18 Sep, 2024

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Female Authors Dominate the Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist

Female Authors Dominate the Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist

South African Writer Nadia Davids Wins the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing

South African Writer Nadia Davids Wins the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing

Poetic Justice Institute: Editor’s Prize for BIPOC writers/Submission Guidelines (Pay: $1,000)

Poetic Justice Institute: Editor’s Prize for BIPOC writers/Submission Guidelines (Pay: $1,000)

The American Antiquarian Society Fellowships, Web page and logo.

The American Antiquarian Society Fellowships / How To Apply (Up to $2000)

The Furious Gazelle’s Halloween Contest/ Submission Guidelines (Pay: $50)

The Furious Gazelle’s Halloween Contest/ Submission Guidelines (Pay: $50)

Poster and logo of the BBC National Short Story Award

BBC Short Story Award Shortlist 2024

Female Authors Dominate the Booker Prize 2024 Shortlist

The shortlist for the Booker Prize 2024 has been announced. Six books were selected by the 2024 judging panel from 156 works published between 1 October 2023 and 30 September…
Emmanuella Omonigho

South African Writer Nadia Davids Wins the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing

The Caine Prize for African Writing has announced Nadia Davids as the winner of the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing.  Her winning story,  Bridling, published in The Georgia Review…
Emmanuella Omonigho

Poetic Justice Institute: Editor’s Prize for BIPOC writers/Submission Guidelines (Pay: $1,000)

The Poetic Justice Institute: Editor’s Prize for BIPOC writers seek poetry that challenges complacency and explores transformation in both thought and form. Two prizes are awarded annually: the PJI Prize…
Kelechi Okoro

The American Antiquarian Society Fellowships / How To Apply (Up to $2000)

          The American Antiquarian Society Fellowships are now calling for applications. These fellowships are for creative performance artists and writers. Fellowships for Creative and Performing Artists…
Chinaza James-Ibe

The Furious Gazelle’s Halloween Contest/ Submission Guidelines (Pay: $50)

The Furious Gazelle’s 2024 Halloween Writing Contest is now open for submissions from August 19th to October 6th. This free-to-enter contest is seeking Halloween-themed poetry, fiction, short plays, and creative…
Kelechi Okoro

Cross Country Skier Magazine Is Accepting Submissions/Submission Guidelines (Pay: $0.25/word)

Kelechi Okoro0

Cross Country Skier Magazine is a publication dedicated to Nordic skiing. It is published three times per winter, from October through January, catering to readers who are passionate about cross-country skiing, including topics such as ski trails, equipment, technique, and more. To contribute to Cross Country Skier Magazine, writers and photographers should familiarize themselves with […]

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Dayne Ogilvie Prize 2024 Finalists

Emmanuella Omonigho0

The Dayne Ogilvie Prize 2024 Finalists have been announced.  The Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers is one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards. It was established in 2007 by Robin Pacific in honour of her late friend Dayne Ogilvie, a respected editor, writer, literary manager, and passionate lover of all the arts. For […]

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The John Lewis Writing Grants (Up to $500 + Scholarship)/How To Apply

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The John Lewis Writing Grants is now open for applications. Georgia Writers’ John Lewis Writing Grants are inspired by the late civil rights icon and his more than three decades of service as Georgia’s 5th District representative. The John Lewis Writing Grants will be awarded annually in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The […]

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The Archivi.ng Fellowship (₦500,000 + More)

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Applications are now open for the Archivi.ng Fellowship. The Archivi.ng Fellowship is a multidisciplinary six-month programme designed to enhance the world’s understanding of Nigerian history in engaging and meaningful ways. Spun from the Archivist Newspaper, the fellowship aims to preserve history by digitising archival materials – currently newspapers and magazines – making them accessible and […]

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Trail Runner Magazine Is Accepting Pitches/ How To Submit (Pay: $200)

Kelechi Okoro0

Trail Runner Magazine is an off-road running magazine that offers training advice, gear tips, nutrition information, and more. They are especially interested in hearing from diverse voices, including women, BIPOC, LGBT+, and other underrepresented groups. If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s Block (10 Tips […]

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The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowships (Up to $85,000)

Chinaza James-Ibe0

Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowships. The Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers offers international fellowships to researchers and creatives whose work requires access to the unique collections at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building situated at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. The Library boasts unparalleled resources in […]

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Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship Program (Awarded Mentorship + more)

Chinaza James-Ibe0

On Monday 9 September, 2024 by 11a.m., the Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship Program opened for applications. The program awards the mentorship annually to an unpublished Indigenous writer who has made substantial progress on a work of fiction or non-fiction. The 2025 Boundless Mentorship will be judged by Jeanine Leane.   If you’re having problems with […]

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The Casa Uno Residency 2025/How To Apply (Workspace + more)

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The Casa Uno Residency 2025, is now open for applications from writers, visual artists, photographers, filmmakers, storytellers, poets, composers, performers or dancers/choreographers. Located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, the residency takes place on a beautiful property that provides an opportunity for one to three artists simultaneously to have meaningful interactions and stimulating discussions […]

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