NewPages Blog :: Where to Submit

Stop by the NewPages Blog every Friday to find writing contests and calls for submissions from literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, and more, to help you figure out where to submit your work.

Where to Submit Roundup: August 18, 2023

36 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Welcome to the NewPages Weekly Roundup of Submission Opportunities! August is officially half over with this week. The weather is crazy, the only thing that wants to grow properly is grass and weeds, bugs are destroying everything in the veggie garden, and invasive pests are trying to kill my roses. Hopefully your summer is going better.

I hope you are able to get some nice R&R time in before the crazy period of back-to-school and fall descends upon us. If you’re still working on your submission goals, we are here to help. Don’t forget paid newsletter subscribers can get early access to the majority of submission opportunities and upcoming events before they go live on our site, so do consider subscribing or upgrading your subscription today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: August 18, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: August 11, 2023

37 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

The first full week of August is behind us. The back-to-school busy season is officially here. NewPages is back with our weekly roundup of submission opportunities to help keep your submitting goals strong by saving you time during this crazy time of year.

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today. Our August eLitPak will be emailed to our current subscribers next week, too!

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: August 11, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: August 4, 2023

35 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Welcome to the first roundup of submission opportunities for August 2023. Hard to believe the summer is nearly over. If you’re in denial or procrastinating about the big back-to-school scramble, NewPages has you covered with plenty of submission opportunities to keep you distracted.

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: August 4, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: July 28, 2023

34 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

July is officially over with on Monday. If you still have some time left to devote to writing, editing, and submitting before the back-to-school craziness ensues, NewPages has your back with our weekly roundup of submission opportunities.

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: July 28, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: July 21, 2023

29 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

NewPages is back with our weekly roundup of submission opportunities for the week of July 21. It’s scary to think that back-to-school time is just around the corner. Before you get too bogged down with all of the preparations, let us help you keep your submission goals going strong.

There is only one full week left in July, so don’t forget to check out the NewPages Big List of Writing Contests to scope out the deadlines in August and September!

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: July 21, 2023”

July 2023 eLitPak :: Issue 87 of Kaleidoscope Available! Accepting Submissions Year-Round

Screenshot of Kaleidoscope's flyer for Issue 87 release and call for submissions
click image to open PDF

We experience many connections in life and in this issue we take a closer look at the ties that bind. Each thread woven into loops, knots, and swirls, revealing an intricate tapestry. Kaleidoscope magazine publishes literature and artwork that creatively explore the experience of disability. Submit your best work to us today! Visit our website and view our flyer for more information.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

Where to Submit Roundup: July 14, 2023

33 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

NewPages is back with your weekly roundup of submission opportunities for the week of July 14. Hard to believe July is already half over with this weekend. Don’t forget about the July 15 deadlines!

Our eLitPak Newsletter was emailed to subscribers this past Wednesday and features more submission opportunities and upcoming events as well as new releases. You can read it here. Are you interested in promoting your own journal, small press, new book release, upcoming event, or submission opportunities, you can learn more here.

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: July 14, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: July 7, 2023

35 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

The first week of July is a wrap. Hopefully you were able to have a safe July Fourth holiday and we hope everyone is able to keep cool and safe with these crazy heat waves and storms.

If you are able to stay indoors with the AC or fans, take the time to write, edit, and submit. NewPages has you covered with our first weekly roundup of submission opportunities for July 2023. NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: July 7, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: June 30, 2023

52 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

June is officially over with today and July starts tomorrow. Don’t forget about the NewPages Big List of Writing Contests which features vetted contests you can submit to throughout the year. Plus, don’t miss out on the submission opportunities below which feature deadlines for today and tomorrow as well as further into the future.

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: June 30, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: June 23, 2023

48 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Happy Friday. Next Friday is already the last day of June, so don’t forget to check out the June 30 and July 1 deadlines before it is too late! If you’re suffering from the massive heat waves, stay indoors with some popsicles and work on your submission goals. NewPages is here to help with our weekly roundup of submission opportunities.

