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SUMMARY:Geminga Contest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Authors and artists can submit to Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest\, which honors the power of micro works in all genres/categories. Opens January 1\, closes January 31. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form\, along with the journal’s other open calls\, here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/geminga-contest-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Give the gift of Story Feedback
DESCRIPTION:What to give that writer on your list? The gift of feedback. Sunspot’s Angel Leya\, USA Today bestselling coauthor\, provides feedback on stories and novel excerpts. Guidelines available here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/311607/genre-fiction-feedback-2025.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/give-the-gift-of-story-feedback/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Open Call at Sunspot Lit.
DESCRIPTION:Final quarterly calls closing in September for longform works up to 7\,500 words\, shorter works\, flash\, poetry\, graphic novels and art at Sunspot Lit. Staggered closing dates and guidelines here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call-at-sunspot-lit/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Open Call
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s open calls for very longform fiction\, CNF\, poetry and graphic novels close this month. Accepting all genres and categories; seeking exceptional craft from every voice. Guidelines and deadlines here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
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SUMMARY:Open Call for Novella-length Fiction and Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:Since January of 2019\, Sunspot Lit has accepted long-form fiction\, nonfiction and graphic novel manuscripts as well as epic poetry. Submit single works of fiction or nonfiction from 29\,001 to 49\,000 words\, graphic novels should between 51 and 120 pages\, or a single poem between 86 and 105 single-spaced pages between July 1 and July 31 here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call-for-novella-length-fiction-and-nonfiction/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
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SUMMARY:Solar Flare 2025 contest
DESCRIPTION:A flare of creativity could net you $100 and publication. Check out Sunspot Lit’s Solar Flare contest opening May 1\, closing May 31. Authors and artists eligible in all genres/forms. Guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318762/solar-flare-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art-graphic-novel.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/solar-flare-2025-contest/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
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SUMMARY:Inception 2025 Contest
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s Inception contest offers $100 cash plus publication for the best opening. Authors and artists eligible. All genres accepted. Opens March 1. Closes March 31. Guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318760/inception-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/inception-2025-contest/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rigel 2025 Contest
DESCRIPTION:Authors and artists are eligible for Sunspot Lit’s Rigel contest. Accepts all genres/forms starting February 1. Closes February 28. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318759/rigel-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/rigel-2025-contest/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
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UID:10000809-1735686000-1738364399@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Geminga Contest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest honors the power of micro poetry\, prose\, and art. Opens January 1\, closes January 31. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/316621/geminga-2025-100-for-tiny-fiction-cnf-poetry-graphic-novel-art.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/geminga-contest-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20241007T144226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T144226Z
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SUMMARY:Sunspot Lit Calling for Novella-length Fiction and Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time\, Sunspot Lit is calling for single works of novella-length fiction or nonfiction in any category\, including memoir\, literary\, genre\, and historical. Open October 1 through October 31. Guidelines and submission forms at Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/sunspot-literary-journal-LIXJW.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/sunspot-lit-calling-for-novella-length-fiction-and-nonfiction/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
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SUMMARY:Open Call for Writers and artists\, longform included
DESCRIPTION:Longform fiction and CNF are accepted at Sunspot Lit. Current open call for the Longform category (3\, 501 to 7\,500 words) closes September 16. Open calls for shorter works\, poetry and art close September 30. Submit here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call-for-writers-and-artists-longform-included/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
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CREATED:20240710T163539Z
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UID:10000335-1719788400-1722466799@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Open Call for Writers
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time\, Sunspot Lit is calling for single works of novella-length fiction or nonfiction in any category\, including memoir\, literary\, genre\, and historical. Open July 1 through July 31. Guidelines and submission forms at Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/sunspot-literary-journal-LIXJW.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-call-for-writers/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
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SUMMARY:AI and Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit is exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity in prose\, poetry\, and art. Submissions will be considered for publication in the quarterly digital and annual print editions. Submit here https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/281493/ai-and-creativity-2024 before June 30th.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/ai-and-creativity/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
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CREATED:20240430T173424Z
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UID:10000316-1714521600-1717199999@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Solar Flare contest offers $500 for Fiction\, CNF\, Poetry\, Art\, or Graphic Novel
