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ENDING: “Think Positive, Live Happy” Essay Contest
The "Think Positive, Live Happy" Essay Contest is for nonfiction essays or poetry of up to 1200 words by any author. Prize is $200 and 10 copies of the anthology. More info here(scroll down the …
Find out more »ENDING: Lilly/Rosenberg Fellowships
The Lilly/Rosenberg Fellowships is for poetry of around 10 pages by published poets. Prize is $25,800. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by The Poetry Foundation. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! You can …
Find out more »ENDING: SA Writers College Award (South Africa)
The SA Writers College Award (South Africa) is for themed short stories of up to 2000 words by anyone living in South Africa (over age 16). Prize is R10 000. This year's theme is "no …
Find out more »ENDING: “The Once and Future Moon” Contest
The "The Once and Future Moon" Contest is for themed short stories of 1000-5000 words by any author. Prize is publication, £10, and contributor copy. This year's theme is Earth's moon, and/or the way that …
Find out more »ENDING: Utemorrah Award for Indigenous Authors (AUS: Diverse)
The Utemorrah Award for Indigenous Authors (AUS: Diverse) is for fiction manuscripts intended for ages 8-18 of 40,000-100,000words by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who lives in Australia. Prize is A$15,000 and possible publication. …
Find out more »ENDING: Adler Prize for Women Writers (USA/CAN: Student)
The Adler Prize for Women Writers (USA/CAN: Student) is for personal essays of up to 500 words by female authors pursuing an advanced degree in journalism, literature, or creative writing in the USA/Canada. Prize is …
Find out more »ENDING: Lake Superior State Story Prize (Youth)
The Lake Superior State Story Prize (Youth) is for short stories of upto 5000 words by high school students in the US or Canada. Prize is publication and $500 cash, plus a $1000 scholarship if …
Find out more »ENDING: Tamworth Litfest (Youth)
The Tamworth Litfest (Youth) is for short stories of up to 1500 words by youth up to 11th grade/year. Prize is up to £50. Adults can enter too, but for a small fee. More info …
Find out more »ENDING: CREA Writing Contest (Youth)
The CREA Writing Contest (Youth) is for essays of 300-500 words by any author aged 10-14. Prize is up to $125. Essay must describe what the phrase "imagination in education" means to you. More info …
Find out more »ENDING: Writing District Contest
The Writing District Contest is for short stories of up to 3000 words by any author. Prize is $50. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by The Writing District. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services from …
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