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Useful Resources : Websites for Poets and Writers : Markets and Contests for Writers
A Winner's Advice: Jennifer Perrine
In this interview on G&A: The Contest Blog, a feature on the Poets & Writers website, award-winning poet Jennifer Perrine talks about how she prepares her work for publication, and what attracted her to particular contests at different stages of her career.
| | Advice on How to Sell Poetry
Published poet Neile Graham offers a useful basic overview of manuscript formatting, submission etiquette, and researching markets for your work.
| | Allison Amend's Instructions for a Do-It-Yourself Book Tour
In this article from the Glimmer Train website, literary fiction author Allison Amend shares road-tested practical advice for small press authors. Amend's IPPY Award-winning debut short story collection, 'Things That Pass for Love', was published in October 2008 by OV/Dzanc Books, and her novel, 'Stations West', is due out from Louisiana State University Press's Yellow Shoe Fiction Series.
| | American Literary Translators Association: Grants and
Awards
Contests, fellowships and programs for literary
translators, ordered by deadline month. Check for new
opportunities every two months or so. Translators may
also be interested in a similar list of competitions
maintained by The Translators Association of London.
| | An Economy of Talents
In this essay from Iota Magazine, Paul Maddern (co-winner of the 2009 Templar Poetry Pamphlet and Collection Competition) surveys the history of poetry chapbook publishing and its current status in the UK. The article includes a list of publishers seeking submissions.
| | Anne R. Allen's Blog...with Ruth Harris
Comic mystery writer Anne R. Allen publishes weekly posts about publishing and marketing your books in the digital age. Guest columnist Ruth Harris is a New York Times bestselling author and former Big Six editor who contributes a post each month. Popular posts include "Top Ten Questions from New Writers", "Top 10 Self-Sabotaging Mistakes of Author-Bloggers", and "12 Signs Your Novel Isn't Ready to Publish".
| | Anthologies Online
Posts guidelines for anthologies that are currently seeking submissions on various topics (poetry, fiction and personal essays), and features articles on writing, tools and resources.
| | Arts Writers Grant Program
The Creative Capital | Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Program supports individual writers whose work addresses contemporary visual art through grants in the following categories: articles, blogs, books, new and alternative media, and short-form writing. Grants range from $3,000 to $50,000 depending on the needs and scope of the project. Application deadline is typically in early June.
| | ASBPE Editorial/Magazine Publishing Resources
The American Society of Business Publication Editors' website offers this extensive page of links for journalists, including trade associations, reference sites, job markets and legal basics.
| | ASCAP Resource Guide to Songwriting Competitions
ASCAP, the rights management agency for songwriters and recording artists, maintains this link directory. (Although we assume that contests listed here are more likely to be reputable, writers should still research each contest online before entering.)
| | Ask About Writing
UK writing competition and festival listings, literary news, trivia contests and other information for creative writers.
| | Ask Wendy - The Query Queen
The website of freelance writer Wendy Burt-Thomas features a bulletin board with announcements of writing contests and calls for submissions.
| | Authors Access
This site features free downloadable podcasts of interviews with people around the world who can help authors better manage their writing careers. Popular guests have included Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of 'The Frugal Book Promoter'; Jo Virgil, a community relations manager for Barnes & Noble; and publicist Maryglenn McCombs.
| | Between the Lines
Webzine associated with The Editorial Department,
a well-established manuscript-editing service, offers
original interviews, craft articles, essays, forums
and blogs to keep writers and publishing
professionals informed about today's book
publishing market. The Editorial Department offers a
range of editing and marketing services for your
prose manuscript or screenplay. We like their
transparency with respect to price, which is not
always the case with their competitors.
| | Book That Poet
State-by-state directory of poets available for readings aims to match them with local libraries, bookstores and historical societies looking for speakers. Most listings are in Wisconsin at present, but site owner hopes to expand its reach. Poets pay $12 per year to be listed.
| | BookCatcher
Post a press release about your book or announce an upcoming reading (free registration required). Browse articles about book marketing in their Reading Room, or search for literary events on their daily calendar.
