Creative Writers Opportunities

The 2023 Gordon Parks Museum Poetry Contest   Sponsored by Poet, Helen Townsend and Trabar & Associates                           THEME: "Family, Home and Roots" This poetry contest is inspired by Gordon Parks and his love for his family and upbringing. This is open to any emerging poets. Poets are invited to capture the essence of the theme. Who can participate? Emerging poets of all ages and skill levels who have not yet been published in a book are invited to write a poem for this contest. How many photos can I enter?   No more than 1. Are there prizes? Yes! There will be a first place ($200), second place ($75) and third place ($50) prize and up to five honorable mentions. Winners will be announced at the Gordon Parks Celebration. All poems submitted that are accepted, will be on exhibit during the 20th annual Gordon Parks Celebration on Oct. 5 - 7, 2023. All ...

Dear writers on the margins, Arkana , the journal of mysteries and marginalized voices published by the Arkansas Writers' MFA Program, is now accepting submissions for its Fifteenth Issue! Please send us your fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, illustrated narratives, short scripts for the stage or screen, translations, art, or whatever hybrid work best suits the story you hope to tell.  We want quality work that reflects our mission: to seek and foster a sense of shared wonder by publishing inclusive art that asks questions, explores mystery, and works to make visible the marginalized, the overlooked, and those whose voices have been silenced. Such individuals may come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, may identify as neurodivergent, may be part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or have other unique perspectives that aren't part of the mainstream. If you identify with our mission, we want to hear from you! We accept work from writers no...

ALABAMA STATE POETRY SOCIETY FALL 2023 CONTEST Entries mustEnter be  postmarked by or received online by 11:59 PM September 20, 2023.  CLICK TO SUBMIT ONLINE ​   Categories (online entry at  alpoets.org) ​ 1. ALABAMA STATE POETRY SOCIETY FALL CONTEST (Sponsored by ASPS) Open to ASPS Members Only $75, $50, $25, $10 and 3 Honorable Mentions in order of merit Any form, any subject, no line limit.   2. AR Walker Healing and Words Competition (Sponsored by Sue Brannan Walker) $100, $30, $10, HM at Judge's Discretion Subject: We believe words can be therapeutic. Write a poem related to healing, whether from a wound, illness, or some form of stress. Form: Any No line limit ​ 3. FAMILY CONTEST (Sponsored by Roger Carlisle) $100, $75, $50, HM at Judge's Discretion Subject: Poem about a family member Form: Any No line limit ​ 4. MAKING A POINT ON FILM CO...

From: National Association for Poetry Therapy <naptbkkr@poetrytherapy.org>   Deadline for Proposals: Sunday, September 17, 2023 View this email in your browser Call for Proposals The National Association for Poetry Therapy is pleased to announce that we are now accepting proposals for our upcoming 2024 Conference "Converging in Solidarity: Fostering Community and Belonging through Poetry Therapy." The conference will be held in Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC on April 10-April 14, 2024. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Sunday, September 17, 2023. You can find the directions for submit...

Submissions are now open for the 2024   Breakout ! Writers Prize for undergraduate and graduate writers. The prize consists of $1000 cash (each) for one prose writer and one poet and publication in the Summer 2024 issue of  Epiphany . This year's   contest   will be judged by James Cagney and   Manuel Muñoz . Submissions close on September 30th. All applicants will receive a complimentary digital subscription to   Epiphany . To apply you must have been enrolled in an accredited university, at least part-time, for the academic years 2023 or 2024. The prize is open to both undergraduate students and graduate students receiving a Masters degree. PhD candidates are not eligible. Students need not be specifically enrolled in MFA programs or creative writing programs.   Visit  Epiphany  for more information: https://epiphanyzine.com/features/2024-breakout-prize Use Submittable to apply: https://epiphanymagazine...