Raconteur Literary Magazine

12/05/2022

Spring Contest News:
Our spring contest, "No Place Like Home" is a wrap! We so enjoyed your pieces describing what home means to you, in all of its quiet, joyous, introspective, and familial moments.

Contest winners and their prose can be found here: https://www.raconteurmag.com/previous-contest-winners

Be sure to share us on your social media! Tag us, link us, talk about us, and all that good stuff.

Thank you to everyone that submitted!

29/01/2022

Greetings Raconteurs!

FEBRUARY CONTEST NOW OPEN!

"No Place Like Home"
For all of us, home means many things. It could be the people, pets, potted greenery, or the frayed wallpaper peeling in just the right places. Whether you have lived in the same place for decades, or led a nomadic existence, we want to know what home means to you. - 50 WORD LIMIT!

1st Place: $50 + 1 year e-subscription to our magazine.
2nd Place: 1 year e-subscription
3rd Place: 1 year e-subscription

Be sure to include "NO PLACE LIKE HOME" in the subject line. For further contest details and how to submit your entry, check out: https://www.raconteurmag.com/contests

Best of luck to all those that submit, and happy writing!

04/12/2021

Greetings Writers!

Raconteur, is still accepting entries for our 10-WORD CONTEST: "KEEPIN IT SWEET"!

Calling all dessert lovers! Whether you are a chocolate connoisseur, pastry expert, or just one to go giddy for all things sweet, we are looking for a decadent description that leaves us wanting more – all pieces cannot use the letter “E” and must be within a 10-word limit.

How to ENTER:
1. Submit your small entry fee by subscribing via Patreon, here: https://www.patreon.com/raconteurmag. This subscription will cover you for all our Magazine releases and future contests. ;)

2. Send your very best short story to [email protected] in the body of an email - make sure your email reads "Keepin It Sweet".

Prize Pot:
1st prize: $50
2nd Prize: 1 year e-mag subscription
3rd Prize: 1 year e-mag subscription
* All winner payments will be made via PayPal. NO exceptions.

For those unfamiliar, we run a new contest every month, so have fun with those submissions and we greatly appreciate your support!

14/11/2021

Congratulations to our 30-Word Fall Contest Winners!

1st Place: Richard Chu
2nd Place: Megan Young
3rd Place: Stewart Mckay

RACONTEURS, NOVEMBER CONTEST IS NOW OPEN!

"Keepin It Sweet" ;)
Calling all dessert lovers! Whether you are a chocolate connoisseur, pastry expert, or just one to go giddy for all things sweet, we are looking for a decadent description that leaves us wanting more – all pieces cannot use the letter “E” and must be within a 10-word limit.

1. To enter, submit your $4 entry fee by subscribing via Patreon, here: https://www.patreon.com/raconteurmag. This subscription will cover you for all future contests, too. Cancel anytime.

2. Send your very best piece to [email protected] in the body of an email by November 30, 11:59PM Eastern Time.

3. Make sure the subject of your email reads “Keepin’ It Sweet”

Your submission will be judged using our Raconteur Literary Magazine metrics – a system of readings, ratings, and reviews used to select the stories we publish.

Prize Pot:
1st prize: $50
2nd Prize: 1 year e-mag subscription
3rd Prize: 1 year e-mag subscription
* All winner payments will be made via PayPal. NO exceptions.

Best of luck!

Patreon is empowering a new generation of creators. Support and engage with artists and creators as they live out their passions!

26/07/2021

Raconteur Issue #6 is here!

It contains top-drawer prose & poetry from both emerging writers and established names. Not to mention, original artwork from talented illustrators whose work you've seen in The Atlantic, GQ, The BBC, and on and on (just to name drop a few).

Not a Raconteur subscriber? Rectify that with a Patreon membership at: patreon.com/raconteurmag.

31/05/2021

Congratulations to our May writing contest winners!

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

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

13/05/2021

Our May writing contest is open NOW!

There’s only one restriction for this contest: You cannot use the letter “e” anywhere in the story. 15 words max (OK, 2 restrictions). Good luck we're excited to see what you come up with!

