Markets and contests archive
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2009
CHRISTIAN FAMILY HUMOR
A new Christian magazine, Thriving Family, is looking for 900-word first-person, true-life narrative humor articles. They request only full articles on spec for consideration. Payment is $250 on acceptance for first nonexclusive rights. Submit in body of e-mail to thrivingfamilysubmissions@family.org.
COLLEGE HUMOR
Editor Jean Hanff Korelitz is looking for (and, I'm told by e-mail, paying for) satirical college application essays for an upcoming anthology. Details at http://www.funniestcollegeessays.com.
MOCKING VANITY
MONTHLY HUMOR CONTEST
HumorPress.com holds monthly humor writing contests with cash prizes. Read more.
FUNNY HEADLINE CONTEST
Can you write a hilarious headline? Read more.
IS THERE A SAUCIER IN THE HOUSE?
The Chicken Soup for the Soul folks continue to look for stories. Upcoming topics and due dates include NASCAR (Aug. 31), teacher tales (Aug. 31), dieting and fitness (Sept. 30) and endurance sports (Sept. 30).
January/February 2009
VANITY, THY NAME IS FAKERY
The Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest looks for "the best humor poem that has been sent to a 'vanity poetry contest' as a joke." Entries accepted through April 1, 2009. Even if you're not a fake poet, a Web site poking fun at vanity contests is worth a laugh.
'IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT'
The ever-popular Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, which praises bad opening lines, is accepting entries for 2009, though the deadline is up in the air: "The official deadline is April 15 (a date that Americans associate with painful submissions and making up bad stories). The actual deadline may be as late as May 30 (the 2009 results will be released by mid-June)."
STORIES FOR 'TOUGH TIMES'
The Chicken Soup folks have a call out for true stories that tell it like it is, sometimes with humor. Deadline is February 28.
AND TIMES WHEN COMFORT IS NEEDED
Cup of Comfort is looking for submissions about grieving hearts and about fathers and sons. Deadlines are February 1 and April 15, respectively.
October/November 2008
BIG SCREEN CONTEST
Fat Rock Productions wants scripts from “undiscovered women”. The winning script will be filmed. Deadline is Dec. 12. More information here.
ON DEADLINE
Writersweekly.com is taking entries for its Winter 2009 24-Hour Short Story Contest. Contest start time is noon central time, Jan. 24, but you must enter in advance.
WARM UP
Chicken Soup for the Soul still wants your stories. End-of-year deadlines approach for pieces on college experiences and extraordinary teenagers. Golf stories are due by Dec. 1. Read more here.
August/September 2008
WOW! Women On Writing: WOW! Women On Writing is an free online magazine that promotes the communication between women writers, authors, editors, literary agents, publishers and readers. Read more.
PBS NOW CONTEST: Submit your own cartoon caption and the NOW editors will select qualified submissions to appear on their Web site. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP: Chicken Soup for the Soul is looing for College Tales, Twins, Endurance Sports, Learning From Our Cats, Not Really Retired, and many other. Read more.
ZOETROPE SHORT FICTION CONTEST: All genres of literary fiction; 5,000 words or less; postmarked by October 1, 2008. Read more.
WD POPULAR FICTION AWARDS: The Grand Prize-Winner will receive $2,500 cash, $100 worth of Writer's Digest Books and the 2009 Novel & Short Story Writer's market. Read more.
SHORT SHORT STORY COMPETITION: Writer's Digest is now accepting entries for the 9th Annual Short Short Story Competition. We're looking for fiction that's bold, brilliant...but brief. Read more.
JUNE/JULY 2008
SEEKING HUMOR WRITERS: New Christian Voices is a new non-denominational Christian humor and lifestyle Web site looking for humor writers. Read more.
TRAVEL HUMOR CONTEST: Inkwater Press, in conjunction with Dave Fox, author of Getting Lost: Mishaps of an Accidental Nomad and Globejotting: How to Write Extraordinary Travel Journals (and still have time to enjoy your trip), is looking for your most terrible travel tales. Read more.
WHAT'S COOKING: Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for stories about: cancer, cats, Christmas, dog, endurance sports, getting into college, high school, middle school, resolutions, seniors and retirement, stay at home moms and twins -- but not all in the same story. (Although that would be impressive.) Read more.
MONTHLY HUMOR CONTEST: HumorPress.com holds monthly humor writing contests with cash prizes. Read more.
PUNCHLINE MAGAZINE: Everything stand-up. Read more.
CARTOON CAPTION CONTEST: New contest every month. Read more.
FUNNY HEADLINE CONTEST: Can you write a hilarious headline? Read more.
APRIL/MAY 2008
LOTS OF SOUP: Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for stories on these topics: Actively Retired Soul, Baking With Kids, Basketball Lover's Soul, Cat Lover's Soul, Catholic Soul, Celebrating Life's Most Embarrassing Moments, Christmas Collection, Christmas Pet Book, Dog Lover's Soul, Extraordinary Teen's Soul, Football Lover's Soul, Getting In...To College, Green Soul, High School Graduates, High School Student's Soul, Life Lessons for Expectant Mothers, Life Lessons for Leaders, Life Lessons on Relationships/Couples, Middle School Student's Soul, Resolution Stories, Runner's Soul, Stay At Home Mom's Soul and Twins Soul. Read more.
BEACH BOOK FESTIVAL: The 2008 Beach Book Festival has issued a call for entries for its annual program spotlighting the hottest reads of the upcoming summer season. Read more.
NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL: The 2008 New York Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital. Read more.
iFOGO: New book promotion site includes audio excerpts and video author interviews. Read more.
SUBMIT A PILOT: Make the first episode of any kind of show you want, no longer than 5 minutes. Read more.
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2008
LOTS OF SOUP: Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for stories on these topics: Actively Retired Soul, Baking With Kids, Basketball Lover's Soul, Cat Lover's Soul, Catholic Soul, Celebrating Life's Most Embarrassing Moments, Christmas Collection, Christmas Pet Book, Dog Lover's Soul, Extraordinary Teen's Soul, Football Lover's Soul, Getting In...To College, Green Soul, High School Graduates, High School Student's Soul, Life Lessons for Expectant Mothers, Life Lessons for Leaders, Life Lessons on Relationships/Couples, Middle School Student's Soul, Resolution Stories, Runner's Soul, Stay At Home Mom's Soul and Twins Soul. Read more.
BEACH BOOK FESTIVAL: The 2008 Beach Book Festival has issued a call for entries for its annual program spotlighting the hottest reads of the upcoming summer season. Read more.
NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL: The 2008 New York Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the world’s publishing capital. Read more.
iFOGO: New book promotion site includes audio excerpts and video author interviews. Read more.
SUBMIT A PILOT: Make the first episode of any kind of show you want, no longer than 5 minutes. Read more.
NOVEMBER 2007
ANTHOLOGY CONTEST: Susan Reinhardt and DC Stanfa are seeking submissions for Sex in the Cemetery and Other Bible Stories. Read more.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS SOUGHT: Christmas Traditions: True Stories of Holiday Celebration will be filled with stories that touch the mind as well as the soul as they take the reader on a magical journey through Christmas—past and present—while giving the reader ideas for traditions they might be interested in adapting in the future. Deadline: Nov. 15. For more information, contact Helen Kay Polaski (Szymanski) at hkpolaski@yahoo.com
NEED AN AGENT? Literary agent Dan Lazar is interested in humor writers who can make the leap from humor, gifty books to larger ideas -- like a memoir or a novel (particulary novels for children). He's also interested in hearing from cartoonists looking to make a leap into writing graphic novels or memoirs.
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP NOVEL: In celebration of National Novel Writing Month (November 1st-30th), The Editorial Department, LLC — the country’s oldest independent book editing company — is hosting a nationwide contest to find and help perfect the next great American novel. Read more.
