Creative Writers Opportunities

The MacGuffin's 28 th  Annual Poet Hunt Contest Deadline June 15, 2023 Guest judged by Barbara Crooker. The contest opens on  April 1  and closes  June 15 . One (1) First Place Winner will receive a prize of $500 and publication. Up to two (2) Honorable Mentions may also be awarded and published. Each entrant will receive one  free  issue of  The MacGuffin  that includes the winners of the 28 th  Annual Poet Hunt contest. Past and present staff members and their families are not eligible to participate. General Submission Guidelines An entry may consist of up to  5 poems . If more than 5 are sent, only the first 5 will be considered. Each poem can be up to 400 lines long. Poems longer than 400 lines will not be considered. There is a  $15  entry fee. If paying by check or money order, please make payable to "SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE." Poems submitted may not be previously published a...

. NUMERICA PRESS AUDIO POETRY PERFORMANCE CONTEST RULES:  Numerica Press is open for poetry submissions until May 2, 2023 for its first audio poetry reading contest. The winner will have a thirty minute solo poetry reading produced by award-winning performance artist, DRRTY BĒ. Every poet who sends work, regardless of whether their poetry is selected for the virtual performance, will also have the (optional) opportunity to receive a complimentary tarot card reading from our press's resident divination expert just for submitting! Our debut contest is open to all poets who enjoy giving public readings, and does not have to be limited to spoken-word artists. This is a great opportunity for poets with first books, new books, or poets who cannot travel very far for readings to showcase their work, particularly teaching artists who aren't able to do much during the school year. Submission details are to submit THREE of your best poems (published or u...

2023 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest - March 2023 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Call for Entries View this email in your browser ...

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The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities campus) invites applications for the Edelstein-Keller Writer in Residence Fellowship in Nonfiction. This fellowship is a two-year position for 2023-2025. The successful applicant will be in residence on the Minneapolis campus for four semesters. While in residence, the Fellow will teach two creative writing courses (graduate and undergraduate) each academic year; will participate in creative writing events and committees, including admissions and graduate thesis committees; and will give a public reading of their work. This is a nine-month, academic year appointment serving two years (8/28/2023-5/26/2024 and 8/26/24-5/25/2025) with an annual salary of $50,000. Required qualifications: Master's degree, MFA, or PhD in Creative Writing, English (PhD), or related field, with degree in hand by 8/27/2023 A minimum of one volume of work published by a nationa...

Subject: CRWROPPS Post: Ali Prize in Poetry   [EXTERNAL EMAIL ALERT]: Verify sender before opening links or attachments.   Agha Shahid Ali Prize in Poetry is now accepting submissions for poetry manuscripts. The judge is Joan Naviyuk Kane. Prize is $1000 and publication. The winner will give a reading in the University of Utah's Guest Writers Series. Travel and accommodations are paid by the University of Utah Department of English. Reading fee is $25. April 15 is the deadline. Read guidelines here . Submit through Submittable here . Email Hannah.new@utah.edu with any questions.      

Apply for the Edelstein-Keller Writer in Residence Fellowship! Creative nonfiction writers, submit your application by April 3 March 1, 2023 Are you or do you know a published writer of creative nonfiction? The Creative Writing Program in the Department of English invites applications for the Edelstein-Keller Writer in Residence Fellowship! This fellowship is a nine-month academic year position 2023-2025, starting August 28, 2023. Deadline for applications is Monday, April 3, 2023. The fellow will be in residence on the Minneapolis campus for four semesters over two years, teaching two creative writing courses (graduate and undergraduate) each academic year. The fellow will participate in creative writing events and committees, including admissions and graduate thesis committees, and will give a public reading of their work. The appointment features an annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits eligibility. Applicants must hold a Master's deg...

All poetry manuscripts welcome! March 5, 2023 Ten days left to send your poetry manuscript and win the Washington Prize You know you want to! If you are an American or Canadian poet with a glowing manuscript of 48-80 pages in your hand, send it to us by March 15 . The prize of publication in 2024 and $1500 could be yours. All submissions are read anonymously by a diverse team of readers. Finalists are debated by a panel of five judges. Are you coming to AWP? Stop by our table #411 and meet the editors, past winners, and other fine poets. Past winners like this one available at AWP! Read the Submission Guidelines Here Then ...