Submission Calls

[SeattleRain]

exactly what I had in mind

go for it, NJ, it was made for you

Oh, Seattle, let me hug on you!! lol

sounds just about purrrr--fect for my froggies!! I am honored that you think us as often as you do. Just so ya know, we ribbet you too

NJ

 

[SeattleRain]

I know of at least one novel here, waiting.....come on birthday girl (and boy?)

WRITING CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.backspacewritersconference.com

One "New York Times" bestselling author hasn't forgotten what
it was like starting out. That's why he's anonymously
sponsoring two full-tuition scholarships to the 2007 Backspace
Writers Conference. To qualify, an author must have completed
a novel, show exceptional promise and be actively seeking an
agent to represent him. Scholarships cover the conference
registration fee, travel expenses to and from New York City
from within the 48 contiguous United States and three nights'
hotel accommodations.

The 2007 Backspace Writers Conference brings together
bestselling authors, top literary agents, and editors for a two-
day, two-track event featuring panel discussions, workshops
and socializing in the heart of the publishing world.

Scholarship applications must be received between January 15
and March 1, 2007. Winners will be notified by April 15, 2007.
For more details, visit: http://www.backspacewritersconference.com

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[annaswirls]

Time Again for our Quarterly Submission Call:


Mannequin Envy is calling for:
Visual arts, flash fiction, poetry.

There is no shortage of really nice art and literature out there. We do not want “nice.” We want to feel a physical reaction to your work. Nausea. Embarassment. Arousal. Something.

Poets: 2-5 poems

Visual Artists: Send 2-5 samples and if possible, a link to your work.

Fiction: 1-2 short short stories. 100-500 words, no more, no less please.

Bio: Introduce yourself a bit as a writer/artist and as a person. The inclusion of publication credits is acceptable but by no means necessary.

Reading: March 1-30
Notification: April 5
Publication: April 15

Guidelines:

Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, as is previously published work (please note original publication credit), though unpublished work is more likely to find a home here.

Send all of your work in the body of one email.

One submission per issue.

We will not publish the same artist more than two issues in any one year.

We will probably not accept work which is discriminatory, contains nonconsensual sex, underage characters, bestiality, or covert or overt bigotry, sexism or libel. We might but it better be damn good.

By submitting, you agree that you are at least 18 years of age. You also agree that the work is your original creation and does not infringe on any copyrights or copyright laws. If your work has been previously published, please indicate where and when your poem has appeared. Only submit work if you retain the copyright. We are asking for non-exclusive rights during the three to four months in which your work will appear and the right to archive the issues containing your work for as long as the website exists. You also grant the right to publish your work in any print anthology published by Mannequin Envy.

If your work is published elsewhere after being published in Mannequin Envy, we would appreciate the courtesy of a mention.

Payment: We are unable to pay contributors at this time, but if you are ever in the Austin area, Jennifer will be glad to buy you a drink but you have to stick around long enough to drink it with her (no call from under the door "leave it in the hall!!!"

Thank you for sending submissions to our fearless volunteer editors:

For email addresses, please replace (at) with @, replace (dot) with .


Poetry: poetry (at) mannequinenvy (dot) com (Patrick Carrington)
Visual Arts: visuals (at) mannequinenvy (dot) com (Alex Nodopaka)
Flash Fiction: flash (at) manneqinenvy (dot) come (Jai Britton)
Questions and comments: editor (at) mannequinenvy(dot)com
All submissions will be read/viewed by the edior and Jennifer VanBuren


What next?

When you submit, you will first receive an annoying request to prove you are human by typing in some code. We apologize, but it is necessary. You will then receive an automated response letting you know that we have gotten your submission. We will not be reading 1 month before and 1 month after a new issue is published. We will eventually read all submissions sent. If you have not heard from us within 2 months, please write. Crazy things happen to good people and their submissions that are beyond our control…. or maybe within our control, but not outside the overwhelming power of entropy. Just write and ask and we will let you know.

It is a great idea to check out the current issue and back issues to get a feel for what we like.

Best of luck, and thanks for considering Mannequin Envy!


I am pleased to announce that Mannequin Envy will be publishing Flash Fiction once again, under the editorial leadership of the lovely, talented Ms. Jai Britton.

 

[normal jean]

Free writing contest, $500 prize

http://www.editred.com/Writing_Contest.php


come play, write learn and enjoy.

lots of good people and poetry there

and cash prizes with possibility of being included in the yearly anthology


besta luck!!



xoxox


NJ

 

[bogusbrig]

I'm working on the third edition of Barking Dogs. I'm a little behind schedule because of a flood in my studio but I'm back at work now. I'm still have room for some more poetry submissions and articles and black and white artwork will also be considered.

