Posts made in April, 2009

Somnambulist Quarterly Call for Submissions

Somnambulist Quarterly, a new Chicago based online literary magazine, is looking for submissions in Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Photo Essay. No strict demands, but if you feel you have the best piece ever, send it to us. Please submit all work to mpersley@gmail.com and check out our site at www.somnambulistquarterly.com.

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Main Street Rag Poetry Chapbook Contest

www.mainstreetrag.com/ChapCont.html 2009 Guidelines Deadline: May 31, 2009 (postmark). Reading Fee: $17 * * * We prefer that entries for this contest arrive NO SOONER than March 1 since this contest comes right on the heels of the MSR Poetry Book Award. * * * Winner receives $500 and 50 copies of chapbook. All entries receive a copy of the winning manuscript and are considered for publication. Runners-up will also be offered publication and...

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Women On Writing Spring 2009 Flash Fiction Contest

Guest judge: literary agent Wendy Sherman of Wendy Sherman Associates. Open prompt. 750 words max. Entry fee: $10, or $20 with critique. 15 Winners total. Awards: $200, $150, $100 plus gift certificates and WOW! goodie bags. Deadline: May 31, 2009. Info: wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php

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SIWG Writing Contests

The SIWG Writing Contest is an annual and much anticipated event. Entries are open to all persons over 18 years, or enrolled in post-secondary education. Submissions for the 2009 contest can be sent in beginning immediately. The deadline is May 1. www.jalc.edu/activities/siwg/contest.html Prizes 1st Place $100; 2nd Place $50; 3rd Place $25, in each category. Honorable Mentions as determined by judges. Winners will be published in the Writers...

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Scribes Valley Short Story Contest

scribesvalley.com/guidelines.html Mail Entries to: Short Story Contest Scribes Valley Publishing 6824 Drybrook Lane Knoxville, TN 37921-7312 Current deadline: July 31, 2009 Short stories word limit: 5000 words. Cover page: author’s name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, approximate word count, and optional author bio. For electronic submissions, this information should be included at the top of your story in the uploaded...

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