BOOMER HEART: Howard Publishing is doing another story compilation called Humor for the Baby Boomer's Heart. Stories should be for boomer's concerning health and fitness, retirement, grandchildren, grown children, aging parents, etc. The payment will vary with the quality of the story ($50-$100) and need for editing. About 800 words. Author retains all rights to the story. Name on the story and bio in the back (30-50 words). Send submissions to Snapdragongroup@aol.com.
OCTOBER 2007
STAY-AT-HOME MOM SOUL: A mom is a cook, housekeeper, teacher, laundress, facilities manager, chauffeur, psychologist and nurse. And she is on call twenty four hours a day. Read more.
CATHOLIC SOUL: Chicken Soup for the Catholic Soul is collecting true stories sharing the power and promise, hope and happiness of being Catholic. Read more.
RADIO HUMOR WRITING CONTEST: Write and perform something original that is intended to he heard on radio. Cash prizes. Read more.
HOSPITAL STORIES WANTED: Brenda Elsagher, author of If the Battle is Over, Why Am I Still in Uniform? and I’d Like to Buy a Bowel Please, is asking for submissions for her third book: Bedpan Banter, funny and inspiring stories from the hospital. Please limit submissions to 1500 words or less. Stories must be unpublished and fit into the descriptive title. Deadline for stories is April 1, 2008. Read more.
GREAT COURSE: Gene Perret is offering an online Master Course in Joke Writing. Read more.
SEX IN THE CEMETERY AND OTHER BIBLE STORIES: Susan Reinhardt and DC Stanfa are seeking submissions for an anthology contest:
Contest Deadline: November 21, 2007
Prize: Two $200 Grand Prizes will be awarded and all entries chosen for the book will receive $100.
Story Length: 750-2,500 words
Point of View: First-person or third-person (no second person).
Style: Narrative nonfiction, creative nonfiction. But, it must be a story. The theme of this anthology is relationships. Think men, women, and messy meanderings. Essays will be considered, but the Author must have a story to tell, not just an opinion.
Tone: Stories must be humorous. They can be poignant and touching, but above all, they need to be humorous. Irreverence is a plus, as is the uniqueness of the tale.
• Stories must be original, true (license to exaggerate greatly, but essentially true).
• Previously published material is acceptable, as long as the Author retains the copyright.
• A publishing agreement will be mailed to the Author of each story selected as a finalist.
• Due to the volume of submissions anticipated, we cannot report on the status of individual submissions (with the exception of finalists, who are notified in writing). The grand-prize winning story and the list of contributors will be posted on the Editors’ websites (www.susanreinhardt.com and www.dcstanfa.com) upon publication.
• Authors may submit multiple stories.
How to Submit Your Story
Email submissions, in an attached Word file, to dcstanfa@fuse.net with anthology submission in the subject line
Each submission must include the following:
Your full name
Your mailing address
Your phone number
Story word count
Story title
Title of original publication—if in a larger body of work
Brief bio of author—100 words, or so.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2007
FUNNY STORIES WANTED: Meadowbrook Press is working on a series of hilarious anthologies featuring funnier-than-fiction tales about the "misadventures" of life. Read more.
WILL ROGERS CONTEST: The 2007 Will Rogers Writing Contest is open. Cash prizes will be awarded for entries that best reflect the Rogers style of writing. To enter the contest, submit an essay of 500 to 750 words (maximum) written in the style of Will Rogers. Read more.
GET AN AGENT: Spend two days with 22 top agents on a program of panels and workshops with plenty of free time to network. The Backspace Agent-Author Seminars is November 6-7, 2007, in NYC and includes Scott Hoffman, Paul Cirone, Miriam Goderich, Paige Wheeler, Michael Bourret, Stephany Evans, and many more. Read more.
POLITICAL SOULS: Chicken Soup is looking for stories for Democrat and Republican Souls. Read more.
JUNE/JULY 2007
MONA SCHREIBER PRIZE: The 8th Annual Mona Schreiber Prize for Humorous Fiction and Nonfiction is accepting submissions. Writers of comedic stories, articles, essays, poems, songs, plays, hate letters and other forms beyond description (but not comprehension) are invited to submit. Read more.
AATH BOOK AWARDS: The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) is accepting entries for the 2008 AATH Book Awards. The awards honor authors of books that further their mission "to advance the understanding and application of humor and laughter for their positive benefits." Read more.
ELECTROBOOKS COMPETITION: Free competition for fiction writers. Top prize is $500, second $200 and third $100. Fast-paced unpublished novels, short stories or even the first few chapters of novels welcome. Deadline: July 7, 2007. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP: Chicken Soup for the Do-It-Yourselfer’s Soul: Home Improvement Stories from Decorating to Demolition is seeking funny submissions. Deadline: September 30, 2007. Read more.
CJR: The Columbia Journalism Review has a new Web site, which combines CJR.org and CJR Daily under one stylish roof, and features The Audit, our critique of business journalism; The Kicker, our new blog for short takes; and much more. Read more.
NEW GROUP FOR HUMOR WRITERS: Is your funny bone not getting enough of a workout? Would you like more opportunity to interact with other humor writers in a social on-line environment? Check out the Humor Writers Ning site, where humor writers, publishers, reviewers and readers get to interact and write snarky stuff at each other. Read more.
FUNNY SITE OF THE DAY: Humor is in the mind of the beholder. Proceed at your own risk. Read more.
MAY 2007
FATHER AND SON SOUL: Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for stories on all aspects of the father-son relationship, but wants women to write about this relationship from their unique vantage point for the chapter, "Through Women’s Eyes." Read more.
THE PUBLISHING CONTRARIAN: Tendentious comments and cranky critiques by Lynne W. Scanlon P.E.A. (Publisher/Editor/Author). Read more.
eBOOKS ABOUT HUMOR: New online store focuses on humorous books. Read more.
TITLE Z: Free Web site that tracks Amazon sales of your book and others. Great tool for book proposals. Read more
MISS SNARK: One of the best blogs about publishing. Read more.
EVIL EDITOR: Why you don't get published. Read more
PUB RANTS: A very nice literary agent indulges in polite rants about queries, writers and the publishing industry. Read more.
MARCH 2007
SUBWAY STORIES WANTED: Looking for essays (up to 3000 words), non fiction shorts, "Top 5" lists, photos, or any general musings about the New York City subway system. Read more.
SEA STORIES WANTED: Looking for first-person stories, poems, and artwork about the sea, coast, and sea-life from people from all walks of life: scientists and beachcombers, students and vacationers, fishermen and seafood-eaters, coastal residents and inland ocean-lovers...and professional writers and artists too. Read more.
TAINTED MIRROR ANTHOLOGY: Looking for unpublished nonfiction original stories from anyone who has broken free from addiction, abuse, neglect, depression, co-dependency, low self-esteem or stinking thinking. Read more.
INDIE EXCELLENCE: The 2007 Indie Excellence 2007 Book Awards competition is open to all POD, self-published and small press titles with publication dates from 2005-2007. Read more.
SINGLE MOMS: The editor of the bestselling Cup of Comfort (Adams Media) book series is (desperately) seeking personal stories for publication in an anthology for and about single mothers. Stories can be humorous or poignant or both, and must be original, positive, and based on real people and actual events. Copy and paste the story into the body of the email; no attachments. One story per email. Send to Colleen at wordsinger@aol.com.
WRITING CONTEST: Christian Women Online in conjunction with Art Bookbindery is sponsoring the “Her Life Reflected,” writing contest. They are looking for stories that illustrate how your mother, or a mother that you know has reflected the heart of God in her life. Read more.