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: June 23, 2023”

June 2023 eLitPak :: 2023 Charles Simic Poetry Prize

Screenshot of Hole in the Head Review's flyer for the 2023 Charles Simic Poetry Prize
click image to open PDF

Deadline: July 31, 2023
Hole In The Head Review has established the Charles Simic Poetry Prize to honor our late friend and mentor. First prize will receive $1,000 and publication in our November 1 issue. Winner will be announced at our October 26 poetry reading, on social media, and in our November 1 issue. Poet David Rivard, who taught with Charlie in The University of New Hampshire MFA program, will judge. View flyer for more information. Submissions accepted through July 31, 2023 through our submission portal.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

June 2023 eLitPak :: Gival Press 2023 Oscar Wilde Award

Screenshot of Gival Press' flyer for the 2023 Oscar Wilde Award for Best LGBTQ+ Original Poem
click image to open PDF

for Best LGBTQ+ Original Poem

Deadline: June 27, 2023
22nd Annual Gival Press Oscar Wilde Award for the best LGBTQ+ original poem in English, with a prize of $500.00. View flyer for more information and then submit here.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

June 2023 eLitPak :: Howling Bird Press Poetry Prize is Open for Manuscript Submissions!

Screenshot of Howling Bird Press' 2023 Poetry Prize flyer for the NewPages eLitPak
click image to open full-size flyer

Deadline: August 21, 2023
Howling Bird Press awards $2,500 and book publication in fall 2024 to one single-author original (previously unpublished in book form) poetry manuscript. Using the online submission system, submit a manuscript of between 48 and 72 pages with a $25 entry fee by August 21, 2023. Howling Bird is part of Augsburg University’s MFA program. James Cihlar, publisher: [email protected]. Visit submissions manager.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

June 2023 eLitPak :: Last Call! North Street Book Prize for Self-Published & Hybrid-Published Books

2023 North Street Book Prize banner for June 2023 eLitPak Newsletter
click image to open PDF flyer

Winning Writers will award a grand prize of $10,000 cash in its ninth annual North Street competition and $20,400 in all. See our flyer to learn why our contest is one of the very best for self-published and hybrid-published authors. Submit books published in any year and on any platform. $75 entry fee. Enter online or by mail by June 30. Learn more at our website.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

Where to Submit Roundup: June 16, 2023

51 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

It seems that June has just started and here we are and it is half over with. That means that our eLitPak Newsletter was emailed to our current newsletter subscribers. If you missed out, you can access it online here. There are some submission opportunities you don’t want to miss out on there, too. Plus, of course, enjoy our weekly roundup of submission opportunities below as well.

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: June 16, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: June 9, 2023

54 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

The first full week of June is officially behind us. If the wildfire haze is strongly present in your area like it is in ours, keep indoors and keep on writing and editing. NewPages has your back to help you with your submission goals with our Where to Submit Roundup for June 9, 2023.

Alert: June 15 is next week and there are several opportunities with that date as the deadline. Don’t miss out!

NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: June 9, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: June 2, 2023

48 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Welcome to the first roundup of submission opportunities for June 2023! With June here that means the year is nearly half over with already. That doesn’t seem possible, does it?

NewPages is here to help keep your submission goals going strong. Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: June 2, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: May 26, 2023

54 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

While you may be taking a break from writing and submitting due to the long holiday weekend in the U.S., NewPages is still here with our weekly roundup of submissions opportunities for when you are ready to start afresh. There are plenty of end of May beginning of June deadlines you don’t want to miss out on.

