Content of this newsletter
- WRITING CONTESTS
- WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS
- FREELANCE WRITING
Dear Authors and Publishers:
Read in this July newsletter and find some of the most prestigious and well-paid writing contests. Or apply for a free writer's residency or a fellowship - something to look forward to later this year or next year. Learn about content marketing - for free - or study the freelance jobs that are now available.
- WRITING CONTESTS
Published book that explores Jewish themes. The book must be published between 1 Sept 2023 and 31 Aug 2024, distributed or easily available in the UK and Ireland. Language English, whether original or in translation.
Prize: £4,000. Deadline: July 7
https://wingate.org.uk/literary-prize/wingate-literary-prize-2025/
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Speculative short stories (science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy, cosmic horror, etc.) that have been rejected from multiple markets. Limit 5,000 words. Payment: 8 cents/word. Deadline: July 12
https://calendaroffools.com/submissions/
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The Governor General’s Literary Awards
Books must have been written, translated or illustrated by Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Genre: Best English-language and the best French-language book will be chosen in each of the seven categories of Fiction, Literary Non-fiction, Poetry, Drama, Children’s Literature (text), Children’s Literature (illustrated books) and Translation (from French to English). Prize: $25,000. Deadline: July 15
Carol Shields Prize for Fiction
Books must be first-edition English-language books written by a Canadian or American citizen or permanent resident of either country. Works written by women or non-binary authors are eligible for submission. Genre: Published novel, short story collection, or graphic novel. Prize: $150,000 CAD, four finalists will each receive $12,500 USD
Deadline: Entries for books published between January 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024, must be received on or before July 15, 2024
https://carolshieldsprizeforfiction.com/submissions
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Cosmic Horror, Lovecraftian, Weird stories, art. Payment: 6 cents/word. $50 USD for artwork chosen as interior content. $200 USD for cover art.
Deadline: July 17
https://cosmichorrormonthly.com/submissions/
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GutsynGreat Novelist Page One Prize
The Prize is awarded for an outstanding opening page of an unpublished novel. First prize is $1,000, 2nd is $500, and 3rd is $250. The prize is open internationally to anyone over 18 writing a novel in English in any genre for adult or YA readers. $20 Entry Fee. Submissions open June 17 – July 17, 2024 (5PM ET)
https://gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-prize/
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Open to New Zealand writers. Essay about New Zealand. Prize: $3,000 and a year’s subscription to Landfall. Deadline: July 31, 2024.
https://www.otago.ac.nz/press/landfall/awards/landfall-essay-competition
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Polar Expressions Publications Short Story and Poetry Competition
Restrictions: Open to Canadians only. Genre: Short story, poetry. Prize: $500.
Deadline: July 31, 2024.
https://polarexpressions.ca/SummerContests.html
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Pride Award for Emerging LGBTQIA+ Crime Writers
An unpublished work of crime fiction, aimed at readers from children’s chapter books through adults. Prize: $2,000. This may be a short story or first chapter(s) of a manuscript in-progress of 2,500 to 5,000 words. Deadline: July 31
https://www.sistersincrime.org/Login.aspx
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What’s Your Story?
Open to Victorian (Australia) residents. Poetry, short stories, CNF. Prize: $500.
Deadline: July 31
https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Library/Whats-On/Whats-Your-Story-Writing-Competition
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Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awards
Restrictions: Scottish writers over 18 years of age. Genres: The awards are divided into three different categories.: Fiction and Narrative Non-fiction in English and Scots, Poetry in English and Scots, Children’s and Young Adult Fiction in English and Scots. Prize: £2,000 and personal development opportunities, which can include mentoring from writers and industry professionals. Training in PR, performance and presentation training, and the opportunity to showcase work to publishers and agents. Deadline: July 31
https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-authors/new-writers-awards
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Caledonia Novel Prize
This is an Edinburgh-based, international award for unpublished and self-published novelists in all genres for adults and YA. Pays £1,500 top prize; £500 for Highly Commended novel; free place on a writing course at Moniack Mhor Creative Writing Centre for the writer of the best novel from the UK and Ireland. Must be 18 or over. Entrants should send us their first 20 pages plus 200-word synopsis. £28 Entry Fee. Deadline October 15
https://thecaledonianovelaward.com/rules-entry/
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Free Course for Enhanced Content Strategy
Not only helpful for content writers, but also for bloggers, and writers of non-fiction is this course, offered by Hubspot.
Who is this for?
- Small business owners who want to drive organic reach through an enhanced content strategy
- Content marketers looking to upscale their skills in SEO, content strategy, and quality content creation
- Individuals interested in getting certified in content marketing
What you'll learn:
- Implement SEO tactics to increase your organic traffic and measure ROI through goal setting and performance tracking
- Develop a content marketing strategy for creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience
- Create a sustainable long-term content plan to achieve your business goals
Course Details: 12 lessons, 54 videos, 11 quizzes, 8:34 hours - And the Best: It is FREE
https://academy.hubspot.com/courses/content-marketing
- WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS
THE ONION WRITER FELLOWSHIP
https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/the-onion-the-onion-fellowship-49bc77b7-6c97-42b2-a5e4-49c7900f25ed
America’s Finest News Source, The Onion, is seeking talented writers and creators to join The Onion Writing Fellowship. The Fellowship is a six-month-long intensive and esteemed program beginning in late August that has produced the majority of The Onion’s current writers and numerous former writers and editors. This is a full-time, in-office position. $35,000, paid on a semi-monthly payroll schedule (or the equivalent to $70,000 per year). Full eligibility for our benefits offering, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance. (We fully cover the cost of our base medical insurance for the employee.)
Fully Funded Artist and Writers Residencies
Have a place for your own … Working in peace and solitude, far away from distractions and interruptions. Isn’t this what every writer would like to have?
Check out this website which will be updated twice a month to find residencies in Europe, Asia, North America, and other parts of the world. Sometimes even with small grants.
https://fullyfunded-residencies.weebly.com/
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- FREELANCE WRITING
Business Insider
The Life team believes some of our best stories aren't from professional writers at all, but from people living life as an adventure, either through their vocation or in their free time. A myriad of topics include Lifestyle, Health, Sports, and Entertainment.
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-write-for-insider-life-division
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The Humane Space
A wellness company that helps people live more meaningful lives through lifelong learning, curiosity, and awe. Questions to hi@thehumane.space. Each Immerse story is between 500 and 800 words which pays $250 for each one. Our editors will choose the Immerse topics and provide brief outlines to write from. Write immerse stories on an ongoing basis (up to four Immerses a week). If interested, please send a few writing samples that would best align with this project along with a resume/cover letter to Carey Dunne, write@thehumane.space
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Live is good... Have a wonderful July!
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