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Writer’s Workout: Registration Open
The Writer's Workout is six consecutive weeks of short story writing challenges that result in personalized professional feedback for all entrants as well as weekly winners of various prizes (including anthology publication). More info here.
Find out more »ENDING: Women on the Water (Female)
The Women on the Water (Female) is for short stories of up to 3000 words by female authors. Prize is $50-$250. This year's prompt involves transitioning from a land-based home to a sea-based home, or …
Find out more »ENDING: Hart Crane Poetry Contest
The Hart Crane Poetry Contest is for 1-2 poems of typical length by any author. Prize is publication. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Kent State University/ICON Magazne. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services from …
Find out more »ENDING: Algren Short Story Award
The Algren Short Story Award is for short stories of up to 8000 words by any author. Prize is $3,500. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by the Chicago Tribune. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services …
Find out more »ENDING: Spread the Word Life Writing Prize
The Spread the Word Life Writing Prize is for life writing (similar to memoir) of up to 5000 words by UK authors over age 18. Prize is £1500. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Spread the …
Find out more »ENDING: Jane Martin Poetry Prize (UK)
The Jane Martin Poetry Prize (UK) is for 1-2 poems of up to 2 single-spaced pages total by UK residents aged 18-30. Prize is £700. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Girton College. Free Writing Events …
Find out more »ENDING: Gannon University Poetry Contest (USA:Youth)
The Gannon University Poetry Contest (USA:Youth) is for 1-2 poems of any length by USA students in grades 9-12. Prize is $50-$100. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Gannon University. Free Writing Events offers budget editing …
Find out more »ENDING: $1000 for 1000 Words Contest (Youth)
The $1000 for 1000 Words Contest (Youth) is for short stories of exactly 1000 words by students in grades 6-12. Prize is $1000 and online publication. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Leyla Beban Young Authors …
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