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Thursday, 4 April 2013
ReadWave Short Story Anthology: Call-for-Submissions
ReadWave Short Story Anthology: Call-for-Submissions
ReadWave is looking for original, contemporary short fiction for its Short Story Anthology, 2013. ReadWave is a new digital publishing platform that enables writers to build up a fanbase and market their stories online.ReadWave is home to writers of all varieties, from sci-fi to literary fiction, and the anthology will be equally eclectic. We’re looking for well crafted stories in 1,500 words or less. Stories with a twist at the end are especially welcome.
The anthology will be available in paperback and as an eBook, and free ebook copies will be distributed to all ReadWave members.
If you are interested in submitting a story for the anthology please upload it to ReadWave.com and then send a link of the story to submissions@readwave.com. For further information please contact:
Robert Tucker
rob@readwave.com
www.readwave.com
www.facebook.com/readwave
twitter.com/readwave
Words with JAM First Page Competition 2013
Words with JAM First Page Competition 2013
Words with JAM’s most popular first page competition is back. They say “We’re looking for the most captivating first page (up to 400 words) of a story. Entries can be from a novel previously unpublished, a part written novel, or simply a first page written purely for the competition. Entries will be judged anonymously.
Prizes
1st Prize – £500
2nd Prize – £100
3rd Prize – £50
Closing Date
31th May 2013
Results
All three winning entries will be published in the August 2013 issue of Words with JAM.
Judge: Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton is published in 28 countries and 26 languages—including Estonian, Bulgarian, and Indonesian. She’s an international bestseller with a readership in the millions. She’s a writer who believes in the form that she has chosen to mine: “The mystery novel offers a world in which justice is served. Maybe not in a court of law,” she has said, “but people do get their just desserts.” And like Raymond Chandler and Ross Macdonald, Robert Parker and the John D. MacDonald—the best of her breed—she has earned new respect for that form. Her readers appreciate her buoyant style, her eye for detail, her deft hand with character, her acute social observances, and her abundant storytelling talents.
ENTRY DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE: http://wordswithjam.co.
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Galway Rape Crisis Centre's Dead Good Poetry & Music Society: Kevin O'Shea & Susan Millar DuMars
THIS FRIDAY April 5th 7.30pm
Kevin O'Shea &Susan Millar DuMars read for Galway Galway-Rape Crisis-Centre's
Dead Good Poetry & Music Society
ALL WELCOME
@ Galway Rape Crisis Centre,
"The Lodge",
Forster Court,
Galway City.
Business Line: 091-564800
Opportunities for Writers: April 2013
Opportunities for Writers: April 2013
William Callihan of Waxman Leavell Literary Agency
is seeking new clients. He is particularly interested in narrative non-fiction, comedy, pop culture, American history, crime and commercial thrillers, literary fiction.
is seeking new clients. He is particularly interested in narrative non-fiction, comedy, pop culture, American history, crime and commercial thrillers, literary fiction.
The Sherwood Anderson Foundation Grants
for emerging writers offers up to US$20,000 to a person who has written at least one but no more than two published books of fiction. NB: An entry fee of $100 in payable. Closes 1 April.
for emerging writers offers up to US$20,000 to a person who has written at least one but no more than two published books of fiction. NB: An entry fee of $100 in payable. Closes 1 April.
Penn State Altoona
is seeking to appoint a fiction and creative non-fiction writer for a one semester residency. The residency offers an emerging writer a salary of $10,000 in return for teaching one introduction to creative writing workshop during the Fall semester. Review of applications will begin on 1 April and continue until the position is filled.
is seeking to appoint a fiction and creative non-fiction writer for a one semester residency. The residency offers an emerging writer a salary of $10,000 in return for teaching one introduction to creative writing workshop during the Fall semester. Review of applications will begin on 1 April and continue until the position is filled.
Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading
publishes one story a week and opens for submissions on 1 April. During the spring submission period only previously unpublished work will be considered. Fiction ranging in length from 2,000 to 10,000 words will be considered and each contributor is paid US$300.
publishes one story a week and opens for submissions on 1 April. During the spring submission period only previously unpublished work will be considered. Fiction ranging in length from 2,000 to 10,000 words will be considered and each contributor is paid US$300.
Paulo Coelho
is conducting a live chat on Goodreads on Tuesday 2 April. A great chance to ask the best-selling Brazilian novelist a question or two.
is conducting a live chat on Goodreads on Tuesday 2 April. A great chance to ask the best-selling Brazilian novelist a question or two.
The Text Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writingis for unpublished works of fiction or non-fiction of at least 20,000 words. Entries close 3 April (Australian entrants only). The winner will receive a publishing contract worth AUD$10,000.
The AV Club
is looking for contributors. Interested applicants should submit a sample Newswire or GJI style entry. Closes Thursday 4 April.
is looking for contributors. Interested applicants should submit a sample Newswire or GJI style entry. Closes Thursday 4 April.
Beijing International Screenwriting Competition
is open to all US-based contestants of any nationality. Entries for the feature film division close on 7 April. Five winners will get an expenses-paid week in Beijing plus $1,000. Entries for the Short Film Competition close 20 April. Ten winners will receive an expense-paid week in Beijing. All winners are then in the running for a US$15,000 grand prize.
is open to all US-based contestants of any nationality. Entries for the feature film division close on 7 April. Five winners will get an expenses-paid week in Beijing plus $1,000. Entries for the Short Film Competition close 20 April. Ten winners will receive an expense-paid week in Beijing. All winners are then in the running for a US$15,000 grand prize.
Open City Creative Non-fiction Fellows
will each be awarded US$5,000 and receive career guidance, and publishing opportunities. Open City is an online magazine published by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. Applications close 8 April. Fellowships start in New York City on 30 April.
will each be awarded US$5,000 and receive career guidance, and publishing opportunities. Open City is an online magazine published by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop. Applications close 8 April. Fellowships start in New York City on 30 April.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships
award up to five aspiring screenwriters with fellowships of US$35,000. The regular entry deadline is 10 April, though late entries will be accepted until 1 May (additional fees apply). The fellowships are open to writers worldwide.
award up to five aspiring screenwriters with fellowships of US$35,000. The regular entry deadline is 10 April, though late entries will be accepted until 1 May (additional fees apply). The fellowships are open to writers worldwide.
The Writers’ Couch
is a new initiative from Cascade Media which invites writers to pitch feature film projects. To apply you must have completed a feature-length screenplay for the project you wish to pitch; be over the age of 18; live in the UK; and not have literary representation. Applications close 15 April.
is a new initiative from Cascade Media which invites writers to pitch feature film projects. To apply you must have completed a feature-length screenplay for the project you wish to pitch; be over the age of 18; live in the UK; and not have literary representation. Applications close 15 April.
The Aurora Awards
recognises the best Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy writing. Categories include best novel, best short fiction and best graphic novel. Nominations close 15 April.
recognises the best Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy writing. Categories include best novel, best short fiction and best graphic novel. Nominations close 15 April.
Monash Undergraduate Prize for Creative Writing
is open to undergraduate students from universities from across Australia (including international campuses of Australian universities). First prize is AUD$4,000. The winner will also receive tickets to the 2013 Emerging Writers’ Festival and a paid publication opportunity in The Emerging Writer. Entries close 15 April.
is open to undergraduate students from universities from across Australia (including international campuses of Australian universities). First prize is AUD$4,000. The winner will also receive tickets to the 2013 Emerging Writers’ Festival and a paid publication opportunity in The Emerging Writer. Entries close 15 April.
Writing II: Rhetorical Composing
is a free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) conducted by Ohio State University. The course focuses on developing and refining critical reading, composing, responding, and argument skills. The program commences on 22 April.
is a free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) conducted by Ohio State University. The course focuses on developing and refining critical reading, composing, responding, and argument skills. The program commences on 22 April.
