Looking for a writer’s sanctuary? A place where you can leave the distractions of life behind and just sit down in peace to put words on the page? That’s what we offer here at theOffice – a quiet, communal workspace on the westside of Los Angeles. We have a roster filled with A-list screenwriters, novelists and more, but sometimes the cost of membership can be too much for up-and-coming writers. That’s why five years ago we started our free...

4th Women Inspirational Poetry Contest This poetry contest is a celebration of inspirational women. Our journey as people and writers is to recognize those who display great attributes, those who endure through diverse challenges, and those who enrich us with their words. This contest is dedicated to all those women who have added to our lives, and made it easier for us to have hope. We encourage all writers to commemorate their loving memories...

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who enjoys expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful literary art of poetry or writing a story that is worth telling everyone! Welcome to all having the ability to dream… We are now in the 10th year of our mission to inspire, motivate, and encourage anyone having the desire or love for poetry and writing, to continue doing so without fear of failure or...

Rat’s Ass Review is back in business and once again soliciting submissions. Submissions info is at:  http://ratsassreview.net/ Submissions are to be sent to:  ratsassreview@gmail.com The info which you showed before remains correct: Editor plans to publish poetry that he likes.   No theory, no themes, just his personal taste.   Also no pay.   Online only. Visit the website: ...

Indiana Review 2015 Poetry Prize FINAL JUDGE: EDUARDO C. CORRAL Winner receives $1000 and publication in Indiana Review plus a scholarship to attend Adrian Matejka’s workshop at this year’s Indiana University Writers’ Conference. All entries are considered for publication. We look forward to reading your work! Submissions Deadline: March 15, 2015 EDUARDO C. CORRAL Eduardo C. Corral is a CantoMundo fellow. He holds degrees from Arizona State...

Annual Spirit First Poetry Contest Deadline: January 31, 2015  First Prize: $200  Second Prize: $150  Third Prize: $100 Complete Guidelines:  Spirit First is pleased to announce its Sixth Annual Meditation Poetry Contest. Poetry submissions may be of any length and any style but must have a theme of Meditation, Mindfulness, Silence, Stillness, or Solitude (we are referring to peaceful solitude—not loneliness). Poems may reflect any discipline,...