Have a happy, safe, and relaxing Memorial Day weekend. Don’t forget that our weekly newsletter will be delayed until Tuesday due to the holiday. Speaking of the newsletter, NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: May 26, 2023”

May 2023 eLitPak :: Apple in the Dark Flash Contest

screenshot of Apple in the Dark's eLitPak flyer for their inaugural Flash Fiction Contest
click image to open PDF

Deadline: May 31, 2023
Apple in the Dark is taking submissions for its inaugural flash fiction contest, judged by Chelsea T. Hicks. Fee: $6. Prize: $150. Deadline: May 31, 2023. Submit here.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

May 2023 eLitPak :: Exile Editions Nona Macdonald Heaslip Prize

Screenshot of Exile Editions' flyer for the NewPages May 2023 eLitPak Newsletter
click image to open PDF

Exile Editions is seeking the best short stories by Canadian writers for the inaugural Nona Macdonald Heaslip $15,000 Prize. All genres and styles considered. Stories cannot exceed 6,000 words. Deadline to enter is Friday, June 30. $35 fee. View website and see flyer to learn more.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

May 2023 eLitPak :: Flying South 10th Anniversary Issue Accepting Submissions

Screenshot of Flying South's 10th Anniversary Issue Accepting Submissions flyer
click image to open flyer

$2,100 in Prizes Awarded!

From March 1 to May 31 Flying South 2023 will be accepting entries for this year’s contest. There will be three categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry. In each of the three categories, the awards will be $400 for First Place, $200 for Second Place, and $100 for Third Place. Finalists will be awarded publication in Flying SouthVisit website and view flyer for more information.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

May 2023 eLitPak :: North Street Book Prize for Self-Published and Hybrid-Published Books

Screenshot of Winning Writers' flyer for the 2023 North Street Book Prize
click image to open PDF

Winning Writers will award a grand prize of $10,000 in its ninth annual North Street competition, and $20,400 in all. The top nine winners will enjoy additional benefits from co-sponsors BookBaby, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, and Book Award Pro. Gifts for everyone who enters. Submit books published in any year and on any self-publishing or hybrid-publishing platform. $75 entry fee. Enter online or by mail by June 30. Learn more at our website and share our flyer.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

Where to Submit Roundup: May 19, 2023

54 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Mid-month deadlines have passed, and end-of-month deadlines are looming. Plus, don’t forget the beginning of June deadlines coming up! NewPages is here with your weekly reminders in our Where to Submit Roundup series for the third week of May 2023.

Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: May 19, 2023”

Encouraging Young Readers and Writers

kid writing outside on a bench

NewPages maintains two guides where young readers and writers can find print and online literary magazines to read, places to publish their own works, and legitimate contests: Publications for Young Writers and Writing Contests for Young Writers. Both of these are ad-free resources regularly updated with carefully vetted content, and “young” can be from K to college undergraduate. As long as there is clearly “dedicated” space to a young age group, we will consider listing it here.

Please share these with any young creatives in your lives and with adults who want to encourage youth in the creative arts – parents, teachers, community organization leaders, librarians, etc.

If you know of any great resources for youth that we do not have listed, please contact us. We love to keep these resources alive and growing!

Where to Submit Roundup: May 12, 2023

53 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

May is half over with on Monday. Don’t forget to check out the mid-month and end-of-month deadlines below so you don’t miss out on these submission opportunities.

Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: May 12, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: May 5, 2023

53 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Happy May! With the start of a new month comes a burst of new submission opportunities. Let NewPages help you meet your submission goals with our Weekly Roundup.

Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: May 5, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: April 28, 2023

56 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Welcome to the last submission roundup of April 2023! That also means to expect some new opportunities next week with the arrival of May on Monday. Speaking of May, stop by our Big List of Writing Contests for a list of upcoming deadlines!

Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: April 28, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: April 21, 2023

53 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

The mid-month submission rush is over. Now it’s time to start preparing for the end of month submission rush. NewPages is here to help you find a home for your work with our Where to Submit Roundup for the week of April 21.

Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: April 21, 2023”

April 2023 eLitPak :: Extended deadline for Richard Snyder Prize

Screenshot of Ashland Poetry Press flyer for the 2023 Richard Snyder Prize deadline extension
click image to open full-size flyer

$1000 and publication with Ashland Poetry Press for an unpublished manuscript of original poetry. No aesthetic preference or requirements; we’re happy to publish someone’s first book or their tenth. We just want books we love. 2023 Judge: Mark Doty. Full guidelines and submission at our website.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

April 2023 eLitPak :: Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Motown Poetry Revue, Call for Submissions

Screenshot of Madville Publishing's call for submissions flyer for the Motown Poetry Revue anthology
click image to open full-size flyer

Deadline: June 1, 2023
We’re dancing in the street, celebrating our new poetry anthology! Help us celebrate the Motown legacy, both past and present. The crossover label made rhythm and blues the soul of American popular culture. Honor the artists connected to Hitsville, USA, and 30 years’ worth of “The Sound of Young America.” View full guidelines.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

April 2023 eLitPak :: Exile Editions 2023 Submission Opportunities

Screenshot of Exile Editions' flyer for the NewPages April eLitPak newsletter
click image to open full-size flyer

Exile Editions, an eclectic and engaging small press, publishes literary and speculative fiction, indigenous fiction, nonfiction, poetry – and our annual fiction and poetry competitions have awarded over $125K the past decade. Visit website and view flyer to learn more about upcoming submission opportunities.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

April 2023 eLitPak :: Inaugural Changing Light Prize

Screenshot of the inaugural Changing Light Prize for a Novel-in-Verse flyer for the NewPages eLitPak Newsletter
click image to open flyer

Deadline: May 25, 2023
Livingston Press is pleased to announce its new annual writing contest: the Changing Light Prize for a Novel-in-Verse. There is no fee to enter. $500, publication, and 20 copies awarded to winner. View our flyer for more information.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

Where to Submit Roundup: April 14, 2023

57 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Spring in Michigan…or the Midwest in general. You go from Winter to Summer and back again. Hopefully you were able to enjoy any good weather this week. If you’re like us and due for cold weather, rain, and snow, stay inside and work on your submission goals. NewPages is here to help with our weekly roundup of calls and writing contests for the second week of April 2023.

Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: April 14, 2023”

April 2023 eLitPak :: 31st Annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

Screenshot of Winning Writers 2023 Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest flyer
click image to open full-size flyer

Last call for the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction and Essay Contest. Winning Writers’ 31st annual Fiction & Essay Contest has an April 30 deadline. Submit published or unpublished work. Max 6,000 words. Prizes: 2 X $3,000, 10 X $300. Top 12 entries published online. Entry fee: $22. Final judge: Mina Manchester. Co-sponsored by Duotrope and recommended by Reedsy. See guidelines and enter online on our website.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

Contest :: 2023 Quills and Keyboard

Nikhita Thakuria headshot

Newly added to our Contests for Young Writers is the ambitious 2023 Quills and Keyboard contest for high school writers ages 14 and older. Contest organizer Nikhita Thakuria [pictured] recognized the many hurdles teen writers face, exacerbated by the pandemic and the rise of Chat GDP. Setting the standard of encouragement, Quills and Keyboard is open to sixteen different categories of writing with four winners selected in each category. And, eliminating barriers, there is no fee to participate in the contest. The deadline is May 20, 2023, so please help spread the word and encourage young writers in your life to submit their best work.

NewPages Contest for Young Writers and Publications for Young Writers are carefully curated, ad-free resources for young readers (K to college undergrad) to find great content as well as for young writers to find places to submit their work without being preyed upon. Please check out these wonderful resources and share them with young readers and writers in your life, parents, teachers, librarians – anyone who can help encourage the continuation of the arts for the next generation!

Where to Submit Roundup: April 7, 2023

55 Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

The first week of April is officially behind us… and also the first quarter of 2023 is done. So hard to believe. Don’t let your submission goals pass you by this year. Take a look at our Where to Submit Roundup for the first week of April 2023 to help keep your goals going strong. And take note that several contests extended their March 31 and April 1 deadlines!