The last two editions we managed to sell between 150-200 copies. I'm not sure we can beat that but we are going to try. Copies have been sold in the USA, Britain, Holland and Denmark and Germany. OK, just one in both Denmark and Germany (that we know of anyway).

 

[annaswirls]

The Poetry Jumps Off the Shelf program announces
No Direct Route Home, its third annual call for submissions.
Poems sought that, metaphorically speaking, take surprising
detours leaving the reader stranded. Keep in mind this is not
necessarily an unpleasant experience. Those selected will be
paired with original abstract art by Midwestern artist, Sarah
Spencer, and produced on postcards, text layered over the
colored images. Postcards will be available for free in Wisconsin
art galleries, libraries and coffeehouses. All contributors receive
ten postcards of their own work plus the work of other poets.
Previously published poems welcome with mention of prior credit.
Send any number of poems, 30-line max counting title, spaces,
byline and prior credit, maximum width 3 inches. Send HARD
COPY ONLY with email address and SASE to:

Woodrow Hall Editions
“No Direct Route Home" Project
PO Box 2572
Madison, WI 53701
THIS CALL ENDS MARCH 31st, 2007
Questions? shoshaunashy(at)yahoo.com
(replace (at) with @)
shoshaunashy@yahoo.com

 

[champagne1982]

Unfortunately, I don't qualify, but for those of you who do...

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/foundation/Emily_Dickinson.html

Emily Dickinson First Book Award

2007 Call for Entries
The Emily Dickinson First Book Award recognizes an American poet who is 50 years of age or over and has yet to publish a first collection of poetry.

The Poetry Foundation seeks one book-length poetry manuscript to be published in the Emily Dickinson Poetry Series. The competition is open to any American citizen 50 years of age or over who has not previously published a book-length volume of poetry. In addition to publication and promotion of the manuscript, the winner will receive a prize of $10,000.

Submissions accepted: May 15, 2007–June 15, 2007

Submission Guidelines

Contestants must be 50 years of age or over by June 15, 2007. There is no charge to submit for this contest. All poems must be original. Translations are not accepted. The manuscript must be between 48 pages and 96 pages. All manuscripts must be paginated. Begin paginating the manuscript with the first poem; each new poem must start a new page. Submissions must be received in hard copy via mail; they should be typed. The author’s name and complete contact information should appear on the title page only. A brief biography citing any previous chapbook, anthology, or magazine publications should follow the cover page. Publishing credits should include title of poem, where published, and when. Writers who have had chapbooks of poetry printed in editions of 300 copies or more are ineligible. Do not staple or bind the manuscript. A manuscript previously submitted to the Emily Dickinson contest may not be reentered, unless it has been selected as a finalist. Submissions are limited to one manuscript per person. All submissions will remain the property of the author. Due to the volume of entries received, manuscripts cannot be returned. The winner must grant exclusive first publication rights to the Poetry Foundation. Please include a self-addressed stamped postcard or an email address if you wish to be notified of manuscript receipt. In order to submit for the 2007 contest, follow the above guidelines and send manuscripts to the address below, postmarked between May 15, 2007 and June 15, 2007. The winner will be notified by September 1, 2007, and publicly announced at the Pegasus Awards ceremony in October 2007. This is an occasional contest that is not held annually. All prize payments will be subject to and made in compliance with IRS requirements.

Poetry Foundation
Attn: Emily Dickinson Award
444 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 1850
Chicago, IL 60611

 

[SeattleRain]

Family

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (POETRY)

As part of our ongoing commitment to celebrate the literary arts and
promote literacy in Prince George's County and the National Capital
Area, each year Capital BookFest (www.capitalbookfest.com) publishes
a new book, gives away over 500 complimentary copies to festival
attendees, and offers remaining copies for sale. In previous years,
we have given away over 1500 copies of a collection of young adult
short stories and poems, and a beautifully- illustrated children's
book. In 2007, we are publishing a coffee-table book featuring
original photography and poetry.

Capital BookFest '07 seeks poems related to the theme of family.
Specifically, we are looking for poems that explore the rituals and
relationships of familial life; the personal and political of "you
and yours;" the soulful love of mothers and sons, fathers and
sisters, grandparents and grandkids. Whether it's a haiku, free
verse, or prose poem, as long as your pen paints sketches of family—
yours, extended, or otherwise—we will consider it (Think Robert
Hayden's "Those Winter Sundays," Nikki Giovanni's "Nikki-Rosa, " Walt
Whitman's "Come up from the Fields, Father," or Lucille
Clifton's "Good Times.")

