Posts made in October, 2008

GOT TRUTH? THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FACT International Journal of Literary Nonfiction thetruthaboutthefact.com INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR SUBMISSION Literary nonfiction essay, memoir, commentary 1000-5000 words Literary nonfiction narrative poetry Black & white art and photography Submission Deadline December 31, 2008 Submit via email: editor@thetruthaboutthefact.com Published by Loyola Marymount University...

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Words of Belief Contest

Genre: Fiction & Nonfiction accepted Closes: November 21, 2008 Fees: $0 for one entry. Submission: Submit up to three stories Prizes: $500 for first place. Grand Prize: $500, Editor’s Selection: $250, 15 Finalists: Publication Description: Words of Belief is calling for both nonfiction and fiction submissions for their Holiday Story Writing Contest. Free to enter, submit stories electronically for a chance to win $500, $250 or...

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Tarpaulin Sky Call for Manuscript Submissions

During the month of October, Tarpaulin Sky Press (www.tarpaulinsky.com) will be reading full-length manuscripts of poetry, fiction, and cross-genre work. There is no need to query first; simply mail the manuscript according to the directions below. Manuscripts should be postmarked between October 1 and October 31, 2008. Writers who have not been published in our literary journal should include a $20 reading fee in the form of a check or a money...

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Snakeskin Theme Issue

Jessy Randall is guest-editing the February 2009 issue of the online poetry magazine Snakeskin www.snakeskin.org.uk The theme of this issue is … TOYS, GAMES, AND PUZZLES. Please send up to six poems on the topic of toys, games, and puzzles. No previously-published poems. No simultaneous submissions. The deadline is December 15. Feel free to forward this message to anyone who might be interested. Jessy Randall jessyrandall@yahoo.com...

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Nightboat Books Poetry Prize

Nightboat Books invites submissions to the 2008 Nightboat Books Poetry Prize, judged by Franz Wright. The winning poet receives $1,000 and a standard royalty contract, including 10 complimentary copies of the book. Previous winners include Lytton Smith (author of The All-Purpose Magical Tent, chosen by Terrance Hayes; Jonathan Weinert (author of In the Mode of Disappearance, chosen by Brenda Hillman); Joshua Kryah (author of Glean, chosen by...

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