Content of this newsletter:
WRITING CONTESTS
WRITERS RESIDENCIES, FELLOWSHIPS, & GRANTS
FREELANCE WRITING
Welcome to the June Newsletter!
Read about the most profitable writing contests of the year.
Here is another idea for every Writer: Pitch Your Knowledge and “How-to” Articles to Newspapers and Magazines!
Consider offering the content you have already written to rewrite somewhat and propose them to trade magazines in your profession. What would be the benefit?
At least you can place a link to your website - which means: it is free marketing for your brand name and your company - and it is often paid! And it shows readers you are a knowledgeable, trustworthy person.
- WRITING CONTESTS
Griffin Trust for Excellence in Poetry
The prize is worth C$130,000, making it the world’s largest international prize for a single book of poetry written in, or translated into English by a Canadian. Shortlisted poets each receive $10,000. Additionally, a new $10,000 prize is awarded for a Canadian First Book of poetry, along with a six-week residency in Italy in partnership with the Civitella Ranieri Foundation to a Canadian Citizen, or permanent resident, for a first book written in English. A Lifetime Recognition Award is awarded by the trustees in the sum of C$25,000. No Entry Fee. Deadline June 21
https://griffinpoetryprize.com/
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Scotia Bank Giller Prize
Open to books published in Canada in English. Must be nominated by publisher. Prize: $100,000 to the winner and $10,000 to each of the finalists.
Genre: Fiction. Full-length novel or collection of short stories published in English, either originally, or in translation. Deadline: Books published between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2024 must be received on or before June 21, 2024.
https://scotiabankgillerprize.ca/important-dates/
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Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction
Books must be English-language, first-edition trade books published by a Canadian press, written by Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Titles must be published between May 1, 2024 and September 30, 2024. Literary nonfiction, works of personal or journalistic essays, memoirs, commentary, criticism both social and political, history, and biography. Prize: Winner: $60,000; Finalists: $5,000. Deadline: June 25
https://www.writerstrust.com/awards/hilary-weston-writers-trust-prize-for-nonfiction/guidelines/
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International Voices in Creative Nonfiction Competition
The competition is open to writers worldwide. Submissions must be in English and unpublished (that includes self-published). Submissions written by AI will be disqualified. If the manuscript is narrative in nature (i.e. a memoir) then the length should be between 50,000 – 80,000 words. If the manuscript is experimental in nature (i.e. not straight prose, vignettes, poetry, or a mix), it should be at least 100 pages long. The winner receives $1,000 and publication. $25 Entry Fee. Deadline July 1
https://www.vineleavespress.com/international-voices-in-cnf.html
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TW-Fest Fiction Contest
$1,500 first prize. Domestic airfare (up to $500) and French Quarter accommodations to attend the Festival in New Orleans. VIP All-Access Festival pass for the next Festival ($600 value). Public reading at the next Festival. This contest is open only to emerging writers who have not yet published a fiction book. Published books include any book with an ISBN, including self-published. $25 Entry Fee. Deadline October 1
https://tennesseewilliamsfestival.submittable.com/submit
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GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, RESIDENCIES
Wyoming Creative Writing Fellowship
Open to Wyoming writers who are U.S. citizens or have legal resident status. Genre: Fiction, Poetry, CNF. Prize: $5,000 and an honorarium/travel stipend. One fellowship will be awarded in each category of Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, and Fiction. Recipients of the Creative Writing fellowships will share their work at one of Wyoming's literary conferences. Deadline: June 10
https://wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-grant/creative-writing-fellowships/
Residency Program in Reykjavík, Island A two-week stay in the following period of the year: October 1 – 14, 2024. Residents will stay at Gröndal’s House in the center of old town in Reykjavík. Besides a stipend of 650 Euros they cover transportation costs to and from Reykjavík. Application deadline: June 12
https://reykjavik.is/en/city-of-literature/residency
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Granada City of Literature Unesco
They offer 30 overnight stays in Granada, Spain for two writers between November 4 and December 3 at the Corrala de Santiago of the University of Granada.
Granada City of Literature Unesco will cover the travel expenses as well as board and opportunities to participate in the literary life of the city of Granada. Deadline June 18
https://granadaciudaddeliteratura.com/en/granada-writers-in-residence-programme-2024/
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Free Writer’s Residency in Brussels for British Writers
Free accommodation in a self-catering flat at the Passa Porta house of literature close to the Grand Place. The National Centre for Writing will cover the cost of train travel to and from Brussels and Passa Porta will pay a stipend of 1200 euros towards living expenses. Deadline June 20
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FREELANCE WRITING
Mother Jones
Mother Jones is a nonprofit investigative news organization that delivers bold and original multi-platform reporting on the urgent issues of our time, from democracy protection and climate change to extremism and beyond. For print, rates start at $1.75 per word. For online, rates start at $0.75 a word.
https://www.motherjones.com/contribute/writer-guidelines/
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Background Magazine
A magazine that focuses on powerful stories of global adventure. Literary long forms are the basis for the magazine. Photography needs to be included. Feature stories range from 1,000 to 3,000 words. Essays are 500 to 1,000 words. Thoughts and Opinions are 250 to 1,000 words. Starting pay is $150, open to negotiations for experienced writers.
https://www.backgroundmag.com/contribute
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Chronicle Books Freelance
If you are interested in being considered for contract writing work on their projects, please send your website portfolio address to submissions@chroniclebooks.com. Please particularly call out any writing with a long-form focus, and if you have a particular field of experience or are passionate about a particular topic, please share.
https://www.chroniclebooks.com/pages/submissions
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West End Phoenix
A local periodical community newspaper for Toronto’s West End whose readership stretches across the city and the country. Devoted to telling the stories of diverse, compelling, and quickly evolving neighborhoods, from the Humber River to Spadina and beyond. Pays 50 cents/word CAD.
https://www.westendphoenix.com/contributors
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Chicken Soup: Laughter is the Best Medicine
They are looking for stories about something that happened to you in your life in your relationship with a partner or spouse, a parent or child, a family member or friend, at work or at home — that made you and the people around you laugh out loud. Limit 1200 words. Pays $250 and 10 copies. Deadline June 30
https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics/
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Have a wonderful June - enjoy summer and the longest days of the year.
And think about it: There is almost no professional that cannot give advice to readers - and at the same time show your business’ name (and website link) to potential clients. Additionally, you might often be paid for the article by the publishing house.
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