BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Mica Scotti Kole - ECPv5.2.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Mica Scotti Kole
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://micascottikole.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mica Scotti Kole
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Detroit
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20180226T223206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T044425Z
UID:8504-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: "The Golden Years: Life After 60" Nonfiction Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Chicken Soup “The Golden Years: Life After 60” Contest is for nonfiction essays and poetry up to 1200 words on the topic “The Golden Years: Life After 60.” Prize is $200 and ten copies of the anthology. This comes out to well over the industry standard of $0.06 per word. \nMore info here. Hosted by Chicken Soup for the Soul. \n  \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5-10!\nYou can also support FWE on Patreon to keep it ad-free. \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-golden-years-life-60-nonfiction-contest/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_Nonfiction.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190114T071115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T071115Z
UID:9650-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Jerry Jazz Musician Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Jerry Jazz Musician Competition is for short stories that relate to the “music\, social history\, literature\, politics\, art\, film\, and theatre\, particularly that of the counter-culture of mid-20th century America.” Stories must have a word count of up to 5000 words\, by any author. Prize is $100 and web publication. Competition runs thrice yearly.  \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Jerry Jazz Musician. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5-12!\nYou can also support FWE on Patreon to keep it ad-free. \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-jerry-jazz-musician-competition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190228T073411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T073411Z
UID:9853-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Writer's HQ Flash Contest
DESCRIPTION: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 the retreats to someone else).   \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Writer’s HQ. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5!\nYou can also support FWE on Patreon to keep it ad-free. \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-writers-hq-flash-contest-2/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_Flash.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190228T075333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T182920Z
UID:9900-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Writers of the Future
DESCRIPTION: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. Prize is $500-$1000\, a story illustration\, and a one-week stay in Los Angeles for the Writers of the future Workshop and awards ceremony (with flight paid)\, plus a chance at a $5000 additional annual prize. This contest is quarterly. Please note that the contest is largely funded by the Church of Scientology\, per its relationship with L. Ron Hubbard; however\, as a past winner\, I (Mica) will vouch for them. They’re not out to convert you. \nMore info here. Sponsored/Hosted by the estate of L. Ron Hubbard. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5!\nYou can also support FWE on Patreon to keep it ad-free. \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-writers-future-11/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190430T051723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T044303Z
UID:10067-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: I Can't Stop Laughing!
DESCRIPTION:The I Can’t Stop Laughing! is for nonfiction stories and poems of up to 1200 words by any author. Prize is $200\, publication\, and 10 author copies. Must follow the theme “I Can’t Stop Laughing!” \nMore info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Chicken Soup for the Soul. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-cant-stop-laughing/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_Nonfiction.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T065835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T065835Z
UID:10327-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Salisbury Story Prize [youth/adult]
DESCRIPTION:The Salisbury Story Prize [youth/adult] is for river-related flash fiction of up to 500 words by any author aged 4 and older (various age categories). Prize is a place on the Professional Writing Academy’s 8-week course (£450 value).   \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by the Salisbury Literary Festival. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-salisbury-story-prize-youth-adult/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_YouthAdult.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T065945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T065945Z
UID:10328-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Achong Caribbean Writer's Prize [Caribbean]
DESCRIPTION:The Achong Caribbean Writer’s Prize [Caribbean] is for literary nonfiction manuscripts-in-progress of any length by authors of Caribbean birth or citizenship\, etc. Prize is about $3000. Submitted entries should be 3000 words\, and authors must be previously unpublished traditionally.  \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Bocas Lit Fest. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-achong-caribbean-writers-prize-caribbean/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_Novel.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T070024Z
UID:10332-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Victoria Literary Festival Writing Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Literary Festival Writing Competition is for “Hats Off” themed short stories of up to 1800 words by any author. Prize is C$350 and anthology publication.   \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Victoria Literary Festival. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-victoria-literary-festival-writing-competition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T070136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T235014Z
