Creative Calls: Five Lit Prizes to Inspire Your Best Work in April 2025 (Part 1)

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For Q2, I’m only interested in writers getting paid. And if you’re a writer with creative blood surging through your veins but are interested in bagging prizes amongst other goals, this is for you. I have compiled five magazine prize opportunities for public health enthusiasts, storytellers, translators, and creative thinkers:

1. LIGHT Magazine Call for Submissions: Trust, Creativity, and Public Health

LIGHT Magazine is seeking creative works, art, letters, stories, and poetry, exploring trust’s impact on public health. Share your unique perspective on themes like empathy, accountability, or overcoming mistrust to inspire healthier communities.

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Deadline: May 1, 2025

Contact: Submit via Submittable on our website.

Prizes: Top entries win cash awards:

• 1st place: $500
• 2nd place: $375
• 3rd place: $125 (in each category)

For more information and to submit…