June 2026 Scribbles Radar Second Round: The Writer’s News Source for Contests, Publication Opportunities and Updates on Inklings Publishing.
- K.M. Sokulski
- Jun 29
- 2 min read
June is coming to an end and that means so are submission windows! This month's second Inklings Radar comes with plenty of event reminders ending soon. Now's your last chance to submit before several deadlines close. Good luck and happy writing!
Event Type: Fiction Award Contest
Hosted By: Duotrope
Deadline: July 15th, 2026
Entry Fee: $15
The New Voices Fiction Contest seeks bold and original short fiction from both emerging and established writers across all genres. It encourages submissions that challenge, entertain, and linger in the reader’s mind.
Event Type: Fiction & Short Story Contest
Hosted By: Write Catalyst
Deadline: July 23rd, 2026
Entry Fee: $5
Submit your best short fiction for a chance to win cash prizes, publication on the Write Catalyst blog, and free memberships. Open genre (excluding extreme horror and gratuitous erotica).
Event Type: Fiction & Short Story Contest
Hosted By: DarkPoetsClub
Deadline: July 31st, 2026
Entry Fee: $6
International competition open to poets worldwide submitting dark poetry that explores the beauty, complexity and intrigue found within darkness (gothic, melancholic, macabre, unsettling, surreal or quietly haunting). Previously published work is welcome.
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Event Type: Poetry & Short Story Contest
Hosted By: Hearts Through History
Deadline: June 30th, 2026
Entry Fee: $25.00 for HWG members
The Romance Through The Ages Contest invites authors to submit historical romance manuscripts. Categories are based on time period and author experience (published/unpublished). The contest emphasizes historical accuracy and romance as the central theme.
Event Type: Poetry & Short Story Contest
Hosted By: Houston Writers Guild
Deadline: June 30th, 2026
Entry Fee: $30.00 - $20.00 for HWG members
This year's theme will be, "Journey Into The Holidays." For submission guidelines and more information on the contest, visit www.houstonwritersguild.org/contests and www.inklingspublishing.com/journeyinottheholidays
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Event Type: Short Story Contest
Hosted By: WriteCatalyst
Deadline: July 22nd, 2026
Entry Fee: $5.00
Submit your best short fiction for a chance to win cash prizes, publication on the Write Catalyst blog, and free memberships. Open genre (excluding extreme horror and gratuitous erotica).
Important note on library events and workshops! Author appearances and writing classes have become increasingly popular to host at the library. Be sure to check your local library's calendar for more events related to writing from their website. Know of any opportunities I missed? Did you submit to any of the above listings? Comment below! Depending on the deadline of the event, we may feature it on our next Inklings Scribbles Radar.
Scribble on, Inklingers!
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