Blackbird Journal Accepting Submissions

blackbird logoBlackbird, a journal published twice annually by New Virginia Review and the Creative Writing Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, is currently accepting submissions. They are looking for previously unpublished poetry, short fiction stories, and personal narratives. Writers can read past issues online to familiarize themselves with what the editors choose to publish.

Prizes: Publication and payment. All entries will be considered for publication.

Reading fee: Free.

Deadline is April 15, 2015.

For more information, please visit their website.


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The Danahy Fiction Prize

The Danahy Fiction Prize is an award given annually for a previously unpublished work of short fiction, generally between 500 and 5000 words. Judging is by the editors of Tampa Review, and all entries are considered for publication.

Prizes: $1,000 and publication in Tampa Review
Deadline: November 30, 2014.
Entry fee: $20

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit their website.


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2014 Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize

brooklyn film and artsThe Brooklyn Non-Fiction Prize will be awarded to the best Brooklyn-focused non-fiction essay which is set in Brooklyn and is about Brooklyn and/or Brooklyn people/characters. They are seeking compelling Brooklyn stories from writers with a broad range of backgrounds and ages who can render Brooklyn’s rich soul and intangible qualities through the writer’s actual experiences in Brooklyn.

Prizes: $500
Deadline: November 15, 2014.
Entry fee: Free

For more information and submission guidelines, please visit their website.


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Narrative Magazine Fall 2014 Story Contest

Narrative magazine seeks submissions for its Fall 2014 story contest. The contest is open to previously unpublished fiction and nonfiction entries up to 15,000 words.

Prizes: First place, $2500; second place, $1000; third place, $500.00; and ten finalists will receive $100 each. All entries will be considered for publication.

Reading fee: $22 per submission.

Deadline is November 30, 2014. For more information, please visit their website.


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