadline: October 9.

Rathalla Review. Fall 2020 Issue. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, photography, art. No fee. Deadline: October 16.

November Submission Deadlines

Archer Publishing. Sports-themed Young Adult Poetry Anthology. Poetry. No fee. Deadline: November 1.

The Pinch Literary Journal seeks poetry written in or regarding Variety Englishes for a featured highlight in its Spring 2021 Issue (41.1). Poems in Singlish, Konglish, Spanglish, AAVE, and other English-derived emerging linguistic forms will be considered for publication. No submission fee, accepted pieces will be awarded $150 for publication. Deadline November 15th, 2020. For inquiries, visit www.pinchjournal.com/glish or contact editor@pinchjournal.com. [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: October 2, 2020

Call :: Don’t forget Driftwood Press Pays Contributors

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Driftwood Press 7.2 coverJohn Updike once said, “Creativity is merely a plus name for regular activity. Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better.” At Driftwood Press, they actively search for artists who care about doing it right, or better. They are excited to receive your submissions and will diligently work to bring you the best in full poetry collections, novellas, graphic novels, short fiction, poetry, graphic narrative, photography, art, interviews, and contests. They also offer their submitters a premium option to receive an acceptance or rejection letter within one week of submission; many authors are offered editorships and interviews. To polish your fiction, note they have editing services and seminars, too. Read Issue 7.2 featuring Jessica Holbert, Seth Brady Tucker, Janiru Liyanage, Katherine Fallon, Yi-Hui Huang, and more, for a taste of what they like. Submissions accepted year-round.

Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 25, 2020

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It’s the last weekly roundup of calls for submissions, writing and book contests, and events for the month of September. I know I am definitely ready for 2020 to be over, but I still can’t believe how close we are to the end of the year already. Don’t let your submission goals falter this late into the year! Let us help you find a home for your work or a venue to enhance your craft.

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

October Submission Deadlines

Garfield Lake Review. Issue Theme: Duality. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, cross-genre, comics, photography, art. No fee. Deadline: October 12, 2020.

November Submission Deadlines

The Pinch Literary Journal seeks poetry written in or regarding Variety Englishes for a featured highlight in its Spring 2021 Issue (41.1). Poems in Singlish, Konglish, Spanglish, AAVE, and other English-derived emerging linguistic forms will be considered for publication. No submission fee, accepted pieces will be awarded $150 for publication. Deadline November 15th, 2020. For inquiries, visit www.pinchjournal.com/glish or contact editor@pinchjournal.com.

Sou’wester is now reading fiction and creative nonfiction for our annual print issue, forthcoming in spring 2021. We are committed to investing in and encouraging the words/stories/voices of all writers, prioritizing those belonging to marginalized communities. We want to read stories from writers belonging to the black diaspora, indigenous communities, Asian communities, Latin(x) communities, neurodivergent communities, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+. We seek fiction that allows us to transcend the everyday, haunts our dreams, and feels fresh. We’re looking for work that will move, stun, and awe our readers. Submission is free through Submittable.

Sand Hills Literary Magazine. Online Exclusive Feature. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, comics, interviews, audio, video, photography, art, animation. No fee for August University students; $2 fee otherwise. Deadline: November 20.

Blueline: A literary Magazine Dedicated to the Spirit of the Adirondacks. 2020 Reading Period. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry. No fee. Deadline: November 30. [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 25, 2020

Call :: Palooka Seeks Short Works for Magazine Publication & Chapbook-length Manuscripts

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Palooka is an international literary magazine. For a decade we’ve featured up-and-coming, established, and brand-new writers, artists, and photographers from all around the world. We’re open to diverse forms and styles and are always seeking unique chapbooks, fiction, poetry, nonfiction, artwork, photography, graphic narratives, and comic strips. Give us your best shot! Submissions open year-round. palookamag.com

Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 18, 2020

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It will officially be fall in the US next week.  The weather is turning colder and leaves are changing colors and crops are getting ready to be harvested. Don’t forget to check out these opportunities to find a home for you work!

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

September Submission Deadlines

Walloon Writers Review is an independent regional literary magazine that shares original creative writing and nature photography inspired by Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. We are accepting submissions for our upcoming Edition 6 to be published as an E-edition late 2020. Deadline: September 30.

October Submission Deadlines

BreakBread Magazine. Poetry, nonfiction, short stories, comics, photography, illustrated narratives, hybrid work. No fee. Deadline: October 15. Restrictions: Open to writers ages 13 through 25.

November Submission Deadlines

Pensive: A Global Journal of Spirituality & the Arts. Black Lives Matter Feature Section. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, cross-genre, translations, photography, art. No fee. Deadline: November 15.

The Pinch Literary Journal seeks poetry written in or regarding Variety Englishes for a featured highlight in its Spring 2021 Issue (41.1). Poems in Singlish, Konglish, Spanglish, AAVE, and other English-derived emerging linguistic forms will be considered for publication. No submission fee, accepted pieces will be awarded $150 for publication. Deadline November 15th, 2020. For inquiries, visit www.pinchjournal.com/glish or contact editor@pinchjournal.com. [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 18, 2020

Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 11, 2020

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The first full week of September is officially behind us. Weather is turning colder and here in Michigan you can already see some fall colors creeping in…but summer isn’t officially over yet, is it? If you’re temperatures are cooling down, too, grab a warm drink and a blanket and get writing and editing to keep those submission goals strong. Check out the submission opportunities posted to or featured on NewPages this week.

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

September Submission Deadlines

Rockvale Review. Issue 7. Poetry. No fee. Deadline: September 30.

October Submission Deadlines

Blink-Ink. Issue 42: Mercy. Fiction. No fee. Deadline: October 15.

Heather Turman, LeeAnn Tooker. Madonna Anthology. Poetry, nonfiction, comics, photography, art. No fee. Payment: $25 & free copy of anthology. Deadline: October 15.

Pangyrus. Schooled Column + Normal Submissions. Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, comics, visual art. $3 fee. Deadline: October 15. [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 11, 2020

Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 4, 2020

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Can you believe it’s the first weekly roundup for calls for submissions and writing and book contests featured on NewPages in September? Autumn is nearly upon us already. It doesn’t seem possible does it? check out the opportunities below to help keep your submissions goals strong.

Calls for Submissions

View all calls for submissions in our online Classifieds. Have a young writer? Check out our Young Writers Guide to Publications to help them find a market for their work, too.

September Submission Deadlines

Capulet Mag. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, comics, art. No fee. Deadline: September 30. **Restrictions: open to women between the ages of 15 – 29**

Hey, I’m Alive Magazine. Issue 4 Poetry, fiction, photography, art. No fee. Deadline: September 15. **Restrictions: open to black creatives only for this issue.**

Parhelion. Fall 2020 Issue. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction. $3 fee. Deadline: September 30.

Sky Island Journal. Issue 14, Fall 2020. Poetry, flash fiction creative nonfiction. $3.99 fee. Deadline: Midnight CST on September 30.

Tolsun Books. Queries of literary projects made from parts. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, drama, cross-genre, comics, translations, photography, art. $10 fee. Deadline: September 30.

Walloon Writers Review. Edition 6. Poetry, fiction, nonfiction, cross-genre, photography. No fee. Deadline: September 30. **Restrictions: writing & photography inspired by Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.** [Read more…] about Weekly Roundup for Calls & Contests :: September 4, 2020