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ENDING: Bridge House Nativity Story Contest
The Bridge House Nativity Story Contest is for short stories on theme "Nativity" of 1000-5000 words by any author. Prize is anthology publication. More info here/here. Sponsored/Hosted by Bridge House Publishing. Free Writing Events offers …
Find out more »ENDING: Lindisfarne Crime Prize (England)
The Lindisfarne Crime Prize is for crime short story of up to 10,000 words by for residents of the North of England, or whose work celebrates the North of England. Prize is £2500. More info …
Find out more »ENDING: Restless Books Prize (Diverse)
The Restless Books Prize (Diverse) is for a debut literary nonfiction work of at least 25,000 words by a first-generation immigrant. Prize is $10,000 and publication. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Restless Books. Free Writing …
Find out more »ENDING: Writer’s HQ Flash Contest
The Writer's HQ Flash Contest is for flash fiction of up to 500 words by any author. Prize is 12 months of Writer's HQ membership plus 3 free retreats in the UK (you can donate …
Find out more »ENDING: It’s All Been Written
The It's All Been Written is for themed short stories of 3000-15,000 words by any author. Prize is an audio adaptation of their story. The theme is “Drove downtown in the rain, nine-thirty on a …
Find out more »ENDING: Morris Southern Poetry Award
The Morris Southern Poetry Award is for Southern poetry of up to 3 pages by any poet. Prize is $2500 and an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC. Poems must reference "the American South, in spirit, history, …
Find out more »ENDING: Colquitt/Wilson/O’Connor Awards
The Colquitt/Wilson/O'Connor Awards is for poems and short stories of of up to 60 lines/5000 words by any writer. Prize is publication and up to $500. Work must be accepted for publication into the journal, …
Find out more »ENDING: Speculative Older Writer’s Grant (Age 50+)
The Speculative Older Writer's Grant (Age 50+) is for speculative writing samples (poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction) of various lengths by authors aged over 50. Prize is $500. The work must be speculative fiction (science fiction, …
Find out more »ENDING: Mook Poetry Contest (Youth)
The Mook Poetry Contest (Youth) is for poetry of any length by authors in grades K-12. Prize is $100 in several age categories. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Sarah Mook Outreach Fund. Free Writing Events …
Find out more »ENDING: Foley Poetry Award
The Foley Poetry Award is for poems up to 40 lines. The prize is $1000. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by America Media. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! You can also support …
Find out more »ENDING: Writers of the Future
The Writers of the Future is for science fiction and fantasy short stories or novellas of up to 17,000 words by any unprofessional author. This contest is known for boosting the careers of new authors. …
Find out more »ENDING: World Cup Writing Contest (Youth)
The World Cup Writing Contest (Youth) is for personal essays of up to 250 words by students up to age 14. Prize is publication plus a $100 iTunes gift card. Essays must answer the question …
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