FEB. 2007
HUMOR PRIZE: The 8th Annual Mona Schreiber Prize for Humorous Fiction and Nonfiction is open for entries. Writers of comedic stories, articles, essays, poems, songs, plays, hate letters and other forms beyond description (but not comprehension) are encouraged to enter. Read more.
WERGLE FLOMP: The 6th Annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest seeks the best humor poem that has been sent to a "vanity poetry contest" as a joke. Cash prizes totaling $3,336.40 will be awarded, up from $1,609 last year. Read more.
IN THE SOUP: The Chicken Soup Family is preparing a serving especially for the Twenty-Something Soul and American Idol Lover's Soul, and they're looking for stories. For each story selected to be published in the books, a 50-word biography will be included about the author and a permission fee of $200 will be paid. Read more.
ISHS IN NEWPORT: The 2007 Intl. Soc. of Humor Studies (ISHS) Conference will be held at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island from June 28 to July 1, 2007. Read more.
BYLINES CALENDAR: Now accepting submissions for the Bylines 2008 Writers Desk Calendar. Serious writers who have been published and paid for their work are invited to submit an entry. Read more.
DEC. 2006/JAN. 2007
HUMOR WRITER NEEDED: Looking for co-writer to add to screenplay about a chiropractor in mid-life who becomes a closet comic at a comedy club to cope with his rich overbearing wife and cantankerous father-in-law and finds love in the arms of a cocktail waitress. Needs jokes for his comedy club performance. Write to Maria at soulmate101@cox.net.
FIND A PUBLISHER: LiteraryMarketPlace.com brings the power of automated searching to the world's largest, most complete database of the book publishing industry. Read more.
DIGITALPULP.ORG: A roadside oasis for writers on the long hard road to getting published. Read more.
HUMOR COLLECTION: The Humor Collection is a service for all who wish to raise the humor quotient in their life and is dedicated to connecting people to the wealth of humor and comedy created by comedians over the years. Read more.
NOVEMBER 2006
HUMOR FORUM: New online forum includes Humor Challenges to hone humor writing skills and a Stand Up Comedy string with comedian, Richard Scott. Read more.
LEARN FROM THE BEST: Listen to Dan Poynter's self-publising seminar online. Read more.
SHORT STORY CONTEST: The 7th Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition is accepting entries. The Grand-Prize winner will receive $3,000. Read more.
MOTHER OF ALL FUNNY MOTHER CONTESTS: Looking for anecdotes, funny observations, clever or silly tips, mealtime madness, or stories poking fun at Super Mom or Oblivious Dad. Read more.
BAD MOVIES: The Agony Booth is an ongoing inquisition into some of the worst movies humanity has to offer. Read more.
GREAT AMERICAN BOOK GIVEAWAY: No strings, just great books. Read more.
OCTOBER 2006
JOKE CONTEST: Enter the 2007 Reader's Digest "Tell Us a Joke" contest. Read more.
EMPTY NESTER STORIES WANTED: Chicken Soup for the Empty Nester’s Soul is looking for stories that explore the losses and discoveries; rifts and rescues; and the hope and humor of being an empty nester. Read more.
SEEKING STORIES ABOUT PUBLISHING AND MARKETING A BOOK: Looking for stories about your experience with publishing -- either self or traditional publishing. Read more.
CONFERENCE AT PENN: The 12th Annual Writers Conference at Penn, October 14-15, offers 68 workshops and master classes. Read more.
HOAXES & PRANKS: A blog about hoaxes of all kinds. Read more.
STUPID STUFF: Stupid gifts. Stupid candy. Stupid toys. A complete waste of perfectly good technology. Read more.
RULES FOR USING A COMMA: Detailed examples on the uses of punctuation marks. Read more.
SEPTEMBER 2006
GREETING CARDS: American Greetings is looking for freelance humor writers. Contact Mark Holthaus.
CHICKEN SOUP: Chicken Soup for the Soul is looking for funny, inspirational and heartfelt stories for their newest title, Chicken Soup for the Beach Lover's Soul. Read more.
TRACK-an-AUTHOR: HarperCollins Publishers has created a way to track where your favorite authors are appearing. Read more.
DAILY COMEDY: Web site features America's funniest comedians, fresh every day. Read more.
LOOKING FOR GAG WRITERS: Cartoonist Bruce Robinson is looking for humor writers to produce gag copy on spec. For more information, contact Bruce at cartoonistbrucerobinson@hotmail.com.
FIND AN AGENT: The Internet's largest and most-current database of literary agents. Read more.
AUGUST 2006
GREETING CARDS: American Greetings is looking for freelance humor writers. Contact Mark Holthaus.
CHRISTIAN HUMOR WRITERS: New discussion group for Christians of all denominations involved in the religious or mainstream humor industry -- including essayists, authors, speakers, comics, greeting card writers and cartoonists. Read more.
PRIZE FOR HUMOROUS FICTION & NONFICTION: The 7th Annual Mona Schreiber Prize for Humorous Fiction and Nonfiction is open. Writers of comedic stories, articles, essays, poems, songs, plays, hate letters and other forms beyond description are invited to submit. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR KIDS: Chicken Soup for the Soul will continue to inspire young kids through a series of character-building books and is accepting true, first-person stories from adults about childhood experiences. Stories must be written for kids ages 4-7 and focus on character-building traits such as friendship, accepting others, accepting yourself, kindness, honesty and persistence. Send submissions to Gina@lifewriters.com by November 1, 2006.
MENOPAUSAL SOUL: Immediate need of funny, inspirational and heartfelt stories for upcoming title, Chicken Soup for the Menopausal Soul. Book will cover all facets of menopause -- peri-menopause to post-menopause, and
everything between. Mail submissions to: Chicken Soup for the Menopausal Soul; c/o Publishing Syndicate; P.O. Box 607; Orangevale, CA 95662.
MARKET YOUR BOOK: BookHitch.com allows authors to list theirs books on the Web site and get recognition for free. Read more.
792 WORD MAXIMUM: The Writing Fairy Humor-Writing Contest for authors 18 years of age or older is accepting entries. Submit your story for a chance to win a cash prize. Read more.
SMART BOMB RADIO: "The only podcast liable to take a finger off" is looking for humor material. Read more.
MEDICAL HUMOR: Stitches, the Journal of Medical Humour, is looking for short humor pieces. Read more.
JUNE 2006
MAD MAGAZINE: If you have a twisted sense of humor, a peculiar way of looking at the world, or are simply eager to express your immature, strange or just plain silly side, then Mad Magazine wants to see your stuff. Read more.
DOG TALES: John Cali is looking for uplifting, inspiring stories of canine companions. Read more.
FUNNIEST FAMILY MEMBER: Send stories about your craziest family member to Reading Writers for a chance to be published and win $100. The deadline is July 31. Read more.
FATHERS & SONS: Submit letters from your father containing profound understanding, thoughts, stories or wisdom for a chance to be published in A Father’s Message in a Bottle. Read more.
PUBLISHING NEWSLETTER: PublishingBasics.com offers a monthly newsletter on the basics of the publishing industry. Read more.
MYSTERY CONTEST: La Belle Lettre is offering a contest in the mystery genre for pieces under 1,000 words. The deadline is August 1. Read more.
FOR FREELANCERS: MediaBistro.com has now published its first book, Get a Freelance Life: mediabistro.com's Insider Guide to Freelance Writing. Read more.
TAKE HUMOR SERIOUSLY: The Humor Project has re-launched its e-mail newsletter, which includes information on humor as a serious art. Read more.
BEST BOOK AWARDS: Submit your book to USABookNews.com for a chance to win the Best Books Award, one of the nation fastest growing literary contests. Read more.