Don’t forget that NewPages Newsletter subscribers with a paid subscription get early and first access to our submission opportunities and events, the majority before they go live on our site. Consider subscribing today.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: April 7, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: March 31, 2023

55+ Submission Opportunities including calls for submissions, writing contests, and book prizes.

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

It’s officially the last of March in 2023. With the end of a month and the start of a new one, that means old opportunities are gone and fresh ones have arrived. There are tons of March 31 deadlines below, so let’s dive into our weekly roundup of submission opportunities before it’s too late.

Oh, and don’t forget today is the last day to claim a 20% off discount on annual subscriptions to our weekly newsletter. This makes it just $40. Consider subscribing today to get first access to submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: March 31, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: March 24, 2023

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Spring has officially sprung and while weather has been a little less winter-like in our neck of the woods, it’s still not the warmest. If you’re weather forecast is just as fickle as ours, here are some great submission opportunities to use as an excuse to stay put and indoors this weekend.

Next Friday is the deadline to enjoy a 20% off discount on annual subscriptions to our weekly newsletter. This makes it just $40. Consider subscribing today to get first access to submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site.

Let’s dive into our weekly roundup of submission opportunities without further ado.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: March 24, 2023”

The 2023 First Lines Announced

The First Line literary magazine typewriter logo

If you don’t know about literary magazine The First Line, it is a quarterly print publication in which all pieces start with the same opening line. They also have The Last Line in which all pieces must end with the same line. You can learn more about them here.

They have announced their line-up of first and last lines for 2023. There is no fee to submit. Fiction and nonfiction only. You are not allowed to alter the first or last lines in any way.

Summer 2023 First Line

All the lawns on Mentone Avenue are mowed on Wednesdays.

Due date: May 1, 2023

Fall 2023 First Line

As soon as Harriet entered the building, she headed to the seventh floor.

Due date: August 1, 2023

Winter 2023 First Line

It was the farthest north they had ever been.

Due date: November 1, 2023

The Last Line for 2023

Samir was never one to back down from a challenge.

Due date: October 1, 2023.

View full submission information at their website.

March 2023 eLitPak :: Open Call – Passageway Anthology

Screenshot of Sans. PRESS passageway anthology open call flyer
click image to open flyer

Deadline: March 27, 2023
Until March 27, Sans. PRESS is looking for stories for our fifth anthology! Passageway is for stories that dare to experiment, that cross further than they have ever been before, and that encounter whatever may come with hope and open arms. All genres welcome, as long as they explore a story of crossing over to the unknown. Visit website and view flyer for more information.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

March 2023 eLitPak :: Exile Editions: An Eclectic and Engaging Small Press

Screenshot of Exile Editions submissions opportunity flyer for the NewPages 2023 eLitPak
click image to open flyer

Exile Editions publishes literary and speculative fiction, indigenous fiction, nonfiction, poetry – and our annual fiction and poetry competitions have awarded over $125K the past decade. Visit website and view flyer to learn more about upcoming submission opportunities.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

March 2023 eLitPak :: South 85 General Submissions Open

Screenshot of South 85's 2023 General Submissions open flyer
click image to open flyer

Deadline: April 15, 2023
South 85 Journal is open for submissions of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction until April 15, 2023, for our summer issue. As the literary journal for the Converse University Low-Residency MFA program, we are entering our 11th year of publication. Our editorial staff is comprised of experienced readers, writers, and editors who carefully consider every work of writing they receive. Visit website and view flyer for more information.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

March 2023 eLitPak :: Last Call to Enter 2023 No Fee Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest

Screenshot of Winning Writers' March 2023 Last Call: 2023 Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest flyer
click image to open flyer PDF

Deadline: April 1
Submit one humor poem to Winning Writers’ 2023 no-fee Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest to win $2,000 and online publication. Accepts published and unpublished work. Co-sponsored by Duotrope. Recommended by Reedsy. Judged by Jendi Reiter and Lauren Singer. Winners announced on August 15. View website.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

Where to Submit Roundup: March 17, 2023

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Feeling amazing about your latest work and want to find a home for it? Or do you want to try your hand at submitting to a writing contest? NewPages is here to help with our weekly roundup of submission opportunities.