How to Write a Synopsis Workshop
is a one-day event being conducted by The Guardian newspaper in London on Saturday 27 April. Check the website for other workshops being conducted throughout the year.
is a one-day event being conducted by The Guardian newspaper in London on Saturday 27 April. Check the website for other workshops being conducted throughout the year.
The Nick Darke Award
celebrates the best writing for stage, screen and radio, awarding the winner £6,000 to allow them to complete their script. Open to all writers aged over 16, interested applicants should submit an outline of their story idea (theatre, radio play, feature film, short film) in 750 words suggesting character, plot and structure and pitch it in 25 words or less. The deadline for submissions is 29 April.
celebrates the best writing for stage, screen and radio, awarding the winner £6,000 to allow them to complete their script. Open to all writers aged over 16, interested applicants should submit an outline of their story idea (theatre, radio play, feature film, short film) in 750 words suggesting character, plot and structure and pitch it in 25 words or less. The deadline for submissions is 29 April.
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contestcloses to entries on 30 April. Open to any type of original short story, essay or other work of prize, the winner receives US$3,000 (plus there are minor prizes). Entries should be maximum of 5,000 words.
Henry Hazlitt Contest for Business Fiction
offers a prize of $500 and a $2,000 advance against royalties for publication. The prize is given for a novel on the theme of business or entrepreneurship. Manuscripts up to 90,000 words are eligible. Closes 30 April.
offers a prize of $500 and a $2,000 advance against royalties for publication. The prize is given for a novel on the theme of business or entrepreneurship. Manuscripts up to 90,000 words are eligible. Closes 30 April.
Australian Literature Review
is running monthly short story competition. The April theme is ‘conflict between close friends’ and stories should be between 1,000-3,000 words. Writers outside Australia are welcome to enter and to have their work shortlisted and displayed on the ALR site, but only writers in Australia are eligible for the monthly prizes. Entries close on 30 April.
is running monthly short story competition. The April theme is ‘conflict between close friends’ and stories should be between 1,000-3,000 words. Writers outside Australia are welcome to enter and to have their work shortlisted and displayed on the ALR site, but only writers in Australia are eligible for the monthly prizes. Entries close on 30 April.
Random House Australia’s Hooked
is a new digital-first romance imprint for readers aged 15+. Hooked is currently considering manuscripts between 60,000 – 80,000 words. Authors who are published will receive a standard royalty. Submissions must be received by 30 April.
is a new digital-first romance imprint for readers aged 15+. Hooked is currently considering manuscripts between 60,000 – 80,000 words. Authors who are published will receive a standard royalty. Submissions must be received by 30 April.
St. Francis College Literary Prizeis accepting entries throughout April (closing 1 May). The Prize awards a mid-career author US$50,000 for their 3rd to 5th novel.
The Iowa Summer Writing Festival
held on the campus of the famous Iowa Writers’ Workshop offers an extensive program of weekend and one-week writing courses. The festival runs between 9 June and 28 July. Workshops are limited to 12 persons each and early registration is encouraged.
held on the campus of the famous Iowa Writers’ Workshop offers an extensive program of weekend and one-week writing courses. The festival runs between 9 June and 28 July. Workshops are limited to 12 persons each and early registration is encouraged.
Pan Macmillan Australia’s Manuscript Monday
accepts unsolicited manuscript submissions between 10am and 4pm AEST every Monday. Types of works they are looking for include commercial fiction, children’s books and young adult, literary fiction and non-fiction. Interested authors should sent three chapters of their manuscript and a synopsis of up to 300 words. Manuscripts will be read within three months.
accepts unsolicited manuscript submissions between 10am and 4pm AEST every Monday. Types of works they are looking for include commercial fiction, children’s books and young adult, literary fiction and non-fiction. Interested authors should sent three chapters of their manuscript and a synopsis of up to 300 words. Manuscripts will be read within three months.
