Little Patuxent Review Call for Submissions

Our friends at Little Patuxent Review call for submissions:

We invite poets, writers and visual artists of all hues and cultural corners to respond to the call for submissions on the theme of Social Justice. Tell us what it is—tell it like it is. In the context of our upcoming Winter 2012 issue, we are looking for well-crafted work that explores principles of equality and justice, meditates upon and values human rights or touches on the dignity of every human being.

Truth Thomas, working with Editor Laura Shovan, serves as our guest editor for the issue. The submissions period extends from August 1 to November 1, 2011. Click on the following link for a Call for Submissions flyer that you can share with others.

Undiscovered Voices Fellowship: Call for Submissions.

I noted this call for submissions last week, but here I'm going to post the whole thing. This is a busy week at The Writer's Center. We're doing the final prep on our fall workshops and events, and fine-tuning our workshop brochure. If you'd like to learn more about the first recipient of the Undiscovered Voices Fellowship, click here.
 
The Writer’s Center seeks promising writers earning less than $25,000 annually to apply for our Undiscovered Voices Fellowship.  This fellowship program will provide complimentary writing workshops to the selected applicant for a period of one year, but not to exceed 8 workshops in that year.  We expect the selected fellow will use the year to make progress toward a completed manuscript of publishable work.  
 

The Writer’s Center believes writers of all backgrounds and experiences should have an opportunity to devote time and energy toward the perfection of their craft. 

The selected fellow will be able to attend writing workshops offered by The Writer’s Center free of charge.  In addition, the fellow will give a reading from his or her work at the close of the fellowship period (June 2011) and will be invited to speak with local high school students on the craft of writing.

To apply, candidates should submit 

a)       a cover letter signed by the candidate that contains the statement: “I understand and confirm I meet all eligibility requirements of the Undiscovered Voices Fellowship.”  The cover letter should include information on the impact this fellowship would have on the candidate.

b)      contact information for two references who can speak to the candidate’s creative work and promise

c)       a work sample in a single genre:

·         8 pages of poetry, no more than one poem per page

·         10 pages of fiction, double-spaced, no more than 1 work or excerpt

·         10 pages of nonfiction (essay, memoir, etc), double-spaced, no more than 1 work or excerpt

OR

·         15 pages of a script or screenplay

These items should be sent in hard copy to The Writer’s Center, Attn: Undiscovered Voices Fellowship, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD 20815.  The deadline is July 1, 2010.

To learn more 

Emerging Writer Fellowships: Last Call for Submissions

The deadline for these fellowships is April 30. So if you've got an interest in applying, get us your applications by Friday!

The Writer's Center, metropolitan Washington, DC's community gathering place for writers and readers, is currently accepting submissions for several competitive Emerging Writer Fellowships for Fall 2010. We welcome submissions from writers of all genres, backgrounds, and experiences in the following genres: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

Emerging Writer Fellows will be featured at The Writer's Center as part of Story/Stereo, our Emerging Writers Reading Series and live music fusion events.  The readings, held on Friday evenings, bring together writers and some of the area's best local musicians.  The Writer's Center book store will sell titles by the Emerging Writers throughout the season in which they appear in an effort to promote them and their work to a wide audience. 

Selected Fellows may be invited to lead a special Saturday workshop at The Writer's Center, with compensation commensurate with standard Writer's Center provisions.

Fellows receive an all-inclusive honorarium to help offset their travel costs, depending on their place of departure.  Writers within a 250 mile radius of the Center will receive $250; all others will receive $500.

Fellows for Spring 2009 include poets William Archila (The Art of Exile), Nicole Cooley (The Afflicted Girls), and Kathleen Flenniken (Famous); fiction writers Anthony Varallo (Out Loud), Marianne Villanueva (Mayor of the Roses), and Josh Weil (The New Valley); and nonfiction writers Steve Fellner (All Screwed Up) and Dawn Potter (Tracing Paradise: Two Years in Harmony with John Milton).

