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Writing Gigs, part two.
Snowleopard:
3 MAY WRITING CONTESTS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with May deadlines:
The Alexander Patterson Cappon Fiction Award is offered annually for the best unpublished short story. The winner receives $1,500. Deadline: May 18.
FIELD Poetry Prize is offered annually for the best unpublished collection of poetry. The winner receives $1,000, standard royalties, and publication. Submissions are received only during the month of May.
Slapering Hol Press Chapbook Competition is offered annually for the best previously unpublished chapbook collection of poetry. The winning manuscript earns $1,000, publication, and 20 copies of the chapbook. Deadline: May 15.
Snowleopard:
3 JUNE WRITING CONTESTS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with June deadlines:
Drue Heinz Literature Prize is offered annually by the University of Pittsburgh Press for the best collection of short stories. The winner receives $15,000 and publication by the University of Pittsburgh Press. Deadline: June 30.
Investigative Journalism Grant is offered multiple times throughout the year by the Fund for Investigative Journalism. Grants average $5,000, but can be as low as $100 and as high as $10,000. Next deadline: June 10.
Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition is offered annually to writers in 10 different categories. Grand prize receives $3,000, a paid trip to the Writer's Digest conference in New York City, a platform strategy consultation, and more. As mentioned above, the early bird deadline is May 6, but the late birds can still enter until June 3.
Snowleopard:
More book publishers.
4 BOOK PUBLISHERS LOOKING FOR WRITERS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are four open to submissions from writers:
Avon Romance publishes high quality romance novels. In fact, this HarperCollins imprint publishes 400 novels per year, and they take submissions directly from prospective authors. Use their online submission form.
Free Spirit Publishing produces 20-25 titles per year "to provide children and teens with the tools they need to succeed in life and to make a difference in the world." Prospective authors should submit a proposal.
Seal Press publishes 30 titles per year. The publisher proclaims they publish books by women for women and hopes writers will take that into consideration when submitting. Prospective authors should send a query letter or proposal.
Shambhala Publications publishes 90-100 titles per year. This publisher is mostly focused on nonfiction topics, especially related to Buddhism, yoga, mindfulness, creativity, martial arts, natural health, and green living. Prospective authors should submit a book proposal by post.
Kristine:
We are looking for completed feature-length scripts featuring a young female lead (12 to 14 years of age) and a horse.
Stories can center around equestrian competitions like horse racing or dressage, or just be about a girl and her adventure with her horse, but please note we are not looking for a writer to hire or for scripts that are "easily adaptable to fit." We are only looking for G or PG scripts with happy endings. Submissions can, but do not have to be, faith based.
Budget will be $200,000. Non-WGA writers only please.
Our credits include “Holiday Miracle” starring Dean Cain, which was shot recently from a script we found on InkTip.
TO SUBMIT:
1. Please go to www.InkTippro.com/leads
2. Enter your email address (you will be signing up for InkTip's newsletter - FREE!)
3. Copy/Paste this code: zpxpjp6102
4. You will be submitting a logline and synopsis only.
IMPORTANT: Please ONLY submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for EXACTLY.
If you aren't sure if your submission fits, please ask InkTip first. Be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com and please email any questions to:
jerrol@inktip.com
Snowleopard:
3 JULY WRITING CONTESTS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with July deadlines:
Bellevue Literary Review Goldenberg Prize for Fiction is offered annually for the best short story related to health, healing, illness, the mind and body. The winner receives $1,000 and publication in the Bellevue Literary Review. Deadline: July 1.
Arizona Authors' Association Annual National Literary Contest and Book Awards offers multiple awards in various categories. Top prizes of $100, as well as other amounts, are available. Deadline: July 1.
RATTLE Poetry Prize is offered annually for the best previously unpublished poem. Grand prize receives $5,000 and publication in RATTLE. Deadline: July 15.
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