PRISM International Magazine (Canada)

PRISM international is a quarterly magazine out of Vancouver, British Columbia, whose mandate is to publish the best in contemporary writing and translation from Canada and around the world.

They are looking for original, unpublished material in short fiction, poetry, translation, creative nonfiction, and drama. Include a brief cover letter with a short bio and publications list. Work that has appeared on the Internet is not wanted unless it has only been posted to writers’ forums for discussion.

NB. NO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ARE ALLOWED.

We purchase first North American serial rights, and pay $40/printed page for poetry, $20/printed page for prose. Contributors receive a one-year subscription to PRISM international. The editorial board awards an annual $500 prize to an outstanding poetry contributor in each volume.

We accept submissions year round. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive each month, reply times range between 2 to 6 months, depending on the time of year.

Read the COMPLETE DETAILS FOR SUBMISSIONS at the website.

MAIL SUBMISSIONS TO:

PRISM international
Creative Writing Program, UBC
Buch. E462 – 1866 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1
Canada

E-Mail: prism[at]interchange[dot]ubc[dot]ca

Chicken Soup For The Soul Anthologies (USA)

Chicken Soup For The Soul is a widely read anthology series with numerous titles.  You are paid an honorarium and a free copy of the volume.  They focus more on prose but poetry is also accepted.

Although your poignant, true stories don’t have to have a particular theme, it is useful to visit the site from time to time to see upcoming ones.

They look for an ” inspirational, true story about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It is a story that opens the heart and rekindles the spirit. It is a simple, inter-denominational, living art piece that touches the soul of the readers and helps them discover basic principles they can use in their own lives. They are personal and often filled with emotion and drama. They are filled with vivid images created by using the five senses. In some stories, the readers feel that they are actually in the scene with the people.”

Story guidelines are at the website.

They prefer you to submit directly at the website.

**Seawoman’s two cents – A few years ago my poem “Beauty of The Bald Head” made the final 100 of more than 1,000 entries received for the 1st Chicken Soup For The African American Soul. (Aww shucks!)

A few examples of upcoming titles are below:

Christmas and Holidays
We love holidays! We know you do too. We are collecting stories for our next holiday book. There is no deadline date for story submissions.

Dysfunctional Families
These serious or hilarious, oh so true stories will touch your heart and make you see that even in the most difficult situations, other families are not all that different from your own. Share your stories with others who may realize we all have the same in-laws, siblings, parents, etc. Submit under your real name, but rest assured we expect most of you to use pen names for publication and change the names of family members to protect the innocent (or guilty!). The deadline date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.

Teachers
We have all had that one teacher who has made a difference in our lives. And teachers, remember that one student who made you know why you decided to be a teacher and who you will never forget? We are looking for stories from both teachers and students that will tell that unforgettable story. The deadline date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.

Thanks Mom
We are looking for stories of thanks from “children” of all ages about their moms. These stories of innumerable joys and challenges will touch your heart, make you laugh, inspire you and remind you that it doesn’t matter how old you are, the job of a parent never ends. The deadline date for story submissions is June 30, 2009.

Tough Times for Tough People
Most of us have lost money and many are losing their jobs, homes, or at least making cutbacks. Many of us have also faced life-changing natural disasters such as hurricanes and fires, as well as health and family challenges. We are all going through difficult times, some with more dire consequences than others. We would like to know what changes you are making in your lives that reflect the times.  These stories will give you, our readers, inspiration and insight into how others are coping. The deadline date for story submissions is March 31, 2009.

Christmas Miracles Anthology (USA)

Christmas Miracles is a book project-contracted with St. Martin’s Press, one of Macmillan’s publishers-for late 2009 release. They seek true stories of miracles that took place at Christmas. They must revolve around that special time of year.

***Seawoman’s 2 cents – This looks like a GREAT seasonal opportunity.  You

• submit your work right at the site
• can submit previously published work
  
• get a free copy (of course)
• paid an honorarium
• retain all your rights.

What more could you ask for?

The editors request the following:

“We prefer first-person narratives.

This is an excellent opportunity to see your writing in a book with other outstanding authors.

