✎ Study Hall Creative: 04/10/2024 ✎

GENERAL SUBMISSIONS

NEW: –Loft Books is accepting submissions of poetry, flash fiction, and short stories on the theme of “grace” for its upcoming sixth issue. Poetry should be 42 lines or less, flash fiction should be 500 words or less, and short stories should be 3,000 words or less. The rates are about $25.22 (or £20) for poetry, $37.83 (or £30) for flash, and $63.05 (or £50) for short stories. See their pitch guide for more info.

NEW: –Public Parking is always looking for pitches of longform interviews, essays, creative nonfiction, and more on “the arts, culture, and beyond.”The rates are about $292.63 (or $400 CAD) for creative nonfiction, opinion essays, critical analysis, thinkpieces, and responses. For longform conversations, the rate is about $365.79 (or $500 CAD). Payment is made after the final draft is published. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. 

NEW: –The Drift is always looking for pitches of fiction and nonfiction stories and essays “driven by sharp, surprising argumentative interventions in ongoing conversations.” These may include: socially engaged cultural criticism; class-sensitive analysis; pieces that point out what’s being avoided or talked around in politics, media, arts, or even academia. The rate is $500-$1,000 for short stories and $2,000 for essays. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info.

NEW: -Romantic Urbanism is looking for pitches of essays, visual art, interviews, and design proposals that “explore the notion of romantic urbanism: the features of urban spaces that can help foster love.” Send pitches by this Sunday, April 14.

NEW: –Electric Literature is accepting submissions of personal narrative essays. “While there are no restrictions on form or subject matter, submissions should center narrative and consider what it means to essay; in other words, write to interrogate, investigate, adventure, and introspect.” The rate is $100 for accepted essays. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. The submission window is open until April 15 or until the submission cap of 750 is reached.

NEW: –Meet Me There, Another Time is accepting submissions from queer and trans writers to “a place you’ve had to leave to preserve your own sense of safety.” Please note that the letters need to be to a place, not about a place. “Letters can take the form of a traditional letter, as well as a poem, an ode, an email, text messages, a music sheet of your composition, a black and white image or postcard with your original artwork, etc.” Send letters by this Monday, April 15, at 10 pm EST.

NEW: –Chestnut Review is accepting submissions of poetry, flash fiction, prose, and other content for its Autumn 2024 issue. They are “drawn to beautiful language, resonant images, and we crave narrative.” The rate is $120 per piece. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and submit by June 30.

AGNI, a literary magazine housed at Boston University, is accepting submissions of poetry and prose that “resist ideas about what a certain kind of writing ‘should do.’” They “pay $20 per printed (or printed-out) page for accepted prose, and $40 per page for accepted poetry, up to a maximum of $300.” See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and submit by May 31. 

 

 

 

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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTESTS, COURSES, AND PRIZES

NEW: -Kweli Journal is hosting the 2024 Kweli Color of Children’s Literature Conference from April 19-21 at Columbia University’s Teachers College. Throughout the weekend, writers and artists will have the opportunity to get their work seen, considered, and critiqued by the many agents and editors attending the conference. “Please note: this event is exclusively for those who identify as writers and illustrators of color.” The conference fee is $225. 

NEW: -Jennifer Mattson is teaching a writing residency on May 7. So, You Want to Attend a Writing Residency will break down the application process — from artist statement to writing sample — and everything you need to know in order to snag a coveted slot at one of these residencies. Jennifer teaches creative writing at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, and she is a writer, editor, journalist, and former network news producer for CNN, CNN International, and National Public Radio. The course will cost $75. Seats are nearly sold out, so sign up ASAP. 

NEW: -BOMB is accepting submissions for its 2024 Poetry Contest, which will be judged by National Book Award finalist Monica Youn. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize and publication in BOMB’s quarterly magazine. The winner and finalists will be announced in July 2024. There is a $30 submission fee. See our Opportunity Finder page for more info and submit by this Monday, April 15.

NEW: -Poets & Writers is hosting an online workshop on April 29 and May 1. Mapping the Maze for Poets: Chart Your Path to Publication is designed for poets and writers of literary prose (fiction and narrative nonfiction) who have developed their craft and are now ready to make a concrete plan for getting their work published. The registration fee includes a one-year subscription to Poets & Writers Magazine (or an extension of your existing subscription). The early bird price of $175 (regular price $225) will end this Monday, April 15.

NEW: -High Desert Museum is accepting submissions for its 2024 Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The prize provides financial and other support to writers whose work reflects a similar connection to the desert, recognizing the vital role deserts play worldwide in the ecosystem and the human narrative. In 2024, the Prize will recognize the winner with a $3,000 cash award and a reading and reception at the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, on September 26, 2024. Please send additional questions to [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply by May 1.

NEW: -The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation is accepting applications for its Grant for Writing on Sculpture. The program offers one $20,000 grant per year. “The writing grant is specifically for a writer who generates fresh writing and thinking on the history, aesthetics, purposes, imagination, or situation of sculpture. Supported categories of writing include essays and books.” Send questions or concerns regarding the application to [email protected]. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply by May 31.

