Summer Speculative Fiction Contest
1000-4000 words. Write imaginative magical realms this summer about things that do not exist in our present universe. Dive deep into your imagination. Take respite … Read More “Summer Speculative Fiction Contest”
Graphic Writing
Rigel 2022
Authors & Artists Eligible Rigel is the brightest star in the Orion constellation. Sunspot Lit is looking for the single short story, novel, novella, artwork, … Read More “Rigel 2022”
Solstice’s Summer 2022 Fiction Writing Contest
The Fiction Contest accepts entries of stories (1500 – 8000 words) from all genres except children’s. This Season’s theme is Identity. The explanation and identification … Read More “Solstice’s Summer 2022 Fiction Writing Contest”
The Synopsis Skirmish—a writing contest for querying authors
Summarize your novel in 500 words or less for a chance at a $1000 CAD prize pool. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself … Read More “The Synopsis Skirmish—a writing contest for querying authors”
2022 Bristol Short Story Prize
The 15th Bristol Short Story Prize is open to all published and unpublished writers. Entries must be previously unpublished with a maximum word count of … Read More “2022 Bristol Short Story Prize”
The Shorts Awards
Chanticleer International Book Awards is seeking the Best New Short Stories, Essays, Novellas, and Collections in FICTION and NON-FICTION.
Geminga: $250 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art
Authors and artists eligible. Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest honors the power of the small. No restrictions on theme or category. $250 cash, publication for the … Read More “Geminga: $250 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art”
Dandy Writers Short Story Contest
Submit a story of no more than 200 words.Your submission must be in line with the theme of the month.A writer is only permitted to … Read More “Dandy Writers Short Story Contest”
The Rhys Davies Short Story Competition 2022
The Rhys Davies Short Story Competition recognises the very best short stories in English in any style and on any subject up to a maximum … Read More “The Rhys Davies Short Story Competition 2022”
Solstice’s Spring ’22 Art & Photography Contest
We’re excited to announce that Solstice’s Spring ’22 Art & Photography Contest is now open for entries. All of Solstice’s contests are run in partnership … Read More “Solstice’s Spring ’22 Art & Photography Contest”
Featured Posts
The Writer’s Conference
September 17, 2022 Sponsored By Thank you to all who attended our conference on September 17, 2022! Sign up for our mailing list now … Read More “The Writer’s Conference”
Three elements that create a strong opening sentence
The importance of opening with character, setting, and emotion. Read More “Three elements that create a strong opening sentence”
Opportunities for writers: September 2022
Here are the deadlines that caught our eye this month, September 2022. Read More “Opportunities for writers: September 2022”