novelettes, novellas, poetry, flash fiction: Ancient Paths

The Christian literary magazine Ancient Paths is seeking long stories,
novellas, poetry, and flash fiction. See below and on their website,
http://www.editorskylar.com/magazine/table.html.

The publisher of Ancient Paths literary magazine is currently seeking
fiction of 8,000 - 35,000 words for Stand in the Ways, a new anthology
of spiritual novelettes and novellas. All genres will be considered,
but literary fiction, mainstream fiction, social science fiction, and
character-driven romances will likely receive preference.
Spiritual themes may be explicit or implicit and might include topics
such as redemption, forgiveness, doubt, faith, reconciliation,
spiritual growth, or spiritual struggle. Do not be didactic,
simplistic, or preachy. We are not looking for formulaic inspirational
fiction, but rather fiction with rich, nuanced spiritual themes,
believable stories, and interesting characters.
QUERY FIRST to the editor, Skylar Burris, at ssburris@cox.net. Be sure
to include all of the following in your query:
(1) Your name, e-mail address, and mailing address.
(2) A brief synopsis of your novella, not to exceed 250 words (think
cover blurb text). Include title, genre, and total word count.
(3) If you work has been previously published, note when and where it
appeared. Previously published works may be considered provided your
novella is not currently available online anywhere. Also indicate
whether or not your work is a simultaneous submission.
(4) The first 1,500 words of your novella as a Word or RTF attachment.
Use the e-mail subject heading "Fiction Query (Title of your Novelette
or Novella)."
Each author selected for inclusion in the anthology will be paid
one-half cent per word up to a maximum of $100 and one free copy of
the print edition. The publisher obtains nonexclusive print and
electronic (e-book) rights, and you are free to republish your work
elsewhere.
Poetry
Ancient Paths is currently considering submissions of poetry of up to
35 lines for online publication on its Facebook page. Poems may be
rhymed or unrhymed, free verse or formal. Payment for publication is
one free copy of a past issue of Ancient Paths (#14) and a $2 discount
(if desired) on Issue #17. (No purchase is required for publication.)
Poets grant the publisher one-time, nonexclusive electronic rights,
and they are free to republish their work elsewhere at anytime.
Send your poem pasted directly in the body of an e-mail to
ssburris@cox.net. Please indicate if your work has been previously
published and, if so, when and where. Previously published works are
acceptable provided you retain all rights. Use the subject heading "AP
Online Poetry Submission."
All poems should have a spiritual theme or religious figures (for
instance, you can write a poem about a Bible character or a saint).
Themes may be explicit or implicit and might include such subjects as
sin, redemption, forgiveness, doubt, faith, spiritual growth, or
spiritual struggle, to name but a few.
Flash Fiction
Ancient Paths is currently considering submissions of flash fiction of
up to 400 words for online publication on its Facebook page. Payment
for publication is one free copy of a past printed issue of Ancient
Paths (#14) and a $2 discount (if desired) on Issue #17. (No purchase
is required for publication.) Authors grant the publisher one-time,
nonexclusive electronic rights, and they are free to republish their
work elsewhere at anytime.
Send your flash fiction piece pasted directly in the body of an e-mail
to ssburris@cox.net. Please indicate if your work has been previously
published and, if so, when and where. Previously published works are
acceptable provided you retain all rights. Use the subject heading "AP
Online Flash Fiction Submission."
All works should have a spiritual theme. Themes may be explicit or
implicit and might include such subjects as sin, redemption,
forgiveness, doubt, faith, spiritual growth, or spiritual struggle, to
name but a few.
Art
Ancient Paths is not currently seeking art work, though our needs may
change. "Like" Ancient Paths on Facebook to follow future submission
needs.

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

short story & poetry contest: University of Toronto

The University of Toronto Magazine is running a short story and poetry
contest. It's open to U of T alumni and students. Details here:
http://www.magazine.utoronto.ca/writing-contest/

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

opportunities: romance, new adult, mystery/detective, suspense/thriller, science fiction, fantasy, horror

Loveswept, Alibi, Hydra and Flirt [all connected with Random House]
invite queries for submissions in romance, new adult,
mystery/detective, suspense/thriller, science fiction, fantasy, and
horror. They publish in digital format. More info at
http://www.atrandom.com/eoriginals/submission.php.


Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

Catholic fiction opportunity: Tuscany Press

Publisher Tuscany Press defines Catholic fiction as "Stories infused
with the presence of God and faith - subtly, symbolically or
deliberately. Think of Flannery O'Connor, Graham Greene, J.R.R.
Tolkien and G.K. Chesterton and many others whose writings reflected
the thoughts of the great writer Gerard Manley Hopkins: "The world is
charged with the grandeur of God."

