From The Smoking Poet:
The Smoking Poet Second Annual Short Story Contest Deadline: May 31, 2009
About: The Smoking Poet is a literary ezine, established in 2006, and published online on a quarterly basis. TSP’s first annual short story contest is open to all writers, whether they have been past contributors to TSP or not, and in any genre.
Prizes: First prize, $200; second prize, $100; third prize, $50.
Winners: All of the winners will be published in the summer issue of The Smoking Poet, online in mid June, 2009.
Entry fee: An entry fee …

Courtesy of Managing Editor, Kyra Shapurji:
LoftLife magazine, a quarterly shelter and lifestyle publication, seeks experienced writers to submit stories for our back page—“My Downtown.” We want to hear about a memory or a reflection on a space, moment, place, monument, or institution that reminds you why you still call your U.S. metropolitan city “home.” Please submit an article with a strong voice, savvy grammar skills, and a plethora of descriptive and sensory details. We would appreciate an essay that is kept to a maximum of 450 words. Chosen pieces will …

Happy National Grammar Day!

Writers, it’s always a good idea to try to use good grammar whenever possible. (With the invention of the Internet it can often be tempting to throw good grammar to the wind.)
And if you don’t know how to spell something, use a dictionary! (My husband is dyslexic, and he calls me his built-in dictionary.)
In honor of this glorious day I’d like to introduce you to the recipients of the 2008 SPOGG Awards. (SPOGG stands for The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar, started by Martha …

What an opportunity to inspire the creative mind — a writing colony!

The residency is free insofar as lodging and food are covered. We are seeking submissions from Midwest authors for the inaugural season. More info can be found at www.writersintheheartland.org. Below is the official announcement; feel free to share it with fellow writers and colleagues:
Writers in The Heartland is now taking applications for its inaugural season. Writers in the Heartland is a writing colony for creative writers in all genres. The colony is located in Gilman, Illinois, approximately 2 hours …

Courtesy Ankesh Kothari:
At NonToxin.com we believe that stories have an enchanting power to change people and the world.
If you’re the writer we’re looking for:
* You can tell stories with a purpose, stories that inspire change, stories that downgrade information and upgrade wisdom.
* You’re mesmerised by reading NonToxin.com and are inspired to write similar posts in your own unique style.
* You have a passion for collecting stories and quotes, and sharing these with the world.
We’re particularly looking for biography writers to tell inspiring life stories of little-known people.
Pay is $15 per …

Eighteen grueling weeks. Scintillating prompts.
Peer pressure, peer feedback, the thrill of the chase. Cash prizes.
If you think you have what it takes to write stirring poetry and short fiction,
now is the time for you to enter the
2009 Whittaker Prize Competition
details and rules
http://therighteyeddeer.webs.com/
opens March 7, 2009! read details at website above.
(Note: The Right Eyed Deer = The Write Idea)
NOTE: Please do not contact Writers Remember for more details about this contest, as we are not affiliated with this market. Please follow all directions in order to have your entry included.
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ReadMe Publishing is offering a FREE writing contest for all poets where winning poems will receive cash prizes and the top entries will be published in a print collection.
Details:
Everyday Musings
Everyday something around you happens that is poetic if you notice. We want your best poems (up to 6 entries; entries can be sent together) covering life in a daily setting. All forms and styles of poetry will be considered.
Schedule: Submissions will be accepted between December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009. Winners will be selected by March 31, 2009
Prizes: Winning …

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