Writing & Poetry Competitions & Submissions – March 2024
Spring is here and with it (finally) over 150 poetry competitions, writing submissions and opportunities open or with deadlines in March 2024.
For the first half of this month I was in autistic shutdown as the result of a very difficult personal situation that is coming to a head this week after 16 years. I am hopeful that this release will remove significant stress from my life and allow me to give time, energy and focus back to my writing, students and writing community. Please keep your fingers crossed for a good outcome.
It’s a holiday weekend in Ireland and beyond, as the whole world turns green to celebrate our national saint — Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh or Happy St Patrick’s Day to you all! ☘️
What better time to invite you to join me for a brand new 30-day writing challenge for National Poetry Writing Month 2024 when we’ll be taking our writing cues from the enduring tales of Irish mythology and folklore.
To the Tuatha Dé Danann, gods of the Otherworld, Ireland was the Isle of Destiny — a land of war, adventure, magic and song. Sitting at the edge of Europe and the known world, beyond the influence of the mighty Roman Empire, this tiny island nation’s rich mythical heritage survived millennia, passed down by word-of-mouth and woven into a narrative tapestry of triumph and tragedy, that still resonates today.
This April, join me for National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) and 30-days of writing prompts where we’ll delve into this treasure trove of Immortals, Shapeshifters, Warriors and Kings, and discover a place where Celtic history and folklore meet the power of the imagination in your daily writing practice. Suitable for writers of all levels, use the challenge to write a poem a day for NaPoWriMo or simply bring new focus to your writing,
Songs of a Pagan Place | Writing the Irish Myths & Legends kicks off on 31 March and is booking now. I’m really looking forward to this one and do hope you can join us!
There’s a special 20% early bird discount for email subscribers and FOUR free places available to low income and under-represented writers — click on the button below and go to the FAQs for more details. Discount rates and scholarship applications are open until 24 March 2024.
Whatever you’re up to with your writing this month — drafting, honing, editing or submitting — I wish you every luck and success. Please consider sharing a link to this post on your own blog or social media pages. Thank you!
Writing Courses and Events:
With the new month comes a host of new writing opportunities and workshops, taking place from March onward to write your way into Spring.
LIVE ONLINE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Songs of a Pagan Place | Writing the Irish Myths & Legends - New 30-Day Writing Challenge for National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) starting 31 March 2024.
8X8 Poetry Critique Group Workshops - New poetry feedback workshop starting on Thurs 4 April at 7pm (8 weeks).
DIY ONLINE COURSES
The Winter Almanac | A Writing Journey in January
Gods & Monsters | Writing the Greek Myths & Legends
Miracle Machine | Writing the Body
More live courses to be announced shortly - keep an eye on your inbox.
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Submission Opportunities in March 2024
Desmond O’Grady International Poetry Competition – Poetry – closes 16 Mar (submit online)
Gutter Mag – Poetry, Fiction – closes 16 Mar (submit online)
Inter-View Journal – Poetry, Flash, Visual Art – closes 18 Mar (submit online)
The Free Verse Prize – Poetry – closes 18 Mar (submit online)
Cunning Folk – Poetry, Fiction, theme: Sound & Vision – closes 20 Mar (submit online)
Out-Spoken Press Emerging Poets Development Scheme – Poetry (UK only) – closes 21 Mar (submit online)
Bealtaine Festival: Creative Ageing Writing Bursary – Writers, Artists, Arts Facilitators – closes 22 Mar (submit online)
Bealtaine Festival: Emerging Artist Award – Older Writers, Artists, Arts Facilitators – closes 22 Mar (submit online)
Bealtaine Festival: Professional Development Artist Award – Older Writers, Artists – closes 22 Mar (submit online)
Bracken – Poetry, Visual Art – closes 22 Mar (submit online)
Ireland Chair of Poetry Travel Award – Poetry – closes 22 Mar (submit online)
Ireland Chair of Poetry Student Award – Poetry – closes 22 Mar (submit online)
Tin House Fall Residency – Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, Translation – closes 22 Mar (submit online)
Anti-Heroin Chic – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Photography, Art – closes 25 Mar (submit online)
Babyteeth Journal – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Photography, Art & more – closes 25 Mar (submit online)
Create Ireland Artist in the Community Scheme – All genres – closes 25 Mar (submit online)
Fruit Journal – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Hybrid, theme: Queer Space (LGBTQI+, with emphasis on unheard voices – POC, trans, working class) – closes 25 Mar (submit online)
South Warwickshire Literary Festival Writing Competition – Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction – closes 29 Mar (submit online)
The Stripes Magazine – Poetry, Art, Photography, theme: Letters – closes 30 Mar (submit online)