Emerging Writer Fellows will:

·        have 1 or 2 full-length single-author books published in a single genre, and no more than 3 books published to their credit (including as editors of anthologies) in any genre.  Chapbooks and pamphlets will not be calculated into an author’s total publication record and cannot be substituted for a full-length single-author book. Self-published titles or vanity press titles are not admissible and will not be considered.

·        be judged in the category in which their submitted creative selection falls.  In cases of cross-genre work or multiple-genre work, our staff will determine the genre of consideration.

·        have published books "in hand" or be in the uncorrected proof stage of publication at the time of their submission.

 

To be considered, please send:

·        a one-page letter of interest that includes the name of your creative selection and a short bio

·        a resume or CV that details publication history and familiarity facilitating group discussions or workshops

·        a creative selection from your most recent published book-length work in a Word document or RTF format:

o       Poetry: up to 10 pages of poems (1 poem per page)

o       Fiction & Nonfiction: up to 16 pages of text double-spaced with 1-inch margins

o       Your creative selection does not need to be one excerpt, but can be comprised of multiple sections or excerpts up to but not exceeding the total page limit.

A committee comprised of The Writer's Center board members, staff, and members will evaluate submissions on behalf of our community of writers. The deadline to submit is April 30, 2010. E-mail submissions are preferred.

Applicants are welcome to contact Charles Jensen, Director, with questions or for more information at 301-654-8664 or by email at charles.jensen@writer.org

The Writer's Center, established in 1976, is one of the nation's oldest and largest literary centers, dedicated to cultivating the creation, publication, presentation, and dissemination of literary work.  We provide over 60 free public events and more than 200 writing workshops each year, sell one of the largest selections of literary magazines in our on-site bookstore, and publish Poet Lore, America’s oldest continually published poetry journal.  Visit us at http://www.writer.org/.

Washington Writers' Publishing House: Call for Submissions

On October 25, The Writer's Center hosts The Washington Writers' Publishing House, a small independent press now celebrating its 35th year in existence. That event showcases the winners of the poetry and fiction contests this past year. Winners of their contests get their books published--and they are top-quality books. Below I've pasted the call for manuscripts of this year's contest. Come on out to the Open Door Reading on the 25th and meet the press and some terrific writers associated with the press. Then consider submitting your book to the contest.

Call for Poetry Manuscripts

Between July 1 and November 1, 2009, Washington Writers' Publishing House (WWPH) will accept manuscripts from Washington and Baltimore area poets for its annual book competition. The winning manuscript(s) will be published fall 2010.

Poets living within 60 driving miles of the Capitol (Baltimore area included) are invited to submit TWO copies of a POETRY manuscript (50-60 pages, single or 1-1/2 spaced), a reading fee of $20.00, and a stamped, self-addressed reply envelope. Manuscripts will not be returned; rather, they will be recycled.

Guidelines: Author's name should not appear on the manuscript. The title page of each copy should contain the title only. Provide name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and title on a separate cover sheet accompanying the submission. A separate page for acknowledgments may be included for poems previously published in journals and anthologies. Mail to:

Poetry—
Brandel France de Bravo
Washington Writers’ Publishing House
3541 S Street NW
Washington DC 20007

The winner will receive $500 and 50 copies of the book.

Staffed by previous winners who volunteer their time and skills, WWPH is a non-profit cooperative poetry press reflecting the cultural and racial diversity of the Greater Washington-Baltimore area. Judging is traditionally performed by former WWPH winners who read the anonymous manuscripts, and in case of a tie, turn the finalists over to a judge outside the area.

IMPORTANT: The winning poet becomes a member of the organization and should be prepared to participate actively in the work of the press, in such areas as selecting the next year’s winners, in publicity, distribution, production, fundraising. Our tradition of poets working on behalf of other poets is essential to the continued vitality and success of WWPH. Contest entrants should be willing to make this commitment should their work be selected for publication.



Call for Fiction Manuscripts

Between July 1 and November 1, 2009, Washington Writers' Publishing House (WWPH) will accept manuscripts from Washington and Baltimore area fiction writers for its annual book competition. The winning manuscript(s) will be published in the fall of 2010.