Soho Press
is one of few American publishers which does put a priority on unsolicited manuscripts from new writers. Interested authors should send three chapters (or fifty pages) and a cover letter to the attention of the acquisitions editor.
is one of few American publishers which does put a priority on unsolicited manuscripts from new writers. Interested authors should send three chapters (or fifty pages) and a cover letter to the attention of the acquisitions editor.
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
James Plunkett Short Story Award with the Irish Writers' Centre.
James Plunkett Short Story Award
Sponsored by the 1913 Lockout Commemoration, Dublin UNESCO City of Literature,
Dublin City Council, Dublin City Libraries and ICTU
Organised by the Irish Writers' Union in partnership with the Irish Writers' Centre.
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The Award will be presented on 16
th October 2013 at the Irish Writers' Centre.
1st prize: €2,000
2nd prize: €1,000
3rd prize: €500
Winners will be chosen from 9 shortlisted candidates.
The final shortlist of 9 will be generated as follows:
In the course of the year, there will be three separate competitions - each of which will lead to three winning authors being invited to read their stories at a public reading in the Irish Writers' Centre. The readings will be presented as the James Plunkett Readings and the three winning authors promoted as being short-listed for the James Plunkett Award. There will be a separate guest judge, an established short story writer, for each of these three competitions. The guest judge will speak about the stories on the night, about the short story in general, and give a guest reading from his/her own work. A fourth guest judge will select the Award winner, runner-up, and third-placed prize-winner from the nine shortlisted candidates chosen at the three previous events.
The Competition was formally launched in December by Kevin Barry at an event attended by President of ireland Michael D. Higgins.
In addition to the prize fund and the chance to speak alongside an established writer, the winners will be invited to speak at events organised by the Dublin City Library Service towards the end of the year as part of their promotion of Plunkett's Strumpet City as the 'One City, One Book' title for 2013.
Discussions are also taking place with a major publication about the possibility of publishing the winning entry. Details will follow when confirmed.
Competition Deadlines:
First James Plunkett Reading Wed 10 April
(Closing date for entries 05 Mar)
(Closing date for entries 05 Mar)
Second James Plunkett Reading Wed 5 June
(Closing date for entries 30 Apr)
(Closing date for entries 30 Apr)
Third James Plunkett Reading Wed 16 Sept
(Closing date for entries 16 Aug)
(Closing date for entries 16 Aug)
Presentation of Awards Wed 16 Oct
Entry Fee: €5 per entry
A Weekend of Writing with Claire Keegan
A Weekend of Writing with Claire Keegan
The Slaney Suite, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co Wexford
May 10-12, 2013
“One of the best ways of learning to write is by doing exercises . . . Discovering the meaning and communicating the meaning are for the writer one single act. One does not simply describe a barn, then. One describes a barn as seen by someone in some particular mood, because only in that way can the barn – or the writer’s experience of barns combined with whatever lies deepest in his feelings – be tricked into mumbling its secrets.” John Gardner
This May weekend not a workshop. No manuscript is submitted and no criticism will be offered. This course is designed for anyone who would like to write under direction and with concentration for a weekend. Participants need only pen & paper.
We will meet at 7:30 on Friday evening for a drink, introductions and our first writing exercise. On Saturday, from 10am to 5pm, Claire will guide you through a series of different and seemingly unrelated writing exercises. These are designed to take the writer into the unconscious. If the writer is conscious of the method and reasoning behind the exercises, they won’t work – so no explanation of what you are being asked to write will be provided. If, at any point, participants feel they have “caught” something and would like to break away from the group to work on the piece, they are free to do so.
On Sunday morning, our meeting room will be turned into a quiet working space. Claire will be available for one-on-one meetings downstairs until lunch time. After lunch, it is hoped that writers will read from something they have written during the weekend – but this is not required! The weekend will conclude at approximately 5pm on Sunday.
If you are interested in booking a place, please send an e-mail to ckworkshops@yahoo.co.uk, with May Writing Weekend marked in the subject field.
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