You must follow these guidelines:

• Deadline for stories is December 24, 2008.
• All entries must be double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, Word document.
• Stories may run from 900 to 1,300 words. We will not consider longer pieces.
• We will edit all stories we accept so that they have a unified voice.
• Your name will be listed with your story and you’ll have a four-line information/resume paragraph at the end of the book.
• Every story must have a positive solution that results from a miracle through events or timing at the Christmas season.
• Every story must have a positive application. That is, you must tell us what you learned from that miracle or how it changed your life.
• You may send an original or a reprint. (If a reprint, please tell us where it was published and assure us that you own the reprint rights.)

If we accept your story, you will retain rights. You’ll also receive a $50 honorarium and a free copy of the book when it is released in October 2009.

We will offer special discounts for contributors who wish to buy additional books.
(We will send that information to you.)”

St. Martin’s Press
175 5th Avenue NY, NY 10010, USA

The Caribbean Writer (USVI)

The Caribbean Writer
University of the Virgin Islands

Excellent annual anthology for submitting your work and building your profile. Former contributors include Kamau Brathwaite, Derek Walcott, Edwidge Danticat, Earl Lovelace, Winston Farrell and Elizabeth Best

Deadline:Always at the end of the year – in 2008: November 30th 2008

Submit poems (5 maximum), short stories, personal essays, (2 maximum not to exceed 15 pages each), and one-act plays. Only previously unpublished work will be accepted. (If self-published, give details).

Book reviews are also welcomed.  Persons interested in reviewing books should contact the editor indicating areas of expertise. Include sample reviews if possible.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Click HERE.

EMAIL: submit@thecaribbeanwriter.org

Writers of the Future and Illustrators of the Future Contest (USA)

The Writers of the Future and Illustrators of the Future Contests are international in scope and short stories from the yearly winners selected from around the world are published in the annual Writers of the Future anthology.

Each anthology contains the best new science fiction and fantasy short stories from up-and-coming writers and every story is illustrated by budding new artists—all winners of the annual anthology.

Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer, Writers of the Future has become the most respected and significant forum for new talent in all aspects of speculative fiction.

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE.

PRIZES: There shall be three cash prizes in each quarter:

a First Prize of $1,000, a Second Prize of $750, and a Third Prize of $500, in U.S. dollars or the recipient’s locally equivalent amount.

In addition, at the end of the year the four First Place winners will have their entries rejudged, and a Grand Prize winner shall be determined and receive an additional $5,000. All winners will also receive trophies or certificates.

ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open only to international writers who have NOT had professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits.

The Contest has four quarters, beginning on October 1, January 1, April 1 and July 1. The year will end on September 30. To be eligible for judging in its quarter, an entry must be postmarked no later than midnight on the last day of the quarter.

Please review all of the rules carefully at the site.

SOURCE: Paying Writer Jobs

POUI: The Cave Hill Literary Annual (Barbados)

OUI: The Cave Hill Literary Annual of the University of The West Indies accepts submissions of poetry and prose from Caribbean and extra-regional writers. It is published by the Centre for Language, Linguistics, & Literature.

The submissions are to be original and unpublished. The entries should NOT bear your name.

Submission length are to be between 1800-5000 words in a MS Word or Wordperfect format as an attachment. It is advisable to include a covering letter with your contact information and the names of your pieces and genres.

POUI retains one-time first publication rights, but when you publish them again, let them know as a matter of courtesy.

NB. Selections are usually made by the end of the year by the Selection Committee and contributors receive a copy.

DEADLINE EACH YEAR: July 31st

Contact Angela Trotman for more information by email or telephone at: (246) 417-4404 or via email at atrotman@uwichill.edu.bb.

POUI: The Cave Hill Literary Annual
Centre for Language, Linguistics & Literature
Cave Hill Campus
P.O.Box 64
Bridgetown
Barbados

BIM: Arts for the 21st Century (UWI Barbados)

BIM: Arts for the 21st Century (scroll down to publications) is published twice annually by the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination, the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, Government of Barbados.

BIM accepts submissions that focus on literary, artistic and other cultural expressions within the Caribbean and its diaspora. Short stories, poetry and critical reviews of high quality are particularly welcome.

Bim: Arts for the 21st Century is soliciting submissions from Caribbean writers and/or submissions about Caribbean writings for its November 2008 issue.

The inaugural edition (Nov 2007) featured Barbadian literary stalwart George Lamming and the 2nd, women writers of the Caribbean (June 2008).

Manuscripts should be forwarded in double-spaced format, preferably with an accompanying electronic text file in Microsoft Word.

