I thought I’d go with a different type of post for this one. When I was starting out as both an author and freelance writer I was always looking for markets and contests to enter so I thought I’d share this with you.
Here are details of markets and contests I’ve recently been sent information about and the others are ones I’ve found snooping around online-
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul is always looking for stories for various books they’ll be publishing and here’s a list of their current topics-
Grandparents
Life Lessons from My Cat
Life Lessons from My Dog
More Messages from Heaven
Stories about Angels
Stories about Miracles
Stories about My Mom
Golden Years – Life After 60
To submit your story check out this site http://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics
Pockets
I’ve been published in this publication and also was a runner up in their contest and they have another one with a deadline that’s approaching. If you write for children this is an ideal market and/or contest-
http://pockets.upperroom.org/write-for-us/#/#writers-guidelines
First Novels
Are you writing your first novel? Check out this UK based contest (there is an entry fee)
http://www.firstnovel.co.uk/about-the-prize/
List Makers Wanted
If lists are your thing then Cracked is the market for you-
http://www.cracked.com/write-for-cracked/
Slogan Writer Market
If you love writing witty, catchy slogan then this button and magnet company might be the ideal market for you