| | BookPrizeInfo
BookPrizeInfo.com is a source of information on book prizes, literary awards and prizewinning books. You can look up a particular prize to find winners and shortlists, look up a particular book to see which prizes it has won, or look up an author to see what prizewinning books they have written. A brief description of each book is given, with links to reviews. This site focuses on the major literary awards for published books in the US and UK, some of which are by nomination only, such as the Pulitzer Prize and the Man Booker Prize.
| | BookRix
BookRix is an online community where authors of poetry and prose can upload their work and receive feedback. Membership is free. The site is based in Germany but has an English-language section. BookRix offers several free contests throughout the year, with prizes up to $1,000; winners are decided by members' votes.
| | Boston Globe List of 100 New England Literary Journals
This list of names and addresses for 100 literary journals, from the Boston Globe's "Off the Shelf" column, is a useful starting place for poets local and otherwise. Keep in mind that this list was compiled in August 2008 and is not updated as contact information changes.
| | boxofwords.com
Egg Box Publishing offers an A-Z list of the United Kingdom's most prestigious writing contests, including many prizes for published books.
| | Breaking Into the Greeting Card Market
In this article from Writing-World.com, Shery Ma Belle Arrieta covers the basics of writing and selling greeting card verse.
| | British Literary Prizes
A useful list of substantial literary contests in Britain, mainly fiction but also some major poetry prizes.
| | Catholic Writers Conference Online
This site offers a free online writers' conference featuring live chats with experienced writers and editors, pitch sessions with Christian publishers, writing workshops, and more. Registration typically begins in October and the conference is offered in March.
| | Colossal Directory of Children's Publishers
Links to hundreds of children's book and magazine publishers. In many cases, the submission guidelines page is broken out as well. It's wise to read the advice columns before sending out your manuscript. They will multiply your chances and save you much wasted effort.
| | Creative Writers Opportunities List
Allison Joseph, award-winning poet and moderator of the late Conpo list, is back with a similar list on Topica. Get well-screened notices about literary contests, calls for submissions from literary journals and anthologies, and opportunities such as residencies and fellowships. Listings are posted without comment. Join free. Editors and contest organizers should submit messages to crwropps@aol.com.
| | Creative Writing Contests Blog
Frequently updated blog maintained by Oliver Abrahim Khan posts listings of literary contests, fellowships, residencies, and calls for submissions. Site is searchable by category.
| | Directory of Writers' Circles
Bulletin board with listings for major UK competitions, plus information about local writing workshops and organizations.
| | Dream of Things
Founded in 2009, Dream of Things publishes anthologies of creative nonfiction on a variety of themes: stories of forgiveness, coffee shop stories, travel writing, life in the modern workplace, Internet dating, and others. Their first anthology was 'Saying Goodbye', released in October 2010. Their books seek to fill the gap between popular anthologies that publish stories that are "short and sweet" (sometimes so saccharine-sweet they are hard to swallow), and the Best American Essays series, which are typically quite a bit longer. The goal for Dream of Things anthologies is to publish writing that is not short and sweet, but short and deep. The result is stories that are easier to swallow because they are authentic, and easier to digest because they average 1,250 words in length. See website for submission guidelines and special offers.
| | Duotrope's Digest: Editor Interviews
Duotrope's Digest, a directory of literary magazine submission guidelines, includes this extensive archive of brief and informative interviews with magazine editors about the unique characteristics of their publication. Featured journals range from heavy hitters (American Poetry Journal, Bellingham Review) to the quirky and obscure (Untied Shoelaces of the Mind).
| | Duotrope's Digest (Markets for Writers)
Free searchable database of over 875 print and online periodicals that publish fiction and poetry. Profiles can be sorted by genre, submission policies, pay scale and more. Mainly for fiction writers, but poets will also find it useful. (Search for poetry markets in the "length" field, not "genre".) Unlike many link directories, this site is updated daily and fact-checked every week. You can sign up for their Weekly Wire e-newsletter to receive new listings in your inbox.
| | Editorial Freelancers Association
National nonprofit professional association of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. The EFA works to improve conditions for freelancers and match them up with clients. Employers can post jobs for free.
| | EuroWriter
Alistair Scott's EuroWriter blog lists information about European writing markets for English-language writers. EuroWriter includes everything from literary journals to newspapers and trade magazines, plus writing competitions. The one common denominator is that the market/contest must be based in Europe. Site is updated daily.
