The Fresh Voices Fellowship/ How to Apply (Up to $2000)
Applications are now open for the 2026 Fresh Voices Fellowship. They encourage writers who work outside the traditional literary
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Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 | How to Apply
Submit to the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is a contest that seeks talented writers
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The Mwl. Nyerere Prize for Creative Writing
The Tanzania Education Authority (TEA) under the Ministry of Education is inviting submissions for the Mwalimu Nyerere National Award for Creative Writing in Swahili.
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The Hudson Review Short Fiction Prize
The Hudson Review, one of the most respected quarterlies of literature and the arts, has opened submissions for its biennial Short Fiction Contest.
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Submit to The Lincoln Review
The Lincoln Review (TLR) is an international literary journal published annually by the Creative Writing programme at the University of Lincoln and sponsored by the School of Creative Arts.
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Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets 2026 /How to Submit ($1,000 + Publication)
The 2026 edition of the Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets is currently open for submissions. This annual award
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Submit to LEAN Magazine
LEAN Magazine is dedicated to non-protagonist-centered fiction, a literary approach that deemphasizes the main character.
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Call for Experimental Live Poetry at VERVE 2026
As part of its 2026 festival programme, VERVE launches WORK IN POETRY — an open call for experimental live poetry and spoken word.
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Submit to the Dodge Magazine
The Dodge accepts submissions through Submittable for its quarterly issues (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). All general submissions re-open September 1, 2025.
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Submit to the Bloomin’ Onion Literary Magazine
The Bloomin’ Onion currently accepts submissions of flash fiction, short stories, and longform stories year-round.
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