January 2018
Call For Submissions: The Masters Review’s New Voices Category (Award: $200)
The Masters Reviews prides itself as a platform for emerging writers. They are currently inviting new writers to submit short stories and narrative non-fiction for publication. They pay 10 cents per word, up to $200. And there is no entry fee for its ‘new voices’ category. Who is Eligible? Writers who have not published a […]
New Literary and Political Journal Alert: The Village Square Journal
The Village Square Journal A new magazine described as a journal of literary/political criticism has just been founded by a few enthusiasts who believe strongly that there is obviously need to have more platforms promoting works of arts from diverse voices the world over. The Village Square Journal was founded by three Nigerians; Obinna Udenwe, […]
The Judging Panel For Writivisim 2018 Prize Announced
Writivism Literary Initiative has announced six judges for the 2018 short story and creative non-fiction prizes. The short story prize panel will be chaired by Shadreck Chikoti, a writer, publisher and representative of the Story Club of Malawi. Beatrice Lamwaka, an award-winning Ugandan short story writer and Emmanuel Sigauke, a writer, editor, and longstanding member […]
Afreada’s Valentine’s Day Writing Contest – Apply To Win £100!
Are you a writer who has what it takes to win £100 in a writing contest?! Prove it this Valentine season. This year, Afreada is marking Valentine’s Day with a short story collection themed around Love. In this vein, writers are being challenged get their creative juices flowing and create a delicious tale of love […]
Up To $250 Up For Grabs At The Africa Book Club Short story competition
Are you an African writer? Do you have a story that is set in or about Africa? Africa Book Club is seeking submissions for the Africa Book Club Short Reads Competition. Entries from writers across the continent and the Diaspora are welcome. Stories from non-African nationals are also welcome provided the stories are contextually set […]
Call For Personal Essays On Health Issues ($400 Award)
If you are a writer with a health condition or know someone who has a health condition but has refused to let it limit them in any way, this is for you. Folks online magazine is looking to publish personal essays from writers with health issues or writers who have been indirectly affected by a […]
On Writing Careers: Freelance Writing vs. In-House Writing
Do you know the difference between freelance writing vs. In-House writing? If you are thinking of pursuing a career as a writer, then you might want to decide whether you want to be a freelance writer or an in-house one. Many writers get excited by the prospects of earning their first $100 as freelance writers, […]