Beginning on January 1, 2013, Tuscany Press will be open to
submissions of novels, novellas, young adult novels, and short
stories. The publisher requires a reading fee of $10 "not for
financial reasons, but to insure that writers pause before sending in
their manuscript and ask: 'Does my manuscript have the presence of God
and faith - subtly, symbolically or deliberately?' and 'Have I put my
work into a form that best presents my talent and the story?' For more
info, see http://www.tuscanypress.com/


Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

opportunity: Catholic literary magazine

Dappled Things, a Catholic literary magazine, considers submissions in
a variety of formats: poetry, fiction, etc. However, they have a new
submissions policy as explained below.

If you are interested in submitting your work to Dappled Things,
please note that we have a new system for processing submissions. We
are no longer receiving submissions by e-mail, and any work sent that
way after November 25, 2012 AD will not be read. Instead, we have
switched to using Submittable, a system that will not only allow us to
track submissions more effectively and have a quicker turn-around with
regards to editorial decisions, but also will allow contributors to
track the status of their pieces more easily, not just those submitted
to Dappled Things, but to any journals that use the same system. To go
directly to the submissions page, click on
https://dappledthings.submittable.com/submit

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

writing prompts

Margo Lamont of the Federation of BC Writers is collecting writing
prompts [springboards/starting points you used/d to get started
writing]. She says:

Please send me your favourite writing prompt(s)*. If you want to add a
note about how you've used it, or what output resulted, that's good
too. Please include your name and town and where you got the prompt.
Margo Lamont: margolamont@gmail.com. Thank you!
*I'm collecting writing prompts for use, with or without attribution,
in a possible article or publication(s) so by sending them you are
agreeing to their use by me in any medium.

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

Christian teen magazine opportunity

See the following link for an opportunity regarding writing Christian
fiction and nonfiction for teenagers. Looks like teenage as well as
adult writers may submit. http://www.writergazette.com/encounter

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

show don't tell

Writing insights here on showing versus telling. Clicking the link may
not work, but you can copy it and paste it into your browser
http://archive.feedblitz.com/218287/~4501386.

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

opportunities for writers: Carve Magazine

Carve Magazine offers several opportunities for writers. Click on the
following link, then click on Submissions at the top of the page, also
Contests. http://carvezine.com/

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

new Catholic devotional book

Catholic Speaker/Evangelist Mike Maturen's new devotional book,
"A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life," is now available on
Kindle directly from Amazon for $2.99.
http://www.amazon.com/DAWN--Weekly-Wisdom-From-Everyday-ebook/dp/B00A5F8JL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352641659&sr=8-1&keywords=new+dawn+weekly+wisdom

Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

book covers

Here's an interesting blog regarding U.S. book covers compared with
U.K. No mention of Canadian covers but at least there's one Canadian
author.
http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/2012/11/08/who-has-the-better-book-covers-u-s-or-u-k/
Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

Mennonite Rhubarb

Rhubarb magazine, which publishes "loosely defined Mennonite" voices,
invites submissions of writing and art to be considered for
publication. More info at www.rhubarbmag.com. Rhubarb also invites
subscriptions
and donations made out to the "Mennonite Literary
Society" and mailed to Mennonite Literary Society, 606-100 Arthur
Street,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1H3. Subscriptions cost $30 annually for three
issues.


Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

various opportunities for writers

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: MICRO AWARD FOR FLASH FICTION
Submission period: Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2012

6th Annual Micro Award for Flash Fiction under 1,000 words now open
for submissions. $500 prize. No entry fee.
http://www.microaward.org/rules



CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: MENTAL HEALTH INSIDE/OUT
Deadline: January 31, 2013.

a.. To submit, please email your submissions to
issue7@poetryisdead.ca with the subject line of "INSIDE" or "OUTSIDE."
b.. Submitters must submit to one or the other (but can submit to
both separately).
c.. For queries and questions about the issue email
editor@poetryisdead.ca.
d.. Lots more description about this contest. Please read it all
before you submit at:
http://poetryisdead.ca/blog/call-submissions-mental-health-insideout.html
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: POEM OF THE WEEK OPEN CALL
See website for guidelines:
http://blogthisrock.blogspot.ca/2012/10/open-call-for-poem-of-week-series.html

Visit our blog for specifics and submission guidelines.




CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ASCENT ASPIRATIONS MAGAZINE

Submissions

http://ascentaspirations.ca/guidelines.htm

We accept submissions year round and decide on placement of accepted
submissions for future issues. See website for more info.



CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ASCENT ASPIRATIONS ANNUAL ANTHOLOGY CONTEST

Deadline: March 9, 2013

Poetry and Flash Fiction Prose Anthology
Visit website for details and guidelines:
http://ascentaspirations.ca/ascentspring2013.htm

Contact Person: David Fraser

Email:ascentaspirations@shaw.ca








Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com

Molli Nickell's advice on query, synopsis, & 1st page

Good stuff on writing a query from literary agent Molli Nickell is at:
http://www.getpublishednow.biz/query.html. Clicking links at the top
will lead you to her a advice on writing a synopsis and first page.


Elma Schemenauer, elmams@shaw.ca, author of 75 books published in
Canada and the USA, editor of many others. Blog
www.elmasalmanac.blogspot.com Website www.elma03.com