Authors will receive two copies of book, publishing credit and retain
copyright to their work, in exchange for the right to include their
poem in the Capital BookFest '07 coffee-table book. Space is limited
to 100 poems. A committee of poets and writers representing the
literary community will select final poems for consideration.
Photographs will be presented throughout the anthology and paired
with the various poems.

The anthology will be edited by Kwame Alexander, and released at the
third annual Capital BookFest on October 6, 2007, in Largo, MD.

Submission Requirements:
-Individuals may submit up to two poems
-Poems may be any length
-Poets must have rights to the poem
-Poems that have already appeared in print publications are
acceptable
as long as
the poet has copyright/permissio n
-Submissions must be emailed. No exceptions. Submit poems in the body
of an email (no attachments) to blackwords(at)juno.com
(replace (at) with @)
(Subject line should say "CBF Poems"). Please include full contact
information
(snail mail address, phone, email) and a four-line bio

Incomplete entries will not be considered. All entries must be
received by May 15, 2007.

www.capitalbookfest.com

 

[champagne1982]

The Antagonish Review
Great Blue Heron Poetry Contest​

Please note that there is an entry fee for both contests at this link. Keep in mind it is a hard copy publication with only partial pages displayed in the web archives. You've got a bit of time for poems, so think about it. I am.

 

[PatCarrington]

Reading for the Fall '08 issue of Mannequin Envy will be ongoing until the middle of September, more or less.

guidelines here

peace,

Patrick

 

[PandoraGlitters]

Here's one you prose poem writers might be interested in. They say they are open to all styles. Identity is also a theme I see surfacing in several of the poems here at Lit. See what you think.

Identity

* To: goldwakepress@ymail.com
* Subject: Identity
* From: The Editors <goldwakepress@ymail.com>
* Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:12:27 -0800 (PST)

Call for submissions on the theme of Identity. Prose poems will be
favored, but open to all styles.

Thanks!

Happy New Year from
Gold Wake Press.

 

[Angeline]

Foodie Poetry?

Now here's an interesting journal I found noodling around online this morning. Ailimentum Journal celebrates the "literature of food." Their April '08 issue, for example, has something called "menu poems." And the poetry there is, overall, quite good. They are in their reading period now through March 15, so they're accepting submissions (only via snail mail unfortunately, but still....). If you have any interesting food poems or feel the urge to write one or more, check out their guidelines.

Well I won't, not today anyway. I'm leaving soon to have my first ever tooth pulled (yes, I'm a tooth virgin), and I don't want to think about chewing anything until tomorrow. Eek. Maybe I could write a soup poem, a pudding poem...

 

[TheRainMan]

reading is ongoing for the next issue of Mannequin Envy. c'mon, Lit poets -- do your thing.

guidelines here

been a while. i almost forgot how to use all the posting buttons and do-dads.

miss y'all.

Patrick

 

[annaswirls]

Thanks for the announcement buddy.

Congrats on the New York Quarterly! And is that guy in the photo you? Where is the 'stache?

Okay sexy bad,

here we go again.

Oh by the way, while your are here, why don't you sign up for this.
~J

reading is ongoing for the next issue of Mannequin Envy. c'mon, Lit poets -- do your thing.

guidelines here

been a while. i almost forgot how to use all the posting buttons and do-dads.

miss y'all.

Patrick

 

[TheRainMan]

Thanks for the announcement buddy.

Congrats on the New York Quarterly! And is that guy in the photo you? Where is the 'stache?

i got tired of looking like a porn star from the 80's.

Okay sexy bad,

here we go again.

Oh by the way, while your are here, why don't you sign up for this.
~J

that's not for me, all those villanelles and sfogliatelles --

i'll be reading yours though, that's for sure.

 

[annaswirls]

i got tired of looking like a porn star from the 80's.





that's not for me, all those villanelles and sfogliatelles --

i'll be reading yours though, that's for sure.

sadistic voyeur

I think I might write a pizzelle villanelle

 

[PandoraGlitters]

Ready to be A-muse-ing?

Many Colored Brooms is accepting submissions as follows (following written by Maria Jacketti):

Submissions should be sent to me at cwriting@warnborough.edu.
Readers may access the current/ new issue at manycoloredbrooms.com.
Our journal is thematic, dedicated to the nine Muses. We are
currently accepting poetry submissions for Volumes 2, 3, and 4, 2009,
as follows:
May 2009, Urania, Muse of Astronomy: the heavens and sci fi poetry;
August 2009, Calliope: extracts of epic poetry; heroic poetry;
November 2009, Thalia: comedy and choral poetry.

