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ENDING: Wax Socially Engaged Poetry Contest #2
2017-03-31
The Wax Socially Engaged Poetry Contest #2 is for any poetry by any author on the topic of social engagement.
Submit one poem free and up to two more poems for the fee of $3 CAD each. Poems can be any length. Prizes include publication in Wax and the following monetary prizes: (1st: $70 CAD) (2nd: $20 CAD) (3rd: $10 CAD). Submission ends on March 31st, 2017.
The original information page for this event can be found here.
Wax Socially Engaged Poetry Contest #2 Rules

[li]Author must be on the theme “social engagement.”[/li]
[li]No simultaneous submissions.[/li]
[li]Entries must be previously unpublished.[/li]
[li]Follow submission guidelines.[/li]

ENDING: Psychedelic Book Proposal Contest
2017-03-31
The “Up the Rabbit Hole” Psychedelic Book Proposal Contest is a contest for book proposals on psychedelic medicine, drug legalization, and other topics related to “uncharted realms of consciousness.” They can be in any genre.
Summary
Submit book proposals up to 1000 words via submission form. Proposed books must have themes on psychedelic medicine, drug legalization, and other topics related to “uncharted realms of consciousness.” All genres accepted. The proposal which sells the most pre-orders on the website wins a grand prize of $2000 and a possible publishing deal. The entry window is March 1st to 31st, 2017, but it is best to enter early.
Links
The original information page and submission form for this Event can be found here. This event is hosted by Publishizer.
Rules

[li]Proposals must be in English and can’t exceed 1000 words.[/li]
[li]One entry per person.[/li]
[li]See site for full guidelines.[/li]

ENDING: KidGuard Essay Scholarship (College)
2017-03-31
The KidGuard Essay Scholarship is for an essay on the topic “Should parents monitor their children’s phones?” by anyone enrolled full-time in college either at the graduate or undergraduate levels. There is no word count limiter. Prizes include a $1500 and $500 scholarship.
More information here. This event is sponsored by KidGuard.

ENDING: Trainwrecks Forgiveness Contest
2017-03-31
The Trainwrecks Forgiveness Contest is for short stories with a Christian influence on the topic of “Forgiveness.” Word count should be between 500 and 2,000 words. The prize is publication in a physical anthology, along with your name on the cover. Any fiction genre is accepted.
More information here. This event is hosted by Trainwreck Books.

ENDING: Solution Loans Short Story Competition (UK)*
2017-03-31
The Solution Loans Short Story Competition is for fictional stories of 1500-2500 words about someone getting a loan for a very specific purpose. Stories must be by UK writers over the age of 18. The winner will receive online publication and £200, and three runners-up will receive £50 each.
More information here. This event is hosted by @SolutionLoanUK.
*Please note that this event has been flagged as possible “exploitation” of writers, as it will likely be used to help the host company sell personal loans. However, when contacted about this issue, the company replied with the message below:
“The idea to sponsor a Short Story competition actually came from one of our employees who is a keen writer, and regularly enters competitions in her spare time. We thought it was a great idea, so offered to support it.
Finance can be a pretty dull area so we’re always looking for new ideas and ways to link to our Solution Loans brand. It’s just a form of sponsorship really – a bit like Costa and Bailey’s sponsoring book awards!
Yes, there are prizes – £200 for the winner and 3 x £50 for runners up. Only the four winning entries will be published on the website, and if a writer has a concern about that then I’m sure we could have a separate discussion. There’s no question about us gaining free content. We already employ a number of freelance writers to produce our blog and social media posts.
Hopefully aspiring writers will see it as an opportunity to have their work recognised and published and win a cash prize. We’ve already had a number of entries but looking forward to receiving more before the 31st March closing date.
Alex Silverman, Competition Co-Ordinator”
Thanks to Christopher Fielden for acquiring this response.

ENDING: Oh Zoe! Children's Book Competition
2017-03-31
The Oh Zoe! Rising Talent Children’s Book Competition is for children’s books (text only), especially those that challenge gender biases. Authors must be 16 or older. First place prize is £500, editor feedback and consultation, a marketing masterclass, training session, and personl website, and an offer of publication. All shortlisted entries will also be invited to have their work published through the Oh Zoe! website.
More information here and here. This event is hosted by Oh Zoe!

