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 …

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 …