MAY 2006
NEW PARA PUBLISHING WEB SITE: Para Publishing, previously featured in this newsletter, has developed a new Web site to ease navigation as it provides you with advice on writing your book through getting it published. Read more.
THE ART OF STANDUP: Judy Carter, author of The Comedy Bible, has created a Web site for stand-up comedians. Read more.
THE MOTHER OF ALL MOTHER SITES: The Mom Writer’s Literary Magazine has been named one of the Best Web Sites for Writers by Writer’s Digest. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR EVERY SOUL: Guidelines and suggestions for writing a story to contribute to one of the many upcoming Chicken Soup anthologies. Read more.
PUBLISH IN A JOURNAL: Send your creative nonfiction manuscripts for a chance to get published in Creative Nonfiction journal. Read more.
APRIL 2006
A FREELANCER’S PARADISE: The American Society of Journalists and Authors has developed a Web site allowing editors to search for freelancer writers, and freelance writers to search for editors and project managers. Read more.
LITERARY SYMPOSIUM IN DAYTON: Oct. 6-7, 2006, the Pen to Paper Literary Symposium will take place in Dayton, Ohio. Dan Poynter is one of the featured speakers. Read more.
ADD HUMOR TO YOUR SPEECHES: Gene Perret, author of Damn! That’s Funny, is offering a 12 week course in tailoring you jokes, anecdotes and quotes to fit your style. Read more.
TONY HILLERMAN CONFERENCE: Offering a $1500 prize and publication in Cowboys & Indians Magazine. Read more.
EMBARASSMENT AT THE WORKPLACE: Aspen Mountain Publishing is seeking humorous stories about your first real job after college. Send your stories to Jason Smith at jason.smith@aspenmtnpublishing.com
HAVE AN EMPTY NEST?: Send your stories about your empty nest or how you are anticipating your empty nest for a chance at publication. Stories must be 500 words or less. Read more.
COFFEE LOVERS: Does your day start with a double mocha latte? Need an espresso to lift your eyelids? Coffee shop walls can't talk, so PathBinder Publishing needs your stories. Read more.
MARCH 2006
MASTER COURSE IN HUMOR: Gene Perret is offering a 12-week e-mail course for public speakers teaching them how to add and use humor in their presentations. Read more.
DAN POYNTER IN DAYTON: Dan Poynter will give his Books 101: Writing & Publishing Nonfiction seminar at the Oct. 6-7 Pen to Paper Literary Symposium. Read more.
HUMOR IN MARRIAGE: Seeking true, short-story anecdotes that pertain to the humorous aspects of marriage -- things spouses have said or done that have triggered feelings of stress, frustration, confusion, embarrassment or anger, but in which you ultimately saw humor, or words or actions that simply made you laugh. Contact Moreonmorons@aol.com.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN ONLINE: New online magazine is looking for editorial content. Read more.
BELLINGHAM REVIEW: The Tobias Wolff Award for Fiction is now accepting submissions up to 8000 words long. The winner receives a cash prize and publication in The Bellingham Review. Read more.
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS CONTEST: Send unpublished fiction or poetry for a chance to win the River City Writing Award. The deadline is March 15, 2006. Read more.
FICTION COLLECTION CONTEST: The University of Nebraska Press is sponsoring the Prairie Schooner Book Series competition. The winners of the fiction and poetry categories each receive a $3000 prize and publication. Read more.
NELSON ALGREN AWARDS: Sponsored by The Chicago Tribune, this contest accepts fiction submissions between 2500 and 10000 words. Authors can submit up to two entries. Read more.
SHORT STORY CONTEST: Send your short story to The Colorado Review for an opportunity to win the Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction. Winners will be published in The Colorado Review. Read more.
NEW WRITERS CONTEST: Writers whose fiction has not appeared in any publication with a circulation over 5000, send your short stories to Glimmer Train Press, Inc. First, second, and third place winner all receive cash prizes. Read more.
POETRY, FICTION & NONFICTION CONTEST: Submit one previously unpublished story, essay, or up to five previously unpublished poems. The deadline is March 31, 2006. Read more.
FEB. 2006
OOPS!: TLC is looking for funny, embarrassing and unusual stories of real-life blunders for the new TV series "Ultimate Blunders." Read more.
FELLOWSHIP AWARD: Fishtrap Inc. is holding a contest for fiction under 2,500 words. The top five winners will receive a fellowship covering the cost of registration, food and lodging for the week-long Summer Fishtrap Workshop. Read more.
SHORT FICTION COLLECTIONS: The annual Mary McCarthy Prize in short fiction is awarded to the best collection of short fiction between 150 and 250 pages. The first-place prize is $2,000. Read more.
SHORT SHORT CONTEST: Send up to three short short fiction submissions to The Southeast Review for a chance to win $500. The contest is judged by Robert Olen Butler. Read more.
FICTION CONTEST: The Association of Writers & Writing Programs is a nonprofit organization of writers, teachers, colleges, and universities. AWP sponsors an annual competition for the publication of new book-length works. Read more.
CANADIAN FICTION CONTEST: Summer Literary Seminars and The Walrus magazine are holding contests for fiction and poetry. The winners will receive airfare, accommodations and a full tuition waiver to the 2006 Summer Literary Seminars program in St. Petersburg, Russia, and publication of the winning entry in The Walrus. Read more.
BOOK SHEPHERDS: Need a book shepherd to help you during the process of self publication? Here's help. Read more.
JAN. 2006
WRITERS' CONFERENCE: The San Francisco Writers Conference takes place in February. Representatives from major publishing houses and many literary agents will be present. Read more.
ATTENTION WRITING MOMS: New online radio show for mom writers. The show features tips on writing and interviews with mom authors. Read more.
FORUM FOR STORY NEEDS: Need stories to flesh-out your book? Publishing Poynters Marketplace can help. Focus on a single topic and provide your contact information. Limit your listing to 100 words and send it to DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com. There is no charge for listings. See sample issue.
GET YOUR BOOK REVIEWED: If you want your book reviewed on Amazon.com and B&N.com, list it in Publishing Poynters Marketplace (no charge). You must be willing to send a book and promotional materials (review-book package) to readers of Publishing Poynters Marketplace who contact you. Send your request and description to DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com. Hundred-word maximum. Supply your email contact address. See sample issue.
HUMOR STUDIES: The International Society for Humor Studies will launch an e-newsletter beginning in 2006. Read more.
FREE BLOG SPACE: Would you like to blog? Are you a genre expert? Blogitorium.com will provide you with free space and a membership to BookPitch.com. Read more.
EDITORIAL MARKET: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is looking for opinion articles for their Perspectives pages and the Sunday Forum section. Published articles pay between $50 and $100. Read more.
DEC. 2005
SMALL ANIMAL VET HUMOR NEEDED: The editor of a veterinary magazine dedicated to young doctors who have just entered private practice is looking for a humor columnist. Columnist should poke fun at the daily issues of operating a veterinary practice. Contact Kathy Baumgardner.
HUMOR IN THE WORKPLACE: Best-selling author Allen Klein is looking for funny stories about the workplace or classroom (approximately 150 words) to include in his next book. E-mail your published or original work to humor@allenklein.com.
PUBLISH A PERSONAL TESTAMENT: Send a story about the strength and courage of the human spirit to Irene Watson for possible publication in her next book. Submissions must be sent by January 31, 2006. Read more.
WRITING FOR WOMEN’S MARKETS: "Selling to the Sisterhood" is taught by full-time freelance writer, Jennifer Nelson, whose work has appeared in publications including Writer’s Digest and The Washington Post. The curriculum covers writing articles, essays and stories for women’s magazines. Read more.
ESSAY CONTEST: Submit an essay on the influence of adults as positive role models, great parents, or about using world disasters to teach children. The first place winner will be published, receive a $100 prize, and an appearance on nationally syndicated radio program "Be the Star You Are." Read more.
