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Writing Gigs, part two.
Snowleopard:
3 AUGUST WRITING CONTESTS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with August deadlines:
The Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature is offered for the best contribution to mountain literature in the English language. Awarded in the United Kingdom, the winner receives 3,000 pounds. Deadline: August 1.
Oregon Book Awards celebrate Oregon authors in multiple categories, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and more. Prize is $2,500. Deadline: August 30.
Tiger's Eye Poetry Chapbook Contest is offered annually for the best previously unpublished poetry chapbook (20-25 pages). Winner receives $100 and 25 copies of the chapbook. Deadline: August 31.
Snowleopard:
4 BOOK PUBLISHERS FOR NOVELS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers (and literary agents) for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are four open to novel submissions:
DAW Books Inc. is one of the few major publishers that accepts work directly from novelists-so you don't need an agent. As you might expect, the competition is fierce, and they only accept science fiction and fantasy novels (usually of 80,000+ words). Send manuscripts by post.
Peachtree Children's Books publishes 30 books per year, including middle grade and young adult novels. Potential authors should submit either a full manuscript or table of contents and first three sample chapters.
Kensington Publishing Corp. prides itself on being a major independent publishing house. Prospective novelists should submit a cover letter, first three chapters, and a synopsis (5 pages or fewer).
Dzanc Books Inc. focuses on literary fiction and is concerned with sharing great writing-whether it fits a marketing slot or not. Prospective novelists can submit via an online submission form.
The Deposed King:
--- Quote from: Snowleopard on July 19, 2013, 10:41:33 PM ---4 BOOK PUBLISHERS FOR NOVELS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of book publishers (and literary agents) for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are four open to novel submissions:
DAW Books Inc. is one of the few major publishers that accepts work directly from novelists-so you don't need an agent. As you might expect, the competition is fierce, and they only accept science fiction and fantasy novels (usually of 80,000+ words). Send manuscripts by post.
Peachtree Children's Books publishes 30 books per year, including middle grade and young adult novels. Potential authors should submit either a full manuscript or table of contents and first three sample chapters.
Kensington Publishing Corp. prides itself on being a major independent publishing house. Prospective novelists should submit a cover letter, first three chapters, and a synopsis (5 pages or fewer).
Dzanc Books Inc. focuses on literary fiction and is concerned with sharing great writing-whether it fits a marketing slot or not. Prospective novelists can submit via an online submission form.
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Interesting. I wonder what kind of turn around times are in there for their review process.
Thanks for the lists. Its nice to know there are these kinds of outlets out there.
The Deposed King
Snowleopard:
No problem, glad to help.
Snowleopard:
3 SEPTEMBER WRITING CONTESTS
WritersMarket.com lists hundreds of contests for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and more. Here are three with September deadlines:
Christian Book Awards is offered annually for the best contribution to evangelical Christian book publishing. Winners are recognized by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Writers should submit between September 2-30.
Juniper Prize for Poetry is an annual award for a previously unpublished manuscript of poetry-in odd years such as this year, they are looking for first-time authors. Prize is $1,500, plus publication. Deadline: September 30.
Writer's Digest Popular Fiction Awards is offered annually for the best previously unpublished short genre fiction. Categories included science fiction, horror, thriller, romance, crime, and young adult. Grand prize is $2,500 and a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference in New York City; each category also has a $500 first place prize. Early bird deadline: September 16.
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