Unsolicited materials will not be returned without a self-addressed appropriately stamped envelope.

Prospective submissions must be no longer than 5,000 words.

Submissions should be emailed to the editors:Ms. Esther Phillips eephillips7@hotmail.com
Dr. Curwen Best cubest@uwichill.edu.bb

The Editors
BIM: Arts For the 21st Century
Errol Barrow Centre For Creative Imagination
The University of the West Indies
Cave Hill
P.O. Box 64
Bridgetown, BB11000
Barbados

Subscriptions
Email: ebcci@uwichill.edu.bb

The Arts Journal (Guyana)

The Arts Journal

This quality Guyanese journal, published twice yearly, offers “critical perspectives on contemporary literature, history, art and culture of Guyana and the Caribbean”. They are seeking submission of articles that critically examine the history, the literary, visual and cultural traditions and artefacts of Guyana and the Caribbean, as well as book reviews and creative writing.

Deadlines: Single issues (which appear in March and September), deadlines will be 31st December the previous year and 30th June. For double issues, it would depend on whether the issue is appearing in March or September. Contributors may seek advice for a particular issue from the Editor.

Submissions for consideration should be sent as E-mail attachments in MSWord in addition to three (3) hard copies by post to The Editor, with the author’s name, postal and e-mail addresses on a separate sheet of paper. All submissions should be in English and no longer than 5,000 words. A one-page abstract (250 words) should accompany each article as well as a brief biography (50 words or less). Notes must be gathered at the end of the manuscript, and should conform to accepted styles and conventions for academic writing in the discipline. Unused manuscripts will be returned if pre-paid envelopes are enclosed. Read the Complete Guidelines under GENERAL INFORMATION.

RIGHTS: Please read the Copyright Agreement THOROUGHLY by clicking HERE!

Contributors are given a Complimentary copy of the issue in which their work appears.

The most recent issue, Volume 3 Numbers 1 & 2, is a double issue devoted to the theme of the Abolition of The Trans-atlantic Trade.

Editor is Ameena Gafoor

The Arts Journal

48 Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park

GEORGETOWN

Guyana, South America

Telephone: 592 227 6825 Fax: 592 225 0712

AGNI Magazine (USA)

AGNI

This magazine of Boston University publishes poetry, short fiction, and essays. Open to submissions from Saturday, September 01, 2007 to Saturday, May 31, 2008.

AGNI Online is the electronic complement to the acclaimed literary magazine published at Boston University. Founded in 1972, the print journal is published twice a year (spring and fall), Pay is $10 per printed (or printed-out) page for prose, $20 per page for poetry (print and online, with a $150 maximum), along with a year’s subscription, and, for the print magazine, two contributor’s copies and four gift copies of the issue.
They ask for ONE story, ONE essay and FIVE poems at a time.

Click HERE for submission guidelines.

Literary Cottage Anthology Series

Literary Cottage is compiling a new anthology series for Adams Media featuring uplifting, original, true stories about the experiences and relationships that inspired and enriched our lives, namely those with our mothers, our fathers, and our teachers (also mother figures, father figures, and mentors). These true, original slice-of-life stories will be written by people from all walks of life and will provide unique personal insights into powerful universal truths, as well as honor the “everyday hero” in their lives. Each anthology in the series will be divided to highlight the variety of ways real life mothers, teachers, and fathers go beyond the call of duty to heroism.
Each Hero anthology will include a balanced mix of true stories of varied themes, such as:
Extraordinary achievements and experiences of real life, ordinary teachers, mothers, and fathers.
True life-changing, life-affirming, or life-defining experiences and relationships.
Epiphany, synchronicity, serendipity.
Finding/giving comfort in difficult times.
Triumph over tragedy; overcoming adversity or challenges.
Life’s blessings and miracles, big and small.
Finding the silver lining in a dark cloud; turning lemons into lemonade.
Relationships and experiences that bring hope, understanding, healing.
Catalysts for and examples of positive change; acts of kindness and
compassion.
850 – 2000 words or four to eight pages double-spaced.Stories must be original, true, uplifting, poignant, heart-warming, and/or humorous, and in English. The intended audience is mainstream adult readers. Please carefully review all of the Writer’s Guidelines (below) prior to writing your
story.
Early submission is both suggested and appreciated! Click  Samples 
We are now seeking submissions for the following volumes:

My Teacher Is My Hero

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 (EXTENSION…See below)

My Mom Is My HeroSUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2007My Dad Is My HeroSUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2008

Writer’s Guidelines

One of the best ways to discover the nature and flavor of a Hero story
is to request a sample via e-mail.