FELIX MORLEY JOURNALISM COMPETITION: The Institute for Humane Studies is holding an annual competition for students under the age of 25. Applicants must submit three to five clippings of their published work. Read more.
ACCESS TO PUBLISHERS: The Web version of the annually published Writer’s Market provides information to thousands of markets and publishers. Members can search for contact information by publication title, category and keyword. Read more.
SCI-FI AWARD: The Isaac Asimov Award for Undergraduate Excellence in Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing is now accepting manuscripts for the 2005 award. Submissions must be between 1,000 and 10,000 words. Read more.
FREELANCING NEWSLETTER: Every month, this free newsletter provides contact information for newspapers looking for freelance work. The newsletter focuses on much more than current news pieces, from topics such as travel to family. Read more.
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE CONTEST: Send your children’s books in for a chance to win The Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature. After 20 to 25 finalists are chosen, the winner is chosen by four classes of children between the ages of 8 and 10. Read more.
WRITERS NETWORK: The Small Publishers, Artists, and Writers Network (SPAWN) offers outlets to publish and market your work. Read more.
BOULEVARD MAGAZINE: The magazine hosts annual contests for both short fiction and poetry. Send your work in by December 15. Read more.
MONTHLY CONTESTS: Byline Magazine has monthly contests for fiction, essays, and poetry. Deadlines for December start on the 10th. Read more.
ONLINE BOOK REVIEWS: A long list of book reviews. The site also has many links to national writing award Websites. Read more.
A NEW VIDLIT: This time the folks at VidLit.com preview the book Fried Twinkies, Buckle Bunnies, and Bull Riders: A Year inside the Professional Bull Riders Tour. See it for yourself.
NOV. 2005
ESSAY CONTEST: Byline Magazine is holding many writing contests for the month of November. Categories include short story, personal experience essay and poetry. Read more.
BOOK BUZZ: At AuthorBuzz.com you can market your work to readers, librarians and booksellers. The site partners with two online publications, Shelf Awareness and DearReader.com. Read more.
SUBMIT PROSE AND POETRY: Tau Publising is looking for poetry and short stories about “real-life miracles.” Tau also accepts inspirational photos and writing for a new line of e-cards. Accepted materials pay up to $300. Read more.
FIRST PRIZE FOR BLOOKS: Has your blog been published as a print book? The LuLu Blooker Prize recognizes one winner in each category: fiction, non-fiction and comic-blooks. The prize is $1000 and is awarded yearly. Read more.
SHORT STORY & FLASH FICTION CONTEST: Unsuspected.org is “the literary version of American Idol without all the cheese.” Send your short fiction for a chance at a cash prize. Read more.
SHOWCASE YOUR SCRIPT: Register and post your script at InkTip.com. This database of scripts allows producers and agents to search for scripts and new writers. This site also contains links to many informational sites about scriptwriting. Read more.
WORD-A-DAY SITE: This interesting site puts a new spin on the word of the day. It has a daily podcast discussing the word and its origins. The audio is available in many different formats. Read more.
FIND A JOB: BookBizJobs.com is a searchable job listing site for every type of job in the writing, editing and publishing fields. Register and search as an employer or job seeker. Read more.
NEW PUBLISHING COMPANY: Humdrumming Ltd. has been set up by professional writers to seek new talent. The
UK-based company specializes in creator-owned projects. Read more.
SCREENWRITING CONTEST: The American Accolades Screenwriting Contest is searching for the best screenplays in the drama, thriller/horror, comedy and sci-fi/action/adventure genres. Read more.
WRITERS’ DATABASE: Script P.I.M.P. (Pipeline Into Motion Pictures) allows you to post your screenplay and outlines the submission guidelines of over 300 motion picture production companies. The Web site also has an annual screenwriting competition. Read more.
OCT. 2005
FUNNY SHORT STORY CONTEST: Meadowbrook Press is searching for short, funny, true stories about breastfeeding for an upcoming anthology. Prizes range from $50 to $200. The deadline is October 1. Read more.
AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HUMOR CONTEST: The Humor Press wants your short stories for their America’s Funniest Humor bimonthly contest. Send your funniest short stories by November 30th for a chance to win cash prizes. Read more.
YOUR CHOICE: NO ENTRY FEE or $5 ENTRY FEE
Contest theme: “They Actually Paid Me to Write.” Up to 700 words in essay form. Deadline October 31, 2005. Two categories open to applicants. $5 entry fee makes entrant eligible for the $150 first prize. No entry fee makes entrant eligible for the $50 first prize. Second prize $30 in both categories. No limit to the number of submissions. Essays must be unpublished, original, and in English. Winners announced December 1, 2005. Read more.
EGO SEARCHES: Monitor blogs and news portals for mentions of yourself. Read more.
FIND A PUBLISHING JOB: The Publishers Lunch Job Board offers job postings from many publishing houses across the country. The site also provides publishing related news. Read more.
FIND A GOOD BOOK: The Litblog Co-op offers reviews of contemporary fiction and writing news. It also allows you to post your opinion about the featured works. Read more.
SELL YOUR FILM: Reelbrokers.com offers a forum to find help producing your film. Reelbrokers can assist finding everything from a seller to the right film crew. Read more.
TIPPING POINTS DIGEST NEEDS YOUR HELP: The FingerTip Press is looking for humorous self-help pieces and success strategies for couples. They are searching for both original and published material to help launch their new Web site. Read more.
SEPT. 2005
LOOKING FOR HUMOR WRITERS: Publisher of state-specific humor books needs writers. Read more.
HUMOR WRITING BOOT CAMP: A class for journalists teaching how to write, edit, and sell humorous work. Read more.
LONG STORY SHORT SCHOOL OF WRITING: Online classes including “Humor Writing for Beginners” and “Before and After Promotion & Marketing of Book's Release.” Read more.
FINGERTIP PRESS: Developing a series of trade-paperback originals called Tipping Points Digest for release in fall 2006 and is looking for original or previously published material on a wide range of self-help and how-to topics. Read more.
QUERY LETTERS I LOVE: A blog dedicated to bizarre query letters. Read more.
BOOK PUBLICITY NEWS: Focuses on topics such as the latest buzz in the world of book publicity, how a book publicist can help an author a writer’s reputation and frequently asked questions about the art of book. Read more.
LITERARY AGENT BLOG: A one-time editor turned agent shares the secrets of publishing. Read more.
AGENT QUERY: The largest, most current, searchable database of literary agents on the Web. Read more.
POD-dy MOUTH: Wading through the sea of POD titles, one paperback at a time -- and giving you the buried treasure. Read more.
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK: VABook! is looking for submissions by adults and young people. Accepted works become part of the festival’s many readings and panel discussions. Read more.
FREELANCE WRITER WEBSITE: A list of the best online job boards for writers, plus many useful hints to help you track down suitable employment. Read more.
BOOK PROMOTIONAL NEWSLETER: A bi-weekly e-zine on the marketing of books of all genres. Read more.
VIDLIT: Short, animated video excerpts from several books including John Warner’s Fondling Your Muse. Read more
AUGUST 2005
LET THEM EAT CAKE: Looking for hilarious stories about wedding days from women who have been part of the big day (bridesmaids, brides, guests, strangers, caterers, officiants). For complete details, contact Lisa Taggart at weddingessay@earthlink.net.
WRITERS WITH HUMOR DISCUSSION GROUP: The Writers With Humor Discussion GROUP provides a forum to submit your work and critique other member's writing. Regular participation is requested. For more information, write to Margie at margieculbertson@hotmail.com
MEET THE AUTHOR: See and hear authors introducing their books in their own words. Read more.
