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Last updated 01/12/2011

DRACORAPTOR seeking submissions

DRACORAPTOR is a new website is looking for stories for its cryptofiction anthology. Details at http://www.dracoraptor.com/submissions.html

Romance Writers of Australia’s conference callout

The Romance Writers of Australia’s 21st conference Diamonds are Forever will be held at Hotel QT, Surfer’s Paradise, Gold Coast, from August 16-19, 2012, and the conference team is seeking proposals for workshops, panels or other breakout sessions. You can find the relevant information at  http://www.romanceaustralia.com/conference_goldcoast.html. Queries can be directed to Denise at deniserossetti@gmail.com

Closing date: 9 December

'Rabbit' calling for submissions

Rabbit, a journal of non-fiction poetry, is calling for submissions to its third issue. The theme is 'Visual'. Ekphrasis. Imagism. Calligrams. Concrete poems. Asemic Writing. Send in your poems! (Rabbit will also consider reviews and essays). For more info click on  http://rabbitpoetry.wordpress.com/submissions/
Closing date: 15 December

Griffith Review

Griffith Review is calling for submissions for their upcoming issue, What Is Australia For? 
The issue will sketch out visionary ideas for the future, uncover neglected stories from the past, and provide an exciting forum for new voices to make their case. For more info go to
http://griffithreview.com/future-editions
Closing date: 16 December

An Equal Task: Celebrating Australian Women’s Writing

Miscellaneous Press new project, An Equal Task: Celebrating Australian Women’s Writing, invites submissions from Australian women who wish to explore the mysteries of this, at times, difficult vocation as we juggle all the other responsibilities of daily life. This collection will not have a formal theme as such, but submissions addressing the above issues will be preferred. Further suggestions include: life, work/play balance, spirituality, ambition, goals and careers. Submissions will be non-fiction and poetry. Go to http://www.miscpress.com.au/submissions/  for further details.

Closing date: 18 December

PAN Magazine

PAN Magazine is a biannual journal encompassing art, culture, essays, fashion, lit, photos and poetry. Submissions are now open for PAN #3. Guidelines are available at  http://poniesare.wordpress.com/

Closing date: 31 December.

Varuna Publisher Fellowships open soon!

The Varuna Publisher Fellowships can provide a pathway to bring your work to the attention of a publisher.  It also allows you to work on your manuscript 

in the unique residential environment of Varuna, knowing that there’s a publisher who has chosen to read and consider the finished work for publication.

Applications are accepted from 1 November and must be delivered (electronically) by 5pm on 30 November. For details go to http://varuna.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168:varuna-publisher-fellowships-guidelines-2011&catid=48:what-we-offer-writers

Kurungabaa Journal seeks submissions

Kurungabaa, a journal of literature, history and ideas from the sea, is calling for submissions for an upcoming issue themed ‘strangers’. 
Fiction, prose, poems, essays, art, photographs are all welcome. For details and submission guidelines go to http://kurungabaa.net/

The Down Under Essay Contest

The U.S. based quarterly magazine, Creative Nonfiction, in association with the Australian arts company, Tashmadada, seeks new essays for a special 'Australia' issue. 
They're looking for a variety of perspectives - from locals, expats, tourists, or anyone else - and will consider essays of all forms and focuses as long as Australia’s landscape, 
people, and/or culture are prominently featured; the stories are true; and submissions are previously unpublished. Essays must be 4,000 words maximum.  For details go to 
https://www.creativenonfiction.org/thejournal/submittocnf.htm#Australia
Closing date: 31 January 2012

Ampersand

Introducing Ampersand: a new collection of short novels by debut fiction writers presented by Hardie Grant Egmont. To kick this collection off, the editors of Ampersand are looking for fabulous manuscripts about the secret lives of teenagers. Each manuscript is free to stand alone and successful submissions will give each debut novelist the launch they need to build their profiles in a competitive YA market. For more information go to http://www.hardiegrant.com.au/egmont/contact-us
Closing date:  27 February 2012

Dear Patti Smith Call for 2012 proposals

Dear Patti Smith is currently accepting proposals for involvement in the event series for 2012. 
Artists, writers, curators, individuals and collectives are welcome to apply. 

For details go to http://www.dearpattismith.com/index.php?/how-to-apply/3-day-applications/

VIM

There is a new magazine in Melbourne. 

VIM has put out a call for writing and artwork submissions that focus on the
good – ‘the good times, the good vibrations, the good guys, the good-
lookin’ and the gouda’. 

Find out more. Go to: Web: www.vimjournal.com

Educational authors required

Blake Education is seeking experienced secondary school teachers to write Instant Lessons and other resources for the subjects: 
Careers, History and Physical Education. For more information, please contact lisa@vea.com.au

FreeXpresSion, 

Peter Pike, Editor, P0 Box 4 West Hoxton, NSW 2171 or email frexprsn@tpg.com.au

Published monthly; publishes short stories, articles, travel articles, poems, submissions 3,000 w. max. Subs. incl. p&h $42. Send your address and 2x60c stamps for a free copy of the magazine

PangurPad.com

PangurPad.com is a new online creative writing editor made by two people from Melbourne. They are looking for writers interested in using the system (for free) while it is in its testing stages and give feedback. You can sign up for the trial go to http://pangurpad.com/  using the promotional code #vwc2011 to register.

Varuna Writer-a-Day "app"

Calling all Varuna Alumni of the past 21 years to contribute to the Australia Council funded Writer-a-Day "app" for iPhones, Android, iPad and Web. For each day of 2012 a different writer will read from their work with a link to their bio. To get involved go to http://www.varuna.com.au/

Ziptales

Online publication calls for manuscripts. Reading website Ziptales is calling for manuscripts suitable for the upper primary years. Preferred genres are high interest stories about relationships or people and values. Maximum length 2500 words. Readability (e.g. grades 6–8) can be quite high for these “advanced” or “extension” stories. Payment is by flat fee (negotiated with the successful writer). All details can be obtained from Richard McRoberts, publishing director, Ziptales, at admin@ziptales.com.

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