August 2020
Jerry Jazz Musician Contest/ How to Submit (Prize: $100)
Jerry Jazz Musician is currently seeking short story submissions for its 55th contest. The author of the winning short story will receive $100 and publication on Jerry Jazz Musician site. Also, the winning story might be published in an annual anthology or magazine. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2020. About Jerry Jazz Musician […]
Casa Africa Essay Contest/How To Apply (€2000)
For the 12th year, Casa Africa is holding the Casa África Prizes for Essays on African Themes, with a view to recognizing, promoting and publicizing original and unpublished essays that enhance the knowledge and opinions that people have of the African continent. The deadline for submission is 17th September, 2020. Who is Eligible for Casa Africa 2020. […]
10 Statement Of Purpose Examples: How To Wow The Admission Committees Of Fully-Funded MFA Programs With Your Personal Statement (Guide + Samples +Tips)
Have you been struggling to write your personal statement or SOP? Reading some good statement of purpose examples and MFA personal statement samples can make your application season easier and less stressful. Also, it helps to read practical advice by professors who have sat on MFA in Creative Writing Admissions Committees, particularly professors who know […]
Query Letter Blurb Contest/ How to Submit (Prize: $500)
Query Letter is currently accepting made-up blurbs for their blurb contest. They want you to get creative, let your imagination run wild. Write an original blurb of an imaginary book and submit it to their contest. From their blog: “Write and submit a back cover blurb of 100 words or fewer that sets the stage […]
Phoenix Quill Writing Contest 2020/How To Submit (Prize: N100,000 + Publication)
As of 1st September 2020, Phoenix Award Book Publication (Pabpub) in conjunction with Earnest Writes Publishing and Saharan Gait as well as Agbalumo Editors would commence accepting submission for it’s 2020 Phoenix Quill Writing Contest. This year, the contest is bigger and better. Pabpub is an online publishing platform which has the aim to promote […]
Other Worlds Ink Anthology/ How To Submit (Award: $300)
For their 2020 Anthology, Other Worlds Ink is themed: Fix the World and they are looking for stories that depict a near future world (Earth) that is better than the world we are in today. A more improved world in all aspects. Show a world post-climate change, where peace has been made with the planet. Or a world where past racism are […]
Catapult Submissions Portal Is Currently Open For The At Work Series/ How to Submit (Payment: $200)
Catapult is currently seeking submissions for their “At Work” series. You could submit an essay, or you could pitch them. Your submission could be a memoir, cultural criticism, and/or reporting. Also, hybrid works are welcome. About Catapult ‘At Work’ Series: From their blog: “This series features examinations about “work”—the labor we choose to take on […]