BOOK REVIEW SERVICE: TCM Reviews offers review services for all published ebooks and books of any genre. Read more.
SCREENWRITING CONTEST: Grand prize is $16,000 and a trip to Los Angeles to attend Screenwriting Expo 4. Read more.
ESSAY CONTEST: FundsforWriters sponsors an annual essay contest to allow writers to express success in some manner. This year, the theme is "They Actually Paid Me to Write." Read more.
PENN. WRITERS' CONFERENCE: The 11th Annual Writers' Conference at Penn, in Philadelphia, presents workshops covering the artistic and technical as well as the business aspects of writing, including "Humor Writing: It's No Joke" with Tanya Maria Barrientos. Read more.
THAT FIRST LINE: If you've written a great opening line for a book, movie, comedy act, stage play, poem, short story, article or song, enter it and you could win $500 and gain a little well-deserved recognition, while supporting national literacy. Read more.
ANTHOLOGY COURSE: No-charge course for writers who want to write for the popular anthology/compilation market. Read more.
LITERARY MAGAZINE FOR MOM WRITERS: New magazine features writing by mothers on the ups and downs and challenges of motherhood, including creative nonfiction essays, columns, book reviews and profiles about mom writers. Read more.
JULY 2005
SUBMISSIONS FOR RAT RACE RELAXER BOOKS: A new series is looking for inspiring stories about navigating the maze of life. Story topics should focus on one of the 52 categories listed in the Table of Contents. Submit your ideas to j.carey@att.net (no attachments please).
EXPOSURE FOR WRITERS: Schools throughout the country are constantly on the lookout for authors to visit and give presentations. The Web site provides a list of schools looking to book a guest author or illustrator.
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT CREATIVE NONFICTION: Creative nonfiction is a branch of writing that blends literary techniques usually associated with fiction or poetry to report on actual persons and events. Visit English professor Bruce Dobler’s Web site.
AUTHOR MANIA’S 2006 WRITING CONTEST: This year’s contest may have come to a close, but it’s not too early to start thinking about next year’s competition. Short stories on any topic are already being accepted. Read more.
BOOK CONNECTOR: BookConnector connects authors and publishers with people and resources that promote your manuscript. Read more.
BOOKPITCH.COM: Where proposals, manuscripts, products and services are acquired and sold and jobs are found Read more.
JUNE 2005
CUP OF COMFORT FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS: “A Cup of Comfort” anthology seeks heartwarming true stories about this unique time in a woman’s life for their latest volume. Submissions are due by July 15, 2005. Read more.
CUP OF COMFORT FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: Personal, anecdotal stories about the exceptional aspects of parenting an autistic (or a related disorder) child are sought. Submissions are due by Oct. 1, 2005. Read more.
“ADOPTION JOURNEY” ANTHOLOGY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS: Editor Paula Schmitt is looking for birth mothers, adoptive mothers and adopted daughters who would like to share their inspiring story in “Adoption Journey.” E-mail paula@paulaschmitt.com for more information.
WRITING AND LITERARY E-ZINE: Inkwell Newswatch Writing and Literary E-zine is a monthly online resource brimming with how-to articles on writing fiction, nonfiction, journalism, comedy, poetry, screenplays, plays, radio and online material, and more. They currently seek readers, writers and advertisers. Read more.
WRITING FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: ABC Entertainment and The Walt Disney Studios Writing Fellowship Program gives more than a dozen writers the chance to develop their craft by working full time in television or feature films. Applications are due by June 30, 2005. Read more.
ONLINE HUMOR-WRITING CLASS: Who said summer is only for sipping on lemonade? Brush up on humor-writing fundamentals in a 10-week online workshop. Read more.
HUMOR WRITING CONTEST: “Queen Jaw Jaw” is conducting a new writing contest on her homepage, www.queenjawjaw.com. Click on “Jaw Jaw Contests.”
YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, DAVE HAS ANSWERS: The Web site www.davekingedits.com gives visitors a chance to have their writing questions answered for free by Dave King, a contributing editor for Writer's Digest and the co-author of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers.
FREE RESOURCE FOR WRITERS: Post press releases, find out information on authors and guest speakers, check out literary events happening in your area -- even post your media events for free. Read more.
MAY 2005
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENTS
ANTHOLOGY SUMBISSIONS: Looking for more content for an anthology of short stories about life's most embarrassing moments. Read more.
CALL FOR BOOK ENTRIES: The USABookNews.com, second annual "Best Books 2005" awards are in full swing. Enter your title in one of over 30 categories. Winners and Finalists receive national exposure. Read more.
FREE NETWORKING TOOL: The Writer’s Marketing Association (WMA) mission is to create a network of national writers in all genres. Through membership in WMA, writers receive information through WMA Connect, a monthly electronic newsletter and regional workshops. Enter your work in the "Fresh Voices 2005" literary awards." Become a member for free.
RESOURCE FOR MAGAZINE WRITERS: With the ability to locate whatever type of magazine you’re looking for and introduce you to new markets, www.WoodenHorsePub.com came recommended to us by a fellow writer who deemed the site “one of the best resources for magazine writers.”
UNIQUE BOOK MARKETING CONCEPT: See your words in action. VidLit reviews your book in an online video format and allows people to purchase it after they view your mini film. Read more.
BOOKBLASTER OPENS DOORS TO SELLING YOUR NOVEL: Reach more than 500 literary agents and publishers via e-mail. Bookblaster e-query service will send your query letters from your own e-mail address. Read more.
HUMOR COLLECTION: The Humor Collection is a service for all who wish to raise the humor quotient in their life and is dedicated to connecting people to the wealth of humor and comedy created by comedians over the years. Read more.
APRIL 2005
HUMOROUS ANECDOTES SOUGHT: Loriann Wigfall is collecting submissions for her five-book Ghetto Drama Humorous Series. For details on each of the five books, story samples and submission guidelines. Read more.
TOWN NAMES WANTED FOR HUMOR BOOK: St. Martin’s Press is compiling information for a humor book about dreadful town names (as well as some colorful information and quotations in support of each) to be published in 2006. All material will be attributed to their source, making this an opportunity to get some short humor writing published by a major house. Anything from a sentence to a page could work. Read more.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF SHORT FICTION: Candace Evans, editor of “There’s Always a Story,” seeks short fiction for use on CDs sent to spas and upscale hotels. It’s like yoga for the mind, if you will. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE MOTHERS’ OF PRESCHOOLERS SOUL: The popular series is looking for nonfiction stories that refresh the soul and rekindle the spirit of moms with little ones. For details, contact Maria Nickless.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL HEALTHY LIVING SERIES: The newest Chicken Soup series seeks uplifting stories dealing with arthritis, diabetes, asthma or stress for their latest titles. Read more.
MORE CHICKEN SOUP, PLEASE: Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul Daily Inspirations” is looking for short, inspirational thoughts for their latest anthology. Read more.
DOGHERO.COM’S STORY CONTEST: To celebrate the art of storytelling and the human-dog bond, Doghero.com announces its second annual dog story contest. The contest is open to non-fiction stories of dog heroes, favorite dogs and interesting or funny dog-related stories. Read more.
CRITIQUING SERVICE OFFERED: Newspaper columnist Tracy Jones has created a Yahoo group where humor writers (columnists, novelists, standups) can have their work read and critiqued by peers. Read more.
FREE SCRIPT TEMPLATES: The BBC Writers' Room is now home to Script Smart formatting templates which are free to download and use. Read more.
IT’S A BLOGGER’S WORLD: Writerswrite.com is happy to announce the launch of BloggersBlog.com, the one-stop resource all about blogging. Read more.
GRUMPY OLD BOOKMAN: A great blog about books and publishing, aimed at both readers and writers. Read more.
