Erika Dreifus

For many years—since long before Substack arrived on the scene—I’ve been curating “Monday Markets and Jobs” posts on the Practicing Writing blog, where everyone can still find them (albeit slightly later in the day than in the past). But I’ve begun sharing this information early every Monday morning via Substack, too, as a benefit for paid subscribers.

Quick reminders: These posts are supplements to the free monthly newsletter, allowing me to include opportunities that I may not have caught in time for each month’s edition. Unlike the monthly newsletter, which filters out listings that may be limited to writers in single city/state/province, these weekly posts do include such localized opportunities. But in all cases, calls and competitions must not charge submission/application fees, and they must offer payment for winning/published work (or, in the case of residencies, they must not charge participation fees).

Herewith, the latest gleanings.

• The Sunlight Press recently announced that it would “reopen to all submissions from June 15” (which was, of course, yesterday), remaining open to July 15. “However, and please note: We will close to poetry, fiction, and essays when we reach 50 submissions in those genres.” Per the guidelines, they pay “$50 for essays (including book reviews and Artist on Craft pieces); $50 for fiction (short stories and flash fiction); $35 for the first poem accepted, and $10 for each additional accepted in the same submission. $20 for each photo accepted.”
• “In recognition of Juneteenth, The Maine Review is offering free submissions [until] June 19, or until we reach our allowed free submission maximum….All writers are invited to make use of this free submission window.” Payment: “Fiction and Nonfiction writers receive a $25 honorarium per published flash (1,000 words or fewer) and a $50 honorarium for work 1,001 words or more. Poets receive a $25 honorarium per published poem.”
• Open until June 30: Aôthen, which seeks “pieces related to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.” Pays: “All contributors will receive a 10 USD honorarium (Paypal only), and a high-resolution PDF of the magazine.”
• Channel, whose aim “is to provide a home for Irish and international writing that contributes to building rich, mutually sustaining relationships between human beings and the natural world,” is also open for submissions until June 30. “At this time we can offer a fee of €35 per printed page, up to a total maximum of €250 per piece and with a minimum fee of €50 for single-page works. For work published online, we pay €35 per 400 words, up to a maximum of €250 per piece and with a minimum fee of €50. The artist whose work is featured on each of our covers will receive a fee of €250. All contributors to our print issues, including cover artists, will also receive a copy of the issue in which their work appears.”
• As explained on its Duosuma page, Raleigh Review is offering a fee-free submission option for the Raleigh Review Flash Fiction Prize until June 30. “First Prize includes $300 USD and publication in the Spring 2026 issue. Finalists will receive our standard $15 payment along with publication. All Finalists will receive a 2-year subscription to Raleigh Review.” Note that “this contest is open to writers who reside in the USA (regardless of immigration status).” (Hat tip: Becky Tuch.)
• “The Creative Writing Program at the University of Houston announces the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts Scholar in Residence, a nine-month, non-tenure track, post-graduate fellowship in Creative Writing for the 2025-26 academic year. The opportunity is open to any practice in Creative Writing (e.g., Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction). Candidate is expected to reside in Houston for the duration of the residency and will work alongside faculty in the Creative Writing Program while vigorously pursuing their creative/scholarly activities.” Compensation: “Salary is $45,000/annually, with a $1250 budget towards a project.” Deadline: July 1.
• Thema is open for short stories, poetry, art, and photography addressing the “target theme” of “I Wish I’d Said That,” until July 1 (postmark deadline). Pays: “On acceptance for publication, we will pay the following amount: short story, $25; nonfiction/essay, $25, short-short piece under 1000 words, $10; poem, $10; artwork/photography, $25 for cover, $10 for interior page display.” NB: “Previously published pieces are welcome, provided that the submission fits the theme and that the author owns the copyright.” (Hat tip: AuthorsPublish.)
• New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships “are awarded to practicing New Jersey artists through an anonymous, competitive application process to help them pursue their artistic goals.” Current categories include “prose.” Grant amounts: “Past awards have ranged from $3,000 – $31,000.” An early-bird deadline has been set for July 2: “Applicants who apply by the Early Bird Deadline will receive revision requests and the opportunity to correct application errors. Applicants who apply after the Early Bird Deadline will be automatically deemed ineligible if their application contains errors.” Later deadline: July 16.
• From the National Poetry Series: “We are seeking a self-directed and detail-oriented Part-Time Poetry Competition & Grants Coordinator to manage our annual poetry competition and assist with grant writing and reporting. This fully remote role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, mission-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.” Salary: “$35,000-40,000.” No deadline indicated.
• Reminder: We’re just past June’s mid-month mark. Be sure you haven’t overlooked any of the still-open opportunities in the June newsletter or previous weekly supplements!