| | Experiences With Editors
In this series on the Emerging Writers Network blog, published authors share the best and worst of their experiences with editors (the comments have been mostly kudos so far) and what they learned from them.
| | Fiction Fast-Track at Apostrophe Books
British publisher Apostrophe Books Ltd. will publish a new fiction e-book every month, chosen by popular vote. Authors should submit the complete manuscript of an unpublished novel or story collection. The first 2,500 words will be posted on the website. The entry that receives the most votes from Apostrophe's website visitors and Facebook and Twitter followers will be published as an e-book and distributed through major digital retailers.
| | FilmMakers.com: Screenwriting Contests Database
Alphabetical listing of screenwriting contests. Expired and current links are mixed in together, but list is a good starting point for researching this market.
| | Forwriters.com
Excellent resources for writers, with special attention to science fiction, fantasy, horror and speculative fiction. Links to markets, publishers, contests, agents, writers groups, author sites, writing resources and conferences. Active discussion forum.
| | From Page to Pixels: The Evolution of Online Journals
In this article from the May/June 2009 Poets & Writers Magazine, award-winning poet Sandra Beasley discusses the growing prestige of online publication and the advantages it offers for disseminating your work. Recommended journals include Blackbird, Coconut, and Drunken Boat.
| | Funds for Writers
Grants, contests and markets for writers. Resource-packed online newsletters include TOTAL FundsforWriters, FFW Small Markets, and WritingKid (young writers). Editor C. Hope Clark also offers ebooks with specialized marketing resources for poets, fiction writers and more.
| | Gather.com Short-Form Writing Competition with Amazon Shorts
Members of Gather.com, an online content-sharing and discussion forum, can enter this monthly free contest and vote for the winners. Writers post their short-form work and compete to sell their writing on Amazon.com. Monthly winners will be the 3 entries with the highest number of votes and average rating, along with 1 editors' pick.
| | Get Published Now: Molli Nickell, Publishing Consultant
Molli Nickell, a former Time-Life editor and journalist, now teaches writers to create marketing documents and make effective pitches to agents and editors. She also guides writers through the pros and cons of self-publishing. Her website features monthly contests with the prize of a free consultation. Based on the sample pitches and manuscript excerpts on the site, this service seems most appropriate for writers of genre fiction or commercial nonfiction.
| | Helium
Online writing community for freelance journalists and general-interest essayists. Membership is free, with possible payment for articles accepted for publication on the site. Members also get access to contest listings and publishers' guidelines.
| | How to Find the Poetry Contest that is Best for You
Winning Writers Editor Jendi Reiter shares tips for finding the highest-quality contests that suit your work and your career goals. Reprinted by permission from the "Poet's Classroom" series at Utmost Christian Writers.
| | Institute of Children's Literature
Resource site for authors of children's books. Offerings include a correspondence course and the "Rx for Writers" e-newsletter with writing prompts, how-to articles, and calls for submissions.
| | JewishStoryWriting.com
This website promotes writing for children and adults about Jewish religion, traditions, culture, and the state of Israel. They feature several themed contests a year with prizes of $250-$500. Contributing editors include National Jewish Book Award winner Sherri Mandell, PEN New England Discovery Award winner Risa Miller, and professors from Tel Aviv University and other Israeli institutions. A good site for emerging writers and those with a more conservative religious orientation.
| | Just a Contest
This website lists English-language writing contests with upcoming deadlines. Subscribe to their free newsletter for timely updates. Site is searchable by genre (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) and geographic eligibility (US or international).
| | Just Markets
Up-to-date listings of paying freelance and telecommuting jobs for writers. Try their free biweekly newsletter, or get daily updates for $9.95/month.
| | Late Night Library
Late Night Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting talented writers early in their careers. Their programs include two podcast series (Late Night Debut and Late Night Conversation), multi-genre events in Brooklyn and Portland (In and Out of Town Reading Series), a visiting writers series in Portland at Northwest Academy, a national campaign to support independent bookstores and publishers (One for the Books!), an annual prize for early-career authors (the Debut-litzer Award), and a literary journal featuring debut book reviews and interviews with early career authors (Late Night Review).
