The International 3-Day Novel Contest
Held every Labor Day weekend, entrants are challenged to produce a novel in three days. Finished works are submitted via mail for judging. Outlines created … Read More “The International 3-Day Novel Contest”
Fiction
Terrain.org Annual Contest for Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry
Submit original fiction or nonfiction of up to 6,000 words, or submit 3-5 poems or one long poem of at least five pages. The theme … Read More “Terrain.org Annual Contest for Fiction, Nonfiction and Poetry”
Carolyn A. Klepper Youth Fiction Writing Contest
Contest open to youth age 17 and younger. Any topic is acceptable. 4,000 maximum word count. Submit manuscript and entry fee at www.mustanglibrary.org. Click on … Read More “Carolyn A. Klepper Youth Fiction Writing Contest”
Serena McDonald Kennedy Award
Submit a novella up to 50,000 words or a 200 page manuscript of short stories, any topic will be considered. Previously published work is also … Read More “Serena McDonald Kennedy Award”
Gival Press Short Story Award
Seeks previously unpublished, original short stories between 5,000 and 15,000 words for its 10th annual contest. Must be a high literary quality, standalone story.
Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2013
THE DREAMQUESTONE WRITING CONTEST is open to anyone that loves writing a story that is worth telling everyone! Write a short story five pages maximum … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2013”
Shirley You Jest! Book Awards
Shirley You Jest! Book Awards honors books by self-published and traditionally published indie authors that “deliver the funny” in the categories of fiction and non-fiction. … Read More “Shirley You Jest! Book Awards”
Bard Fiction Prize
Offered to encourage and support young fiction writes, the prize is open to American citizens age 39 or younger at the time of application. Requires … Read More “Bard Fiction Prize”
Bellevue Literary Review Prizes
Annual award honoring outstanding writing in the themes of health, healing, illness, the mind, and the body. Fiction and nonfiction up to 5,000 words and … Read More “Bellevue Literary Review Prizes”
Women Who Write 2013 International Poetry & Short Prose Contest
Women Who Write 2013 International Poetry & Short Prose Contest is open to all women ages 18 and over, everywhere. One 1st, 2nd and 3rd … Read More “Women Who Write 2013 International Poetry & Short Prose Contest”
Featured Posts
New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)
Need some help crafting some quality resolutions you’ll keep long past March? Here are some ideas. Read More “New year, new writing goals (that you’ll actually keep!)”
All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer
Want to write horror? Read this first. Read More “All the things I wish I’d known as a beginner horror writer”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”