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Fact-checking
basics every writer should know. PLUS: Hemingway’s techniques for
tighter, better writing.
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Hemingway’s
techniques for tighter, better writing.
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Success
Is A Team Effort!
It feels like I have a
team of personal assistants! Since I began with Writer’s Relief just
over a year ago, I have had eighteen acceptances.
—Ellis Elliott, Writer
Watch Ellis’s short
video to learn more!
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Writers:
Don’t miss your chance to enter the Peter K. Hixson Memorial Award
contest! There’s NO FEE to enter!
One
poet and one short story writer will receive over $1,800.00 worth of
Writer’s Relief services. Our team of submission strategists will
work to get the winning entries published in literary journals.
Deadline:
Saturday, July 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET
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When
the facts don’t add up, your readers will notice. Here’s how to
fact-check your writing like a pro!
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Don’t
hire the wrong web design team for your author website! Watch for
these warning signs to avoid disaster.
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Use
Papa Hemingway’s techniques to improve and tighten your
writing.
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Check
out the latest book cover trends for mysteries and thrillers!
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Name:
Elsa
Currently
Reading: Dog
Songs by Mary Oliver
Favorite
Activity: Begging for a second puppucino at
the Starbucks drive-through.
Helps
With: Formatting manuscripts for Self-Publishing Relief
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Let
Your Writing Keep Busy While You Chill!
You should be hiking,
swimming, reading, or writing—not spending hours and hours
researching. That’s what we do so you don’t have to!
CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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New
Millennium Writing Awards
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Title
Count: 1-3 (poetry)
Genre:
Poetry, Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Essays
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2022
Press 53 Award for Poetry
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000, 50 copies
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Sewanee
Review Contests
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000 (per genre)
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Gival
Press Short Story Award
Deadline:
8/8/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Short Stories
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Diode
Editions Book Contest
Deadline:
8/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Grayson
Books Poetry Prize
Deadline:
8/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Manuscripts
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Kallisto
Gaia Press Poetry and Short Fiction Prizes
Deadline:
8/20/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,200
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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Masters
Review Short Story Award for New Writers
Deadline:
8/29/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $3,000
Genre:
Short Stories
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Gemini
Magazine Flash Fiction Contest
Deadline:
8/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $7
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Short Stories
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Ucross
Spring 2022 General Studio Residency
Location:
Ucross, WY
Deadline:
9/1/2021
Application
Fee: $40
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Diode
Anthology Call for Submissions
Deadline:
9/15/2021
Genre:
Poetry
Notes:
Select a photo from either @negative_recovery_project or
@wrecked.archive on Instagram as your inspiration/prompt.
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Virginia
Center for the Creative Arts Mt. San Angelo Residency
Location:
Amherst, VA
Deadline:
9/15/2021
Application
Fee: $50
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Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief, Inc.
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Reminder to POETS and SHORT FICTION WRITERS!
I want to present you with an exclusive invitation to enter our
2021 Annual Peter
K. Hixson Memorial Award Contest.
This year we will offer two awards: one for poetry and
another for short stories. Click the link above if you are
interested.
Each winner will receive over $1,800 worth of
Writer’s Relief submission services free of charge. Deadline to enter:
Saturday, July 31, 2021.
NOTE: This is NOT a money prize. Winners will receive $1,800 in services (3
full cycles/6 months of submitting your work to the best markets and learning
about the submission process).
Our expert submission strategists will target the reputable literary
journals best suited for your creative writing and help you get
acceptances. [click
to continue]
We look forward to receiving your submission,
Ronnie L. Smith, President
Writer’s Relief, Inc.
(866) 405-3003
P.S. This award is for writers who may not be widely published but who
demonstrate exceptional technique, voice, and perspective. Writers with
financial or other need are especially encouraged to apply! Please
note that this is NOT a cash award. It is an award for $1,800 in services.
There is no fee to submit to this award.
