» 84 Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (March 2026)

If you’re looking for publishing opportunities for historically underrepresented writers, this March 2026 list is a great place to start.
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Greene Door

Greene & Heaton Project. Agent Zoom 1:1 for 10 successful writers. Closing Date 27/03/26. See website for T&Cs.

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» 86 Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (February 2026)

86 opportunities for historically underrepresented writers—submissions, grants, residencies & more (Feb 2026). Bookmark it, share it, apply.
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📝 Writers aged 60+ — win £500! The Never Too Late Award is open to entries in flash fiction, poetry, novel, or short story. Just tick the box when you submit. Details: bridportprize.org.uk/news/new-never-too-late-60-award/

Deadline: 31 May 2026. #NeverTooLate #WritingOpportunities

📝 Writers aged 60+, this is your moment! 📝

Win £500 as the highest-placed writer aged 60+ in our novel, short story, poetry, or flash fiction competitions—no separate entry needed. Just tick the box when you submit!

Find out more: https://ow.ly/BMII50Y5k3r

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Apply for our bursary scheme for a free entry in this year’s competition! More info: bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room/bursaries-for-under-represented-writers/ #WritingOpportunities #WritingPrize #WritingBursary #WritersSupport #LiteraryOpportunities #WritingContest

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📝 Submission details:
• 9k–25k words
• Pay: 1p per word (up to £100)
• Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
They want stories that sit with loneliness, fear, and the vast, uncaring universe.

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Paris Review - Writers, Quotes, Biography, Interviews, Artists The Paris Review is a literary magazine featuring original writing, art, and in-depth interviews with famous writers.

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» 78 Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Writers (November 2025)

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Reinventing the Protagonist: Opportunity for Deaf and/or Disabled and/or Neurodiverse Writers - Literature Wales Reinventing the Protagonist: Opportunity for Deaf and/or Disabled and/or Neurodiverse Writers  Literature Wales, in partnership with Disability Arts Cymru, is once more delighted to invite Deaf and/or...

Residency opportunities. Literature Wales & Disability Arts Cymru Deaf &/or Disabled &/or Neurodiverse writers on Reinventing the Protagonist. Closing noon 3rd Dec. See website for T&Cs

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Jerwood Arvon Writer Residencies 2026-7 | Arvon The Jerwood Arvon Writer Residencies are a fully funded, self-directed development opportunity for 12 emerging writers.

Jerwood residencies for writers at Arvon. Deadline for applications 17th Nov.

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'Bodies': Our 2025 Philosophy Essay Prize topic - Royal Institute of Philosophy The topic for this year’s Royal Institute of Philosophy essay prize competition is ‘Bodies’.

Essay competition on the theme 'bodies'- Royal Institute of Philosophy. Prizes. Winner £2k. Runner-up £500. Winning essays will be published in Philosophy. Deadline 30th Nov. See website for T&C.

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Literary Prize 2026 – Benjamin Franklin House

The Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize 2026. Competition open for young writers, aged 18-25. First prize £750, second prize of £500. Closing date 19 Nov 25. See website for T&C.

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Representing Wales 2026-2027 - Literature Wales Representing Wales 2026-2027 Applications for the 2026-2027 Representing Wales programme are now open!   Closing date: 5.00pm, Tuesday 11 November 2025. Literature Wales staff will be available to ans...

Welsh writers - applications invited. Representing Wales, writer development programme. Writers currently underrepresented in the Welsh literature sector. Closing date 11th Nov. See website for T&Cs.

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Letters from the Future An Open Call for Disability Science Fiction

Open call for disability science fiction pieces. Condition apply, see website for details. £100 per published piece. Deadline 1st Nov 25.

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Deadline extended until October 18th!

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Where to Submit Roundup: September 12, 2025 Explore open submission opportunities with deadlines from fall 2025 through spring 2026 with calls & contest from lit mags and presses, plus a dose of inspiration.

110 ways to share your work!

This week’s Where to Submit Roundup features calls for writers & artists with deadlines from now through May. Don’t miss out!

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Youth Led Creative Fund - Moniack Mhor Text only webpage OPEN from 18th August – 18th November 2025 to young people in Scotland who have experienced isolation or marginalisation Apply for up to £ 500 for an individual or up to £ 2000 for a...

Moniak Mhor. Scottish Youth Fund applications invited. £500 individual £2.5 group. Writers aged 8-30. Closing date 18 Nov 25. Writers who've experienced isolation or marginalisation. See website for info.

#scottishwriters #youngwriters #writingopportunities

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Apply to the Escalator Talent Development Programme If you feel your voice is under-represented and would benefit from a structured period of support, then we want to hear from you!

Opportunity for under-represented UK writers in the East of the country. Apply for Escalator for mentoring. Applications close 16th Sept 2025. See website for more details.

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Loch Long Crime Writing Residency We are pleased to accept applications for the third edition of the Loch Long Crime Writing Residency – a fully funded opportunity for Scotland-based writers developing new work in crime fiction. This ...

There's still time for Scottish writers to apply for a Cove park crime writing residency. Applications close Monday 25th August 2025. See website for more details.

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New Writers Award: category guidelines A detailed breakdown of the information required for New Writers Awards applications by category

The Scottish Book Trust New Writers Awards for 2026 are currently open. See website for categories and eligibility.

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Where to Submit Roundup: August 22, 2025 Discover 85 submission opportunities for writers in this week’s roundup. Plus, get inspired by our creative writing prompt: The Chemistry of Words.

This week’s Where to Submit Roundup features 85 opportunities for #writers. Find your next publication home—and get a quick hit of inspiration from our latest prompt: The Chemistry of Words.

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IHRAF Publishes — International Human Rights Art Movement The submission window for IHRAF Publishes 2022 remains open. We publish an ever-expanding collection of original works from up-and-coming writers who bring attention to social justice issues around th...

Call for pieces on:
-Disabilities & Chronic Illnesses
-Homelessness & the Unhoused

Pay is $25-$40

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Emerging Art Foundation

Emerging Art Foundation Prize up to 3k. Celebrating bridging disciplines of art and writing. Closing 31st August. See website for info.

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Open Call for Submissions Send us your ideas for stories you’d like to write for the Bee.

Call for working class writers. Submissions being invited for the Bee Literary Magazine closing 11th August. 500-3k words. Stories about joy, community and hope. See website for info.

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United Agents United Agents Ltd. is a British talent and literary agency founded in 2007.

United Agents Books taking submissions from underrepresented authors in short window 10 am Monday 28th July-10am Tuesday 29th July. See website for more details.

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Submission Guidelines — Dinosaur Books

Dinosaur books are open for submission for children's books aged 5-12. Particularly interested in underrepresented authors. See website for more details.
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39 Themed Submission Calls and Contests for July 2025 These are calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Some of the call themes are: games; phantom worlds; work; solarpunk; soilpunk; food (and fairy tales); of love & dragons; ghost s

Writers, get your pens moving!
Here are 39 themed submission calls & contests for July 2025 — perfect for poets, fiction writers, and creatives of all kinds:
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The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from Erika Dreifus | Substack Curating fee-free (AND paying/funded) calls and competitions—plus other resources—for writers of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Click to read The Practicing Writer 2.0: A Newsletter from…

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