NJ. Simat - Editor, Author, Poet.

NJ. Simat - Editor, Author, Poet.

Contests/Opportunities

November's Writing Contests & Opportunities

Your Monthly Submission Shortlist

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Nov 04, 2025
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These Monthly Roundups are to help you submit your work without information overload. Let’s keep progressing your story.

Below is a carefully curated selection a few great vetted opportunities to keep you writing and submitting without analysis paralysis. Every month, I post 1-2 strategic opportunities, in the following categories, that are worth your time and $ to submit.

  • Poetry

  • Fiction

  • Nonfiction/Essay

  • Grants, Fellowships, or Residencies.

  • Workshops (online) & Retreats or Conferences (in-person).

POETRY

1. Raleigh Review Laux & Millar Poetry Book Prize
Final Judge: Tyree Daye

An even-year poetry book prize for unpublished first or second poetry manuscripts (48–60 pages). The winning book is featured with the Fall issue, then published as a standalone (print + e-book).

Details

  • Prize: $500 USD + publication inside the prize issue (print & online). Finalists/Honorable Mentions may have individual poems selected for the magazine at $15 per poem; all Finalists/HMs receive a 2-year subscription. In…

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