NEW: –Grist is accepting submissions for its Imagine 2200 climate fiction short story contest. The contest invites writers from all over the globe “to imagine a future in which solutions to the climate crisis flourish and help bring about radical improvements to our world.” Submissions can be 2,500-5,000 words. The winning writer will be awarded $3,000. The second- and third-place winners receive $2,000 and $1,000, respectively. An additional nine finalists will each receive $300. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info and submit by June 24, 11:59 pm PST.

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FELLOWSHIPS + RESIDENCIES

NEW: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) is accepting applications for its nine-month Workspace residency program in NYC, which will take place from September 16th, 2024, to June 30th, 2025. The resident will receive a one-time stipend of $1,500. Please note: there is NO monthly living or housing stipend. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply by April 23.

NEW: -The Processing Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 Fellowship Program, themed ‘Sustaining Community: Expansion & Access.’ The fellowship is designed to provide substantial support to individuals and groups within our community. This includes a $10,000 stipend, dedicated mentorship, skill-building workshops, public programs, and community engagement opportunities. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply by May 2.

NEW: -Monson Arts is accepting applications for its residency program in Monson, Maine. The program supports emerging and established artists and writers by providing them with time and space to devote to their creative practices. The residents receive a private studio, a private bedroom in shared housing, all meals, and a $1,000 stipend ($500 for 2-week programs). See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, and apply by this Monday, May 15.

NEW: -The Adirondack Center for Writing is accepting applications for its two-week Anne LaBastille Memorial Writers Residency in Twitchell Lake, NY. The residency includes “ indoor and outdoor writing spaces, fireside hangouts, paddling, hiking, forest bathing, and family-style meals at a spacious lakeside lodge in the heart of the Adirondack forest.” There is a $30 application fee, but there is no cost to the residency beyond transportation to and from Twitchell Lake. The application deadline is May 19. 

 

OPEN QUERIES

NEW: -Olswanger Literary agent Kimberly Fernando is open to queries of adult fiction (including romance, historical fiction, thrillers, mysteries, and more) and nonfiction (cookbooks, natural remedies, gardening, and more). She specifically does not want young adult and children’s books. See her MSWL for more info. 

NEW: -Headwater Literary Management founder and agent Laura Zats is open to queries of young adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, romance, mystery/thriller, literary fiction, and more. She loves to work on books that “appeal to readers of different genres or subgenres — if you’re querying something that crosses multiple areas of my list, I want to see it.” See her MSWL for more info.

NEW: -CookeMcDermid literary agent Hana El Niwairi is open to queries of commercial/genre fiction and non-fiction, specifically from clients from marginalized backgrounds outside of North America. “In fiction, I am drawn to character-driven stories, featuring complicated and/or morally grey protagonists. In non-fiction, I am keenly interested in well-researched but accessible works exploring systemic issues and how they play out in our day-to-day lives.” See her MSWL for more info. 

NEW: -Britt Siess Creative Management LLC’s namesake founder is open to queries of graphic novels for all ages and picture books. “At this time, BSCM is particularly interested in seeing a variety of genres of graphic novels, including fantasy, adventure, sports, contemporary stories, horror, and magical realism.” Send all queries to [email protected] with “Query” in the subject line.

NEW: -Writers House, LLC senior literary agent Alexandra Levick is open to queries of picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult novels. She is “especially on the hunt for illustrators and author-illustrators for picture books,” but also loves YA “contemporary, speculative, [and] grounded fantasy.” See her MSWL for more info. 

NEW: -Ayesha Pande Literary agent Kayla Lightner is open to queries of “diverse and fresh new perspectives across adult literary + upmarket fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels.” She is particularly interested in authors with singular voices that masterfully straddle the line between story-telling and teaching readers something new (about themselves, their communities, or the world we live in).” See her MSWL for more info.

 

FREELANCE, PART-TIME, AND TEMPORARY JOBS 

NEW: -Columbia University is hiring a freelance writer to produce “strategic content for the School of Professional Studies.” Candidates should have at least five years of writing experience at news or non-profit organizations. The rate ranges from $45-$55 per hour and requires working 5-10 hours per week for 12 months. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. To apply, email your resume and three published news clips from the past three years to [email protected].  

FULL-TIME JOBS

NEW YORK CITY

NEW: -Poets House is hiring an NYC-based library director to lead its library and archival initiatives. Candidates should have at least three years of “progressively responsible work experience in an institutional setting such as library special collections, archives, or similar cultural heritage institution.” The salary range is $80,000-$90,000 per year. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info, including how to apply. “Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.”

SOUTHWEST

NEW: -Radius Books is hiring a Santa Fe, NM-based operations and development director to ensure the “smooth day-to-day running and financial wellbeing of [the] small nonprofit artbook publisher.” Candidates should have at least five years of publishing, media, arts, and/or nonprofit management experience. The salary starts at $75,000. See our Opportunity Finder listing for more info. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected], and indicate Operations and Development Director in the subject line.