"Writing Contest #2"
Submissions due by 11:59 PM EST on February 29th, 2024. Contest rules below.
Hello, writers!
I’m excited to announce
’s second writing contest!This contest is unique in that it has no word limit and no specific topic requirement. You are free to explore any topic or subject that inspires you.
I want to read about whatever is most exciting, necessary, and compelling to you. This contest is open to poets, fiction writers, creative non-fiction writers, and anyone who loves the written word.
The winner (first prize) will have their short story, poem, or essay published in love & liberation daily, e-mailed out directly to LLD’s 1,800+ subscribers, and receive a $100 cash prize (payable via Venmo or PayPal) for their contribution.
Second and third-place winners will also be published in love & liberation daily, available online only.
Rules and requirements for entry:
To be considered for this contest, you must:
Re-post this contest announcement via notes on Substack.
Ensure you subscribe to love & liberation daily no later than 11:59 PM EST on February 29th, 2024.
Submit your contest entry to alexlopezwrites@gmail.com no later than 11:59 PM EST on February 29th, 2024.
Submit your work in size 12 font, Times New Roman, double-spaced.
Make sure your submission has a clear title & author name on the submission document itself.
Make sure your e-mail subject line is “LLD #2 Writing Contest Entry.”
There is no fee to enter. You may only enter once per contest period.
More information:
My aim with this contest is to create more regular and accessible opportunities for writers to earn money and publish their work to a large audience, especially for writers who haven't yet garnered a large readership on Substack.
My goal is to host this contest every other month throughout 2024. While my goal is to amplify and support upcoming writers, writers at all stages of their careers are welcome to enter this contest.
I will have a ten-day reading and deliberation period from March 1st to March 10th and will send an email notifying the winners on March 11th.
The first-place prize winner will also be paid on that day via PayPal or Venmo. At that time, the winner will be asked to provide a bio and photo to accompany their submission for publication.
Publication details:
The first-place winner will be published on Substack and mailed directly on Monday, March 15th to love & liberation daily’s audience of over 1,800+ loyal readers. This audience includes many famous novelists, writing professors, publishers, and editors. It is an excellent opportunity for exposure and garnering new readership.
The first-place piece will also be promoted on the love and liberation daily’s TikTok account, which at the time of writing has 44,000+ followers and over 14,000,000+ channel likes. This past year alone, the TikTok account has received hundreds of millions of views. This is another great opportunity for exposure and connecting with new readers.
Second and third-place winners will not receive payment, but will still have their pieces published in love & liberation daily (web-only) & promoted on LLD’s various socials, including TikTok.
Note: love & liberation daily is growing fast! At a rate of nearly 100+ new subscribers each week. This means that the winning piece will likely be directly delivered to ~2,500 or more writers, authors, publishers, and editors at the time of publication.
Best of luck & happy writing!
Love,
Alex
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Are you open to single poem submissions?
Is poetry accepted?