Call for Submissions

by Ex Libris on January 8, 2014

CCLaP Seeking 4 Fiction Manuscripts

CCLaP is currently accepting three types of manuscripts for possible publication: –Full-length commercial novels or works of creative nonfiction, 60,000 to 120,000 words total; –Novella-sized manuscripts of the same type, 20,000 to 40,000 words in length; –And individual stories and essays for inclusion in our monthly magazine, ideally 5,000 to 10,000 words (although shorter and longer submissions are accepted as well). All books are published in an electronic version released under a Creative Commons license and a “pay what you want” scheme (including a free version), as well as a trade paperback printed by Lightning… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 8, 2014

Luminarts Cultural Foundation Fellowships – Apply Now!

Luminarts Cultural Foundation* is awarding over $120,000 in grant awards to 20 Chicago artists, musicians and writers. Encourage your students to apply and become Luminarts Fellows. Luminarts not only offers grant awards, but also provides young artists with mentorship opportunities to continue their own artistic pursuits, and serve as inspiration for other aspiring artists. To apply visit www.luminarts.org or contact us at info@luminarts.org for more information. As an educator we welcome and encourage you to share this opportunity with your students. *Formerly the Union League Civic & Arts Foundation Apply Now ABOUT LUMINARTS By recognizing, encouraging and rewarding Chicago’s most talented young… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on January 8, 2014

2013-2014 Vine Leaves Vignette Collection Award Call for submissions

A Young Journal Seeks Submissions In late 2011, Jessica Bell and Dawn Ius founded Vine Leaves Literary Journal to offer the vignette, a forgotten literary form, the exposure and credit it deserves. The vignette is a snapshot in words, and differs from flash fiction or a short story in that its aim doesn’t lie within the traditional realms of structure or plot, instead it focuses on one element, mood, character, setting or object. The journal, published quarterly online, is a lush synergy of atmospheric prose, poetry, photography and illustrations, put together with an eye for… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 5, 2013

BOOKANISTA Calls for Short Stories

Bookanista is looking for new short fiction from up-and-coming writers. Bookanista is a literary website recommending books and championing all writers producing great work. The online magazine contains features, interviews, author recommendations and literary news, as well as showcasing works of short fiction from both established writers and exciting new talent. They are currently looking for unpublished original short stories to publish on the website. Submissions of up to 5,000 words should be sent as a Word or pdf attachment to newvoices@bookanista.com Please write ‘short story’ in the subject line along with your title and… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on November 4, 2013

The Lascaux Review is Looking for Submissions

The Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction The Lascaux Review is an online literary journal that provides a showcase for emerging and established storytellers, poets, and essayists. They welcome submissions from students and teachers of creative writing programs, as well as from other aspiring and seasoned writers of fiction, poetry, and narrative nonfiction. They are pleased to announce the inaugural Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction and would like to invite writers to submit their best stories. Stories may be previously published or unpublished. Length should not exceed 10,000 words. Entry fee is $5, and authors may… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 24, 2013

Purdue University’s School of Language and Cultures is Seeking Papers

Purdue University’s School of Language and Cultures is seeking graduate research papers for their 14th Annual Graduate Student Symposium. Throughout history, previously isolated groups have come into contact with outsiders, in terms of customs, religion, and language. These interactions can yield varying results based on the specific circumstances of the cultural meeting. How well do two groups unknown to each other successfully communicate across cultural boundaries? What are the literary, linguistic, socio-political and cultural outcomes of such communication? How do cross-cultural interactions alter the way original members of the same group communicate? Research into specific… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 3, 2013

From Wolves to Italy to Poetry Submissions

Crack your knuckles.Rotate your wrists inward, outward, and then fire off a few submissions to these journals looking to publish your exciting work. Submission deadlines are fast approaching so let those fingers rain down on the keyboard. Journals Waiting for Your Poems SLAB is seeking submissions for their CURRY Prize in Poetry. In the past, SLAB has published Pushcart Prize participant Zan Bockes, poet Joseph Bruchac, and Young Adult author Arleen Ruth Cohen. In fact, 2012 saw SLAB recognized as a recipient of the AWP National Director’s Prize for Content. First place: $600 and a… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on October 1, 2013

Share Your Passion for Literature

Do the grey clouds hanging overhead portend a storm? Will the onset of October herald a cool, cold rain? Hardly. October’s grey doldrums are kindled by the cardinal reds, yellows, and oranges of graduate opportunities tumbling from the trees. Working in The Schools Writers and students interested in aiding those in our community should pursue the Working in The Schools (WITS) mentoring opportunity. English faculty, staff, and students mentor fourth through sixth grade students from a Chicago Public School that is at least 90% low-income. Mentors do not have to leave campus to help students. WITS will… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 26, 2013

Published Students, Writing Contests, and More

Today’s news comes in on the Pony Express from the land of published MAWP students. However, that’s not the only good tidings in the mailbag: there are writing contests, association kickoffs, and visiting authors stuffed in this Ex Libris satchel. Read on, spread the news, and cheer for the Friday finish line is now in sight. Congratulations Tim Rolph When you see Tim on campus over the next few weeks shake his hand and offer him a hearty congratulations on the publication of Global Poverty Alleviation: A Case Book. Tim acted as part of a… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 17, 2013

A Three Course Meal of News, Literature, and Events

Dishes served at The Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock Building are renowned for their exquisite flavor. Each dish, a balanced masterpiece, is served above the city and placed on the white tablecloths many pedestrians will never see. It’s the combination of different flavors, not to mention the ambiance, that gives each dish its particular character. Every note is accented, recognized as being an important part of the meal, the whole. Today’s Ex Libris is a happy compendium of news from all over the department. Read on to discover writing announcements, new… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on September 16, 2013

A Call for Bronzeville and Lincoln Square Writers

Anthology of Chicago is a, “Literary project collecting poems and stories that evoke the spirit of Chicago’s many neighborhoods, celebrating those neighborhoods and the writers that live, work, and play in them.” Over the past year, the project has regularly posted pieces from Hyde Park, Pilsen, and Logan Square. Anthology of Chicago wants you to use your neighborhood as a sandbox and springboard. They are looking for writers to map a creative topography of stories, art, and photographs for a community. The project’s board believes that these intimate stories will give insight into the uniquely… Read Article →

by Ex Libris on May 31, 2013

Threshold Release Party, Two Job Postings, & More!

All are invited to the release of Threshold’s 33rd edition! The Threshold release party will be held at the DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Along with free copies of the publication, there will be music provided by members of the DePaul Jazz Ensemble, readings and performances from the publication, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres. Please join Threshold in celebrating this issue and honoring the work of its student contributors and staff. *** DePaul’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program has extended the call for papers deadline for the upcoming national Association of Graduate… Read Article →

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