NewPages January 2025 eLitPak
New Books & Journal Issues, Submission Opportunities, MFA Programs, & Upcoming Events
The NewPages eLitPak includes digital flyers from literary magazines, creative writing programs, writing conferences and events, and independent publishers. Discover calls for submissions, writing and book contests, application deadlines, upcoming events, new releases and issue announcements, and more.
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Reserve Now to Join Our Next eLitPak
Reserve your spot in an upcoming NewPages eLitPak. Reach our 6,000+ newsletter subscribers and have your flyer promoted on our blog and on our social media to our 30,000+ followers. Now accepting reservations for our February 2025 through January 2026 eLitPaks. Flyer order in the newsletter is based on order of reservations.
Colorado Authors League
The Colorado Authors League (CAL) supports and promotes its community of published writers while connecting with and adding value to the reading world. Formed in 1931, authors become members to: keep up with changes in the craft of writing, publishing, and marketing, gain greater visibility for their writing, join a group of like-minded people who love writing. View our flyer to see new releases by members and a link to our website.
National Indie Excellence Awards
Deadline: March 31, 2025
The National Indie Excellence© Awards (NIEA) are open to all English language printed books currently for sale including self-published authors, small to midsize independent publishers, and university presses. Now in our nineteenth year, NIEA is a proud champion of self and independent publishing and authors of all genres who produce books of excellence and distinction. View our flyer for more information and a link to submit.
Third Street Review is re-opening for submissions!
Deadline: February 1-28, 2025
Third Street Review, a quarterly literary journal, welcomes submissions of Flash Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Art, and Photography. If you have something wild, wooly, and wonderful, we want to see it. We value the work of individual creators—show us who you are and what you can do. In addition to being a paying publication, we promote across social media platforms and nominate for awards. Jump in—we can't wait to meet you! View our website to learn more.
Apply Now to The Kenyon Review Summer Residential Writers Workshop!
Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
View our flyer and visit our website to learn more about our week-long residential writers workshops hosted at Kenyon College.
Study Writing at Lindenwood University!
The MFA in Writing at Lindenwood University focuses on the study and practice of the craft of creative writing. Our program offers a variety of craft classes, literature classes, and writing workshops, all in small-group settings and taught by experienced writers who are published authors, journalists, and editors. Students can participate in several industry learning experiences, such as serving as an editorial assistant for The Lindenwood Review, our national literary journal. View flyer to learn more.
4 DAYS LEFT! $20,000 in Fellowships for Writers: Martha's Vineyard Summer Writers' Conference
Deadline: January 19, 2025
The Martha's Vineyard Summer Writers' Conference is offering Full Fellowships for Parent Writers, LGBTQIA+ Writers, Writers of Color, Educators, and more! Devote a week to your writing at our 2025 Summer Writers’ Conference! Winners receive the Full Attendance Package, which includes registration, lodging, and a manuscript session. View flyer or click here for more information and link to apply!
Bardsy's 2025 Winter Anthology Contest - First Chapters
Deadline: March 3, 2025
Winning is great, but our contests are about more: they boost you toward ultimate writing success. Every entrant receives concrete feedback as well as the opportunity to revise before final judging. In addition, finalists receive a professional editorial experience that ends with publication. Contest runs until March 3. View our flyer for more information and a link to our website.
Issue 90 of Kaleidoscope Available Now!
Accepting Submissions Year-Round
Kaleidoscope takes a closer look at relationships, aging, neurodiversity, chronic illness, ableism and resilience in its first issue of 2025. Each issue of the magazine explores the experience of disability through the lens of literature and fine art. Submit your best work to us today! View our flyer for more information and a link to our website.
Contest and Online Class Opportunity from Black Fox Literary
Submission Deadline: March 30, 2025
Submit your fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction to Black Fox Literary Magazine’s Winter Prize with theme Rise or Ruin! Deadline: March 30, 2025! Registration is also open for our online January class: Goals, Routines, and Mindset for Writers on January 18, 2025 at 1-3 PM EST. View flyer for more information and a link to our website.