Writing Opportunities!

I just thought I'd just share the following CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS with aspiring writers in blogland. Winning contests and getting published in anthologies are a great way to get your foot in the door when it comes to the publishing industry. Not only that, but whether accepted or not, in theory, the more you write, the better you'll get!

As with anything, before making a submission, please make sure you do your homework first! I wish you all Good Luck -- Happy Writing!

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What I Know for Sure: Me Too Moments from Tavis Smiley will be a compilation of short stories from every day people, celebrities, entrepreneurs and famous people who share their experiences of success, failure and courage, with a little helpful advice mixed in. Click here to get submission info.

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St. Martin's Press is looking for new Mystery Novels....
Authors who have not previously published a mystery novel may submit a
complete manuscript of a traditional mystery of 60,000 words or more by December 31, 2007. First prize is a $10,000 publishing contract with St. Martin's Press. Rules for the 2007 St. Martin’s Minotaur/ Mystery Writers of America Best First Crime Novel Competition can be found by clicking here.

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Submit to Noire's Urban Erotic Quickies Anthologies...
The Queen of Urban Erotic Tales is publishing a series of URBAN EROTIC QUICKIES and she wants to read something from YOU. Launch authors in the first volume of From the Streets to the Sheets include Joy, K'wan, Andrea Blackstone, Thomas Long, and Aretha Temple. Submissions must contain themes that are both urban AND erotic, and should be approximately 20 pages double-spaced. Published and unpublished authors are encouraged to submit. Check out this link (June 2007 issue - pgs 13, 14 & 28) for more information.

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Check out Rawsistaz.com for a list of Calls for Submissions.

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Chicken Soup for the African American Soul is seeking stories for upcoming titles focused on Teens and Men. Learn more by clicking here.

Chicken Soup for the African American Teen's Soul
No deadline for submissions has been established.

Chicken Soup for the African American Man's Soul
No deadline for submissions has been established.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul is always seeking story submissions. For more details and additional titles, visit Chicken Soup For The Soul.

Celebrate Moms - deadline is July 15, 2007

Divorced Soul - deadline is July 30, 2007

Bedtime Stories for Adults (not erotica) - deadline is August 1, 2007

Father and Son's Soul - deadline is August 1, 2007

Southern Lady's Soul - deadline is October 31, 2007

Extraordinary Teen's Soul - deadline is December 31, 2007

Life Lessons for Expectant Mothers - deadline is December 31, 2007

Life Lessons for Leaders - deadline is June 30, 2008

Life Lessons on Relationships/Couples - no deadline established

Christmas Collection - no deadline established