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by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

Black Warrior Review’s Annual Contest (Deadline: 9/1/15)

Black Warrior Review is accepting submissions for its eleventh annual contest starting today, April 1. This year’s guest judges are Heather Christle (poetry), Alissa Nutting (fiction/prose), and Mary Roach (nonfiction). The submission deadline is September 1, 2015. The $20 entry fee includes a one-year subscription to Black Warrior Review. Writers may submit their work here. Winners in each genre will receive a $1,000 prize and publication in BWR 42.2, Spring/Summer 2016. Three runners-up will receive $100 in addition to publication.

by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

Illinois Emerging Writers Competition: Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award (Deadline: 6/30/15)

The Illinois Emerging Writers Competition is accepting submissions for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. The award for first place is $500; second place is $300 and third place is $100. Winning poems also will be submitted for possible publication in Bluestem, Ninth Letter, Quiddity, and RHINO journals and Poetic License Press publications. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2015. View the entry form and guidelines here.  

by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

The Writer’s “An Ocean of Possibility” Short Story Contest (Deadline: 4/30/15)

The Writer’s “An Ocean of Possibility” short story contest is now accepting submissions of 1,000-word fiction stories. Writers have a choice of three ocean-themed quotes as inspiration for their stories: “Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” – Sarah Kay “Doesn’t it seem to you,” asked Madame Bovary, “that the mind moves more freely in the presence of that boundless expanse, that the sight of it elevates the soul and gives rise to thoughts of the infinite and the ideal?” – Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary … Read Article →

by Ex Libris on April 1, 2015

Elk River Writers Workshop

Nonprofit Elk River Arts & Lectures is hosting its inaugural Elk River Writers Workshop October 22–25, 2015, at Chico Hot Springs Resort in Paradise Valley, Montana. The workshop accepts applications on a rolling basis, starting today. The cost of attendance is $1,425.

by Ex Libris on March 31, 2015

Extended Submission Deadline for DePaul English Conference (4/15/15)

Sixth Annual English Department Spring Conference Friday, May 8, 2015 • Arts & Letters Hall, 2315 North Kenmore Avenue Keynote Speaker Crystal Chan, Author of Bird   DePaul English students now have one more week to submit their original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, literary analyses or criticism, and other work to this annual student-run conference. The conference theme is Wonder. The new deadline is Monday, April 15. Please send submissions or inquiries to: egsaconference2015@gmail.com. Submission Guidelines 1. Submit 300- to 500-word abstracts OR complete papers (complete papers are preferred, but abstracts are fine, too) for up to two works… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on March 30, 2015

Chicken Soup for the Soul Books Accepting Submissions

The Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise is accepting story submissions for books on a number of topics. Upcoming titles include My Very Good, Very Bad Cat (there’s a dog edition, too); Random Acts of Kindness; and Think Possible. View the full list of books in development here.

by Ex Libris on March 27, 2015

SAFTA’s 2015 Writing Retreats

Sundress Academy for the Arts (SAFTA) is offering 2015 summer writing retreats in fiction and poetry. The three-day, two-night retreats take place at SAFTA’s Firefly Farms in Knoxville, Tennessee, and include instruction, writing supplies, food, drink, transportation to and from the airport, and all onsite amenities for $200. Camping equipment is also available for rent. The fiction writing retreat (May 29–31) and the poetry writing retreat (June 12–14) are limited to 15 slots each. See the flyers below or email safta@sundresspublications.com for more information. Fiction Retreat Flyer   Poetry Retreat Flyer

by Ex Libris on March 20, 2015

Luminarts Creative Writing Competition for Young Writers (Deadline: 6/1/15)

The Luminarts Cultural Foundation at the Union League Club of Chicago is accepting applications for its annual creative writing competition, which awards five $5,000 grant awards and Luminarts Fellowships across the categories of creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Luminarts competitions are open to applicants who are between the ages of 18 and 30. The submission deadline is June 1, 2015. Writers may submit their work here.

by Ex Libris on March 17, 2015

Summer Literary Seminars: Lithuania

Summer Literary Seminars (SLS) is offering a two-week residency program in Lithuania this summer (July 14–28, 2015) for $2,400. SLS will fill the 20 spots on a first-come, first-served basis.

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