Calls for Submissions & Writing Contests

Check this page regularly as our calls for submissions, contests, and deadlines are subject to change based on our changing needs.


2010 Words of Tolerance Contest

An anthology of personal essays on culture, diversity, tolerance, and peace.  We want stories that run the gamut of
emotion.  Share your experiences and your lessons learned.

Follow all submission guidelines

Submit your essay along with a $15 submission fee and SASE.  Be sure to note in the cover letter and on the
envelope that your submission is for the Words of Tolerance contest.  Remember not to include your name or contact
information on your manuscript.

First place will receive $300, publication in the 2010 Words of Tolerance Anthology, and 2 copies.
All other submission may be considered for publication at the regular author fee, plus 2 copies.

Deadline:  Postmarked by March 31, 2010
Expected Publication:  September 2010

Winner announced by July 1, 2010


New England Voices Journal

Purple World Publishing produces a biannual Literary Journal of writers and artists from the New England states. 
Submission to the journal is done through the biannual contest in four arenas: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry,
and visual arts.  Follow all guidelines for submissions to the literary journal.


Other Calls for Submissions:

We are looking for creative non-fiction for our "Adventures in ..." series of anthologies.  Personal essays should tell
a story, convey emotion, and entertain.  Submit essays that fit into one of the following themes:

... HomeschoolingDeadline: TBDPublication: TBD
... Going Green    Deadline: TBDPublication: TBD
... Single Parenting      Deadline: TBDPublication: TBD
... Genealogy       Deadline: TBDPublication: TBD

Follow all submission guidelines


Book Length Proposals or Queries:

We are always looking for interesting book manuscripts and excellent writing that meet our publishing mission,
books that promote the greater good.  If you have a book length, non-fiction book project you would like to propose,
please follow the book proposal guidelines

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