| | Life in the Slush Pile
Witty and commonsense advice on making your unsolicited submissions stand out, from Simon DeDeo, editor of the poetry journal absent.
| | Literary Magazine Database at Poets & Writers
Poets & Writers Magazine offers this free online database featuring submission guidelines for hundreds of literary journals. The database is searchable by name, keyword, genre, openness to simultaneous and electronic submissions, geographic region and more. A very useful service.
| | Make a Living Writing
Freelance writer Carol Tice's blog offers field-tested tips on how to market yourself and increase your earnings. Other services include an e-newsletter and mentoring consultations.
| | MovieBytes: Screenwriting Contests & Markets Online
Frequently updated links page for screenwriting contests and markets. Complete the brief, free registration to access Contest Report Cards. Includes contest advice, news of recent script deals and interviews with entrants about their experiences with various contests.
| | Muse Online Writers' Conference
Unique free online conference, held annually in October, includes audio presentations from authors, publishers and editors who specialize in different aspects of building writing careers; live chat with presenters; and online writing workshops. Speakers have included Hope Clark of FundsforWriters.com, Marshall Turner of WebforAuthors.com, and Shel Horowitz of FrugalMarketing.com. The conference is sponsored by Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of 'The Frugal Book Promoter', and Lea Schizas of The MuseItUp Club. Email Lea with questions or to register for the conference.
| | My Machberet
This blog by Erika Dreifus, who also runs the writers' resource site The Practicing Writer, focuses on Jewish literary news and commentary. Machberet is the Hebrew word for notebook.
| | MysteryAuthors.com
Webzine showcases the work of aspiring writers of mystery fiction. They are seeking submissions of flash fiction for their quarterly e-zine, Minute Mystery.
| | National Association of Writers' Groups
UK-based NAWG sponsors its own literary contests and provides information about two dozen others around Britain. The contest listings are updated several times each year. From the NAWG home page, click the Competitions link.
| | New York Foundation for the Arts Database
Large directory of opportunities for visual artists, performers and writers. Search by genre, geographic eligibility, type of funding and more.
| | Notes & Grace Notes
This website for emerging writers looks for works that seek to combine the art of "literary" writing with the craft of "popular" writing. Members can enter monthly contests offering small prizes ($10-$25) and a chance to be published in their magazine and anthology.
| | On the Survival of Rats in the Slush Pile
British book-world commentator Michael Allen
advances a provocative thesis about the role of
randomness in determining a book's commercial
success, and how this information can help both
writers and publishers manage their expectations.
Available as a free PDF download.
| | Operation Homecoming
The National Endowment for the Arts created Operation Homecoming to help U.S. troops and their families write about their wartime experiences. Their letters, poems, stories, and memoirs will be collected into a national archive, and the best submissions will be published in a literary anthology. The anthology submission deadline is May 31, 2005; submissions after this date still will be included in the archive.
| | PEN Shorts
The PEN American Center website features periodic themed contests with prizes that include PEN membership and free books and event tickets. Editors say, "Every few weeks we'll post a quote, a bit of dialogue, a postcard, an image, or some other random object or text. Your job is to take it and create a short narrative no longer than 300 words." Entries may be poetry or prose. Challenges have included rewriting a celebrity gossip magazine story in the style of Hemingway. PEN is a well-regarded organization that promotes freedom of expression and global literary culture.
| | Pioneer Drama Service: Shubert Fendrich Memorial
Playwriting Contest
Free contest from a leading publisher of middle-
school, high-school and community-theater plays.
Winner receives a $1,000 royalty advance in
addition to publication. Pioneer specializes in farce
and musical comedy that would be appropriate for
family audiences. Postmark deadline is March 1
each year.
| | Places for Writers
This sharp-looking site provides news, resources and market information to Canadian writers. Don't miss the links to contests, submission calls, book and magazine awards, and grants and funding.
| | Playscripts, Inc.
