About
Beginnings have the power to spark passion or curiosity. They might immediately connect a specific place and time with an emotional tone. The best offer a feeling, atmosphere, action, or image that is gripping. Too often in commercially driven industries, this results in sensationalism. But meaning, thoughtfulness, emotions, or shadings of tone...that is, connection...are the impulses that draw audiences into the moment. A poem handles this differently than a flash piece, which handles an opening differently than a novel. The first photo, painting or frame presented in a gallery, series, or collection strives for the same intent. Openings contain a spark that promises to continue to burn. For Sunspot Lit’s Inception contest, send your best opening.
Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
Country of Publication & Year Established
 United States |
Established in 2019 |
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Publication Media & Contest Frequency
| EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Awarded 1 x per year. |
| PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Awarded 1 x per year. |
Fiction Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 250 words. |
- Winner's Prize:
- We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| YEssay Essay | Up to 250 words. |
| ZNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | Up to 250 words. |
- Winner's Prize:
- We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| PPoem Poem | No line limits known. |
- Winner's Prize:
- We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Visual Art Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Art Media:
- Open to all/most Art Media, including: Cartoon/Comic strip.
- Art Styles:
- Open to all/most Art Styles.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| NGraphic Narrative Graphic Narrative | No page limits known. |
- Winner's Prize:
- We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Multi-Entries | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | OK | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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