Authors & Artists Eligible
Rigel is the brightest star in the Orion constellation. Sunspot Lit is looking for the single piece of writing, art, or poetry that outshines the rest. Winner receives $250 plus publication. No restrictions on theme or category. See guidelines for details on preparing your submission.
Open: April 1, 2022
Close: June 30, 2022
Entry fee: $6
Prize: $250 cash and publication
Enter through Sunspot’s Submittable form or
Ends on July 1, 2022
Single works of fiction or nonfiction, including scripts and screenplays, from 29,001 to 49,000 words can be submitted to Sunspot Lit. Graphic novels should run between 51 and 100 pages.
A single poem between 21 and 25 pages is also accepted.
Story, essay, and poetry collections are not accepted.
Submissions that do not meet these guidelines will be declined without review.
Submit your work here before the deadline.
Sunspot Lit’s capable staff offers feedback on genre fiction, with a particular emphasis on novel excerpts. Angel Leya, coauthor of a USA Today bestseller, specializes in fantasy and paranormal, with experience in light sci-fi, contemporary romance, and YA.
For works up to 5,000 words, you will receive a few paragraphs (about half a single-spaced page) of comments intended to strengthen your work. For works up to 12,500 words, you’ll receive around a full single-spaced page of comments.
Submissions are capped each month, and the form will shut off once the cap is reached.
Using this form, submit one story or excerpt. Submit as many times as you like using a new submission form for each story or excerpt.
Authors & Artists Eligible
Rigel is the brightest star in the Orion constellation. Sunspot Lit is looking for the single piece of writing, art, or poetry that outshines the rest. Winner receives $250 plus publication. No restrictions on theme or category. See guidelines for details on preparing your submission.
Open: April 1, 2022
Close: June 30, 2022
Entry fee: $6
Prize: $250 cash and publication
Enter through Sunspot’s Submittable form or
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