UID:10338-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Pressfuls Short Story Contest
DESCRIPTION:This website and contest ended up being a scam. Do not submit to these people. \nThe Pressfuls Short Story Contest is for Gothic\, Horror\, Fantasy\, Mystery and Adventure stories of 500-10\,000 words by any author. Prize is $50. \nMore info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Pressfuls. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-pressfuls-short-story-contest/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T070231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T070231Z
UID:10339-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Somos en Escrito Extra-Fiction Contest [diverse: indigenous/hispanic]
DESCRIPTION:The Somos en Escrito Extra-Fiction Contest [diverse: indigenous/hispanic] is for “extra-fiction” short stories of up to 6000 words by Native American\, Chicanan\, or Latino/a/x authors. Prize is $100 and publication. By “extra-fiction\,” they mean speculative fiction that’s considered kind of “out there.”  \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Somos En Escrito Magazine. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-somos-en-escrito-extra-fiction-contest-diverse-indigenous-hispanic/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T070306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T070306Z
UID:10344-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: University of Iowa Press Award [US: IA]
DESCRIPTION:The University of Iowa Press Award [US: IA] is for collections of short fiction of at least 150 pages by any author. Prize is publication by University of Iowa Press.   \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by University of Iowa. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-university-iowa-press-award-us-ia/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T070449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T070449Z
UID:10349-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Ikike Press Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Ikike Press Competition is for fiction novels of at least 50\,000 words by any author. Prize is small-press publication for longlisted authors\, and an additional $500 and bigger publishin package for first prize. See the website for typical genres that the press seeks out.  \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Ikike Press. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-ikike-press-competition/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_Novel.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T070724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T070724Z
UID:10360-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Gransnet HQ Writing Competition [female\,age 40+]
DESCRIPTION:The Gransnet HQ Writing Competition [female\,age 40+] is for manuscript excerpts of 20\,000 words by female authors over age 40 (stories must also feature a protagonist of that age and gender). Prize is a publishing contract with an imprint of HarperCollins.   \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by HQ/ Gransnet. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-gransnet-hq-writing-competition-femaleage-40/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_Novel.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T070749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T070749Z
UID:10359-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Owl Canyon Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:The Owl Canyon Hackathon is for short stories of exactly 50 paragraphs by any author. Prize is $3\,000. The first and twentieth paragraphs must match those given by the contest\, and every paragraph must be at least 40 words long.  \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Owl Canyon Press. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-owl-canyon-hackathon-2/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T071403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T074619Z
UID:10381-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Taylor Manuscript Award [diverse: Jewish\, children's]
DESCRIPTION:The Taylor Manuscript Award [diverse: jewish\, children’s] is for Judaism-related manuscripts intended for ages 8-13 of 64-200 pages by any author. Prize is potential publication. Books should extend the understanding of Judaism for the reader.  \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by Association of ewish Libraries. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-taylor-manuscript-award-diverse-jewish-childrens/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BG_Childrens.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190904T071630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T071630Z
UID:10390-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: TL;DR Beneath Strange Stars
DESCRIPTION:The TL;DR Beneath Strange Stars is for speculative (scifi\, fantasy\, etc) short stories and poetry of up to 4000 words (stories) or 2000 words (poems) by any author. Prize is anthology publication. Proceeds go to charity.  \nMore info here.  Sponsored/Hosted by TL;DR Press. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-tldr-beneath-strange-stars/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory_Poetry.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191001
DTSTAMP:20260504T160450
CREATED:20190930T030109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191221T235113Z
UID:10444-1569801600-1569887999@micascottikole.com
SUMMARY:ENDING: Pressfuls Story Contest
DESCRIPTION:This website and contest ended up being a scam. Do not submit to these people. They will publish your work without payment or permission. \nThe Pressfuls Story Contest is for any short science fiction\, fantasy\, horror\, mystery\, or adventure of 500-10\,000 words by any author. Prize is $50. \nMore info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Pressfuls. \nFree Writing Events offers budget editing services from $5! \nSee any errors? Have I missed an event?\nContact me!
URL:https://micascottikole.com/events/ending-pressfuls-story-contest/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://micascottikole.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/BG_ShortStory.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR