Calls for Submissions

Call for Submissions on Two Proposed Anthologies: Looking for mama bloggers interested in opening up in a proposed anthology to be edited by the founder of MotherVerse Magazine and The MotherVerse Blog ( http://www.motherverse.com ). The anthology will focus on the behind the scenes lives of moms who blog their lives. The book will address […]

What happens when your child doesn’t speak your native language? Should you invite your German-American in-laws to your Diwali celebration? How can you raise a child with two cultures without fracturing his/her identity? In our increasingly global society, more and more mothers are facing questions such as these. In order to explore these issues, I’m […]

Traveling Mamas Anthology TravelingMamas.com is in search of true uplifting, funny, inspirational, and touching stories with a travel theme for an upcoming anthology series. Possible themes may include family travel, romantic escapes, girlfriend getaways, and solo trips. We’re looking for stories that inspire us, force us to laugh out loud or make us reach for […]

A Storybook Ending for Prospective Children’s Book Authors Cheerios® Launches Next Spoonfuls of Stories® Children’s Book Contest to Give Would-Be Authors the Chance for Cash Prizes and Publisher Review! Once upon a time, there was a writer with an idea for the greatest children’s book in all the land. She had worked on the story, […]

Seeking Submissions from U.S. Women Writers for 3 Proposed Books* Guidelines also on: encirclepub.com 1. Women & Poetry: Tips on Writing, Publishing and Teaching from American Women Poets Foreword by Robin Merrill, Maine Poets Society President 2006-2007. M.F.A. Stonecoast. With hundreds of poems published, some from her chapbook Laundry & Stories (Moon Pie Press) were […]

A Cup of Comfort for New Mothers Few experiences bring forth as many anxieties, blessings, challenges, wonders, and changes as having a baby whether it’s your first child or fifth, your birth child or adopted child. And nothing is as miraculous as giving birth to or witnessing the birth of your baby. This heartwarming anthology […]

Switchback, a publication of the MFA of the University of San Francisco is looking for submissions. Eighth Issue: “Stillness vs. Frenzy” The editors of Switchback are now accepting submissions for our eighth issue. The theme is Stillness vs. Frenzy. Poetry and prose submissions are not required to address the theme. We continue to seek work […]

Call for submissions – help create the first anthology about life, love and change in our 40s • Are you a 40-something woman? • Do you have something to say about life in your 40s? • Do you want to be part of a talented, interesting group of women across the country who are making […]

Call for Submissions Pay: $100+ on acceptance of manuscript Length: 2,000-4,000 words You are welcome to send a fully-written essay, but a query with a 1-2 paragraph proposal is also fine. Make sure to include a bio, other publishing credits (and a writing sample, if you’re not sending a complete piece. Please email queries and […]

POETRY CREATIVE NON-FICTION BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY *THEME: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2008 Prizes of $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place, and $200 for 3rd place, will be awarded for poems, creative non-fiction, and photography on the theme of Mother and Daughters. The winning works in all categories, as well as […]

Guidelines for the FAMILY MATTERS category: We are interested in reading your original, unpublished short stories about family! We don’t publish stories for children, I’m sorry. It’s fine to submit more than one story or to submit the same story to different categories. When we accept a story for publication, we are purchasing first-publication rights. […]