Have a talent for poems, art, or speculative stories and want to make a quick buck?
One of the top techniques we use in the Writing Gym to get creative juices flowing is doing short writing exercises apart from your main work in progress.
That’s right; we tell writers to stop working on their novel and write something else for a little while instead. It seems counterproductive, but it can seriously help you get out of your head, let go of expectations, and get into your creative zone.
Trust us, it works. There’s a reason our writers finish and publish their novels so quickly.
What if I told you that you could take an hour or two today to use this technique, not only to unlock your creativity but also to get paid and published too?
Sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not.
We’ve curated a list of three publishing opportunities with inspiring prompts sure to get your creative juices flowing.
Here’s a pro-tip on how to ensure your work gets selected: talk to a professional who understands what literary journals, writing contests, and publishers look for in submissions. I can work with you on your first 5 pages. You will receive tailored feedback and feel 100% ready to publish. Drop yourself into my calendar here. Spaces are limited.
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Volney Road Review
Who They Are: Volney Road Review is a biannual literary magazine based in Youngstown, Ohio. They have decided to dedicate the magazine to the Youngstown great, Volney Rogers, whose actions led to the creation of Mill Creek Park. VRR is also dedicated to Volney Road, a historical neighborhood in Youngstown, which contains some amazing homes—hidden gems of the city.
What They’re Looking For: Fiction, poetry, CNF, art
What They Pay: $10
Deadline: July 31, 2021
Get more information and submit here.
Arc Poetry Magazine
Who They Are: At Arc, they find the brave new voices. They feature poetry that is woozy, cunning, shearing and wildlike, and prose that offers new perspectives on the verse you thought you knew.
What They’re Looking For: Poetry
What They Pay: $50
Deadline: July 31, 2021.
Get more information and submit here.
Tales from the Moonlit Path
Who They Are: Tales from the Moonlit Path was originally published from 2005-2010. Much blood, sweat, and tears went into each and every issue, and a whole lot of wonderfully terrifying fiction and poetry was packed in there, as well. After 8 years, they have decided to resurrect Tales to give talented speculative fiction and horror writers another venue for their creativity.
What They’re Looking For: Dark, eerie, speculative stories.
What They Pay: $10
Deadline: July 27, 2021.
Get more information and submit here.
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