Browsing Archive: January, 2021
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, January 31, 2021,
Speculative City
Submissions are open until February 24 for an issue on the theme of “Sound.” Publishes “provocative works that are centered within a cityscape,” in fiction, poetry, and essays. Payment: $20-$55.
From: https://www.erikadreifus.com/blogs/practicing-writing
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Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, January 29, 2021,
The War Cry: Multicultural Ministry
The War Cry represents the Salvation Army’s mission through news, profiles, commentaries and stories. It looks to bring people to Christ, help believers grow in faith and character, and promotes redemptive cultural practices from the perspective of Salvation Army programs, ministries and doctrines. Readership consists of those in and involved with The Salvation Army as well as the general public. It is distrib...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, January 28, 2021,
Saturday Evening Post Limerick Laughs Contest
Wanna join the fun? Submit your limerick!
The Saturday Evening Post will award $25 to the author of the winning limerick about this Henry Hintermeister cover illustration from the February 1938 issue of Country Gentleman.
To enter, fill out the entry form on their web site. Entries must be submitted by February 25, 2021. Limericks must contain five lines, and you may enter as many times as you...
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, January 27, 2021,
Texas Poetry Calendar 2022
The Texas Poetry Calendar has been an iconic staple of the poetry community in Texas since 1998, publishing Texas Poets Laureate and Pushcart winners alongside emerging poets from the vast cultural diaspora culminating in this great state. Submissions are accepted from December 1, 2020 through February 20, 2021.
Submit 1-3 poems in a single document. Begin each poem on a separate page. Do not make more than one s...
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, January 27, 2021,
Poetry Society of Colorado: February Contest
Submission Deadline: 2/20/2021
Sponsor: Nancy Bierman
Theme: Somewhere I have never traveled
Form: Open
Line Limit: 40
Entry fee: $5 per poem
Prize Structure: 1st $25; 2nd $15; 3rd $10
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Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, January 24, 2021,
The following is from editor James Stuart Bell. The deadline has been extended to 02-15-21.
I am now compiling a story volume for Guideposts with a working title of Angels All around Us. The main themes of this book as given by Guideposts are:
Guardian angels/Angelic Rescues
Angels Unawares (a la Hebrews 13:2)
Angelic Messages, Signs, and Warnings
Angel Visitations and Sightings
Angelic Comfort, Prayers, and/or Help
Hospital Angels/Angelic Healings
Story Guidelines:
First person experience of an ang...
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, January 20, 2021,
MUSE Magazine: Science of Fear
MUSE is a discovery magazine for children and teens ages 9-14. It takes intellectual curiosity seriously, while never taking itself too seriously. The editors seek fresh and entertaining articles from the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Timeliness and trustworthiness is essential, but humor, irreverence, and atypical angles are also hallmarks of MUSE. We seek articles that describe how things ...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Tuesday, January 19, 2021,
Poetry Society of South Carolina Spring Contest
Five categories for nonmembers to enter including: Charleston, any subject, gardens, childhood, love/marriage, and theater.
Prizes range from $50 - $200, one prize for each category.
Entry fee is $5 per poem. All winning poems are published.
Posted by Sally Clark on Sunday, January 17, 2021,
ASK Magazine: Collecting Collections
ASK is a nonfiction magazine for children 7–10 years old who are curious about science and the world they live in. Each edition of ASK is built around a central theme or question.
ASK introduces kids to the joys of thinking and questioning scientifically, and presumes them to be active members of the international community of knowledge-seekers. The ideal ASK article is an engaging nonfiction story (or cartoon) th...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, January 16, 2021,
Stephen A. Dibiase Poetry Contest
NO ENTRY FEE. Deadline January 31, 2021. Offers $500 for first place, $400 second, $300 third, $200 fourth and additional cash awards to be determined. One poem limit. For poems in English. Otherwise, no limitations or restrictions. All ages. All countries. Published or unpublished. Submission gives your consent for us to publish your poem on our website.
from: C. Hope Clark
The Carolina Slade Mystery Series, Bell Bridge Books
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Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, January 13, 2021,
Zocalo Public Space Poetry Prize
NO ENTRY FEE. Deadline January 29, 2021. Since 2012, Zócalo has awarded the prize annually to the US poet whose poem best evokes a connection to place. “Place” may be interpreted in many ways, be it of historical, cultural, political, or personal importance; the landscape may also be literal, imaginary, or metaphorical...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, January 11, 2021,
Picture Book Pitch Twitter Party
What - Pitch Your Picture Books on Twitter
Why - Agents and Editors on Twitter Can See It!
When - Our next #PBPitch will be Thursday, February 11th, 2021!
Pitch your PBs on twitter using #PBPitch. Pitch manuscripts only ONCE in the morning and ONCE in the Evening. (Once before 2pm and once after.) If you are an author/illustrator, you can attach an image to your PB manuscript pitch....
Posted by Sally Clark on Saturday, January 9, 2021,
FACES Magazine: Go Fish!
Lively, original approaches to the subject are the primary concerns of the editors in choosing material. FACES: World Culture & Geography is written for ages 9-14. FACES Writers are encouraged to study recent past copies for content and style. (Sample copies are available for viewing at the Cricket Media Store, where you can also purchase a current issue.) Issues are also available at many local libraries. All mater...
Posted by Sally Clark on Thursday, January 7, 2021,
Mississippi Poetry Society Spring Contest
23 categories to enter, prizes range from $10-$100, entry fee is $3 per poem or $30 to enter all categories.
All entries must be received no later than February 07 2021.
Posted by Sally Clark on Wednesday, January 6, 2021,
Bible Advocate Magazine
2021 Bible Advocate Theme: Faithful
The focus of the Bible Advocate in 2021 will be “Faithful.” Unlike recent years, we’ve decided not to have sub-themes for each of our six annual issues. This is good news for writers: You are free to submit an article on any subject of your choosing. Please be sure to review our writer’s guidelines at baonline.org (About/Write For Us) before you submit, and read several back issues in our arch...
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Posted by Sally Clark on Monday, January 4, 2021,
Utah State Poetry Society Annual Contest
Postmark deadline: Feb. 1, 2021
Entry fee: $5 plus $3 per poem for poem no longer than 40 lines
Prizes range from $10 to $100. 21 categories for nonmembers to enter on a wide variety of themes and forms.
Posted by Sally Clark on Friday, January 1, 2021,
San Pedro River Review: 2021 or Kerouac’s Highway Gone Wrong
San Pedro River Review is an international perfect-bound journal of poetry and art. It is named for the ancient river that flows north from the mountains of Sonora, Mexico, into Arizona. We have a strong interest in poetry of Place and the relationship between lives and landscapes. Most importantly, we seek a sense of concision, an economy of language with a keen focus on voice and image. Each fall, w...
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.