Mapping Me: A Landscape of Women’s Stories is an anthology of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, photography and artwork. Its objective is to explore the connections – the invisible threads – that exist between women across the globe. Our starting point is to place the most basic question of identity, “Who am I?” within the complexities of culture and ethnicity. How do women respond to motherhood, rage, loss, relationships and loneliness...

“Status Hat! is an online artszine featuring art, writing & music from contributors world-wide. We are still accepting works of Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Articles & Poetry for these themes: KEYS, HEART, LANDSCAPE, EARTH, REFLECTION. Due by: July 30, 2010. Send up to 3 poems, or 1,000 words max for other pieces, to: editor@statushat.org Find Status Hat! at: http://www.statushat.org Inquiries...

TITLE: A box at the opera for 4 & a bottle of Bollinger: your perfect evening? It could be yours. Most eloquent writer wins an exclusive box for four people at the English National Opera ‘The Pearl Fisher’s on Tuesday the 29th June and a bottle of Bollinger Special Cuvée. Simply describe your perfect evening. SUBMISSION: Tweet your submission (we are @BollingerUK) or write it on our blog. We’d like the who, when, why, where and...

Smartish Pace, Beullah Rose Poetry Prize This contest is open to women writers. Winning poet receives $200. Top three poets and all finalists (usually about 10) are published in Smartish Pace. All poems submitted for the prize will be considered for publication. Submit 3 poems along with a $5 entry fee. Additional poems may be submitted for $1 per poem. No more than 12 poems may be submitted (maximum submission: 15 poems = $5 + $12 = $17)....

Smartish Pace, Erskine J. Poetry Prize Winning poet receives $200. Top three poets and all finalists (usually about 10) are published in Smartish Pace. All poems submitted for the prize will be considered for publication. Submit 3 poems along with a $5 entry fee. Additional poems may be submitted for $1 per poem. No more than 15 poems may be submitted (maximum submission: 15 poems = $5 + $12 = $17).  Deadline: August 15, 2010. Stephen Reichert...

We’re excited to announce that this current contest is being generously sponsored by Leah’s Homemade Cookies.  In addition to cash prizes, Leah’s Homemade Cookies will be awarding one dozen gourmet cookies to the first and second place winners!  The winners will select the flavor of their choice, and Leah will ship them to their doorstep.  Visit Leah’s website to give a gourmet gift or treat youself:...