Ernest Ogunyemi, Author at Creative Writing News

New Awesome Book Alert: Going Short, An Invitation to Flash Fiction by Nancy Stohlman

From a notable flash fiction writer, Nancy Stohlman, comes a book on the craft of flash fiction, Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction. The book, which drops October 15, 2020, is a magical thing, packed with smart tips on doing flash fiction well. So, What’s Going Short About: From the press release: “Flash fiction...

2020 call for submissions Opportunities for writers What's New WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

The Iowa Short Fiction Award/ How to Submit

Sep 4, 2020by Ernest Ogunyemi1

The University of Iowa Press is currently seeking seeking submissions for the Iowa Short Fiction Award and John Simmons Short Fiction Award. The want full-length short story collections manuscripts. The winning manuscript will be published by the University of Iowa Press. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2020. Who is Eligible to Submit to...

2020 call for submissions Opportunities for writers What's New WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Dzanc Books Diverse Voices Prize/ How to Submit (Prize: $3000 + more)

Sep 2, 2020by Ernest Ogunyemi0

Dzanc Books Diverse Voices Prize is a new literary prize from Dzanc Books, to be awarded to a writer of a full-length manuscript. The prize is open to writers from minority, underrepresented, or marginalized communities. The winner of the prize will receive a $3,000 advance payment and the winning manuscript will be published by Dzanc...

2020 call for submissions Opportunities for writers What's New WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Jerry Jazz Musician Contest/ How to Submit (Prize: $100)

Aug 31, 2020by Ernest Ogunyemi0

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...

2020 call for submissions Opportunities for writers What's New WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Query Letter Blurb Contest/ How to Submit (Prize: $500)

Aug 29, 2020by Ernest Ogunyemi0

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...

What's New

Catapult Submissions Portal Is Currently Open For The At Work Series/ How to Submit (Payment: $200)

Aug 26, 2020by Ernest Ogunyemi1

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...

2020 call for submissions Opportunities for writers What's New WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Atmosphere Press/ How to Submit

Aug 22, 2020by Ernest Ogunyemi0

Atmosphere Press is currently seeking submissions of full-length books. This could be fiction or nonfiction or poetry. It could be a short story collection or a novel or a children’s book. All they want is that you wow them with something great. The deadline for submission is September 1, 2020. About Atmosphere Press: Atmosphere Press...

Newer Posts

Older Posts