Terms & Conditions

Payment
$100 (each) for all stories published in the books, plus one complimentary copy
of the book on publication. Three stories in each anthology will be selected as a
prizewinner. The First Prize story will earn an additional $100; the Second
Prize story will earn an additional $75; and the Third Prize story will earn
an additional $50. The editor, not the publisher, is offering the prizes.
Story Length
850-2,000 words (four to eight double-spaced pages)

Literary Cottage Anthology Series

Literary Cottage is compiling a new anthology series for Adams Media featuring uplifting, original, true stories about the experiences and relationships that inspired and enriched our lives, namely those with our mothers, our fathers, and our teachers (also mother figures, father figures, and mentors). These true, original slice-of-life stories will be written by people from all walks of life and will provide unique personal insights into powerful universal truths, as well as honor the “everyday hero” in their lives. Each anthology in the series will be divided to highlight the variety of ways real life mothers, teachers, and fathers go beyond the call of duty to heroism.
Each Hero anthology will include a balanced mix of true stories of varied themes, such as:
Extraordinary achievements and experiences of real life, ordinary teachers, mothers, and fathers.
True life-changing, life-affirming, or life-defining experiences and relationships.
Epiphany, synchronicity, serendipity.
Finding/giving comfort in difficult times.
Triumph over tragedy; overcoming adversity or challenges.
Life’s blessings and miracles, big and small.
Finding the silver lining in a dark cloud; turning lemons into lemonade.
Relationships and experiences that bring hope, understanding, healing.
Catalysts for and examples of positive change; acts of kindness and compassion.
850 – 2000 words or four to eight pages double-spaced.Stories must be original, true, uplifting, poignant, heart-warming, and/or humorous, and in English. The intended audience is mainstream adult readers. Please carefully review all of the Writer’s Guidelines (below) prior to writing your story. Early submission is both suggested and appreciated!

Click HERE to see Samples.
We are now seeking submissions for the following volumes:
My Teacher Is My Hero
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
My Mom Is My Hero
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2007
My Dad Is My Hero
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28, 2008 Go to the site for FULL Writer’s Guidelines
One of the best ways to discover the nature and flavor of a Hero story is to request a sample via e-mail.
Terms & Conditions
Payment
$100 (each) for all stories published in the books, plus one complimentary copy of the book on publication. Three stories in each anthology will be selected as a prizewinner. The First Prize story will earn an additional $100; the Second Prize story will earn an additional $75; and the Third Prize story will earn an additional $50. The editor, not the publisher, is offering the prizes.
Story Length: 850-2,000 words (four to eight double-spaced pages)

: Literary Cottage
Attn: Susan Reynolds
P. O. Box 1070
Pembroke, MA 02359

sreynolds@literarycottage.com

Short Talk (MP3 Recording Opp for Short Story Writers)

**For all of you short story writers, this looks like an innovative and PAYING OPP. (Bonus: You are paid in ₤ (pounds) Must try this myself. Please read the Terms & Conditions carefully at the site.
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SHORT TALK, UK
http://www.shortalk.co.uk
Contact: Mike Adams. Email: info@shortalk.co.uk
Description: A newly-created web site offering recordings of short stories in MP3 format. Stories are recorded by professional actors, and customers can download them to their computers or MP3 players. Seeks stories in all genres including mystery and suspense, science fiction, thrillers, romance and children’s. Length: 600-7,000 words.
Submissions: Submit via the online entry form. Include your name, e-mail address, and a short biography.
Response: Confirmation in 7 days.
Pay: ₤75 for stories under 1,000 words. ₤100 for anything over.
Rights: Takes recording and broadcast rights. All other publication rights remain with author.
Guidelines: Follow link from home page of web site.

The Journal Of Caribbean History (UWI)

The Journal of Caribbean History is published (two issues each year) by the Departments of History of the University of the West Indies. The editors will consider for publication articles on aspects of Caribbean History, including the histories of the mainland territories of North, Central and South America, where these are related to the Caribbean.

See website for complete guidelines and more information.

