Writing Opps

From time to time I'll be sharing various writing & contest opps I come across & I'll include the source and date I'm listing it. Please take the time to verify the submission requirements, this site is not responsible for any errors. 


And by the way, everything in life is writable about

if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination

to improvise.  The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
~Sylvia Plath

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(posted 1/20/2012)
from an email from MFRW


**NEW SUBMISSION CALLS**

~Hanky Code/BDSM~
~A Special Kind of Love~
~Father's Day~
~A Mind Is A Sexy Thing~
~Summer Heat~
~It's A Little Complicated~

See all the guidelines and deadlines
M/M Only
Contemporary
15k+ words
Must have romance and either a happily ever after (HEA) or a happy for now (HFN) ending
Heat rating: Any

https://spsilverpublishing.com/pages-title-page-24
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(posted 1/9/2012)
from an email from lindsaysromanticsgroup:


Crooked Cat Publishing is a new ebook publisher based in the UK. We provide a home for talented writers with exceptional storylines. 

We are open to submissions in the following genres:
- contemporary fiction
- historical fiction
- romantic fiction (no erotica)
- crime/thriller/ mystery
- fantasy/sci- fi
- young adult
Single stories and series welcome. 

Check our submission guidelines at http://www.crookedcatpublishing.com 

Happy New Year! :-)

Steph Patterson
Owner/Editor
Crooked Cat Publishing
www.crookedcatpublishing.com
www.facebook.com/crookedcatpublishing
@crookedcatbooks 
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(posted 12/23/2011)
I received this in my email:
Would you like to be a part of the new year of Whimsical Publications? The publisher you already know and love is getting a face lift, some great new features, and is gearing up for their re-launch in 2012! Get in on the action and send a manuscript! We are looking for the following genres:
Science-Fiction/ Futuristic
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery
Suspense
Romance
Young Adult
Western

Please no erotica.

Interested? Check out the submission guidelines here:
(Some of the information is subject to change with the re-launch)

Any questions, please contact Robyn at promorobyn@gmail.com
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(posted 12/21/2011)

Category: Blog Networks

Description

American Consumer News, LLC is looking to bring on several freelance writers to write about technology news, business news, national news and political news on our network of websites.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong command of the English language, be able to work independently, and have previous online writing experience.

Typically we offer positions that pay $6.00 to $10.00 per 400 word article and guarantee 20-30 articles per month. We pay via PayPal and we pay quickly (December Earnings are paid on 12/31 or 1/1).

You will also receive a byline on each of your articles and you will be featured on the authors page of the site that you write on.

How to apply

If you're interested in writing on one of our sites, contact us via email at ggreenblog@hotmail.com. Please include three samples of your writing and a resume (if available).
Posted on: 12/18

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(posted 8/30/2011)
If you love writing science fiction, have a unique story with a well-defined world, then Whispers Publishing might be the place for you. We're currently seeking science fiction up to 75,000 words. Stories must
be well-written, as polished as possible, and surround the reader in the world of science fiction. No romance is required. To submit your story, see our guidelines at www.whispershome.com/submissions for complete details.

(from lindsaysromanticsgroup)
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(posted 7/31/2011)
JMS Books LLC is a small queer press specializing in GLBT erotica, romance, and young adult fiction.
We release 3 e-books a week and 4 print titles a month. All books are available electronically, and any title over 30,000 words goes into print. While we don't pay advances, we do pay authors 50% net on royalties from all sales. We sell through our own website as well as a wide distribution network to ensure we reach the largest audience possible.
Full submission guidelines are available on our website.
We are seeking queer, genre, and literary stories at least 5k and no longer than 100k in length. Reprints are accepted. We are particularly interested in GAY, LESBIAN, andTRANSGENDER stories in the following genres:
  • Action/Adventure
  • Contemporary
  • Fantasy
  • Futuristic
  • Historical
  • Horror
  • Humor/Parody
  • Interracial
  • Military/War
  • Mystery/Detective
  • Paranormal
  • Science Fiction
  • Western/Cowboy
  • Young Adult – stories aimed at readers aged 14 and up
We do not accept submissions of extreme BDSM, incest, or heterosexual, bisexual, or intergender menage erotica.
Submission Policy:
  • Electronic unsolicited submissions are accepted at any time.
  • We do not accept multiple or simultaneous submissions.
  • Submissions should include a QUERY LETTER, full SYNOPSIS, and 2,000 wordEXCERPT in RTF format.
  • Submissions are acknowledged within 2 business days.
  • If we like your submission, we will request a copy of the full manuscript for review. Manuscripts must be in electronic format only. The review time is between 1-3 weeks.
Contract terms:
  • Authors earn 50% net royalties on all sales (e-book and paperback) from all distributors.
  • Contracts are for a period of 2 years and auto-renew annually.
  • We require exclusive electronic and print rights, but can negotiate if the story has been published in an anthology or collection.
Full submission guidelines are available on our website.

J.M. Snyder

JMS Books LLC
A Queer Small Press
http://jms-books.com

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(posted 7/11/2011)
 Submission Call
Weekend Getaways
Secret Cravings Publishing is taking submissions of short stories of up to 10k words for a onetime payment of $50-$100 depending on the length of the manuscript.
Any genre
Steamy to Burn the page erotic stories wanted.
These stories will be released individually with their own cover. One each Saturday of the week.
Submissions will be ongoing - no deadline.
Normal no-no's apply including: rape, scat, golden showers, etc. Check our general submission guidelines for things we do not take.
More details at their website:
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(posted 7/4/2011)
Total-E-Bound Publishing, a leading Erotic Romance Publisher, is looking for novellas in any erotic romance sub-genre for a new line, 
Sexy Snax 

These are our branded novellas between 15,000 - 30,000 words. They may have a theme or they may be stand-alone stories depending on what we have running, but all will come under the banner of ‘Sexy Snax’, although each story will have its own cover. No series books will be considered for the Sexy Snax line. These novellas must meet our regular guidelines:

15,000-30,000 word count per story.
Any genre.
Very erotic – the hotter the better (burning/melting).
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Daily Science Fiction publishes science fiction and fantasy stories from 100 to 10,000 words. Payment is  8 cents per word. They are especially interested in flash fiction – stories under 1000 words. Check out their submission guidelines.
~~~~posted 5/19/2011 from Cindi Myers Market News
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Unsent Letters is an interesting blog and book project. You’re invited to submit your letters for possible inclusion in the second book collection of letters or the regular blog posts of letters. The letters should be written to a real person or event and express authentic emotion. Though the editors prefer “real” letters, they’re open to fiction, as long as it sounds real. Payment is $25 to $250 per letter. For more information, see their guidelines.
~~~~posted 5/19/2011 from Cindi Myers Market News
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Chelle Cordero's Promo Page
Saturday/Sunday: Weekend Guest Blog – Send me an essay (approximately 300-350 words) about ANYthing writing related. This can be informational, humorous, personal experience, etc. Use your imagination. I will consider NON-writing related posts at my discretion. Send to: By-Lines & put XANGA in the subject line.  (posted 5/19/2011) - *your byline is the only compensation offered.See http://bit.ly/2VSBjI   for more info

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