Banshee – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Nonfiction – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Cinnamon Press Poetry Pamphlet Award – Poetry manuscript (15-25 poems) – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Four Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry - Poetry manuscript (48-80 pages) - closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Full House Literary – Poetry, Flash, Art, Photography – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Granta – Fiction, Non-fiction – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Magma – Poetry, theme: Grassroots – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Minds Shine Bright – Poetry, Fiction, theme: Light and Shadow – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Okay Donkey – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Overton Poetry Prize – Poetry pamphlet (up to 300 lines) – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Scottish Poetry Library Julia Budenz Commemorative Poetry Prizes – Poetry (in English, Scots & Scottish Gaelic) – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
Shearsman Magazine – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online or by post)
Split Lip Magazine – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Memoir, Art & more – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Adroit Journal – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Art – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Antivenom Poetry Award - Poetry manuscript (first or second collection, 48+ pages) - closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Caterpillar Poetry Prize – Poetry for Children – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Edwin Morgan Poetry Award – Poetry (Scottish emerging writers under 30) – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The EHP Barnard Poetry Prize – Poetry, theme: Travel – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Fish Poetry Prize – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The High Window – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Lescaux Prize in Poetry – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The London Magazine Poetry Prize – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Plough Prize International Poetry Competition – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Red Shed Poetry Competition – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Rialto Nature & Place Poetry Competition – Poetry – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Plaza Prose Poetry Prize – Poetry (max. 450 words) – closes 31 Mar (submit online)
The Tiny Journal - Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-fiction - closes 1 Apr (submit online)
Gordon Square Review - Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction - closes 1 Apr (submit online)
The Charles Causley International Poetry Competition – Poetry – closes 1 Apr (submit online)
Nimrod Literary Awards: The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry - Poetry - closes 1 Apr (submit online)
Tupelo Press Snowbound Chapbook Award - Poetry manuscript (20-36 pages) - closes 1 Apr (submit online)
Wergle Flomp Humour Poetry Contest – Poetry – closes 1 Apr (submit online)
Propel Magazine – Poetry (unpublished poets) – closes 3 Apr (submit online)
OPPORTUNITIES WITH RECURRING DEADLINES
Ó Bhéal Five Words – Poetry – deadline each week, annual prize (submit online)
OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP IN APRIL 2024
The Classical Association Poetry Competition – Poetry – closes 5 Apr (submit online)
Fourteen Poems – Poetry pamphlets (up to 50 pages) – closes 5 Apr (submit online)
Mairtín Crawford Awards – Poetry, Fiction – closes 10 Apr (submit online)
Indigo Spring Poetry Prize – Poetry – closes 22 Apr (submit online)
Harper-Wood Creative Writing and Travel Award – Poetry – closes 24 Apr (submit online)
Verve Poetry Press - Poetry manuscript (40-50 pages) - open 1-30 Apr (submit online)
OPPORTUNITIES WITH OPEN SUBMISSION PERIODS
Acumen – Poetry – open (submit online)
Agenda – Poetry, Essays, Reviews – open (submit online)
A New Ulster – Poetry, Fiction, Artwork – open (submit online)
Anthropocene – Poetry – open (submit online)
Antipoetry Magazine – Poetry – open (submit online)
Apartment Poetry – Poetry – open (submit online)
Atrium – Poetry – open (submit online)
Bear Review – Poetry, Fiction, Essays, Artwork – open (submit online)
Bending Genres – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-fiction – open (submit online)
Brittle Star – Poetry, Fiction – open (submit online)
Carve Magazine – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction – open (submit online)
Cheat River Review – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Non-Fiction – open (submit online)
Confingo Publishing – Poetry, Fiction, Art, Photography – open (submit online)
Crow & Cross Keys – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, theme: Gothic – open (submit online)
Crowstep Journal – Poetry – open (submit online)
Damnation – Poetry, Prose, Flash – open (submit online)
Disabled Tales – Poetry, Fiction, Essay – open (submit online)
Dreich Mag – Poetry – open (submit online)
Driftwood Press – Poetry, Fiction, Literary Criticism – open (submit online)
Dust Poetry – Poetry – open (submit online)
Empty House Press – Poetry, Prose Poetry, Flash, Hybrid – open (submit online)
Empty Mirror – Poetry, Non-fiction, Visual Art (committed to diversity & inclusion) – open (submit online)
Fecund Journal – Poetry, Fiction, Essay & more (POC only) – open (submit online)
FIVE:2:ONE – Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Artwork by underrepresented writers (POC, LGTBQ, non-binary, neurodivergent, trauma survivors etc.) – open (submit online)
Frontier Poetry – Poetry – open (submit online)
Fruit Journal – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Hybrid (LGBTQI+, with emphasis on unheard voices – POC, trans, working class) – open (submit online)
Guernica – Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Photo Essays – open (submit by post)
Hosking Houses Trust Residencies – Women writers over 40 (all genres – must have contract to publish / broadcast / perform) – open (submit online)
Idler – Poetry, Fiction, Essays – open (submit online)
Irish Literary Review – Poetry – open (submit online)
Jaden Magazine – Poetry, Non-fiction, Flash, Art & Photography (writers of colour/underrepresented writers) – open (submit online)
