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26 Oct 2014

'It's Really 10 Months' Anthology Needs Funny Pregnancy Stories
The authors of the first edition of It's Really 10 Months have opened submissions for the second edition. Like the first-release, this anthology will include funny stories of pregnancy, labor and delivery ...
Payment: $100/story...

'It's Really 10 Months' Anthology
http://itsreally10months.com/anthology-submission/[/size]

20 Oct 2014

Did a short, fairly informal interview today on BlogTalkRadio...I read three poems of mine, all on Stories Space btw...Them Poker Blues, The Best You Ever Had and my 9/11 Tribute poem, and discussed my current book, upcoming projects, and how I got into writing...like I said, it's somewhat informal, and only a half hour, and for the record...this is my first radio interview where I'm the only author on the show...check it out my friends... happy8

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Music & Poetry with Brooke Lovestone: Award Winning Author - Alan Jankowski!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwithbrookelovestone/2014/10/20/music-poetry-with-brooke-lovestone-award-winning-author--alan-jankowski

17 Oct 2014

Take Chances...

And I don't mean lottery tickets btw...

17 Oct 2014

Raven International Publishing (RIP) has issued a call for submissions to receive sci-fi stories for a planned anthology titled, A Bleak New World. This anthology will be the publisher’s 2014-2015 Winter Anthology ...
Payment: $55/story...

2014-2015 Winter Anthology: A Bleak New World
http://www.raveninternationalpublishing.com/submissions-2/[/size]

17 Oct 2014

This is an interesting poetry contest, and I really like RhymeZone btw...I use it myself when writing poems..."RhymeZone will award a total of $5,000 to 10 authors of thought-provoking poetry in the United States or Canada. To enter, compose an original poem related to theme of "Understanding" and share it with the RhymeZone community by posting it to the RhymeZone 2014-2015 Poetry Prize Entries section of the RhymeZone Forum. There is no entry fee."...

Announcing the 2014-2015 RhymeZone Poetry Prize
http://www.rhymezone.com/contest/[/size]

17 Oct 2014

The Quip, a new literary magazine launching next year, will feature humorous and comedic stories. The editor is currently curating submissions for the first issue ...
Payment: $50/story...

Submissions - The Quip
http://www.thequip.org/submissions[/size]

17 Oct 2014

New Letters (NL), a quarterly literary journal published by the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has opened its reading period (now until May 2015) and is accepting submissions of poetry, fiction, and prose for forthcoming issues ...
Payment: up to $100/story...$15/poem, minimum...$35/book review...

Submission Guidelines for Writers & Artists
http://www.newletters.org/writers-wanted/submissions[/size]

15 Oct 2014

Here's a neat little resource page full of articles about just what it says...book publishing and design...

Book Publishing And Book Design Articles - The Book Designer
http://www.thebookdesigner.com/articles/

13 Oct 2014

Just one example of why proof reading is important...

12 Oct 2014

Bump...deadline coming up this month btw...

7 Oct 2014

CHICKEN SOUP: HOLIDAY EDITION
http://www.chickensoup.com

Everyone loves holiday stories and that's why our holiday books are so popular. In fact, we create a new edition for Christmas/Hanukah every other year. We are now collecting stories for our Holiday 2015 book and we are defining Christmas as the entire December holiday season, including Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and the New Year's festivities too. We want to hear about your holiday memories and traditions. If your story is chosen, you will be a published author and your bio will be printed in the book if you so choose. You will also receive a check for $200 and 10 free copies of your book, worth more than $100. You will retain the copyright for your story and you will retain the right to resell it. Deadline January 31, 2015.

7 Oct 2014

STORIES OF RESILIENCE CONTEST
http://ourstoryproject.herokuapp.com/pages/contest

NO ENTRY FEE.
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the greater community is invited to add their voices through the "Stories of Resilience" contest. Submissions are being sought that reflect the broad impact of abuse -- through stories, personal essays or poems. First prize of $500 and two second prizes of $100. Deadline October 20, 2014. We are interested in a wide range of submissions, from very brief to a maximum of 1,500 words. Survivors, friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, children - all perspectives on the effects of domestic abuse are welcome.

3 Oct 2014

Here's a bunch of paying poetry sub calls that may interest some friends here...

POETRY - Call for Submissions
http://writingcareer.com/call-for-poetry-submissions[/size]

3 Oct 2014

Might be of interest to some friends here..."Jim Baen Memorial Award. Open to sci-fi stories set in the near future, max 8000 words. Open until February 1. Grand prize is publication at pro rates and a groovy trophy"...and yeah, I do think more contests should include a groovy trophy...just sayin'

Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Contest
http://www.baen.com/baenmemorialaward.asp[/size]

30 Sep 2014

Micro story contest...no fee, $250.00 First Prize..."What’s an iStory? An iStory is an original Narrative feature that accomplishes a lot, with no frills (much like our new look). It is a short, dramatic narrative—fiction or nonfiction—of no more than 150 words. (At this length the piece offers a quick, strong read on smartphones and via our iOS or Android apps.)"...check it out my friends...

The Narrative iStory Contest
http://www.narrativemagazine.com/istory-contest[/size]

29 Sep 2014

I just hate getting letters back like that btw...

