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3×3 Writing Challenge
The 3x3 Writing Challenge is a live Facebook event. Write a story/poem/blog post a day and win these prizes: -Coaching session with @saracconnell ($500 value) -21-Day Writing Boot Camp ($997 value) -And more! More info here. …
Find out more »ENDING: Foyle Poetry Contest (Youth)
The Foyle Poetry Contest is for poems of any style by poets aged 11-17. Prize is publication in various avenues. More info here. Hosted by The Poetry Society. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services …
Find out more »ENDING: Polar Expressions Poetry and Flash Contests (CAN: Youth/Adult)
The Polar Expressions Contests are for poetry up to 48 lines and flash fiction up to 750 words by Canadian writers of all ages. There are two age categories above and below age 15. Prizes range from …
Find out more »ENDING: Landfall Essay Competition (New Zealand)
The Landfall Essay Competition is for personal essays on any subject by New Zealand residents. Prize is NZ$3,000 and possible publication. More info here. Sponsored by Otago University Press. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services …
Find out more »ENDING: Diverse Writers/ Diverse Worlds
The Diverse Writers/ Diverse Worlds grants are for work by diverse and marginalized authors, or for work that presents a diverse world regardless of author background. Submit a work-in-progress manuscript excerpt up to 5,000 words. Each …
Find out more »ENDING: Betjeman Poetry Prize (Youth: UK/Ireland)
The Betjeman Poetry Prize is for poetry on the theme PLACE by youth aged 10-13 from the UK and Ireland. Any length. Prize is £500 and anthology publication, plus £5000 for the winners' school. More info …
Find out more »ENDING: Carers UK Creative Writing Competition (UK)
The Carers UK Creative Writing Competition is for poems or short stories by UK residents about caring for a loved one. Prize is £100 of high street vouchers. More info here. Hosted by Carers UK. …
Find out more »ENDING: Dragonfly Tea Story Contest (UK) (Youth)
The Dragonfly Tea Story Contest is for short stories up to 500 words by UK children aged 5-15 on the theme THE WILD GARDEN. Prize is a£50 voucher for each winner per age category, plus a …
Find out more »ENDING: TL;DR Horror Submission Window
TL;DR Press is seeking horror submissions up to 2000 words for its anthology. Authors will earn web and print publication. All proceeds from the sale of the anthology will go to charity. More info here. …
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