Here are some interesting topics for authors to look into, for their writing projects for 2021!
Chicken Soup for the Soul
The Chicken Soup people have ALL sorts of topics they want content written for. From cats to dogs, from family to funny stories, take a look!
https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics
Periodical Forlorn
Here’s a fun call to authors. They want stories about creatures you normally would think of as evil, like vampires, who take on odd jobs to pay the bills.
https://www.periodicalforlorn.com/submission-guidelines
MoonFlake Press
MoonFlake Press has a theme of ‘lush’ with a deadline of August 1st 2021. They also have a theme of ‘escapism’ with a deadline of September 1st 2021.
https://www.moonflakepress.com/
TheFirstLine
For some more specific fun, TheFirstLine.com has submissions which MUST have an EXACT first line:
“What should we do with the body?” / Due date: August 1, 2021
“Later that evening, they sat alone in their apartment, wondering if they had made the right decision.” / Due date: November 1, 2021
http://www.thefirstline.com/index.htm
Ask with any questions about these!
Let me know if you know of any other themed writing contests!