P.P.S. Words from past winners appear here: http://writersrelief.com/peter-k-hixson-writing-award/peter-k-hixson-award-testimonials/
CLICK ON THE VIDEO GRAPHIC
BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PETER K. HIXSON MEMORIAL AWARD
http://writersrelief.com/peter-k-hixson-writing-award/
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Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Active
voice is preferred by readers and editors! PLUS: Meet the most
talkative member of our Critter Crew!
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Active
voice is preferred by readers and editors!
PLUS:
Meet the most talkative member of our Critter Crew!
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We
Know How Much Getting Published Means To You!
I’ve been a client of
Writers Relief since 1998. Using your services, plus my own efforts,
I’ve had 314 poems and short stories accepted by literary magazines
around the country. These 314 poems and short stories have meant
almost as much to me as my own life. People I have never known have
read them. Enjoyed them. Maybe they thought about them. I have to
thank you for all of it. All of you. Ronnie and the whole bunch of
you. You’ve made my life.
—Dick B., Writer
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Each
year, Writer’s Relief has the privilege of hosting the Peter K.
Hixson Award, a unique opportunity for creative writers made possible
by our late client Peter K. Hixson’s generosity.
Peter
had such a positive experience with Writer’s Relief during his life
that he generously bequeathed a portion of his estate so that
selected up-and-coming writers would have the opportunity to benefit
from our submission assistance program.
This
year, the award will be given to one poet and one short story writer.
Each winner will receive over $1,800.00 worth of Writer’s Relief
services as our team of submission strategists works to see the
winning entries published in literary journals.
Please
share this amazing opportunity with the writers you know! Just
forward this e-mail or visit this page to share on social media.
To
learn more about how you can submit your writing for consideration,
visit our submission guidelines.
Deadline:
Saturday, July 31, 2021
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Use
these four tips to change passive voice to active voice and improve
your writing!
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It’s
easier than delivering a singing telegram! Learn how targeted,
effective submissions helped Sam get seven poems published within a
year.
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Here’s
how to focus the content of your author blog to best attract
book-buying readers and boost your sales!
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Here’s
how to be sure a self-publisher treats writers with genuine respect
and great customer service.
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Name:
Cortana
Currently
Reading: To
See Every Bird On Earth by Dan Koeppel
Favorite
Activity: Snuggling, stealing all the nuts,
and popping keys off the keyboard
Helps
With: Monitoring the phones and telling everyone they are
good birds
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Let
Your Writing Keep Busy While You Chill!
Got an appetite for
writing and getting published? Every week we serve up the best
current opportunities for writers. Check out this week’s
specials!
CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Sixfold
Poetry and Short Story Awards
Deadline:
7/24/2021
Entry
Fee: $5
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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Howling
Bird Press Book Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Novels, Novellas, Short Story Collections
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Narrative
Spring Story Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Short Stories, Essays, Novel/Memoir excerpts
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2022
Press 53 Award for Poetry
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000, 50 copies
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Red
Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Sewanee
Review Contests
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000 (per genre)
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Diode
Editions Book Contest
Deadline:
8/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Grayson
Books Poetry Prize
Deadline:
8/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Manuscripts
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Omnidawn
Publishing Open Book Prize
Deadline:
8/16/2021
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $3,000, 100 copies
Genre:
Poetry Manuscripts
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Kallisto
Gaia Press Poetry and Short Fiction Prizes
Deadline:
8/20/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,200
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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Fiction
Southeast Editors’ Prize
Deadline:
8/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $200
Genre:
Flash Fiction
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Ucross
Spring 2022 General Studio Residency
Location:
Ucross, WY
Deadline:
9/1/2021
Application
Fee: $40
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Diode
Anthology Call for Submissions
Deadline:
9/15/2021
Title
Count: 1-3
Genre:
Poetry
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Virginia
Center for the Creative Arts Mt. San Angelo Residency
Location:
Amherst, VA
Deadline:
9/15/2021
Application
Fee: $50
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Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief, Inc.
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
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Which
classic carnival ride matches your writing style?PLUS:How to tell
flash fiction from prose poems
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Which
classic carnival ride matches your writing style?
PLUS:How
to tell flash fiction from prose poems.
