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The rabbit Hole Anthology

 Full details   The Writers’ Co-op invites submissions of short stories (and poems) for the seventh edition of our yearly anthology, The Rabbit Hole, scheduled for release in October 2024. Following this year’s sixth edition, we continue to explore how ‘weird’ fits into numerous genres or themes with a new theme, “Not From Here.” “Not From Here” allows for a wide range of stories.  Aliens, or a sense of alienation, immediately come to mind. Also being in a strange place, being from a strange place, anything – think Kafka, Bierce, Serling, or Lovecraft — and we’re really looking forward to your interpretation, because falling into the Rabbit Hole is always a bizarre and unique experience. What we’re looking for are odd, unusual stories, what August Derleth referred to as “off trail” stories – happy, sad, good, bad, or even indifferent. Stories can emphasize whatever floats, or sinks, your boat. Just remember to keep it weird as befitting a trip down the Rabbit Hole.

3rd Act Mag

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  Full details  Today’s older adults are redefining aging. We are more demanding as to where, when, and how to spend our retirement years. Getting older also means many of us will face health, housing and financial challenges and concerns. 3rd Act is a quarterly magazine that reaches this growing demographic with articles and stories that speak directly to this stage of life. We foster “Aging with Confidence” through enlightening, inspiring, entertaining, and educating mature adults who believe age is just a number, and our greatest memories are yet to be made. 3 rd Act accepts unsolicited submissions, however, as a quarterly magazine with limited space only the very best writing will be accepted, and then only if we have room to publish. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive we will respond to you only if we are interested in publishing your submission. If you do not hear back from us, please assume we have declined publication. We are unabl

Points in Case

  Full details  W e're looking for both seasoned comedy writers and fresh voices to contribute to PIC! Submission Process Submit via Submittable (no fee) Decision within 14 days $35 payment for accepted articles Publication up to 500k monthly readers Recent Press An Interview with Points in Case —Chill Subs Literary Spotlight: Points in Case — The Writer 22nd Annual 101 Best Websites for Writers — Writer's Digest 7 Humor Websites You Should Be Reading — Paste Best Apps to Read Whenever You Need a Laugh — The Week Submission Guidelines We don't follow a viral or utilitarian formula when it comes to selecting both evergreen and timely comedy articles and lists—if it's funny it's funny, and we'll do our best to make it work. We're very open to creative writing, atypical formats, mainstream topics with an original approach, mundane topics made interesting, edgy material, satire and parodies, and other offbeat ideas. We're looking for smart,

Bella Donna Comedy

 Full details  T hank you so much for your interest in submitting to The Belladonna! We can only accept work that fully follows these (hopefully helpful) guidelines: WHO can submit We warmly welcome all women, non-binary, genderqueer, and GNC authors, however green or seasoned, to submit. We exist to nurture and claim more space for writers of marginalized genders. WHAT to submit One single, complete piece at a time : Please no first drafts, pitches, or previously published work, even from your blog or Medium page. Please don’t submit multiple pieces simultaneously to us, or submit work that is also out for review elsewhere (with the exception of ultra-timely pieces). We will respond to you within our three-week review period. Satire and other humor , in a variety of formats and lengths up to 800-ish words. (Our sweet spot is 550–700-ish). We love lists (both short and expanded), longer satirical pieces and essays, animations , cartoons , illustrations, and open letters . Have a

Cult Mag

 Full details  Simply put, we’re tired of so many barriers to entry. Whether it’s word count, subject matter limitations, political or religious implications, we’re tired of seeing so many great works being cast aside for one arbitrary reason or another. So, we created a space where that kind of work can thrive. We are in the business of publishing stories, poems, essays, and art that make us feel something and stretch our brains to new realizations of form and possibility. Cult, as the name suggests, wants the weird, the risk-taking: the stuff that gets tucked away because someone thinks no one would ever publish that. We want art that challenges and confronts; not coddles and reaffirms. We will never subscribe to a particular style, theme, or artistic movement. We want all voices from all backgrounds and experience who feel they have something worthy to say to submit. Of course, we want all kinds of folks to submit and grace the pages of our little rag, but what ultimately matt

New Writers 1000-Word Short Story Competition 2024

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  Full details  Welcome to the New Writers 1,000-Word Short Story Competition 2024. Open to writers from around the world, we’re offering a top prize of £1,000, a second prize of £300 and a third prize of £200. The deadline is midnight (UK time) on Tuesday 30th April 2024 and £1.00 from each entry will be donated to First Story (see here for details of the charity’s work). See the details below, read our Frequently Asked Questions , check out the Q&A with Head Judge Cassandra Parkin , or head straight to the ENTRY FORM to submit your entry or entries. Also, subscribers to the NewWriters.org.uk monthly newsletter to gain access to exclusive free-to-enter micro, flash and poetry competitions (with cash prizes), book giveaways and the latest writing competition listings: SUBSCRIBE New Writers 1000-Word Short Story Competition 2024 – At A Glance: Deadline:  Midnight (UK time) on Tuesday 30th April 2024 Entry Fee:  £10 (one entry), £19 (two entries), £27 (three entries) Prize

Fowey Festival

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