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ENDING: Speculative Book Proposal Contest
The "Nether Ether" Speculative Book Proposal Contest is for book proposals in speculative genres (e.g. science fiction and fantasy). Summary Submit book proposals up to 1000 words via submission form. Proposed books must be in the genres of …
Find out more »ENDING: BoB Scholarship (College)
The BoB Scholarship is for an essay, infographic, or article of over 1000 words by a college student. See site for topics. Prize is a $1000 scholarship. NOTE: It is possible this contest could be considered …
Find out more »ENDING: Lifesaver Essay Contest
The Lifesaver Essay Contest is for informational essays of 900-1300 words on one of the topics provided. Prize is $200, $100, and $50 respectively, with random $10 weekly winners starting mid-August. More information here. Hosted by …
Find out more »ENDING: AVBOB Poetry Competition (South Africa)
The AVBOB Poetry Competition is for poems in any of the 11 official South African languages by residents of South Africa. Prize is R10 000. More info here. Self-hosted. Find my events helpful? Donate $1 on Patreon to …
Find out more »ENDING: Polar Expressions Story Contest (CAN)(Youth)
The Polar Expressions Poetry Contest is for fictional stories up to 450 words by Canadian students in kindergarten through grade 12. Various monetary prizes for winners and educators, plus publication. More info here. Hosted by Polar …
Find out more »ENDING: Cha International Poetry Prize
The Cha International Poetry Prize is for poetry created from the loose translation of any text from or about Hong Kong or China. (I think you could just use Google Translate, since they emphasize “loose” for the …
Find out more »ENDING: #SweekStars Competition
The SweekStars Contest is for poetry and prose in all genres. Grand prize is $1000 with various category prizes up to $200, with a total prize pool of $4000. Five finalists in each category will also …
Find out more »ENDING: West Coast Eisteddfod Competitions
The West Coast Eisteddfod Competitions are for poetry and short stories. Poetry can be any length, and stories must be 1000-5000 words. Prize is $200 and publication. More info here and here. Sponsored by AmeriCymru. Find …
Find out more »ENDING: Renee Duke Poetry Award (Youth)
The Renee Duke Youth Poetry Award is for poems up to 96 lines by youth aged 17 and under that explores the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Prize is $100. More info here and here. Sponsored …
Find out more »ENDING: Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize (Youth)
The Patricia Grodd Poetry Prize is for poetry by high school sophomores and juniors. Prize is seminar tuition and publication in a prestigious journal. More info here and here. Hosted by the Kenyon Review. Find …
Find out more »ENDING: Foreign Voices Poetry Competition
The Foreign Voices Poetry Competition is for poems up to 50 lines on the subject of human migration. Prize is £200. More info here. Hosted by Holland Park Press. Find my events helpful? Donate $1 on Patreon to …
Find out more »ENDING: Betty Trask Prize (Age: Under 35)
The Betty Trask Prize is for a traditional or romance novel. It must be the author's first novel, but it can be published or unpublished. Prize is £20,000. More info here and here. Hosted by The …
Find out more »ENDING: Anita McAndrews Poetry Contest
The Anita McAndrews Poetry Contest is for poems relating to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Prizes are $50-100. More info here (see note under Eligibility Details). Hosted by Poets for Human Rights. Find my …
Find out more »ENDING: Shared Dream Chapbook Contest (Diversity: Immigrant)
The Shared Dream Chapbook Contest is for chapbook-length poetry collections (18-30 pages) that "underscores the immigrant experience. All entries must be from authors who are first-generation immigrants born outside the United States or children of (two) …
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