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit is looking for one work\, including a novel or novella excerpt\, that provides a flare of creative energy. Literary or genre accepted. First prize: $500 plus publication. Open May 1 to May 31. Entry fee: $10 Enter through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/280392/solar-flare-2024-500-for-fiction-cnf-poetry-art-graphic-novel or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/contest/sunspot-lit-solar-flare-contest-36652.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/solar-flare-contest-offers-500-for-fiction-cnf-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20240402T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T190415Z
UID:10000292-1712016000-1714521599@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Goldilocks Zone offers authors/artists $500 plus publication
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit is looking for the perfect combination of craft and appeal in stories\, CNF\, novel or novella excerpts\, artwork\, graphic novels\, poems\, scripts/screenplays. Literary and genre accepted. Closes April 30. Entry fee: $10. Enter through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/280344/goldilocks-zone-2024-500-for-fiction-cnf-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/34958/goldilocks-zone-contest-authors-artists.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/goldilocks-zone-offers-authors-artists-500-plus-publication/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20240229T162125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T162125Z
UID:10000257-1709164800-1711929599@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Inception: $500 for Author\, Poet\, or Artist
DESCRIPTION:For Sunspot Lit’s Inception contest\, send your best opening (novel\, CNF\, art collection\, photo series\, etc.). No restrictions on theme or category. Opens March 1. Closes March 31. Entry fee: $12.50. Prize: $500 cash plus publication. See detailed guidelines at Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/280343/inception-2024-500-for-fiction-nonfiction-poetry-graphic-novel-or-art or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/31171/sunspot-lit-inception-contest.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/inception-500-for-author-poet-or-artist/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20240131T165324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T165324Z
UID:10000231-1706659200-1709251199@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Rigel 2024: $500 for Prose\, Poetry\, Art\, or Graphic Novel
DESCRIPTION:Literary or genre works accepted. Winner receives $500 plus publication\, while runners-up and finalists are offered publication. No restrictions on theme or category. Closes: February 29. Entry fee: $12.50. Enter as many times as you like through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/280342/rigel-2024-500-for-fiction-nonfiction-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/32395/sunspot-lit-rigel-contest.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/rigel-2024-500-for-prose-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
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SUMMARY:Geminga 2024: $500 for Tiny Fiction\, CNF\, Poetry\, Graphic Novel or Art
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot’s Geminga contest offers $500 for Tiny Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Poetry\, or Art. No restrictions on theme or category. Submissions may be excerpts from longer works. Opening January 1- 31. Entry fee: $12.50. Enter through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/280341/geminga-24-500-for-tiny-fiction-nonfiction-poetry-graphic-novel-or-art or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/sunspot-literary-journal-LIXJW.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/geminga-2024-500-for-tiny-fiction-cnf-poetry-graphic-novel-or-art/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20231128T202023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T202023Z
UID:10000200-1701129600-1704067199@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Open calls for writers and artists
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit welcomes art and fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, scripts\, and graphic novels. The journal accepts genre\, commercial\, mainstream and literary pieces. Final open calls for 2024 ending soon. Submit at https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit today!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-calls-for-writers-and-artists-3/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20231002T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T203641Z
UID:10000183-1695945600-1698796799@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Open calls for writers and artists
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit publishes work that counts. Welcomes art and fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, scripts\, and graphic novels from 4 words to 49\,000 words (open calls for longer categories close early). Accepts genre\, commercial\, mainstream and literary. Pays editor’s prizes and cover art. Submit at https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit today!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-calls-for-writers-and-artists-2/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20230830T161008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T161008Z
UID:10000097-1693267200-1696118399@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Goldilocks Zone: $500 for Authors/Artists
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit seeks a story\, essay\, excerpt from longer prose pieces\, artwork\, graphic novel\, or poem that combines excellence in craft with reader or audience appeal. Feedback for fiction and nonfiction submissions available for additional fee. Prize: $500 cash and publication for the winner; publication for runners-up and finalists. Closes September 30\, 2023. Enter through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/269320/goldilocks-zone-2023-500-for-fiction-cnf-poetry-art-graphic-novel or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/form.aspx?id=LEAD98D-LIXJW-LeLV84G.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/goldilocks-zone-500-for-authors-artists/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20230727T195415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T195415Z
UID:10000094-1690412400-1696114799@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Open calls for writers and artists
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit welcomes art and fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, scripts\, and graphic novels from 4 words to 49\,000 words (open calls for longer categories close early). Accepting genre\, commercial\, mainstream and literary pieces. Pays editor’s prizes and cover art. Submit at https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit today!