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Support
And Encouragement Guaranteed!
Writer’s Relief has
always supported and encouraged my work, and they gave me the
traction I needed to launch myself as a published poet.
—Carol
Everett Adams, Poet
Watch Carol’s short
video to learn more!
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John
Knows The Value Of Time
The team at Writer’s
Relief has provided me with valuable expertise, fantastic submission
options, ongoing acceptances, and—most importantly—more time to
write!
—John F., Writer
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As
stories get shorter, it can be tricky to know if you’ve written flash
fiction or a prose poem. Here are the important differences!
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One
in four U.S. adults have disabilities that may affect their ability
to navigate websites. Use these tips to make your site inclusive for
all readers!
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Grab
your ticket and hop on! It’s time to find out which classic ride
matches your writing style.
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Making
an audiobook of your self-published book can help you reach new
readers and boost sales! Here’s what you need to know to get started.
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Name:
Hans and Markus
Currently
Reading: The
Genius of Dogs by Brian Hare and A Dog’s Purpose
by W. Bruce Cameron
Favorite
Activity: Protecting the garden from evil
squirrels
Help
With: Doggedly researching submissions for clients
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Let
Your Writing Keep Busy While You Chill!
You may be lounging by
the pool or sitting at a sidewalk café—but that doesn’t mean your
writing can’t be hard at work this summer! Check this week’s list of
the best current opportunities for writers!
CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Rattle
Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $15,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Bellevue
Literary Review Prizes in Poetry and Prose
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000 (3 winners)
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Narrative
Poetry Contest
Deadline:
7/16/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Poetry
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Sixfold
Poetry and Short Story Awards
Deadline:
7/24/2021
Entry
Fee: $5
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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Howling
Bird Press Book Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Novels, Novellas, Short Story Collections
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Narrative
Spring Story Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Short Stories, Essays, Novel/Memoir excerpts
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2022
Press 53 Award for Poetry
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000, 50 copies
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Red
Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Sewanee
Review Contests
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $30
First
Prize: $1,000 (per genre)
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Gival
Press Short Story Award
Deadline:
8/8/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Short Stories
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Diode
Editions Book Contest
Deadline:
8/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Fiction
Southeast Editors’ Prize
Deadline:
8/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $200
Genre:
Flash Fiction
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WritersRelief@wrelief.com
Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief, Inc.
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Get
more work published using new ideas and writing prompts! PLUS: See
who’s hoofprints are all over this issue!
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Get
more work published using new ideas and writing prompts!
PLUS:
See who’s hoofprints are all over this issue!
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We’re
on Maria’s Team—And Yours!
Team Awesome—you had
more faith in me than I had in myself! Your careful proofing and
tailoring to the right markets has seen three acceptances for short
stories in the last few months and given me the confidence to submit
work to competitions. Juggling children and a full-time job is not
easy, but you guys have removed a huge piece of that circus act for
me and it has left me with no excuses but to write, write, write.
Thank you all VERY much!
—Maria W., Writer
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Another
Success Story!
I would never have had
so many stories published without your help! You do an incredible
job, and I’m so grateful!
—Jens Birk, Writer
Watch Jens’s short
video to learn more!
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If
you write short stories or poetry, you’re eligible for this exclusive
opportunity. Our Review Board is filling the last few open client
spots available in these genres. The deadline is just days away, so
act now!
Deadline:
THIS Thursday, July 8
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Need
a new story idea? Here’s how to find the story that’s “outside” the
one you’ve already written!
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Would
you get in the red kayak? Check out this and other summer-themed
writing prompts!
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As
serialized storytelling becomes more popular, Amazon prepares to
launch this new self-publishing platform. Here’s what you should
know!
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Boost
your social media marketing effectiveness with these clickable,
popular hashtags!
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Name:
Mallie
Currently
Reading: Seabiscuit:
An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand
Favorite
Activity: Rolling in the dirt and horsing
around
Helps
With: Preparing the Submit
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What
Are You Waiting For…Take The Plunge!
