Planetizen has led the city and regional planning discourse for more than two decades, offering intrepid thinkers an opportunity to write and publish for an established platform with a large, passionate audience.  At their core, they are a community of planning intelligence that seeks to cut across political and disciplinary boundaries while expanding, informing, and […] The post Planetizen is Accepting Feature Articles/ How To Submit (Pay: $500) appeared first on Creative Writing News ..read more

Toronto Star, Canada’s largest daily newspaper, is currently seeking pitches for their Opinion section. If you have a compelling personal story about the decision whether or not to have children, this is your chance to share it.  Toronto Star’s Opinion section is calling for writers to contribute first-person narratives on a deeply personal and timely topic: the decision whether or not to have children.  This opportunity is perfect for those who have unique and insightful perspectives on this significant life choice. If you are not an experienced writer, please read this article: 10 ..read more

The literary world constantly evolves, reflecting broader social, cultural, and technological changes. In recent years, there have been several significant trends in literature that are reshaping the literary landscape.  These trends in literature are not only altering how stories are told and consumed but also expanding opportunities for both readers and writers. This article explores some of the most impactful current trends in literature and examines their influence on the literary community.  Trend 1: Diversity and Inclusion   Today, one of the most transformative trend ..read more

Litmosphere is the literary journal of Charlotte Lit, accepting submissions of short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and artwork. They aim to showcase multiple pieces from each selected contributor to highlight topically, thematically, or stylistically related works. You might want to read this article on Tips For Making Your Writing Perfect.   General Submission Guidelines For Litmosphere All work must be submitted through Submittable. Reading period is through July 1-31 for the Fall issue. Do not include your name or contact information in the document for unbiased reading. Submissi ..read more

The Margins is a flash fiction series by the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (AAWW) that has returned after a hiatus. They seek submissions from Asian, Asian American, and Asian diasporic writers who have not been previously published in the series. They are looking for innovative and captivating flash fiction. If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s Block (10 Tips + Personal Examples)    Submission Guidelines For The Margins Submissions are sent through Submittable. Submit up to two pieces of flash fiction in a single fil ..read more

PodCastle is looking for quality fantasy fiction. If you are a writer with a speculative short story that you would like to hear narrated by one of their performers, they would like to see it. They are an audio magazine. Their audience can’t skim past the boring parts. Ideally, your work of fiction should have strong pacing, well-defined characters, engaging dialogue, clear action, and still be beautiful.  Above all, they are looking for stories that are fun to listen to. Humor is encouraged. If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s ..read more

FIYAH is a speculative fiction magazine dedicated to publishing works by Black writers from the African diaspora. They are currently accepting submissions for their October 2024 issue themed “Spacefaring Aunties,” with Kerine Wint as the guest editor. If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s Block (10 Tips + Personal Examples)  Theme: Spacefaring Aunties The theme explores the adventures of bold, fearless women defying societal expectations and embarking on daring space voyages. The focus is on Aunties who are scientists, engineers ..read more

October Nights Press is seeking submissions for “GabaGhoul: A Mafia Horror Anthology,” which will merge the thrills and chills of horror with the dark underworld of the mafia. If you are not an experienced writer, please read this article: 10 Creative Writing Tips For Beginners Submission Guidelines For October Nights Press Stories must be horror and mafia-themed, featuring mafia families and crime organizations from around the world. Minimum word count: 3,000 words. Payment is capped at 5,000 words. All horror sub-genres are accepted, including slow burn, splatter, erotica, extreme, et ..read more

New Myths Magazine publishes a variety of speculative fiction, including science fiction and fantasy, with a balance of themes ranging from dark to light, serious to humorous, and across different lengths and styles.  They are currently accepting submissions for their upcoming anthology, “The Janus Gates.” If you are not an experienced writer, please read this article: 10 Creative Writing Tips For Beginners.   New Myths Magazine Anthology Theme “Janus, the original gatekeeper, opens the portal between gods and men and guards every new beginning and ending, every transformation. The a ..read more

Brink Literary Journal is an in-print literary journal dedicated to publishing hybrid and cross-genre work from both emerging and established creatives who often reside outside traditional artistic disciplines.  Brink aims to foster dialogue and collaborative community across disciplines and cultural divides by providing a space that instigates new ideas. You might want to read this article on Tips For Making Your Writing Perfect.   Submission Guidelines For Brink Literary Journal Submissions must be familiar with Brink’s previously published work. Single issues can be purchased f ..read more