27 Sep 2014

The renowned STORY magazine, published from 1930 to 2000, has been relaunched as a new double-sided, semi-annual print publication dedicated to the intricate and unique realm of narrative storytelling ...
Payment for the print magazine: $20/page (up to $200 max.) for prose; $100 per interview; and a minimum payment of $30 per poem.

Story - Submit
http://www.storymagazine.org/submit/[/size]

27 Sep 2014

Literary journal Shenandoah has re-opened for fiction, nonfiction and reviews. Submissions for flash fiction and poetry will open October 1st. Shenandoah will publish two new issues this year ...
Payment: $25/page

Shenandoah - Submissions
http://shenandoahliterary.org/submissions/[/size]

27 Sep 2014

Quarterly literary magazine EPOCH has opened its annual reading period to receive literary works that are exceptionally written. The editor welcomes fiction (both literary and graphic), essays, short stories, and graphic art. He is open to all styles of fiction ...
Payment: $150/story...$50/poem...

Submit to Epoch
http://english.arts.cornell.edu/publications/epoch/submit.html[/size]

27 Sep 2014

18. The Kids' Ark Needs Christian Stories for March 2015 Issue
The editors have chosen the theme of “moving forward with Jesus.” They seek stories, fiction or nonfiction, about becoming faithful followers of Jesus ...
Payment: $100/story...$25/reprints...

The Kids' Ark Writers' Guidelines
http://thekidsark.com/guidelines.htm[/size]

27 Sep 2014

PearTree Press has opened the last reading period of the year and is now accepting submissions for The Literary Hatchet, an online literary journal of dark fiction. This year the publisher is releasing an extra issue ...
Payment: $15/story...$5/poem...

The Literary Hatchet is Now Accepting Submissions!
http://lizzieandrewborden.com/MondoLizzie/the-literary-hatchet-is-now-accepting-submissions/[/size]

24 Sep 2014

Now this could really be a problem right here...

23 Sep 2014

CONTEST: The Fairy Tale Whisperer. Looking for "grown up" versions of the seven fairy tales listed (Aladdin, Alice, Beauty&theBeast, Cinderella, Frog Prince, Red Riding Hood, Snow White). Max 20,000 words. Each contributor receives a paperback copy. First place: $250. Deadline October 31.

Contests & Submissions
http://www.zimbellhousepublishing.com/?page_id=151[/size]

20 Sep 2014

The other site that does similar work is Preditors & Editors btw...here's their link...

Welcome to Preditors & Editors
http://pred-ed.com/

Just a note as of July, 2015...I'm told this site is no longer up to date, though I believe there is still useful info in their archives...

20 Sep 2014

And the Poetry Market thingy as well btw...

2016 POET'S MARKET
http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/call-for-submissions-2016-poets-market
Running until 11:59 p.m. (Atlanta, Georgia time) on October 15, 2014, I'll be accepting pitches for articles and poems in the 2016 Poet's Market. Sometime soon after, I'll start making assignments. If you're interested in pitching an article idea or three (or a poem!) for the Poet's Market book, I'm interested in instructional articles for the following three categories:

Craft of Poetry. Articles on creation, revision, meter, etc.
Business of Poetry. Articles on submitting poems, reading poems, etc.
Promotion of Poetry. Articles on finding and connecting with readers.

19 Sep 2014

The Kenyon Review has opened its reading period and is accepting all types of literary works: short fiction (up to 7500 words); essays (up to 7500 words); poetry (up to 6 poems) ...
Payment: up to $40/page

Kenyon Review - Submissions
http://www.kenyonreview.org/submission/[/size]

19 Sep 2014

The Masters Review, a publisher of high-quality anthologies and short stories, welcomes new and emerging writers to submit stories for the popular New Voices section of its website ...
"New Voices submissions are open to new and emerging writers only (no novel-length published work forthcoming at the time of submission)."
Payment: 10 cents/word...up to $200.00...

The Masters Review - Submissions
https://mastersreview.com/new-voices/[/size]

19 Sep 2014

Shock Totem Publications (est. 2008) has reopened for submissions and is now accepting dark fiction, prose and poetry for Issue #10. Led by Editor-in-Chief K. Allen Wood, the staff is reviewing fantasy, macabre humor, suspense, mystery ...
Payment: 5 cents/word, up to $250...

Shock Totem Publications - Submissions
http://www.shocktotem.com/guidelines/[/size]

19 Sep 2014

Literary journal The Gettysburg Review has opened its annual reading period and is accepting full manuscripts of fiction, poetry, and literary essays. Led by Editor Peter Stitt, the staff welcomes poetry in any style ...
Payment: $30/page, poetry...$2.50 per line...

Guidelines - The Gettysburg Review
http://www.gettysburgreview.com/submissions/guidelines/[/size]

18 Sep 2014

Grain Magazine has reopened for submissions of fiction and literary non-fiction. Published quarterly by the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild, the literary journal welcomes Canadian and international creative writers to submit ...
Payment: $50/page, up to $225.00 plus two copies of issue...

Submit Your Work to Grain
http://www.grainmagazine.ca/submit/[/size]