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 Full details  Submissions Editorial Philosophy We do not chase trends. We publish enduring works—crafted with excellence and chosen for their ability to move readers. The process of publishing with Silent Clamor is as thoughtful and intentional as the work itself. Our authors are treated with dignity, and their vision respected. We champion great stories in all their forms—fiction or nonfiction, historical or speculative, structured or untamed. What We’re Seeking Thank you for considering Silent Clamor to publish your work. We are currently accepting submissions of complete manuscripts. Our vision is simple: we’re seeking exceptional stories—works that are emotionally resonant, structurally whole, and unafraid to explore what lies beneath the surface. What unites our catalog isn't form but purpose: compelling storytelling that transforms how readers see themselves and the world. We seek writers who u...

 Full details  We are a  publisher of romance. We believe our authors are artists and their talent shouldn’t be censored, so our authors present high quality stories full of romance, desire, and sometimes graphic moments that are both entertaining and memorable. We are open to all genres of LGBT expression including paranormal, contemporary, historical, urban fantasy, new adult, sweet/closed door romance, and ménage.     As a micro-publisher, we offer between 10 and 25 titles per year to our readers.  Keeping our house small enables us to give our authors one-on-one attention and support.    At this time we are welcoming submissions from all genres of LGBT romance from both new, unpublished authors, and those already established in the field.   We invite all authors wishing to submit work to view our submission guidelines below.       Why should I submit to Painted Hearts Publishing?   ...

  Full details  Highlights Guidelines Prize History Prize Winner $70,000 Finalists $7,500 2026 Submissions Now Open Due date 1: Feb 11, 2026 Due date 2: Apr 15, 2026 Due date 3: Jun 24, 2026 Questions? Please contact: Devon Jackson, Associate Program Director djackson@writerstrust.com  

  Full details  From dark until dawn can be a long, long way, especially through the dreary nights of winter. Tell us the story of a long winter’s night, true or made up, but make it short: fifty words or less. Here are some examples, to get your gears turning. But feel very free to make this your own. The city’s a lush, alive with spirit-soaked somebodies spilling onto the beveled boulevard, before the cold hits. Within hours, the winds shuttle stray snippets of stories and laughter away, into taxis and subways, until all that’s left is me. A nobody, under a streetlamp, lulled to sleep by the hush. Samantha Dunne Brutal darkness, unforgiving cold, be damned. I just want to run. Yet, I lay curled up in bed wearing a sweater, much to my disdain. My adorable, puppy-dog-eye pleas to be let out, ignored. So, I cling to dreams of bounding through the snow, just to feel alive. Jen Curinga She begins at the beginning: "1872, at No. 7, Saville Row." Around m...

 Full details  The Pegasus Poetry Book Prize, established in 2025 in partnership with Graywolf Press, awards $10,000 and publication to an unpublished first or second poetry collection by a United States poet 40 or older. This prize replaces the Poetry Foundation’s former Emily Dickinson First Book Award and will be offered periodically rather than annually. Eligibility Guidelines:  Poets must have published no more than one full-length poetry collection. This is a prize for either a first or second book. Chapbooks and self-published books do not count toward this requirement. Poets must be 40 years of age or older by December 31, 2026. Poets must be residing in or citizens of the United States. Poets must have published no more than one full-length poetry collection. This is a prize for either a first or second book.  Current employees, trustees, and immediate family members of the Poetry Foundation and Graywolf Press are not eligible to submit a manuscrip...

 Full details  Claret Press Short Story Competition Guidelines We're looking for stories that reflect today's politics . ​ This is a big topic and can encompass a lot of themes, for example: - Healthcare - The right to protest - Freedom of speech - LGBTQ+ issues - Feminism - Housing - Global politics The deadline for entries is  1st February, 2026. Entry Requirements - You should keep your story below 5,000 words . If your submission runs over the word limit, it will be discarded unread. ​ - We are looking for creative prose only. Please do not submit essays or poems. ​ - Your story should be submitted as a .docx file . Submissions will be judged anonymously, so please do not include your name anywhere on the document or in the file name. ​ - You should be subscribed to the 'A Sip of Claret News' mailing list. We send out a newsletter once a month with special offers, news, events and updates. ​ ​ ​ ​ - Your story should be your own ...