Here in the Midwest weather is trying to act more like spring. Let’s hope warmer weather with a break in storms is finally on the way. Don’t forget NewPages is offering a 20% discount on annual subscriptions to our weekly newsletter. This makes it just $40. Consider subscribing today to get first access to submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site.

Oh, and if you aren’t subscribed yet, don’t forget to check out the online version of our monthly eLitPack newsletter to find some literary events and more submission opportunities.

Let’s dive into our weekly roundup of submission opportunities without further ado.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: March 17, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: March 10, 2023

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Another week and more storms. Mother Nature is sure giving us a great reason to stay inside to write, edit, and submit, isn’t she? In good news, NewPages is offering a 20% discount on annual subscriptions to our weekly newsletter. This makes it just $40. Consider subscribing today to get first access to submission opportunities and upcoming events, the majority before they go live on our site.

Let’s dive into our weekly roundup of submission opportunities without further ado.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: March 10, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: March 3, 2023

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

Happy March…or is it? Seems like the weather wants to really dive into March Madness this year. While the month has come in like a lamb, it’s going to be roaring soon here with yet another winter snowstorm coming in this afternoon and a rain/snowstorm possibly coming in on Monday. If mother nature is being very fickle in your neck of the woods, too, spend time indoors writing, editing, and submitting. NewPages is here to help with our weekly roundup of submission opportunities.

Want early access to these opportunities, many before they go live on our website? Become a paid subscriber to our weekly newsletter. We are currently running a March Madness special where subscribers who sign up for a year receive a 20% discount!

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: March 3, 2023”

Where to Submit Roundup: February 24, 2023

Where to Submit Roundup 2023

It is the last full week of February. Next week starts March and if the weather reports are to believed…it just may roar in like a lion because it needs to compete with February for being a stormy month. So let’s keep ourselves indoors a little longer and work on keeping our submission goals. NewPages is here to help with our Weekly Round-up for the week of February 24, 2023.

Want early access to these opportunities, many before they go live on our website? Become a paid subscriber to our weekly newsletter. The cost is just $5 a month or you can subscribe for a year for only $50.

Continue reading “Where to Submit Roundup: February 24, 2023”

February 2023 eLitPak :: 2023 Housatonic Book Awards Now Open

Screenshot of the 2023 Housatonic Book Awards flyer for the NewPages eLitPak Newsletter
click image to open flyer

WCSU’s MFA in Creative and Professional Writing is thrilled to announce that their 2023 Housatonic Book Awards are now open. All books published in 2022 are eligible. Winners receive $1,500 and present a reading and master class at residency. See full details here and view flyer here.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

February 2023 eLitPak :: The Washington Prize Call for Entries

Screenshot of The Word Works 2023 Washington Prize flyer for the NewPages eLitPak
click image to open flyer

Deadline: March 15, 2023
The Word Works is accepting entries of original volumes of poetry by a living American or Canadian writer for their Washington Prize. Winner receives $1,500 and publication. Visit website and view flyer to learn more.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.

February 2023 eLitPak :: Gival Press Open Submission Period

Screenshot of Gival Press's flyer for the NewPages eLitPak Newsletter
click image to open flyer

Visit the Gival Press website & Gival Press Submittable account for information about the Gival Press open reading period and contests. View full flyer.

Want early access to our eLitPak flyers? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! You can also support NewPages with a paid subscription and get early access to the majority submission opportunities, upcoming events, and more before they are posted to our site.

Interested in advertising in the eLitPak? Learn more here.