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Minarets poetry journal submissions – deadline Jan 31 2018
Minarets poetry journal is now accepting submissions for issue 8, autumn 2018 edited by Erena Shingade. Submissions close 31 January 2018; see minarets.info/guides/ for more information. Minarets publishes a printed journal twice annually; when each issue is printed, the previous issue is released online for free. Each issue typically includes a substantial portfolio by 1 poet, […]
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LAMPLIGHT – Calling for submissions
A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF DARK FICTION We are a literary magazine of dark fiction, both short stories and flash fiction. We want your best. But then, doesn’t everyone? No specific sub-genres or themes, just good stories. For inspiration, we suggest “The Twilight Zone”, “The Outer Limits”, and LampLight, Vol1 Issue 1 which is free. We go […]
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The Matador Review – Submissions deadline Nov 30
The Matador Review is an online literature and art quarterly. We publish four issues annually: the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter issues. We invite all unpublished literature written in the English language (and translations accompanied by the original text) as well as many forms of visual art. All work must be electronically submitted to editors@matadorreview.com with “Submission: […]
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Future Affairs Administration (FFA): Now Seeking Science Fiction Submissions
Future Affairs Administration (FFA), a science fiction publication produced in China, is seeking short stories, reviews, interviews, and articles. They are looking for time machines in story form—writing that takes us to new dimensions of time and space and challenges us to rethink our current perspectives. They are especially interested in stories that project the […]
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2017 Frontier Poetry Open: One Poem $5000 prize – Deadline Nov 30
In our pursuit to recognize today’s best poets, we want to celebrate one outstanding piece of poetry, OPEN to all poets, with a $5000 award and publication. Ten finalists will also receive $100 each and all winners will earn publication with Frontier Poetry. The Frontier staff will select the winners and finalists. The winners […]
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AUTHOR VISIT TO MAPUA
Come to Mapua on Saturday 2 December for lunch with crime writer Ray Berard as he reveals the stories behind his novel Inside the Black Horse, which won the 2016 Ngaio Marsh Debut Novel award. It was also long-listed for the 2017 Dublin Literary Award as well as making the finals of the 2016 Ngaio […]
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PLAYWRIGHTS CIRCLE: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
PLAYWRIGHTS CIRCLE: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NO Productions Theatre proudly presents its new initiative – the PLAYWRIGHTS CIRCLE. In 2018, we will facilitate regular opportunities for Canterbury play/scriptwriters to have their new works read by local actors in a low stress, friendly yet creatively stimulating environment. If you are a playwright or scriptwriter, and would like […]
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DAY RETREAT AT KELLY’S FARM IN ENNER GLYNN, NELSON
Do you fancy a day away from everything, surrounded by native bush but only ten minutes from Nelson city? This is your chance to relax, find inspiration, mix with other writers – or not (your choice!) – while enjoying fantastic catering. Lindy Kelly is generously offering her farm at 100 Enner Glynn Road for […]
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CLIMATEKEYS: KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS ACROSS THE WORLD – NZ
A series of piano recitals and climate discussions are being held around the globe in November, timed to coincide with the United Nations COP 23 conference being held in Bonn, Germany. An acclaimed pianist will play a concert – 30 minutes. This will be followed by a vigorous discussion facilitated by a climate change scientist […]
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Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize – Deadline Nov 19
Judges: Jennifer Mills, Nic Low and Ryan O’Neill Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, and named after the late Neilma Gantner, this prize seeks excellent short fiction of up to 3000 words themed around the notion of ‘travel’; imaginative, creative and literary interpretations are strongly encouraged. This competition is open to all writers, nationally and […]
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2018 Wallace Foundation Creative Nonfiction Writing Contest – deadline
Samesame but Different presents The 2018 Wallace Foundation Creative Nonfiction Writing Contest The Wallace Foundation Short Fiction Contest was first awarded in 2016, replacing a previous contest, begun in 2014 byexpress. It gave New Zealand LGBTIQ writers an opportunity to prove their creative skills and the chance to publish and publicise their work. This year, […]
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