This service aims at matching authors of new plays with producers who are looking for specific types of work. Searchable database allows you to sort scripts by genre, duration, and casting requirements, and read samples online.
| | Poemeleon Mystery Box Contest
Online journal Poemeleon seeks poems inspired by a "mystery box" depicted in a photo on their website. The winner and runners-up will be published in Poemeleon, and the first-prize author will receive the box. Deadlines are irregular; check website.
| | Poetry Northwest: Quarterly Poetry Competitions
Poetry Northwest, the literary journal of Everett Community College in Washington, offers the quarterly poetry competition "The Pitch". Each round features a writing prompt drawn up by a notable writer and work submitted must adhere to the specifications outlined in the prompt. Work can be submitted via email as a Word.doc or pdf attachment to thepitch@poetrynw.org (only these formats can be accepted) and include in the email message your name, address, phone number, and month/year of birth. One entry per person. Please include your legal name in the email address, even if you wish to be represented on our site by a pseudonym. See website for complete rules. Two finalists will be selected by the editorial staff for a public vote. The finalists will appear on poetrynw.org at the end of the quarter for which their pitch submission is received: for spring and summer, September 15; for fall, December 15; for winter, March 15. Voting will last three weeks. The winner will be published on the site in perpetuity, and will receive a one-year subscription to Poetry Northwest.
| | Poetry Publishers Who Accept Online Submissions
Rutgers professor emeritus Louie Crew maintains this useful alphabetical list of links to magazines that accept poems by email.
| | Poetry Super Highway
Be sure to sign up for the weekly email update highlighting emerging poets and new poetry links.
| | Poets & Writers: A Frequent Winner's Advice
In this interview with Poets & Writers Magazine from January 2009, award-winning poet Cynthia Lowen offers tips for maximizing your success with writing contests.
| | Prose and Poetry Advice for All Writers by John Howard Reid
Submit your writing questions to this advice column by the judge of the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Poetry and Story Contests and the Margaret Reid Poetry Contest (Winning Writers-affiliated contests).
| | Publishers & Vendors of Deaf-Related Materials
The website of Gallaudet University, a school for the deaf, features this list of English-language publishers who specialize in or otherwise
publish a relatively large number of deaf-related books and/or videos. The list was last updated several years ago, but it is a good place to
start your research into this market.
| | Saison Poetry Library
Located at the Southbank Centre, the Saison Poetry Library is the most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1912 in Britain. It is the major library for modern and contemporary poetry and is funded by the Arts Council England. Visit the Competitions page for listings of British poetry contests, updated monthly.
| | Sally Stuart's Christian Writers' Market Guide
Alphabetical online directory provides names and addresses of hundreds of Christian magazines and book publishers. Purchase the annual print directory for full guidelines for these publications, as well as markets for greeting cards, artwork, poetry, and other specialties.
| | Sapling: The Writer's Guide to the Small Press Industry
Black Lawrence Press publishes this weekly e-newsletter for writers. Each issue includes profiles of a currently-open contest and a recommended literary journal, an interview with a writer or editor on a career-related topic, a readers' Q&A, and recent successes for subscribers. Subscriptions are $50/year.
| | Save the Short Story
Site devoted to preserving and expanding the market for literary short fiction has links to dozens of literary journals publishing this genre, and to websites featuring modern masters of the form.
| | Savvy Authors
This multi-author blog shares opportunities and advice for writing genre and commercial fiction. Online workshops are also available.
| | Scribe & Quill
This free monthly ezine for writers suggests contests and markets, publicizes the successes of its readers. The motivational articles are particularly valuable.
| | Small Press Database at Poets & Writers
Poets & Writers Magazine offers this free online database featuring submission guidelines for over 100 small literary presses. The database is searchable by name, keyword, genre, openness to simultaneous and electronic submissions, geographic region and more. A very useful service.
| | Smories
Authors of fiction and poetry for children can
submit their unpublished work to Smories for a
chance to have their work narrated by kids and filmed. The editors plan to publish a new video each day. This new site has the potential to be a good source of alternative media for children.
| | Southern Rep
This repertory theater in New Orleans offers opportunities for new play development. In partnership with the Hedgebrook Foundation, a literary nonprofit that supports the work of visionary women writers, Southern Rep sponsors the Ruby Prize, an award of $10,000 to a woman of color playwright.
| | Spirit Streams
This website features writing about Native American and alternative spirituality, with occasional small contests and calls for anthology submissions.
