404 Words Short Short Story Contest
404words.com is always looking for quality stories. The goal of this contest is to discover some great ones! 404 words maximum.
Horror
Connecticut Fiction Fest
Connecticut Fiction Fest features keynote speaker Sarah MacLean, with a master class taught by Barbara Samuel O’Neal. More than 20 workshops, including a full suspense-mystery … Read More “Connecticut Fiction Fest”
Conium Press 2016 Book & Chapbook Contest
Word count is flexible. Chapbooks and full-length books receive equal consideration. The judging process is blind. Conium Press is a publisher of innovative writing. We … Read More “Conium Press 2016 Book & Chapbook Contest”
Conium Press 2016 Book & Chapbook Contest
Word count is flexible. Chapbooks and full-length books are given equal consideration. Conium Press is a publisher of innovative writing. We lean toward unconventional plots, … Read More “Conium Press 2016 Book & Chapbook Contest”
Humor Us Contest
Humor Us is looking for books with a good dose of funny. Maybe yours is a dark humor, a parody, or a good, old-fashioned buddy … Read More “Humor Us Contest”
“Patterns” International Call For Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2016
Patterns are a natural or accidental arrangement or sequence. Patterns can relate to behaviours, visual design, occurrences in nature, methods, and more. It can be … Read More ““Patterns” International Call For Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2016”
Declaration of Independents Audiobook Contest
The winner of the Declaration of Independents Audiobook Contest receives a fully-produced audiobook. ListenUp Audiobooks Declaration of Independents Audiobook Contest is an opportunity for authors … Read More “Declaration of Independents Audiobook Contest”
87 Bedford Short Story Contest
Contest is open from May 31 to August 28, 2016. Winner will be announced by September 30, 2016. Rules Submit a literary short story between … Read More “87 Bedford Short Story Contest”
BooksGoSocial Annual Writer’s Conference
A mixture of writing craft, self publishing and digital marketing sessions from qualified instructors in Ireland’s leading writing center. Number of Programs/Year 1
Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2016
Open to anyone who enjoys writing a story that’s worth telling everyone! Write a short story, 5 pages maximum length on any subject or theme. … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2016”
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Ranking rejection
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