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Author Mentor Match Submission Window
The Author Mentor Match is for YA or adult manuscripts of 50,000 to 120,000 words by any author. Prize is mentorship by a professional in the field. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Author Mentor Match. …
Find out more »ENDING: Ambroggio Prize
The Ambroggio Prize is for poetry manuscripts of 48 to 100 pages by any author. Prize is $1,000. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by American Academy of Poets. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services from …
Find out more »ENDING: Ballard Spahr Prize for Poetry (Midwest Authors)
The Ballard Spahr Prize for Poetry (Midwest Authors) is for poetry of 48 pages by any author. Prize is $10,000 and publication. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by Milkweed. Free Writing Events offers budget editing services …
Find out more »ENDING: Myong Cha Son Haiku Award (College)
The Myong Cha Son Haiku Award is for up to three poems by college students. Prize is $1,500. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by West Chester University. This month, Free Writing Events is training an intern! …
Find out more »ENDING: Iris N. Spencer Poetry Award (College)
The Iris N. Spencer Poetry Award (College students) is for poetry of up to three poems by college students. Prize is $1,500. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by West Chester University. This month, Free Writing Events …
Find out more »ENDING: Rhina P. Espaillat Award (College/Bilingual)
The Rhina P. Espaillat Award is for up to three poems by college students. Prize is $500. Must include both an English and Spanish version of the submitted poem. More info here. Sponsored/Hosted by West …
Find out more »ENDING: West Coast Eisteddfod Competitions
The West Coast Eisteddfod is for poetry and short stories of up to 5,000 words or 1 to 5 poems by any author. Prize is $200. Please note that this contest calls for posting entries …
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