BOOKANGST 101: "Mad Max" Perkins, a senior executive editor with a major publisher, writes an insightful blog about the publishing industry. Get a peek inside the big bad world of New York publishing. Read more.
MARCH 2005
iPARENTING.COM: The award-winning network of family-oriented Web sites is accepting features, essays, humor, informational pieces, how-to pieces, news articles and interviews with celebrities for their numerous online publications. E-mail queries to editors@iparenting.com. No attachments. Mark the subject line as “query.” Read more.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Salt Magazine is looking for submissions in prose (preferably non-fiction) and art (photos, painting). Send submissions to submissions@saltmag.net. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN'S SOUL: The popular series seeks heart-warming true stories for its latest addition. Read more.
SOON-TO-LAUNCH WEB SITE SEEKS WRITERS: BookPitch.com is looking for columnists and feature writers who have an inside scoop on the publishing/writing industry. Previously published pieces will also be considered on a “donation” basis with byline. E-mail Patricia Kelley at pvance@globalbizgurus.com with a brief resume and “must have" rates.
MONTREAL-BASED WEB SITE NEEDS WRITERS: Caffimage.com is searching for weekly or biweekly writers on a wide variety of topics. Although not a paying job, it promises a worldwide audience and free promotion. Read more.
FREE BOOK PROMOTION: Dotsie Bregel, founder of BoomerWomenSpeak.com, promotes books written by/for/or about baby boomers. The site had over a half million hits in January. E-mail her at dots@boomerwomenspeak.com. Read more.
NEW BOOK-PUBLISHING RESOURCE: Submit a press release or check out the review links and industry news free of charge at BookCatcher.com. Read more.
FREE ONLINE DATABASE OF LITERARY AGENTS: Agent Query offers a searchable catalog of literary agents to fiction and nonfiction writers -- including agents who represent humor. Read more.
BOOKS & WRITERS: Track online sales at Amazon.com and BN.com. A free trial of the monitoring service is available. Read more.
NEW COMEDY WEB SITE ANNOUNCED: Comedy writing guru Gene Perret is proud to introduce his new Web site committed to the merging of humor and writing. Read more.
NEW NATIONAL BOOK AWARD: The Quill Awards, a book award attributing excellence in writing and publishing, will honor winners in more than 15 categories. The ceremony will be aired on NBC. Read more.
FEB. 2005
WHERE TO GET PUBLISHED FOR FREE ONLINE: Danielle Hollister provides an extensive list of Web sites accepting submissions. Read more.
ZULU PUBLICATIONS: Airlines Magazine from Zulu Publications is looking for freelance submissions. Read more.
STORIES ABOUT DEPARTURE AND CHANGE WANTED: Hourglass Books is currently reading submissions for their second short story anthology, Leaving Home. You can also join their free mailing list to receive details about forthcoming projects as they're available. Read more.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Meadowbrook Press, focusing on books for parents and children, seek stories for their upcoming nursing tales anthology. Read more.
A CUP OF COMFORT FOR GRANDPARENTS: Share stories of extraordinary experiences in ordinary lives. The Adams Media Corporation seeks submissions for the latest release of their Cup of Comfort series. Read more.
THE HEART OF A FATHER: Beginning March 1, editor Wayne Holmes will accept submissions for the second volume of The Heart of a Father. Read more.
BOOKFLASH BULLETIN: Add your press release to this bimonthly bulletin e-mailed to 3,700 media and publishing professionals. Read more.
THE NEVER ENDING E-BOOK OF WRITING MARKETS: Discover new places to sell your writing. Pay once; get 100 new markets every month. Read more.
TOM HOWARD/JOHN H. REID SHORT STORY CONTEST: Submit short stories, essays or other works of prose by March 31. Early submissions are encouraged. Read more.
BUSINESSFILM ELAN SCEENPLAY CONTEST: BusinessFilm Elan, the cinema development branch of BusinessFilm Productions, is seeking short comedy screenplays for their Freedom Fries 2005 contest. Submissions must be postmarked no later than February 15. Read more.
ROCKING CHAIR READER: Seeks submissions for "Something Old, Something New." Read more.
JAN. 2005
LOOKING FOR BOOKS TO REVIEW: Dotsie Bregel, founder of www.boomerwomenspeak.com, is looking for authors to promote in the Featured Author Book Club Forum on her site. Books about writing and books of interest to baby boomer women are being considered. Contact Dotsie at dots@boomerwomenspeak.com for more information.
AMITYVILLE HOUSE OF PANCAKES: An anthology of humorous speculative fiction. Read more.
CREATIVE GUY LOOKING FOR SATIRE: Creative Guy Publishing is looking for satire and farce. Read more.
MOTHER DEVOTED: Mother Devoted is a bi-monthly publication for Christian mothers. Read more.
PRAYERS OF SOLDIERS: Harvest House Publishers is looking for stories about how God has answered the prayers of soldiers and their families. Read more.
PAYING MARKETS: The Just Markets provides new job leads six times per week. Read more.
CONNECTICUT FAMILY TODAY: Parent and family monthly publication. Read more.
EDITORIAL FREELANCERS ASSN.: The Editorial Freelancers Association is a national, nonprofit, professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Read more.
NEED PUBLICITY? Christine Louise Hohlbaum offers book PR services. Read more.
CAREER CENTER: The Editor and Publisher Career Center allows writers to search many job categories. Read more.
INTL. SOC. FOR HUMOR STUDIES: The ISHS has a new Web site. Read more.
COPLEY NEWS: Copley News Service syndicates columns on finance, travel, food, arts, lifestyle and opinion, as well as editorial cartoons and comic strips. Read more.
DEC. 2004
ADDING WISDOM AWARD: New award program can give your parenting book great publicity. Read more.
INKWELL NEWSWATCH: The Freelance Writing Organization International and the Inkwell News Group has announced the arrival of their new online e-zine. Read more.
NEW WRITING MAG FOR WOMEN: PenWomanship, a new literary magazine for women writers, is looking for submissions. Read more.
E-MAIL TALES: Do you have a true story about use or misuse of e-mail at work? Have you received or sent a message that caused embarrassment or conflict? Read more.
BIRTH STORIES WANTED: Inspirational stories needed for the next edition of Journey into Motherhood. Read more.
HOME COMPANION: After 30 years of live radio broadcasts of "A Prairie Home Companion," the popular show comes to DVD for the first time, offering a rare inside look at one of radio´s most beloved shows. Read more.
OUR FATHERS PROJECT: Did your father teach you an important lesson about leadership or life that you still use today? Submit your story. Read more.
ROBERT BENCHLEY: The Robert Benchley Society is a forum for appreciation and discussion of the work and life of twentieth-century American humorist Robert Benchley. Read more.
CHILD MAGAZINE: Accepts personal essays pertaining to family life. Read more.
NOV. 2004
ESSAY MARKETS: Erika Dreifus shares eight markets for personal essays. Read more.
GREETING CARDS: Kate Harper Designs is looking for humorous greeting card copy. Read more.
CUP OF COMFORT: Seeks stories about women in love and nurses. Read more.
AMY WRITING AWARDS: Recognizes creative, skillful writing that presents in a sensitive, thought-provoking manner the biblical position on issues affecting the world today. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP: Seeks stories about dieters, single parents, military wives and more. Read more.
FUNDSforWRITERS CONTEST: Theme --My Hurdle, My Success. Read more.
UNKNOWN COMIC CONTEST: Nationwide talent search for the World's Greatest Unknown Comedian. Read more.
THE CLASSIC TYPEWRITER PAGE: The Flying Oliver. The enigmatic Stallman. The Underwood Portable. You'll find them all at this incredible Web site. Read more.
SIGNEDCOPY.COM: Allows readers to purchase books signed by authors. Read more.
