Raconteur Literary Magazine

A Literary Magazine by Writers, for Writers. Our mission: Share the world’s best writing & artwork, especially from undiscovered talent. Submissions open.

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Introducing Raconteur: a literary magazine by writers, for writers. Our mission: Share the world’s best writing & artwork, especially from undiscovered talent, 3 times per year, in ebook & print formats. Submissions open. https://t.co/q2zlWZfluw #writingcommunity #LitMag #Writing

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Raconteur Issue #6 is published!

It contains top-drawer prose & poetry from both emerging writers and established names. Not to mention, original artwork from talented illustrators.

Not a Raconteur subscriber? Rectify that with a Patreon membership at: https://t.co/7NXThKtnZS.

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P.S. We're taking a break from contests for the time being. Check back soon for the release of Raconteur Issue #6!

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Congrats May contest winners!

1-Jay: Two souls, a solitary torn mind; hand in hand but apart.
2-Rhianna Webb: A soft admission, and though known, for an instant stills his world within.
3-Cecil Armstrong: Most vulgar thing twixt D and F. I’ll do anything but I won’t touch that.

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Congrats May contest winners!

1-Jay: Two souls, a solitary torn mind; hand in hand but apart.
2-Rhianna Webb: A soft admission, and though known, for an instant stills his world within.
3-Cecil Armstrong: Most vulgar thing twixt D and F. I’ll do anything but I won’t touch that.

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May writing contest OPEN!

Only one restriction: You can't use the letter “e” anywhere in the story. 15 words max (OK, 2 restrictions). Good luck!

The winner gets $100. Deadline May 26th. $3 entry. Click here for contest details and to enter:
https://t.co/LVy2nJscAi

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Write your book under the guidance of author, editor, and former literary agent @alishasevigny!

Our 12-week Writer Coaching Program starts May 25th. 6 writers only; any genre.

More at: https://t.co/mwN7IFofOy

#writers #coaching #askagent

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Congratulations to our April "Feelings Hour" contest winners!

1st: Amanda-Jane Bayliss
2nd: Maggie Iribarne
3rd: Wendy Gordon

More at:
https://t.co/LDBA5s7giG

#writing #contest

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#Contest deadline April 26th!
Cautious optimism, healthy skepticism, or a drop of existential dread? This month, we're talking about FEELINGS. 20 words is not NEARLY enough to unpack 2020, but try your best.
$100 prize.$3 entry. Details: https://t.co/QIS1wS8yzL

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April #writing #contest now open!

This month, we're grabbing a proverbial glass of wine and talking about our FEELINGS. 20 words is not NEARLY enough to unpack 2020, but try your best. Details at:

https://t.co/z9Ok2gmXz6

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Congrats to our March "Poetry Edition" contest winners!

1. Panic Attacks by Eleanor Johnson
2. Untitled by Aisha Abu-Asaba
3. Easy Sunday by Mark Fleisher

April contest will be announced tomorrow at:
https://t.co/yPYW6wXxMA

#writing #contest #literary #magazine

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If you're writing about #business, #selfhelp, #spirituality, #biography, #memoir, #cooking, #history, or your profession, this writing workshop will teach you how to get a book deal before you write it!

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Writing #Nonfiction? Enter our #giveaway for 1 of 3 free seats in our Sell Your Non-Fiction Book program, led by #literaryagent @SamHiyate.

#askagent #amwriting #amwritingnonfiction

https://t.co/SKkZFszBfY

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Young Adult, Middle Grade, and children's writers... we're hosting our always-popular [How to Write YA & Kidlit] online workshop with @alishasevigny March 27th... Jump in now and get that next big book out there!

#youngadult #fiction #middlegrade #kidlit #ChildrensBooks

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Do you have what it takes to become the next great YA writer?

Need advice from someone who's already made it?

Join our workshop with author & former agent
@alishasevigny

https://t.co/STYEKnQXcf
#YA #MG #kidlit #middlegrade #5amwritersclub #authorlife

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Poetry Edition contest: Whether Haiku, a poem, or pretty prose, we want to see some poetry! No word limit! Send poem in body of your email to [email protected] with "Poetry Edition" subject.

Winner gets $100. Deadline Mar 26. $3 entry via https://t.co/VOZY3Aglo7

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Congrats to our 6-word story contest winners!

1st: A note clasped on the coffin: “Sorry.” - Louise Walton
2nd: He died like he lived: empty - TL Parry Sands
3rd: My lover lies with truths underground - Lisa Molina

March contest is OPEN! https://t.co/yPYW6wFWV2

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#writing #contest alert! This month, in the spirit of 'keepin' it short', we're bringing back the 6-word-story. Hemingway would be proud.

The winner gets $100. Deadline February 26th. $3 entry. Details:

https://t.co/x6hsXRKoBF

#WritingCommunity #Writer

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Congrats to our January writing contest winners!

1st: Richard Teague
2nd: Stewart McKay
3rd: Arsen Quill

Richard won the $100!

Look for our February contest later today at: https://t.co/LDBA5s7giG

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Want to help us read & rate the stories & poems that will appear in our next issue of Raconteur?

Join us February 3rd for our reading party! (Please RSVP through Meetup). https://t.co/4d9b2elakR #Meetup #litmag #literaryfiction #poetry

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2020 was tough! To kick off 2021, give us your best micro-story (in 21 words or less) on the theme of new beginnings, opportunity, or starting over.

The winner gets $100. Deadline January 26th. $3 entry.

Follow the link for details and to enter:
https://t.co/2uyu4jC1yM

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Congratulations to our December writing contest winners!

1st: Aoife Chaney
2nd: Aaron Baseley
3rd: Erinda Memia

Aoife won the $100 prize. Throw your hat in the ring - enter our January contest now!

https://t.co/gHh8IhmLD9

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Contest alert! This Dec, give us your best 12 word story on the holidays: Xmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, The Giant Pumpkin Regatta (it’s a real thing, look it up!)—we’re agnostic, as long as it’s festive. 

Winner gets $100. Deadline Dec 26th. $3 entry.
https://t.co/eFUFGO1W7X

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Congrats to our Nov writing contest winners!

1st - Amy Dupcak
2nd - Raphael Shinners
3rd - Stian Koxvig
Honorable mention: Mark Fleisher

Amy won $100 prize, and each get a 1-year digital sub to Raconteur!

Stay tuned for our Dec contest deets tomorrow!
https://t.co/LDBA5s7giG