Fiction writers living within 60 driving miles of the Capitol (Baltimore area included) are invited to submit TWO copies of a FICTION manuscript, either a novel or a collection of short stories (no more than 350 pages, double or 1-1/2 spaced), a reading fee of $25.00, and a stamped, self-addressed reply envelope. Manuscripts will only be returned with appropriate return packaging and postage. Literary fiction only, please.

Author's name should not appear on the manuscript. The title page and running head of each copy should contain the title only. Provide name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and title on a separate cover sheet accompanying the submission. A separate page for acknowledgments may be included for individual stories or excerpts previously published in journals and anthologies. PLEASE DO NOT PACK IN STYROFOAM PEANUTS!

Mail to:
Elisavietta Ritchie, Fiction
Washington Writers’ Publishing House
P.O. Box 298
Broomes Island, MD 20615
The winner will receive $500 and 50 copies of the book.

Staffed by previous winners who volunteer their time and skills, WWPH is a non-profit cooperative literary press reflecting the cultural and racial diversity of the Greater Washington-Baltimore area. Judging is traditionally performed by former WWPH winners who read the anonymous manuscripts, and in case of a tie, the finalists are turned over to a judge outside the area.

IMPORTANT: The winner becomes a member of WWPH and should be prepared to participate actively in the work of the press, including such areas as publicity, distribution, production, and fundraising. Our tradition of writers working on behalf of other writers is essential to the continued vitality and success of WWPH. Contest entrants should be willing to make this commitment should their work be selected for publication.

Also, WWPH will be hosting its first ever Writers' Ball on October 17. For more information, click here.

Emerging Writer Fellowships: Call for Submissions

The Writer’s Center, metropolitan DC’s community gathering place for writers and readers, is currently accepting submissions for several competitive Emerging Writer Fellowships. Emerging Writer Fellows will be selected from applicants who have published up to 2 book-length works of prose and up to 3 book-length works of poetry. We welcome submissions from writers of any genre, background, or experience. Emerging Writer Fellows will be featured at The Writer’s Center as part of their Emerging Writers Reading Series. The readings, held on Friday evenings, bring together writers in different genres with a backdrop of live music. The Writer’s Center book store will sell titles by the Emerging Writers throughout the season in which they appear in an effort to promote them and their work to a wide audience.

Selected Fellows are invited to lead a special Saturday workshop at The Writer’s Center, with compensation commensurate with standard Writer’s Center provisions.

Fellows receive an all-inclusive honorarium to help offset their travel costs in the amount of $250 or $500, depending on their place of departure.

Fellows for Fall 2009 include novelist Alexander Chee (Edinburgh), novelist Lisa Selin Davis (Belly), poet Suzanne Frischkorn (Lit Windowpane), poet Aaron Smith (Blue on Blue Ground), Canadian fiction writer Neal Smith (Bang Crunch), poet Srikanth Reddy (Facts for Visitors), and poet Nancy Krygowski (Velocity).

Their events will be held in September, October, and December. See our events calendar for more information.

Spring 2009 events will be held in February, March, and April/May.

To be considered, please send a letter of interest, a resume or CV that details publication history and familiarity facilitating group discussions, and a copy of your most recent book. Self-published or vanity press titles will not be accepted. A committee comprised of The Writer’s Center board members, staff, and members will evaluate submissions on behalf of our community of writers.

The deadline to submit is August 15, 2009.

Applicants are encouraged to call Charles Jensen, Director, for more information at 301-654-8664.

The Writer’s Center, established in 1976, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest literary centers. We provide over 60 free public events and more than 200 writing workshops each year, sell one of the largest selections of literary magazines in our on-site bookstore, and publish Poet Lore, America’s oldest continually published poetry journal.

Undiscovered Voices Fellowship: Call for Applications

Dear Readers,

The Writer's Center is pleased to announce the following initiative. Please feel free to share it with others.

The Writer’s Center seeks promising writers earning less than $25,000 annually to apply for our Undiscovered Voices Fellowship. This fellowship program will provide complimentary writing workshops to the selected applicant for a period of one year, but not to exceed 8 workshops in that year. We expect the selected fellow will use the year to make progress toward a completed manuscript of publishable work.

