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Writing open calls in the United States

38 open writing open calls in the United States, from CLMP Calls for Submissions, Poets and Writers Classifieds. The next closes 30 September 2026.

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38 open now

Questions artists ask about writing open calls in the United States

How many writing open calls in the United States are open right now?

38 on Outside The Studio today. 18 close within the next 30 days. 7 accept applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. The index is rechecked every night and closed calls are removed.

When is the next deadline for writing open calls in the United States?

30 September 2026. Every listing below shows its own closing date, and the ones with no date are open all year.

Can I apply from outside the United States?

19 of these say anyone may apply, whatever their nationality. 1 name the countries they accept. The rest do not say either way, so we show each call in its own words rather than guessing. Check the listing before you spend a day on the application.

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