WANNA BE A CARTOONIST? The National Cartoonist Society can help. Read more.
BOOKFLASH: Announce your book or publishing-related event through BookFlash by sending out press releases to thousands of media outlets. Read more.
LITERARY LEAPS: Draw traffic to your book's Web site by adding your link to Literary Leaps, one of the most comprehensive collections of book-related sites. Free site submission. Read more.
LITERARY AGENTS: The online home of The Association of Authors' Representatives, a not-for-profit organization of independent literary and dramatic agents. Read more.
THE BOOK BLOG: Thoughts on new books from ReadersRead.com. Read more.
LOOKING FOR RARE, AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS? Abebooks is the world's largest online marketplace for books. They make it simple and safe to find and buy -- or list and sell -- new, used, rare, and out-of-print books online. Read more.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM: Foster effective community journalism by training working journalists and forging a link between academia and the community journalists. Read more.
PENN WRITERS CONFERENCE : Kicks off Sat., Nov. 13 with keynote speaker and award-winning author Paul Hendrickson. Read more.
OCT. 2004
BEST SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS: Writer's Digest magazine is holding its 12th Annual International Self-Published Book Awards. Read more.
WANT TO REVIEW BOOKS? Quick e-Books seeks volunteer book reviewers. Read more.
HOW I SURVIVED.COM: Share your advice, tips and wisdom with others. Read more.
ROCKETPACK MAGAZINE: Non-paying market about humor and creative writing. Read more.
CALENDAR LOOKING FOR WRITERS: Bylines 2006 Writers Desk Calendar is accepting submissions. Read more.
HAVE A GREAT FISH STORY? Hunting story? Funny camping story that included wildlife? Paw Publishing is seeking submissions. Read more.
TRUE STORIES ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL: Do you have an inspiring story about high school graduation? Read more.
SEPT. 2004
TOP 10 CONTEST: Try your hand at the comedy-writing craft in the Late Show weekly Top Ten Contest. Read more.
PUBLISHERSandAGENTS.NET: Using this service, Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop attendee, Marsha Marks, landed an agent and then a book contract. Read more.
WERGLE FLOMP FREE POETRY CONTEST: Seeking the best parody poem that has been sent to a 'vanity poetry contest' as a joke. Read more.
BRAVO TV WANTS YOUR SITCOM: If you think you've got an idea for the next great sitcom, this is the contest for you. Read more.
HUMOR ANTHOLOGY NEEDS SUBMISSIONS: Seeking submission about bad days, vacation, wildlife, TV shows, restaurants and more. Read more.
VICARIOUS MOTHERHOOD: What happens when the responsibility of motherhood is shifted from mother to nanny or babysitter, from birth mother to adoptive mother or stepmother or aunt or father? Read more.
TWENTY THIRD PSALM SERIES: Share your story that offers hope. Read more.
WEIGHT LOSS STORIES WANTED: Looking for those that have tried almost every diet possible without much success and finally developed a plan that worked. Read more.
CHILDREN & PETS: Looking for stories about children and their pets. Read more.
AUGUST 2004
LOOKING FOR WRITERS AND FEATURES: The Classified Guys are looking for unique ideas, features or products that fit a newspapers classified section. Read more.
CONVERSELY MAGAZINE: Looking for articles and essays on all aspects of male-female relationships. Read more.
AMERICAN ONLINE COLUMNISTS: Links to 700+ columnists. Read more.
SUMMER SCHOOL ON HUMOUR: Fourth International Summer School on Humour and Laughter will be held at the University of Wolverhampton (England) from Sept. 6-11. Read more.
LITERARY AGENTS: Free list of e-mail addresses for literary agents. Read more.
BOOK REVIEWS: Bookviews.com welcomes books for review. Read more.
JULY 2004
SOUTHERN HUMOR: Reopening negotiations with the North -- one laugh at a time. Read more.
HUMOR PRIZE: The 2004 Mona Schreiber Prize for Humorous Fiction and Non-Fiction is accepting submissions. Read more.
LEAVING HOME: Hourglass Books is creating a collection of stories about the experience of departure and change. Read more.
LITERARY MAMA: Features writing by mother writers about the complexities and many faces of motherhood. Seeks top-notch creative writing: fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction. Read more.
DIAPERS & DEADLINES: Seeks stories that are funny, uplifting or inspirational. Wants stories that will cause a busy mom to have a good laugh or find a word of encouragement. Read more
CUP OF COMFORT: Looking for stories about faith, love and spirituality. Read more.
JUNE 2004
BEST MOVIE ESSAY: DUCTS.org is seeking the best personal essay about the movies. Read more.
GRANDMA'S SOUL: Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul seeks inspirational true stories. $200 payment. July 1 deadline. Read more.
MOTHER & SON SOUL: Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul seeks inspirational true stories. $200 payment. November 1 deadline. Read more.
CREATIVE SCREENWRITING: Screenwriting news of the day. Read more.
RENAISSANCE GREETING CARDS: Accepts unsolicited verse submissions appropriate for Everyday and Seasonal card occasions. Read more.
E-CARDS: Retro e-postcards from Shake That Brain! Read more.
STAIN BUSTERS CONTEST: If you win, your stain tip will be used in the third Toadfern mystery, which will be published by Avon Books in 2005. Read more.
MAY 2004
BABIES & WEDDINGS: Have a funny, unexpected experience about either Toddlers or Weddings & Honeymoons? Read more.
CUP OF COMFORT: The Comfort and Power of Story seeks true stories for A Cup of Comfort for Faith (July 1 deadline) and A Cup of Comfort for Love (August 15 deadline). Read more.
THE RIGHT WORDS: Marlo Thomas seeks submissions for an anthology called The Right Words at the Right Time about words that change people's lives. No pay. High profile book. Proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Read more.
I WANNA BE SEDATED: Anthology on parenting teens, seeks true stories, written in first person. Read more.
ANTIOCH WRITERS’ WORKSHOP: July 10-16, 2004 in Yellow Springs, OH (near Dayton). This is the 19th year the workshop has offered its nationally renowned summer writing program, widely acclaimed for its collegiality and professionalism. This year's faculty includes humor columnist and author, Sharon Short. Read more.
HUMOR IN KEY WEST: The 2005 Key West Literary Seminar is focusing on humor and includes Dave Barry on its faculty. Read more.
$1 PER WORD: A PDF file from the National Writers Union that lists 182 publications that pay $1 per word or more. Read more.
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE LATINO SOUL: Seeks true stories from Latino writers. $300 for accepted stories. Read more.
FAVORITE DOG STORIES: Contest for non-fiction stories of dog heroes, favorite dogs, and interesting or funny dog stories. Read more.
THURBER WRITING CONTEST: Tell your humorous tale of life's ups and downs, a la James Thurber and you could win. May 14 deadline. Read more.
DOG AND CAT LOVER'S SOUL: Have a story about a dog or cat?.Check out the guidelines for these Chicken Soup books. Read more.
CAUTION: CHILDREN PRAYING: Looking for true stories about children praying and the effects of their prayers. Read more.
MOTHERING MAGAZINE: Looking for articles on mothering, health, etc. Read more.
WHAT I'VE LEARNED SO FAR: Mike Ball is working on a book that will introduce the world to 24 of the funniest people nobody ever heard of. The book will be a showcase of two dozen of us relatively undiscovered laugh junkies, people who will do anything for a fix -- and do it well. Read more.
FOOD WRITING CONTEST: Write your best humor food piece and win $50. Read more.
DABBLING MUM CONTEST: Free writing contest with prizes. Read more.
SHOCK YOUR MAMA: Biannual humor writing competition is looking for edgy, witty, sarcastic, really funny stuff. Read more.
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