ENDING: Striking 13 Flash Contest
2017-03-31
The Striking 13 Flash Contest is for flash fiction up to 513 words on the theme “journeys.” Prizes include Amazon vouchers for the top three entries ($25, $15, and $10). One entry per person.
More information here. This event is hosted by Striking 13 Book Reviews.

ENDING: Minnesota Emerging Writer's Grants (US: MN)
2017-03-31
The Minnesota Emerging Writer’s Grants are for poets and authors (fiction and nonfiction) that have lived in Minnesota for at least one year. Only writers who have published no more than two books may apply. Up to five winners earn a grant of $8000.
More information here. This event is sponsored by @loftliterary.

ENDING: Work-in-Progress Awards (SCBWI)
2017-03-31
The SCBWI Work-in-Progress Awards is for non-contracted works-in-progress by SCBWI members, including picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, and selected nonfiction for youth. Winners will deliver your work to handpicked editors for their consideration, paired with an SCBWI endorsement to improve the chances of an offer.
More information here. This event is sponsored by SCBWI.

ENDING: Cushman Late Bloomer Award (SCBWI)
2017-03-31
The Cushman Late Bloomer Award is for SCBWI members over the age of fifty who have not yet been published in children’s literature. The prize is $500 and free tuition to ant SCBWI conference.
More information here. This event is sponsored by SCBWI.

ENDING: Eastern Iowa Review Lyric Essay Contest
2017-03-31
The Eastern Iowa Review Lyric Essay Contest is for lyric essays between 2,000 and 10,000 words (see link for information on what a lyric essay is). First prize is $250 and second prize is $50, with each place receiving three copies of the issue in which they are published.
More information here. This event is sponsored by Eastern Iowa Review.

ENDING: Foley Poetry Contest
2017-03-31
The Foley Poetry Contest is for any poetry up to 30 lines. Poem can be on any topic, but must be unpublished. Grand prize is $1000 and publication.
More information here. This event is sponsored by America Media.

ENDING: Gover Story Prize
2017-03-31
The Gover Story Prize is for unpublished fiction and creative nonfiction up to 10,ooo words. Prize is $250.
More information here. This event is sponsored by Hopewell Publications.

ENDING: Morris Award for Southern Fiction (Pubbed)
2017-03-31
The Morris Award for Southern Fiction is for novels set in one of the original 13 Confederate states that were published in 2016. Prize is $2500 and a trip to New York City. More information here.

ENDING: SLF Older Writers Grant (Age 50+)
2017-03-31
The SLF Older Writers Grant is for speculative poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, or drama by authors over 50 years of age. Word count is as follows: “up to 10 pages of poetry, 10 pages of drama, or 5,000 words of fiction or creative nonfiction — if sending a segment of a novel, novella, or novelette, please include a one-page synopsis as well.” Two grants of $500 will be awarded.
More information here. This event is sponsored by Speculative Literature Foundation.

ENDING: Writers of the Future
2017-03-31
L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is for short stories or novellas in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and dark fantasy. Maximum word count is 17,000. The contest is not open to professionally published novelists, or anyone who has had three or more short stories published professionally. Prizes are as follows: (1st – $1000) (2nd – $750) (3rd – $500). This contest repeats quarterly. Winners are also entered in the yearly contest for a grand prize of $5000.
More information here. This event is hosted by Writers of the Future.

ENDING: Fincke Creative Writing Prize (College)
2017-03-31
The Fincke Creative Writing Prize is for short fiction and poetry by undergraduates (no word count limiters listed). Prize is $100 in each category and publication.
More information here. This event is sponsored by Susquehanna University.

ENDING: Sarah Mook Poetry Contest (Youth)
2017-03-31
The Sarah Mook Poetry Contest is for poetry by children in grades K-12. The contest is split into four age groups, and in each group the prizes are as follows: (1st -$100) (2nd – $50) (3rd – $25). Optional donations appreciated.
More information here. This event is sponsored by the family of Sarah Mook.

ENDING: Print Express Short Story Contest (Youth)(UK)
2017-03-31
The Print Express Children’s Short Story Competition is for fiction stories up to 500 words by UK children aged 5-13. The winner in each age bracket wins tokens they are able to spend on books, as well as book tokens for their school library.
More information here. Hosted by Print Express.

ENDING: #13ReasonsWhy Contest
2017-03-31
The #13ReasonsWhy Contest is for short stories up to 500 words on one thing you could change in your life. The prize is a personal shout-out from Jay Asher, author of 13 Reasons Why.
More info here. Hosted by Wattpad.
