Sunspot Lit offers feedback on genre stories and novel excerpts. Options for up to 5,000 words or up to 12,500 words. Submissions are capped, so submit early here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/311607/genre-fiction-feedback-2025.
Literature
Goldilocks Zone 2025 Contest
The Goldilocks Zone contest seeks the best blend of craft and appeal. $100 plus publication for the winner. Authors and artists eligible in all genres/forms. Opens April 1. Closes April 30. Guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318761/goldilocks-zone-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art-graphic-novel.
Guest Contributors & Re-curing Columnists
1UV MONTHLY is currently seeking Regularly Contributing Columnist(s) & Guest Contributors for recurring Art and/or local Culture Columns.
Contributing Columnists enjoy the freedom of their own journalistic voice in their own designated column in 1UV MONTHLY Magazine free of editorial manipulation, plus a headshot with three line bio (online and in print) and other compensation. All individual articles remain the property of the Contributing Columnist. Column Title and Concept remain the property of 1UV MONTHLY Magazine.
Click here for the terms of the agreement.
Click here to read about assigned and available columns.
Click here to apply. to be a Contributing Columnist.
Anyone can submit to be published as a Guest Contributor. Guest Contributors enjoy the freedom of their own journalistic voice in 1UV MONTHLY Magazine free of editorial manipulation, plus a headshot with three line bio (online and in print). Publication is at the discretion of 1UV Gallery Studio. Guest Contributions must be original, previously unpublished works created without the assistance of AI to be eligible for publication.
Guest Contributions MUST be submitted at this link to be considered for publication.
See a list of Guest Contributors at this link.
See a list of columns accepting submission here.
Submission deadlines are as follows:
DEADLINES:
January – submissions by November1
February – submissions by December 1
March- submissions by January 2
April – submissions by February 1
May – submissions by March 1
June – submissions by April 1
July – submissions by May 1
August – submissions by June 1
September – submissions by July 1
October – submissions by August 1
November – submissions by September 1
December – submissions by October 1
2025 Cascade Canyon Artist Residency at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
Cascade Canyon Artist in Residence Program at O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
APPLICATION INFORMATION
DATES:
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
2025 Residency: July 1-31
We are only accepting 1 artist this year.
LOCATION:
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts
616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley CA 94941
The residency will conclude with a day or evening open studio event.
ABOUT:
Located in a spectacular, peaceful setting at the base of Mount Tamalpais and surrounded by redwood and oak trees, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts (OHCA) is a well-established creative haven for artists and writers, having a 50+ year history in Marin County. Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, OHCA occupies 3 acres in a quiet neighborhood in Mill Valley one mile to downtown with easy access to many of the world-renowned hiking and mountain biking trails on Mount Tam.
Our location provides artists of all disciplines to explore, create and reflect on your creative process away from the hectic demands and constraints of daily life while still being able to take advantage of the conveniences a vibrant town that hosts three other exceptional art galleries and three live performance and theater venues. Being able to work in a private, natural setting provides artists an unparalleled opportunity to step away from distractions and focus on their work. If more stimulation is desired, we are just a 20-minute drive to San Francisco and Oakland.
As the residency is intended to be a working retreat, partners/spouses, family and pets are not permitted.
Our residency supports and encourages a collaborative atmosphere among fellow Artists in residence as well as with the membership of O’Hanlon Center for the Arts. We welcome a broad range of creative endeavors. For 2025 we are focusing on the written word.
OHCA has evening gatherings, discussions, and exchanges with various Bay Area artists at the Center and online. The residency will conclude with a day or evening open studio event. This event will be open to all OHCA members and the wider Bay Area community.
Number of artists in program for 2025: ONE ARTIST
Provided:
• $500 stipend for living expenses if artist selected live outside Marin County, CA.
• Individual writing studio
• Opportunity for an informal critique by local editors/writers
• Optional reading event open to the public
• Access to upper Loft with extensive art library and kitchen
Artist’s Responsibilities:
• Personal expenses
• Place to live
• Meals
• Supplies & Materials
• Transportation
• Attendance at AIR Donor Circle dinner.
Application Requirements:
• Artist Statement 1 page or 500 words or less. Describe your work process and conceptual development.
• Resume: Max 3 pages.
• Three References with email, phone, relationship to you & years known.
• Images of 3 written works created within the last 3 years.
Rigel 2025 Contest
Authors and artists are eligible for Sunspot Lit’s Rigel contest. Accepts all genres/forms starting February 1. Closes February 28. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/318759/rigel-2025-100-for-fiction-cnf-poem-art.
Geminga Contest 2025
Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest honors the power of micro poetry, prose, and art. Opens January 1, closes January 31. Entry fee: $5. Prize: $100 cash and publication. See guidelines and entry form here: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/316621/geminga-2025-100-for-tiny-fiction-cnf-poetry-graphic-novel-art.
