THE ALTRUIST is a new, online literary magazine seeking submissions for its inaugural issue. We accept fresh and innovative works of fiction, poetry, interviews, and more. For further information on what we accept, along with submission guidelines, visit www.altruisticword.com.

BALTIMORE STORY FEST believes that everyone has a story & we want yours! We are seeking amazing stories and their amazing authors [it might be helpful if you live in Maryland, but it’s not totally necessary] to participate in the first ever BALTIMORE STORY FEST celebrating the short story art form. *Authors of the top 3 stories will have the opportunity to read their work on stage [or have it read by a professional actor] in front of...

First Prize: $300 Second Prize: $150 Third Prize: $50 All winners will be published on the RAF Website and/or Newsletter and Printed Materials Guidelines: • RAF is looking for original literary works that are based on the healing power of nature, including, but not limited to: gardens, nature, flowers, and aromatherapy. The contest is open to any genre and is open to any writer of any age, writing in English. • Entry fee: $15. Please make your...

Qarrtsiluni is accepting submissions of collaborative work for its first issue of 2009, “Mutating the Signature,” with guest editors Dana Guthrie Martin and Nathan Moore. The deadline is Jan. 15, and the issue will run from January through March. For submission details, see: qarrtsiluni.com/2008/12/01/call-for-submissions-mutating-the-signature.

www.korepress.org/KorePressShortFictionAward.htm. A prize of $1,000 plus chapbook publication by Kore Press will be given for a short story written in English. Tayari Jones will be judging. Deadline has been extended to January 15, 2009 Online Submissions Now Accepted Special Deal for Contest Entrants Get free shipping (a $3.50 value) when you enter the contest and purchase the 2008 winning chapbook. Click the button below to pay the fee for...