Editor: Alvin Thompson
Reviews Editor: Carl Campbell
Other members: F itzroy Baptiste, Alana Johnson, Brian Moore, Brinsley Samaroo, Kelvin Singh, Pedro Welch, Swithin Wilmot.
Consulting Editors: Hilary Beckles, Bridget Brereton, Patrick Bryan, Pieter Emmer, B. W. Higman, Woodville Marshall, Colin Palmer, Fernando Picó

Articles and correspondence with the Editor should be addressed to:

Dr. Alvin Thompson
Journal of Caribbean History
Department of History
University of the West Indies
Cave Hill Campus
BARBADOS
West Indies

Books for review should be sent to:

Professor Carl Campbell
Journal Caribbean History
Department of History
University of the West Indies
Mona Campus
Kingston 7
JAMAICA
West Indies

Subscriptions and orders should be directed to:

The Press, UWI
1A Aqueduct Flats
Mona
Kingston 7
JAMAICA
West Indies

Payments should be made by cheque, international money order or credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) to:

The Press, UWI

Wasafiri: A Magazine of International Contemporary Writing

Subtitled “perspectives on African, Caribbean, Asian and black British Literature’ and ‘Magazine of International Contemporary Writing”, Wasafiri was created as a “response to the growing need for a journal that would provide coverage on the diverse range of minority literatures in Britain and the Commonwealth”.

Noted Caribbean writers, V.S. Naipaul, Samuel Selvon, Kamau Brathwaite and Earl Lovelace are among the contributors.

Please read their very detailed guidelines before submitting.

Highlights:

*Both electronic AND paper copies on A4 paper of your work are required.

*Use UK spelling. (eg. colour rather than color).

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July 2008 Note

It’s gratifying to know that Seawoman’s Caribbean Writing Opps. is not only reaching the attention of the writers, but the publishers as well.

Sophia Blackwell Marketer of Wasifiri, expressed her appreciation of mentioning the publication here by offering a reciprocal link and shared the following with me:

Caine Prize For Afican Writing 2008 Winner

This year’s Caine Prize, [described as Africa’s leading literary award] has been won by Henrietta Rose-Innes from South Africa, with her story ‘Poison’ from ‘Africa Pens,’ published by Spearhead, an imprint of New Africa Books, Cape Town, 2007.

The winner of the £10,000 prize was announced at a celebratory dinner at the Bodleian Library, Oxford on Monday, 7 July 2008.

The short story by Uzor Maxim Uzoatu, ‘Cemetery of Life’ which was first published in issue 52, autumn 2007 of Wasafiri was on the shortlist for the Caine Prize.

The Caine Prize is awarded to a short story published in English by an African writer whose work has reflected African sensibilities. With over 90 entries coming in from 17 African countries, the writers on the shortlist were:

Mohammed Naseehu Ali (Ghana) ‘Mallam Sile’, from ‘The Prophet of Zongo’, published by Amistad, an imprint of Harper Collins, NY, 2005
Stanley Onjezani Kenani (Malawi) ‘For Honour’ from ‘African Pens’, published by Spearhead, an imprint of New Africa Books, Cape Town, 2007
Gill Schierhout ( South Africa ) ‘The Day of the Surgical Colloquium’ from ‘African Pens’, published by Spearhead, an imprint of New Africa Books, Cape Town , 2007
Uzor Maxim Uzoatu ( Nigeria ) ‘ Cemetery of Life ’ from ‘Wasafiri’ No. 52 Autumn 2007

This year’s panel of judges was chaired by the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre, Jude Kelly OBE, who is responsible for creating a unified artistic vision for the whole 21 acre site. An experienced director of over 100 productions, she was awarded an OBE for services to the theatre in 1997 and is Chair of Culture, Ceremonies and Education at the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.

Joining her on the panel were Jamaican poet and professor of English, Mark McMorris, Hisham Matar, the Libyan author of the internationally successful first novel, In the Country of Men, Eritrean-born Hannah Pool, a Guardian journalist, and the previous 2007 judge, South African poet, novelist and lecturer Jonty Driver.

For further information please visit the Caine Prize website:

Small Axe: A Caribbean Journal of Criticism (USA)

Small Axe is committed to “the expansion and revision of practices of criticism in the Caribbean”.  It is published by Indiana University Press three times annually (February, June and October).

The journal accepts essays of no more than 7000 words as well as artwork and mixed media.

Editor: David Scott

Guidelines are at the website.