Publishing Opportunities – Open Projects


Opportunities

We  offer a chance for writers  to have their voice heard. Join this community with over 11,000 email subscribers and a steadily increasing fan base by sharing your writing talent with the world! We offer daily writing prompts, featured writer/author submissions, and opportunities to submit to our yearly anthology publications.

All Open Submission Projects will always be listed here, please follow submission guidelines.

We never charge a fee to participate in our publications.


Inspiration Call Publishing Opportunity

At the end of every year we will publish an anthology using our daily Inspiration Calls. Want to participate? Simply write your interpretation of the photo that inspires you and share it in the comment section of the original blog post right here on our blog. You will be notified here also, should your work be chosen for inclusion in the yearly publication.

We donate 100% of all proceeds from our anthologies to the Starving Artist Fund.

For more details visit our site.

NOTE: Submissions accepted on original blog posts only. Please use the comment section to post your written piece. No email submissions will be accepted on Inspiration Calls.


Featured Writer/Author Submissions

Creative Talents Unleashed Publishes: Poetry, Prose, & Short Stories. We have created a community for both writers and readers. We offer submissions for “Weekend Writing Features” To Submit your work to us please follow the guidelines set fourth below.

Email Submission to: CTUPoetry@Yahoo.com

Email Subject Line: Poem Title/Your Name
Attach your Poems/Stories in a word document (May submit up to 3 poems at a time)
Font: Times New Roman 12 PT
Underline your Title
Single Spaced without Indents
Work in ALL CAPS will not be accepted.
Work must be edited and ready for print
Include your Name at bottom of Poem
Must include a bio picture
Must include a 1 Paragraph Bio, 2 Web links permitted

  • Please adhere to these guidelines explicitly, there will be no further private communications. Any entries that do not comply with these simple guidelines will not be accepted.
  • You will only receive contact from us if you have been chosen as a featured writer. You will NOT be contacted if your work was not accepted
  • ALL WORK MUST BE EDITED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION, AND WILL BE PUBLISHED AS YOU HAVE SUBMITTED

Submit To: CTUPoetry@Yahoo.com

Disclaimer: When you submit your work for inclusion as a featured writer at Creative Talents Unleashed you are granting Creative Talents Unleashed and its affiliates use of your work Royalty-Free in connection to this offering and promotional services. Author retains all rights to his/her work.


Guidelines For All Anthology Submissions

Anthology Submission Guidelines

Email Submission to: CTUAnthology@yahoo.com
Subject Line: Please Use Title of Anthology/Your Name

Note: Sometimes we run more than 1 anthology submission, if the title of the anthology is not in the subject line your submission will be rejected.

Submit in 1 Word Document

3 Pieces per Entrant (No more than 2 pages per poem length)
At top of page please provide  all Contact Information
Font: Times New Roman 12 PT
Underline your Titles
Single Spaced without Indents
Work in ALL CAPS will not be accepted.
Include your Name at bottom of each Poem
You may include 1 Web Link with your work (please place below your name)

  • Your entry receipt “should” be verified by an automated email response.
  • Please adhere to these guidelines explicitly, there will be no further private communications.
  • Any entries that do not comply with these simple guidelines will not be accepted.
  • Only 3 Pieces per Entrant – in one email please, unless otherwise stated.
  • You will only receive contact from us if your are chosen as a participant in this anthology.
  • Failure to follow guidelines will cause your submitted work to be rejected.

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ALL WORK MUST BE EDITED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION, AND WILL BE PUBLISHED AS YOU HAVE SUBMITTED

Disclaimer: When you submit your work for inclusion in this anthology you are granting Creative Talents Unleashed and its affiliates use of your work Royalty-Free in connection to this offering and promotional services. Author retains all rights to his/her work.

Note: Please subscribe to our blog and/or follow us on Facebook to receive our Contributor Press Release Annoucement. You will be notified by email once the book is released.


Open Submissions


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Submissions Open

From January 20th  – July 1st 2019

Addiction is a complex condition that is generally characterized by persistent drug use or problematic behaviors, despite the knowledge of the negative consequences.

Although substance use may be the activity that is most commonly associated with addiction, a person is capable of developing an addiction to certain behaviors, such as gambling, social media, etc.

Addiction impacts many parts on one’s life.

This anthology is going to delve into the different types of addiction, the consequences of addiction, and how addiction impacts the lives of those infected by it.

We are looking for poetry/prose on the subject of addiction. Below is a list of topics we would like to cover in this publication.

  • Euphoria resulting from use or behavior
  • Cravings
  • Psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms
  • Loss of control
  • Development of tolerance
  • Perceiving mind-altering effects
  • Denial of problems, even with evidence

Types of Addictions

  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Smoking
  • Cell phone and social media
  • Exercise
  • Food and eating
  • Gambling
  • Internet
  • Love and relationships
  • Pornography and masturbation
  • Sex
  • Shopping
  • Video games

Email Submission to: CTUAnthology@yahoo.com
Subject Line: Please Use Title of Anthology/Your Name

Be sure to follow the guidelines above. Thank you.



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