| | StoryMash
This online community for collaborative creative writing offers several contests throughout the year, with prizes in the $100-$200 range, awarded by reader vote. Free registration required to enter.
| | Tanka News & Haiku Headlines
This blog operated by MET Press publishes contest announcements and other events of interest to the worldwide tanka and haiku poetry community.
| | The Authors Show
This program carried by online broadcaster WNB Network West features interviews with authors about their published and self-published books. Fill out their contact form to be considered for an interview.
| | The Frugal Editor
Book-promotion expert Carolyn Howard-Johnson offers tips for perfecting your business letters, query letters, book manuscripts, and book proposals. Readers of this award-winning blog are encouraged to submit questions that may be answered on the site.
| | The Great American Poetry Show
Hardcover poetry anthology is open year-round to submissions of poems in English on any subject and in any style, length and number. Submit by mail or email. Each anthology contains about 100 poems; publication schedule is about 2 years between volumes. Simultaneous submissions and previously published poems are welcome. Response time is usually 1-3 months. Each contributor receives one free copy of the volume in which his/her work appears. See website for table of contents and contributors' list from Volume 1. Site also has an extensive directory of poetry links.
| | The Great First Impression Book Proposal
Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of five how-to
books for writers, including 'The Frugal Book
Promoter', has condensed her expertise into 'The
Great First Impression Book Proposal:
Everything You Need to Know About Selling Your
Book in 20 Minutes'. Check
out other useful resources on her website at
http://www.howtodoitfrugally.com .
| | The Muse's Muse: Songwriting Contests
Jodi Krangle has done a great job of finding interesting songwriting contests and other resources for songwriters. Subscribe to her free newsletter, and enjoy articles and tools for both novices and professionals. We especially liked "Six Easy Steps to Writing Hit Lyrics."
| | The Poetry Market Ezine
Free monthly ezine publishes contest listings, reviews of poetry books and chapbooks, and other news of interest to writers. Reviewers' guidelines: Reviews may not be a review of the reviewer's own poetry book or chapbook. Reviews may be up to 800 words or 1 to 1 1/2 pages. Shorter reviews are preferred. Reviews must include the name of the item reviewed, where to purchase, ISBN if applicable, and author contact info (of both the author of the item if applicable and the author of the review). Submit reviews in body of email to thepoetrymarket@yahoo.com. No attachments. Put "Poetry Review Submission" in the subject line. Include brief bio of 2-4 lines and cover letter. Submit 1-3 reviews at a time. Will consider reprints, but there is no payment for reprints. Pays $5 via paypal.com per review. No simultaneous submissions. Responds in 1-2 months.
| | The Practicing Writer
Very useful free monthly e-newsletter for writers of fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction, featuring articles, interviews, contests, calls for submissions, and more. Editor Erika Dreifus (Ed.M., M.F.A., Ph.D.) is a Massachusetts-based writer and writing instructor with many publication credits, who serves as contributing editor of The Chattahoochee Review. Dreifus says, "Our mission is to support the craft and business of excellent writing."
| | The Smart Approach to Contest Submissions
In this essay from May/June 2013, the staff of Poets & Writers Magazine gives seven simple steps to make your contest submission choices more efficient and well-targeted.
| | The Whole 9
Free online job board features calls for artists, writers, performers, and graphic designers, plus contests and other opportunities for creative people.
| | The Writer Gazette
Big directory of job sites for writers and other practical links. Free weekly newsletter alerts you to new resources, places to publish your work, tips and advice.
| | The Writers' Union of Canada: Awards & Competitions
Canadian writers should take note of these quality fiction and nonfiction contests. Prizes are awarded for individual pieces, collections,
writing for children and short-shorts.
| | TheNovelette.com
This site offers serialized women's fiction for the web: ongoing novelettes delivered in daily installments of about 500 words. They also offer periodic free contests for short-short prose and poetry on specified themes. The site's readers and editors vote on the winners, who receive $25 gift certificates to Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.
| | Top Ten Topics for Writers
Basic information on submission etiquette, getting published, writers' conferences and degree programs, avoiding scams, and promoting your work. From the editors of Poets & Writers Magazine.