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-calls-for-writers-and-artists/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230801
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SUMMARY:INCEPTION: Authors and Artists Eligible for $500 Prize
DESCRIPTION:Beginnings have a particular power. For Sunspot Lit’s current Inception contest\, send your best fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, graphic novel\, comic\, or art opening. Feedback available.\nClose: July 31\, 2023\nEntry fee: $10\nPrize: $500 cash plus publication for the winner.\nEnter as many times as you like through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/27249/sunspot-literary-journal.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/inception-authors-and-artists-eligible-for-500-prize/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writersforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sunspot.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260422T052304
CREATED:20230427T165126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T161007Z
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SUMMARY:Rigel 2023: $500 for Fiction\, Nonfiction\, Poetry\, Art\, or Graphic Novel
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit seeks one short story\, CNF\, artwork\, poem\, graphic novel\, script\, or excerpt that outshines the rest. No restrictions on theme. Literary and genre works accepted. Winner receives $500 plus publication. Feedback available for additional fee. See guidelines for details. Closes May 31\, 2023. Entry fee is $10. Enter through Sunspot’s Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/259026/rigel-2023-500-for-fiction-nonfiction-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel page or through Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/32395/sunspot-lit-rigel-contest.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/rigel-2023-500-for-fiction-nonfiction-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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UID:10000063-1681084800-1682899199@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Sunspot Lit Open Call for Fiction\, NF\, Poetry\, Scripts\, and Graphic Novels
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit welcomes art and fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, scripts\, and graphic novels from 4 words to 49\,000 words. Editor’s prizes are paid out for each edition; cover art is also paid. A Fast Flux option offers a speedy turnaround. Feedback for poems and genre fiction is available. Send the journal your work through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/27249/sunspot-literary-journal.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/sunspot-lit-open-call-for-fiction-nf-poetry-scripts-and-graphic-novels/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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UID:10000047-1677628800-1680307199@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Geminga: $500 for Fiction\, CNF\, Poetry\, Graphic Novel or Art ends soon
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest honors the power of the small. Authors and artists can view the guidelines and enter via Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/246999/geminga-2023-500-for-tiny-prose-poetry-graphic-novels-or-art or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/31906/geminga-contest-tiny-fiction.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/geminga-500-for-fiction-cnf-poetry-graphic-novel-or-art-ends-soon/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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UID:10000046-1677196800-1680307199@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Open calls for writers and artists closing in March
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s calls for longform\, standard length\, and flash fiction\, CNF\, graphic novels and poetry are closing in March. Detailed guidelines on the submission forms at Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/sunspot-literary-journal-LIXJW.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-calls-for-writers-and-artists-closing-in-march/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230131
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UID:10000027-1675123200-1677628799@writersforum.org
SUMMARY:Open calls closing in February
DESCRIPTION:Sunspot Lit’s calls for novelette-length and very longform fiction\, CNF\, graphic novels and poetry are closing in February. The Supernova category takes works from 7\,501 words to 17\,500\, while the novelette call takes works up to 49\,000 words. Detailed guidelines on the submission forms at Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/duosuma/submit/sunspot-literary-journal-LIXJW.
URL:https://writersforum.org/event/open-calls-closing-in-february/
LOCATION:Online\, NC
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunspot Literary Journal":MAILTO:SunspotLit@gmail.com
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