Free Lecture: How Writers Can Successfully Apply for Grants, Fellowships, and Residencies

How to apply for grants, fellowships, and residences.

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Free Talk: The Narrative Arc—Finding the Pulse of the Poem With Bill Garvey

Bill Garvey is the author of the book Leaning in the same direction, published by Darkwinter Press this April. He’s written three collections of poetry, and has been  published in a variety of literary journals.  He lives in Toronto.  Get a copy of Bill’s book here.

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42 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for May 2026

▾ Filter listings Fiction Poetry Contest Essay ✕ Showing all These are themed calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the call themes are: light the beacons; sinister soiree (celebration horror); beyond the red line; if you say so; out of office; breaking the mold; witches & warlocks; reborn; were (creatures); gold;…

After Brunch Journal: Now Seeking Submissions

A new publication of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, essays, hybrid work and art.

15 Literary Magazines Publishing Memoir

These literary magazines accept short memoir and other creative nonfiction.

The Three Lies We Tell Ourselves About Time

"My job took all my creativity and all my brainpower. Then I had children and I told myself that I was just too busy, that I’d find time to write one day. That’s when the lying really started."