Contact:

Maria Jacketti, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Creative Writing Programs
Warnborough College Ireland
http://www.warnborough.edu

 

[annaswirls]

Admit 2:

For writing collaberations (I recommended it to Bflagsst and Epmd607 after reading their kick ass poem The Tease



Here is the link (hahah to the issue in which they used Alex/My artwork. I totally forgot about those portraits! Eek! Several literoticans have been in this publication. Go check it out Admit2

 

[TheRainMan]

Admit 2:

For writing collaberations (I recommended it to Bflagsst and Epmd607 after reading their kick ass poem The Tease



Here is the link (hahah to the issue in which they used Alex/My artwork. I totally forgot about those portraits! Eek! Several literoticans have been in this publication. Go check it out Admit2

I like that poem too.

Admit2's a good lead for it.

 

[Seladore]

does anyone write like this anymore? I like to think so... but I don't

Publishing the raw materials of fiction, poetry and other creative work: scrap metal; index cards; napkin notes; etc. The site can be followed using Networked Blogs.

Editor Paul A. Toth is a novelist. He previously served as assistant fiction editor for Small Spiral Notebook, storySouth and Mad Hatters' Review. His work can be accessed via http://www.netpt.tv. Various projects can be viewed on his blog at http://tothcity.blogspot.com/.
Contact Info
Email:
Website:
http://hitandrunmagazine.blogspot.com/

 

[Seladore]

Publishing the raw materials of fiction, poetry and other creative work: scrap metal; index cards; napkin notes; etc. The site can be followed using Networked Blogs.

Editor Paul A. Toth is a novelist. He previously served as assistant fiction editor for Small Spiral Notebook, storySouth and Mad Hatters' Review. His work can be accessed via http://www.netpt.tv. Various projects can be viewed on his blog at http://tothcity.blogspot.com/.
Contact Info
Email:
Website:
http://hitandrunmagazine.blogspot.com/

would it be wrong to take a poem I have typed and scratch it onto a piece of bark in hopes I might be accepted into this journal for my earthy creativity?

 

[annaswirls]

thought this looked interesting

Call for Submissions for New Poetry Anthology on Collecting

http://heartlodge.org/?p=66

post added October 4th, 2008
Muse with us about the why and how of what we collect.

Proposed anthology looking for poems that draw us out
of the expected and into the anthropology of collecting:
Take us from the universe of small things to universal
themes. Dazzle us!


Think:


bottle of dress buttons santos or bultos
spongeware bowls basket of mushrooms
heirloom seeds microscopes and maps
dreams & stars pioneer diaries


Please send up to 3 poems, each no longer than 32 lines,
with a 3-5 line bio and SASE, to A. Watson, P.O. Box 370627,
Denver, CO 80237. Deadline: March 31, 2009.

 

[vampiredust]

Form. Reborn Submission Call

[I'm posting this on behalf of the editor]

Form.Reborn is an experimental poetry journal that seeks to boil the essence of form poems down so that they can fit in a mobile phone text message.

Some forms can be tweaked easily to fit within the 140 character limit: haiku, cinquain, limerick, one stanza ballads, one heroic couplet, etc.

Others, on the surface, seem to defy the bounds of possibility: villanelle, sonnet, sestina, etc. Can they be done with text-speak?

Should they? Will readers want to track a few lines of long forms at a time until the series is complete? The editor is looking for vibrant images and concise thought that readers will enjoy whether they’re in a doctor’s waiting room, in line at the grocery store, walking to class, or…

The editor is especially interested in receiving sonnets, ballads, couplets, as well as limericks, kyrielles, sestinas; other forms, though, will be equally welcome.

Full submission guidelines can be found here

Submissions are read all year round, I should point out

 

[annaswirls]

Wow, pretty cool! I looked at their samples (congrats, btw) and could not see the shortened forms... I am not sure how to reduce a sonnet into 140 characters for example?

I might just give this a go. Have not submitted anything in around 2 years I guess.

[I'm posting this on behalf of the editor]

Form.Reborn is an experimental poetry journal that seeks to boil the essence of form poems down so that they can fit in a mobile phone text message.

Some forms can be tweaked easily to fit within the 140 character limit: haiku, cinquain, limerick, one stanza ballads, one heroic couplet, etc.

Others, on the surface, seem to defy the bounds of possibility: villanelle, sonnet, sestina, etc. Can they be done with text-speak?

Should they? Will readers want to track a few lines of long forms at a time until the series is complete? The editor is looking for vibrant images and concise thought that readers will enjoy whether they’re in a doctor’s waiting room, in line at the grocery store, walking to class, or…

The editor is especially interested in receiving sonnets, ballads, couplets, as well as limericks, kyrielles, sestinas; other forms, though, will be equally welcome.

Full submission guidelines can be found here

Submissions are read all year round, I should point out

 

[vampiredust]

Thanks, Jenn

I think with forms like sonnets, you could split it into parts, making sure each one is 140 characters or less