2 Opportunities for Serious Writers

Published: Tue, 02/17/26

Updated: Tue, 02/17/26

Dear WriteByNighter,

This week I'm eager to share with you some cool new ventures from our pals at Atmosphere Press:

1. A five-day summertime residency in Costa Rica (the app deadline is Feb. 28, so step on it!);

2. atmo, a new lit mag taking short fiction, poetry, and "whatever other weird thing you can make." And here's the coolest part: They pay!!

Click the buttons below to learn more.

Photo of Writing Residency housing and Atmo: A Literary Journal authors

Two Opportunities Serious Writers Will Want

We’re sharing two great writing opportunities, created to help you keep doing what matters most: writing! These opportunities are part of Atmosphere Press's larger effort to offer meaningful resources and continued encouragement for writers of all stages.

Atmo: A Literary Journal

Atmo: A Literary Journal is a curated digital literary journal spotlighting short-form work from eight standout, award-winning authors.

The journal welcomes short work in all genres, with only eight authors selected for each issue. Accepted pieces receives $100, reflecting Atmosphere’s commitment to putting authors first.

See Issue 1 & Submit Your Work

Costa Rica Writing Residency

Have you been looking for the right inspiration to supercharge your writing project?

Atmosphere Press offers writers and authors the Playa Flamingo Writing Residency, a five-day summer writing escape at an oceanside condo in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. Deadline to apply is February 28th!

Apply to the Residency