The winner gets $100. Deadline May 26th. $3 entry. Click here for contest details and to enter:
raconteurmag.com/no-e-story-open-may-1/

There’s only one restriction for this contest: You cannot use the letter “e” anywhere in the story. 15 words max (OK, 2 restrictions). Good luck; we’re excited to see what you come up with! Contest Opens May 1 The more that join our community, the larger the prizes will be! Become a member

15/04/2021

Contest deadline approaching April 26th!
Cautious Optimism, healthy skepticism, or just a drop of existential dread, perhaps? 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.
The winner gets $100. Deadline April 26th. $3 entry. Click here for contest details and to enter:
http://raconteurmag.com/feelings-hour-open-apr-1/

Cautious Optimism, healthy skepticism, or just a drop of existential dread, perhaps? 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. Contest Opens April 1 The more that join our community, the la...

01/04/2021

April 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:

www.patreon.com/raconteurmag

Become a patron of Raconteur today: Get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

31/03/2021

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12/03/2021

Contest alert! (Raconteur Literary Magazine).
The Poetry Edition: Whether it's a Haiku, a poem, or just some pretty prose, we want to see some poetry this month! No word limit.
The winner gets $100. Deadline March 25th. $3 entry. Click here for contest details and to enter:
http://raconteurmag.com/poetry-edition-open-mar-1/

Whether its a Haiku, a poem, or just some pretty prose with profound meaning, we want to switch it up this month and see some short poetry! Contest Opens March 1 The more that join our community, the larger the prizes will be! Become a member

02/03/2021

The Poetry Edition contest: Whether it's a Haiku, a poem, or just some pretty prose, we want to see some poetry this month! 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://www.patreon.com/raconteurmag

Become a patron of Raconteur today: Get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

02/03/2021

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! Our website has been hit by malware but should be up within 48 hours. Check https://www.patreon.com/raconteurmag for details.

Become a patron of Raconteur today: Get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

02/02/2021

Contest alert! February is the shortest month of the year. At Raconteur, we like short stories. The last 6-word story contest we ran was last summer. We liked that. 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. Contest opens February 1st, 2021. Click here for contest details and to enter:

http://raconteurmag.com/keepin-it-short/

February is the shortest month of the year. At Raconteur, we like short stories. The last 6-word story we had was in the summer. We liked that. This month, in the spirit of ‘keepin’ it short’, we’re bringing back the 6-word-story. Hemingway would be proud. Contest Opens Feb 1 The more that j...

01/02/2021

Congratulations to our January writing contest winners!

1st: Richard Teague "Dad raised an empty glass. He looked different without his curly black hair. Gaunt, still handsome. “To new beginnings,” he announced."

2nd: Stewart McKay "The new year would bring fresh beginnings, she prayed. A chance to start over. The new year, and the stolen money."

3rd: Arsen Quill "Turning pages or turning leaves? Whichever hurts less, I suppose. But I’ve started buying myself flowers again—and that’s a start."

Richard won the $100 prize. Each of them also get a 1-year digital subscription to Raconteur Literary Magazine.

Look for our February contest later today at http://raconteurmag.com/contests/

We like paying writers. Each month we host writing contests for our members. Submit your words for a chance to win cash. See each individual contest page for details. Become a member here

21/01/2021

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).

Wed, Feb 3, 2021, 7:45 PM: Have great taste in literature?! Want to help us decide which short stories and poems make it into the next issue of group's literary magazine, Raconteur?Join our Reading Pa

01/01/2021

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:
http://raconteurmag.com/a-21-word-new-years-resolution-open-jan-1

31/12/2020

Congratulations to our December writing contest winners!

1st: Aoife Chaney. "So quickly her Christmas wish changed, from a doll to a daughter."
2nd: Aaron Baseley. "Approaching fast—no reindeers, no sleigh, no Santa. But bearing gifts nevertheless."
3rd: Erinda Memia. "December is a puzzle. Dreams, happiness, and love are a Christmas poem."

Aoife won the $100 prize. Each of them also get a 1-year digital subscription to Raconteur Literary Magazine.

Throw your hat in the ring - enter our January contest now!

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. Contest opens January 1st, 2021. Contest Opens Jan 1 The more that join our community, the large...

02/12/2020

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

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

Follow the link for details and to enter: http://raconteurmag.com/12-words-of-christmas-open-dec-1/

30/11/2020

Congratulations to our November writing contest winners!

1st - Amy Dupcak - "Death asked for directions. I gave him a map—“anywhere else.”