The Writer’s Center believes writers of all backgrounds and experiences should have an opportunity to devote time and energy toward the perfection of their craft.

The selected fellow will be able to attend writing workshops offered by The Writer’s Center free of charge. In addition, the fellow will give a reading from his or her work at the close of the fellowship period (June 2010) and will be invited to speak with local high school students on the craft of writing.

To apply, candidates should submit
a) a cover letter signed by the candidate that contains the statement: “I understand and confirm I meet all eligibility requirements of the Undiscovered Voices Fellowship.” The cover letter should include information on the impact this fellowship would have on the candidate.
b) contact information for two references who can speak to the candidate’s creative work and promise
c) a work sample in a single genre:
• 8 pages of poetry, no more than one poem per page
• 10 pages of fiction, double-spaced, no more than 1 work or excerpt
• 10 pages of nonfiction (essay, memoir, etc), double-spaced, no more than 1 work or excerpt
OR
• 15 pages of a script or screenplay

These items should be sent in hard copy to The Writer’s Center, Attn: Undiscovered Voices Fellowship, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD 20815. The deadline is September 15, 2009.

Inkwell Call for Play Submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Inkwell in Washington, DC seeks new full-length plays by emerging playwrights
for collaborative incubation process!

The Inkwell serves Washington, DC as a comprehensive resource for new theatrical works. Learn more: http://www.inkwelltheatre.org

March 1 through 15, The Inkwell invites playwrights to submit un-produced full-length plays for consideration for our 2009 collaborative process! The Inkwell’s 2009 developmental collaboration includes:
· dramaturgical partnership,
· educational opportunities,
· mentorship connections,
· staged readings,
· & in-depth workshops
· with the goal of a fully-staged Inkubator production.
· for submission forms and requirements, visit www.inkwelltheater.org/submit.php


The first step in The Inkwell collaboration will take place during the 2009 Inkubator Festival August 22 through September 21, 2009 at the H Street Playhouse in Washington, DC. Selected playwrights will receive an honorarium for their participation in the full development process. Travel and housing may be provided.

The Inkwell partners with American playwrights who seek a sustained and open collaboration with The Inkwell’s playmakers, playgoers and playwrights; who create impossible worlds that push past the boundaries of Theatre As We Know It;
who spin yarns in their own way, without regard to what is popular, producible or profitable.

The Inkwell produces new theatrical works that pulse with a unique internal and vital rhythm - a heartbeat driven by twists and trysts between words, sentences, conversations; that demand imaginative complicity and erupt into spectacle;
that explode viscerally and psychologically off the page.

The Inkwell encourages playwrights to participate in all areas of the process – from design meetings to rehearsal to audience engagement – to develop a new play in a fully-integrated forum rarely available to emerging writers.
Selected playwrights will collaborate with The Inkwell’s directors, designers, actors and dramaturgs in a sustained workshopping process, launching a long-term collaboration around the work with the goal of a fully-staged Inkubator production.

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR SUBMISSION:
· a copy of your entire full-length play in pdf, Microsoft Word, or OpenOffice Write format. (Please note The Inkwell only accepts electronic submissions at this time); and
· a completed Playwright Submission Form (available at www.inkwelltheatre.org).
· PLAYWRIGHTS MAY ONLY SUBMIT ONE SCRIPT PER SUBMISSION PERIOD.

SUBMISSION ELIGIBILITY
· Play is full-length (one-acts or ten-minutes will not be considered).
· Play has never received a full production. (A full production includes any public event centering on the script that involved a director, actors, and design elements). The Inkwell considers staged readings and academic productions exceptions to this rule.
· Plays that have received full productions, even if they have undergone significant post-production revisions, will not be considered for The Inkwell at this time.
· Play will not be performed in a professional production between time of submission and August 2009. If the play is optioned by another company, please alert The Inkwell immediately!

Please email your play and required playwright submission form (found at www.inkwelltheatre.org) to submissions@inkwelltheatre.org.

Submissions will be accepted March 1 through March 15, 2009.

We look forward to reading your work!