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Authors Matthew Goodman and Sherri Wood Emmons will lead a fall weekend writers' retreat Nov. 1-3 at the peaceful Grailville Retreat Center in Loveland, Ohio. It's sponsored by Antioch Writers' Workshop.

This retreat is designed for writers who have works of fiction (short stories or novels) or essay(s)/creative nonfiction either complete or in progress and who wish to focus on revising/completing this work and identifying next steps on their writing paths.

The cost is $450 and includes two nights of lodging and food. For information on how to apply, click here. Deadline is Oct. 1.

The story submission deadline for Not Your Mother's Book…On Dating is Oct. 1. " Send us your dating experiences in the fast lane, the slow lane, or even the stuck-on-the-shoulder lane," the editors say. "We're looking for sassy, edgy, outlandish stories (keep your "nice," sweet stories for you dinner guests)!" For details on compensation and how to submit a story, click here.

Chicken Soup for the Soul is working with the Alzheimer's Association to publish a book of stories about caregiving, coping and compassion. The deadline is Oct. 15. Proceeds from this book will support the work of the Alzheimer's Association. Selected contributors will waive their $200 fee, but will still receive 10 free books. To submit a story or for more information, click here.

Monkey Pickles, a social media company, is looking for 15-20 guest writers who are looking for exposure for their work. For more information, click here.