Well, it’s the 3rd Thursday and time to roll out the writing opportunities I’ve found for you AND the chance to list your book or app in the I Love to Write Day directory…
1. ThinkingAboutSuicide.com blog is looking for writers. “We are looking for committed writers (with a Christian world, John 3:16, mind set) who would like to write at least 1 article a month for us. To get an idea of what kind of articles we use, please check out our site: Note that we are especially interested in hope-filled, inspirational pieces that point to hope, God and/or prayer. If you have an interest and/or background in these issues or topics, and are interested in writing 500 word articles for us, know you would be joining a team of writers to support our need for 20 – 25 articles a month. To learn more, please email Linda Shepherd at for our guidelines and additional information.”
2. InspireAFire.com blog is looking for writers. I write for this site once a month and love the mission statement: “We believe one person has the power to make a huge difference in the world and eternity. Sometimes it only takes one match, one spark, to ignite an inferno of change.” Check out the Inspire A Fire writers guidelines here.
3. Writer Beware Blog, a publishing industry watchdog group, is looking for guest bloggers. Check out the Writer Beware Guest Blogger Guidelines here.
4. Back to College is a news and information resource for adult re-entry students pursuing professional development or an advanced degree.
5. Vista needs 7-17-12: To publish Summer 2013. Deadline August 31, 2012.
6. Confessions of a Recovering Pastor’s Wife Call-Out for Stories. Funny, serious, happy, sad…they’re all needed!
7. The Atlanta Tribune Magazine–Black Atlanta’s No. 1 resource for information on business and the business lifestyle. Atlanta Tribune’s writer’s guidelines here.
8. Capper’s Rural American Know-How–Articles on Midwest rural home and family living. Capper’s writer’s guidelines here.
9. Diabetes Self-Management–Brings you the information you need to control your diabetes and improve your health. Diabetes Self-Management writer’s guidelines here.
10. Family Fiction Romance Story Writing Contest–But you must hurry! Deadline is August 31, 2012.
11. The Best of the Best Romances Short Story Fiction Contest. You could be in OakTara’s next anthology! Deadline October 1, 2012.
12. The Amy Awards! The Amy Foundation will be selecting 15 winners to share $34,000 in prizes! Have you ever had a Christian article published in a secular publication? If so, you need to check out this yearly contest. I was blessed to receive a smaller award many years ago…and it was just for a letter to the editor. Be sure to check it out. You can be the light and win!
13. Operation First Novel Contest for Members of Christian Writers Guild.
14. Paws & Reflect: Seeking God’s Unconditional Love Through Our Pets Christian Devotions is seeking pet devotions for our newest compilation. Devotions should be 300-400 words, have one scripture text, a relatable story and a take away. Each devo should also have a Value Pet Tip or Life Tip (you choose). Pay is $15 and 2 copies of the book when it publishes. Please attach a brief bio. Devotions should reflect the Unconditional Love found in Christ and exemplified through our pets. Deadline is September 8, 2012. Submit devo as a Word doc or docx attachment to . Please do not forget your contact information.
15. Hub City Writers Project–This call-out is for residents of Spartanburg, SC only, but looks like a great Christmas writing anthology.
Well, that should keep you busy for a while. Can’t wait to see what comes of this!
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John Riddle, Founder of I Love to Write Day
I Love to Write Day is Coming November 15 and is Offering a Directory with Your Book or App FREE!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of I Love To Write Day, John Riddle is creating a “Family Friendly Book and App Directory.” Your book or App can be listed FOR FREE! The directory will be distributed to the more than 28,000 schools all across the U.S. that celebrate I Love To Write Day on Nov. 15.
