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I draw all readers’ attention to the following group on Facebook: “Calls for Submissions (Poetry, Fiction, Art):”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 35517751475/? multi_permalinks=10157763449366476

Please note: by far, the greatest bulk of this information comes from the Vallejo Poetry Society, though I also have my own sources. All thanks to them!  --DLF, Editor

Jan 14:

ELLIS PRIZES IN FICTION, NONFICTION, AND POETRY
NOR (New Ohio Review) will award $750 for a poem or series of poems, a short story, and a piece of creative nonfiction submitted in each genre. The contests will be judged by alumni of the Ohio University Creative Writing program—E. M. Tran for Fiction, Zoë Bossiere for Nonfiction, and Jaswinder Bolina for Poetry.
Deadline: January 14, 2025

poetry guidelines:

You may submit up to 6 single-spaced pages of poetry per submission entry.  

 
  Submissions for this contest are concealed. Please exclude your contact information—including name, email address, and mailing address—from your actual submission.    

  $750 Prize and publication in New Ohio Review 36 or 37. Pieces that are not selected will still be considered for publication. (Customarily, we publish 30-40 poems that were originally submitted as contest entries.) Entry fee comes with a 1-year subscription (two print issues).
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January 15: (4)

Info for Rattle Chapbook Prize:

https://www.rattle.com/chapbooks/prize/

PLOUGHSHARES READING PERIOD
Ploughshares welcomes unsolicited submissions of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction during our regular reading period. The literary journal is published four times a year: blended poetry and prose issues in the Winter and Spring, a prose issue in the Summer, and a special longform prose issue in the Fall. The Spring and Summer issues are guest-edited by different writers of prominence.
Deadline: January 15, 2025

THE NATURE OF OUR TIMES: POEMS ON AMERICA'S LANDS, WATERS, WILDLIFE, AND OTHER NATURAL WONDERS
The editors are looking for poems that speak to the immense value of nature—for our children and future generations, for our own and the planet’s well-being, and the resilience and survival of our communities. They are looking for poems that query our current practices, specifically the U.S. and Canada, and what needs to change in our consideration of the natural world, and that show new understandings of what it means to co-exist in it.
Deadline: January 15, 2025

SURVIVOR ANTHOLOGY PROJECT: ISSUE 3
The Survivor Anthology Project welcomes submissions of prose, poetry, photography, visual artwork, and hybrid pieces from survivors of domestic violence/relationship abuse to include in their third issue of Survival & Beyond. Your submission can be about your survivor story, but it doesn’t have to be.
Deadline: January 15, 2025

February 1:

CATAMARAN FASHION ISSUE
This issue considers “Fashion” in all its forms used in literary writing to reveal character. Please submit your original, previously unpublished short fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, or visual art. This category will close when the submissions cap of 200 is reached.
Deadline: February 1, 2025

February 25:

Call for Poets: Contribute to "Diamonds in the Rough" Poetry Anthology
Are you a poet with a unique perspective on life's hidden beauty? Do you
find inspiration in the resilience and brilliance that emerge from
challenges? If so, we invite you to contribute to our upcoming poetry
anthology, "Diamonds in the Rough."
About the Anthology
"Diamonds in the Rough" is a compilation of poems that explore the concept
of finding precious moments and insights amidst adversity. We aim to gather
diverse voices that delve into personal struggles, societal issues, and the
extraordinary strength found in unexpected places.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking poems that:
- Reflect on the theme of "Diamonds in the Rough."
- Explore personal experiences, social commentary, or universal truths.
- Showcase originality, depth, and emotional resonance.
- Are well-crafted, with attention to language and form.
Submission Guidelines
Submission Deadline: [Feb 25, 2025]
- Length: Up to 50 lines per poem.
- Format: Submit your poems in a single Word document, with each poem
starting on a new page.
Bio: Include a brief bio (50-100 words) with your submission.
Email: Send your submissions to [ncorkum40@gmail.com ] with the subject
line "Diamonds in the Rough Submission."
Benefits of Contributing
Publication: Be part of a professionally published anthology.
Recognition: Gain exposure and recognition for your work.
Compensation: Contributing poets will receive a fair share of the profits
from book sales.
Community: Join a collective of passionate poets and be part of a
supportive creative community.
Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to share your voice and contribute to a
meaningful project that celebrates the strength and beauty found in life's
challenges. We look forward to reading your powerful and inspiring poems!
For more information,contact us at [ ncorkum40@gmail.com ].
Uncover the Hidden Gems
Help us uncover the hidden gems in our world by sharing your poetry. Submit
your work today and be part of "Diamonds in the Rough."
[Submit Your Poems too: ncorkum40@gmail.com]
With anticipation,
The "Diamonds in the Rough" Team

February 28:

POETS & WRITERS READINGS & WORKSHOPS MINI-GRANTS
Poets & Writers’ Readings & Workshops program pays fees to writers who participate in public readings or teach creative writing workshops in diverse community settings in New York State and California.
Deadline for April - June Events: February 28, 2025

March 15, 2025:

SUBMISSION PAGE:

https://thepoetrybox.com/chapbook-prize?mc_cid=86627f12cf&mc_eid=fafc5

APRIL 15:

to submit:

https://rattle.submittable.com/submit/315404/tribute-to-late-bloomers

May 31:

Go to this link for news about the exciting Bridport Award and the "Never TOO Late" competition for over 60:

https://bridportprize.org.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOoqeUhOULJHLjWbhmOePpJ8kLCVS40LbP9kjsa5V5Jt_Xp0VcLNN