Publishing Opportunities for Writers: Where Are They?: Publishers, Contests, and More

"Duotrope is a subscription-based service for writers that offers an extensive, searchable database of current fiction, poetry, and non-fiction markets, a calendar of upcoming deadlines, submissions trackers, and useful statistics compiled from the millions of data points we've gathered on the publishers we list."
Hamline is currently not able to offer this service. Annual subscription for individuals is $50/year.

"NewPages.com is news, information, and guides to literary magazines, independent publishers, creative writing programs, alternative periodicals, indie bookstores, writing contests, and more."

"Browse the most recent calls for submissions, writing contests, writing conferences and events, and writing program information."

"The Grants & Awards database includes details about the writing contests we've published in Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Ours is the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests available anywhere."

As one of the faculty writers put it, "Who knows, truly, what the top fifty are?" But it's one place that can help give you fifty places to submit your work.

Are you a GLS student? There's a FREE copy of this for you at the GLS House. It comes out every 2 months. Contest/award info is in the back of the publication. A publication of the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs).

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