Lighthouse Literary Journal – Poetry & Short Fiction – open (submit online)
LitMag – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Essays – open (submit online)
Lunate – Poetry, Fiction, Flash – open (submit online)
Narrative Mag – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction. Plays – open (submit online)
New Contrast – Poetry, Fiction – open (submit online)
Neon Magazine – Poetry, Flash, Art and more – open (submit online)
Omelette Literary Magazine – Poetry, Visual Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Creative Non-fiction & more – open (submit online)
One – Poetry, a single poem – open (submit online)
Orbis – Poetry – open (submit by post (UK) or online (overseas only))
PANK – Poetry – open (submit online)
Palette Poetry – Poetry (under-represented and marginalized voices of all colors encouraged to submit) – open (submit online)
Peepal Tree Press – Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction manuscripts from Black & Caribbean writers – open (submit online)
Pigeon Pages – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction – open (submit online)
POETRY Magazine – Poetry (submit online)
Poetry Ireland Review – Poetry – open (submit by post)
Poetry London – Poetry – open (submit by post or online)
Poetry Salzburg – Poetry – open (submit by post or online)
Poetry Wales – Poetry – open (submit by post or online)
Porridge Magazine – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Art – open (submit online)
PN Review – Poetry, Essays, Reviews – open (submit by post)
Prelude – Poetry – open (submit online)
Prole – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-fiction – open (submit online)
Psaltery & Lyre – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Hybrid – open (submit online)
Riggwelter – Poetry, Short Fiction, Visual Art – (submit online)
River Styx – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Drama, Visual Art – open (submit online)
Shakespeare & Co Tumbleweeds Residency – all writers – open (submit online)
Sine Theta Magazine – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Art (Sino diaspora only. People of Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong, or Macau heritage, who live anywhere away from the original ‘homeland’ of that heritage – rolling deadlines, email to express interest (submit online)
South Bank Poetry – Poetry – open (submit online)
Spry Literary Journal – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Creative Non-fiction, Artwork – open (submit online)
Squawk Back – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Reviews, Plays – open (submit online)
Stand Magazine – Poetry, Fiction – open (submit online)
Stepaway Magazine – Poetry, Flash Fiction, theme: walking in the city – open (submit online)
Sunday Mornings at the River – Poetry – open (submit online)
Tab Journal – Poetry, Poetics – open (submit online)
Tears in the Fence – Poetry – open (submit online)
The Brooklyn Quarterly – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Translation, Humour – open (submit online)
The Cardiff Review – Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Flash (preference given to students and unpublished graduates of Creative Writing, English Literature & Journalism) – open (submit online)
The Curly Mind – Poetry, theme: experimental – open (submit online)
The Dalloway – Poetry, Fiction, Flash – open (submit online)
The Dark Horse – Poetry – open (submit by post)
The Ellis Review – Poetry, published weekly – open (submit online)
The Galway Review – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction, Reviews, Plays – open (submit online)
The Lake – Poetry – open (submit online)
The Lascaux Review – Poetry, Fiction, Essays – open (submit online)
The Lincoln Review – Poetry, Flash, Creative Non-fiction, Essays and more (actively encourages writers, artists, and photographers who come from marginalised and underprivileged backgrounds) – open (submit online)
The London Magazine – Poetry, Non-Fiction, Art – open (submit online)
The Missouri Review – Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction – open (submit online)
The New Absurdist – Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction – open (submit online)
The New Yorker – Poetry, Fiction – open (submit online)
The Offing – Poetry, Translation, Art and more – open (submit online)
The Ofi Press Magazine – Poetry & Short Fiction – open (submit online)
The Orphic Review – Poetry & Art – open (submit online)
The Oxonian – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation – open (submit online)
The Poetry Village – Poetry – open (submit online)
The Poetry Review – Poetry – open (submit online)
The Pomegranate – Poetry, Fiction, Flash, Nonfiction, theme: Writing about Artists – open (submit online)
The Sea Letter – Poetry, Fiction, Artwork – open (submit online)
The Seventh Quarry – Short Poetry – open (submit online)
The Southeast Review – Poetry, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Reviews, Artwork – open (submit online)
The Sun Magazine – Poetry, Fiction, Essays, Interviews – open (submit online)
The Times Literary Supplement – Poetry (submit by post)
Three Drops From a Cauldron – Poetry, Flash, theme: Myth, Folklore, Fables, Fairytales – on hiatus (submit online)
Tinderbox Poetry Journal – Poetry – open (submit online)
Trasna – Poetry, Fiction, Essays (open to writers across the world who consider Ireland a home in some regard) – open (submit online)
Wildness – Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction – open (submit online)
Wishbone Words – Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Visual Art & more (disabled and chronically ill writers/artists) – open (submit online)
Best of luck!
If you have a poetry competition or journal with a deadline in MARCH 2024, and it is not included above, feel free to send me the details.