| | UK Poetry Competitions
These sites link to quality poetry competitions in the UK: CommuniGate, http://www.communigate.co.uk/london/justpoets/page1.phtml. Poetry Library, http://www.poetrylibrary.org.uk/competitions/
| | Unbound
UK-based site applies the principle of "crowdfunding" to book publishing. Agent-recommended authors pitch their book ideas on the site. If you like their idea, you can pledge to support it. If they hit the target number of supporters, the author can go ahead and start writing. If the target isn't met, you can either get your pledge refunded in full or switch your pledge to another Unbound project. Pledging readers get backstage access to the creative process, including updates on the book’s progress, exclusive interviews, draft chapters, information about the author's backlist, and discussions with the author and other supporters.
| | What Editors Want: A Must-Read for Writers Submitting to Literary Magazines
In this essay from the online bulletin of the literary journal Glimmer Train, Lynne Barrett gives new writers an overview of the magazine editing process and offers tips to help your submission succeed. Barrett is the author of several short fiction collections and the editor of The Florida Book Review.
| | What Editors Want: A Must-Read for Writers Submitting to Literary Magazines
This article by Lynne Barrett in The Review Review gives comprehensive, essential advice about researching your markets, crafting the best possible submission, and responding to editors' comments. Favorite tip: share a few journal subscriptions with your writer friends and discuss the work published there, as an enhancement of your usual workshopping.
| | Wikipedia List of Literary Awards
This page links to all of the literary awards that currently have Wikipedia page entries, sorted by geographic region, genre, and language. The individual award pages are a useful place to find past winners and contest history, though they may not indicate whether the contest is still active.
| | Working Writers Newsletter
Blog for writers and screenwriters features upcoming contests, calls for submissions, literary conferences and events, and the latest news from the publishing industry.
| | Writecorner Press
Online publisher and writers' resource site offers a selection of well-crafted short fiction and nonfiction by emerging and established writers, including the winners of Writecorner's $1,100 E.M. Koeppel Short Fiction Award. Copies of novels, short fiction collections, poetry books, oral history works, and memoirs from established publishers will also be accepted for possible review on their site.
| | Writer's Relief: Literary Journals By And For Women Writers
Compiled in March 2012, this list features 20 literary journals with a focus on women's writing. Writer's Relief is an authors' submission service.
| | Writer2Writer
This website managed by writing coach Cheryl Wright teaches authors how to earn a living from their writing. Features include online courses, an e-newsletter, and many links to books and articles to help improve your writing and market your work.
| | Writers Online Directory of Competitions
Writers Online, a British writing site, posts listings of writing competitions, workshops, and book publishing services in the UK. Their directories are searchable by keyword and by geographic region within the UK and Ireland.
| | WritersMarket.com
Contact information for thousands of editors and agents. Search by keyword and category. Monthly access is $2.99. Annual access is $29.95, with a 30-day money back guarantee. Includes advice on improving your query letters and answers to common questions. Daily industry updates.
| | Writer's Market UK
Writing resource site maintained by British publisher David & Charles Ltd offers a free database of writing competitions, publishers,
magazines, broadcast media and agents, plus industry news and articles about writing. (Site is affiliated with Writer's Digest, the US publisher of the Writer's Market directory.)
| | Writing for Dollars
Biweekly free email newsletter includes articles on marketing your writing and listings of publications that pay for your work.
| | Writing for Money
Online journal for freelance writers features market reports, career tips, and an extensive links directory (some content is subscription-only). Editor John Clausen, author of a Writer's Digest guide to freelancing, answers your questions in his expert advice column.
| | Writing-World.com
Concise tips and essays for writers of all kinds. Now offering a searchable contest database. Essays in the poetry section explore such themes as cowboy poetry, tips on translations, and the form of the triolet. Also provides selected links to poetry resources.
| | Xtreme Travel Stories
This entertaining site seeks to highlight a different side of foreign travel: not the "fancy excursions, buffet specials and majestic sunsets" but the hair-raising, offbeat, and outrageous episodes that may seem less dignified but are often more rewarding for the individual. Featured articles have included "Drugs in the Ceiling - Welcome to Taipei" and "Interview with a Philippine Lady-boy". Travel writing, photos, and videos are all welcome. There will be quarterly prizes of $100 for the best submission.
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