It’s time to level up,
toss your hat in the ring, go for broke, bet the ranch—take a chance
and submit your work! Check out our weekly list of great
opportunities, and go for it!
CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Stone
Canoe Literary Awards
Deadline:
7/8/2021
Entry
Fee: N/A
First
Prize: 500
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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The
Word Works Tenth Gate Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000, 50 copies
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Cincinnati
Review Robert and Adele Schiff Awards
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Red
Mountain Press Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $35
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Bellevue
Literary Review Prizes in Poetry and Prose
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000 (3 winners)
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Mudfish
Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,200
Genre:
Poetry
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Narrative
Poetry Contest
Deadline:
7/16/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Poetry
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Sixfold
Poetry and Short Story Awards
Deadline:
7/24/2021
Entry
Fee: $5
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories
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Narrative
Spring Story Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Short Stories, Essays, Novel/Memoir excerpts
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Red
Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $15
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Diode
Editions Book Contest
Deadline:
8/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Fiction
Southeast Editors’ Prize
Deadline:
8/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $200
Genre:
Flash Fiction
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WritersRelief@wrelief.com
Ronnie L. Smith, President of Writer's Relief, Inc.
Writer's Relief, Inc.
18766 John J. Williams Hwy. Unit 4, Box 335
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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The
most common comma mistakes. PLUS: Our latest featured member of the
critter crew!
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The
most common comma mistakes.
PLUS:
Our latest featured member of the critter crew!
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Watch
A Video…Change Your World!
I happened across a
Featured Client video on YouTube. [Then] I signed on about two years
ago, and in that time, I’ve had over a dozen poems and three short
stories published.
—Jason Boling, Writer
Watch Jason’s short
video to learn more!
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Our
Review Board is now open for a very limited time to fill the last few
open client spots available. Writers are already sending in their
submissions, so act now! We’re currently reading short stories and
poetry ONLY.
Deadline:
Thursday, July 8
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The
comma is one of the most common types of punctuation—and the one most
often misused. Here are the mistakes to avoid!
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Find
out how Pushcart-nominated author Alise Versella went from having
zero publishing credits to having multiple acceptances and publishing
books!
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Dear
reader, I wish I could tell you where I am.
Try
this first sentence writing prompt, or choose another from our
muse-worthy list.
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Our
experts make some interesting predictions about what’s next in web
design trends and technology.
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You
don’t need a superhero to self-publish a comic book—just some good
guidance!
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Name:
Ollie
Currently
Reading: You Need More Sleep:
Advice from Cats by Francesco Marciuliano
Favorite
Activity: Sleeping, power catnaps, and being
asleep
Helps
With: Author website “qualkitty” control for Web Design
Relief
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Time
To Turn Up The Heat!
Things are really
heating up…with some of the best opportunities for writers!
CLICK HERE
to access listings for the top writing contests, calls for
submission, conferences, and residencies for this week:
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Marystina
Santiestevan First Book Prize
Deadline:
7/5/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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The
Word Works Tenth Gate Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,000, 50 copies
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Cincinnati
Review Robert and Adele Schiff Awards
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Red
Mountain Press Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $35
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry Collections
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Muriel
Craft Bailey Memorial Award
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $27.50
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Bellevue
Literary Review Prizes in Poetry and Prose
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000 (3 winners)
Genre:
Poetry, Short Stories, Essays
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Rattle
Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $15,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Mudfish
Poetry Prize
Deadline:
7/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,200
Genre:
Poetry
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Narrative
Poetry Contest
Deadline:
7/16/2021
Entry
Fee: $25
First
Prize: $1,500
Genre:
Poetry
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Narrative
Spring Story Contest
Deadline:
7/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $27
First
Prize: $2,500
Genre:
Short Stories, Essays, Novel/Memoir excerpts
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Diode
Editions Book Contest
Deadline:
8/15/2021
Entry
Fee: $20
First
Prize: $1,000
Genre:
Poetry
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Fiction
Southeast Editors’ Prize
Deadline:
8/31/2021
Entry
Fee: $10
First
Prize: $200
Genre:
Flash Fiction
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