2nd - Raphael Shinners - "Both his first and last words were identical: 'Please, that hurts.'”

3rd - Stian Koxvig - “He sat there alone in darkness. Looking at her dress, crying”

Honorable mention: Mark Fleisher - "A commonly used word is persona non grata for this contest."

Amy won the $100 prize, and they all get a 1-year digital subscription to Raconteur!

Stay tuned for our December contest announcement tomorrow!
http://raconteurmag.com/contests/

We like paying writers. Each month we host writing contests for our members. Submit your words for a chance to win cash. See each individual contest page for details. Become a member here

16/11/2020

Raconteur Issue #5 is here!

You can get a digital or print copy 2 ways:

* Subscribe on Patreon: patreon.com/raconteurmag
* Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NK1F499/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2

We hope you enjoy the poetry, prose, and artwork as much as we do. A special thanks to our volunteer team for their invincible dedication!

Amazing cover art by Anna Kuptsova.

02/11/2020

This November, give us your best 11 word micro-story. The catch? You can't use the word "the", and no two words can be the same.

The winner gets $100. Deadline November 26th. $3 entry. Contest open now!
http://raconteurmag.com/11-one-of-a-kind-words-open-nov-1/

This November, give us your best 11 word micro-story. The catch? You can’t use the word “the”, and no two words can be the same.  The winner gets $100. Deadline November 26th. $3 entry.  Contest Opens Nov 1 The more that join our community, the larger the prizes will be! Become a member

02/11/2020

Congratulations to our October writing contest winners!

1st: Christopher Keast, "The last tree came down. It fell upon deaf ears."
2nd: Jay Delfin, “'I do', she cried. Smiling, he drew his last breath."
3rd: Steven Hiller, "Holiday celebrations fill the air as they bury my mother."

Christopher won the $100 prize. Each of them also get a 1-year digital subscription to Raconteur Literary Magazine.

Throw your hat in the ring - enter our November contest now!

This month we’re yearning for your most tear-jerking micro-stories (and doubling our usual prize pot to $100!) Submit a 10-word story that breaks our hearts for a chance to win $100! Deadline October 26th. $3 entry. Contest Closed The more that join our community, the larger the prizes will be!...

01/10/2020

Congratulations to our September writing contest winners!

1st: Cecil Armstrong - "We kissed one last time, on her wedding day."

2nd: Kimoy Thomas - "They finally spoke but in two very different languages"

3rd: Kaylee Maddison - "He searches the cloud endlessly, but can’t find himself."

Honourable mention to Eleanor Johnson for "She was the perfect uninvited guest. Quiet, and untraceable."

Cecil won the $100 prize. Each of them also get a 1-year digital subscription to Raconteur Literary Magazine.

Throw your hat in the ring - enter our October contest now!
http://raconteurmag.com/10-word-of-woe-open-oct-1/

This month we’re yearning for your most tear-jerking micro-stories (and doubling our usual prize pot to $100!) Submit a 10-word story that breaks our hearts for a chance to win $100! Deadline October 26th. $3 entry. Contest Opens Oct 1 The more that join our community, the larger the prizes wil...

31/08/2020

Congratulations to our August writing contest winners!

1st: Kameswari Padmanabhan - “‘We should do this again’, they said, while deleting each other’s numbers.”

2nd: Melissa Maize - “John checks the weather on his phone but doesn’t leave the house.”

3rd: Christine Tabaka - "I walked inside your love like a child into a candy store."

Honourable mention to Elsha Forrest for "The girl committed su***de and made it look like murder for revenge."

Kameswari won the $100 prize. Each of them also get a 1-year digital subscription to Raconteur Literary Magazine.

Throw your hat in the ring - enter our September contest now!
http://raconteurmag.com/9-words/

August’s 12-Word Story contest was our most popular ever! This month we’re continuing to ride the micro-stories train (and doubling our usual prize pot to $100!). Submit your best 9-word story for a chance to win $100! Contest Opens September 1 The more that join our community, the larger th...

31/08/2020

Our September writing contest is now open. Submit your best 9-word story for a chance to win $100! http://raconteurmag.com/9-words/

August’s 12-Word Story contest was our most popular ever! This month we’re continuing to ride the micro-stories train (and doubling our usual prize pot to $100!). Submit your best 9-word story for a chance to win $100! Contest Opens September 1 The more that join our community, the larger th...