The Shorts Awards
Chanticleer International Book Awards is seeking the Best New Short Stories, Essays, Novellas, and Collections in FICTION and NON-FICTION.
Young Adult
The Fiction Series Awards
Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs) is seeking for the best book series in all of its sixteen fiction divisions: Mysteries, Suspense Thrillers, Espionage/High Stakes, … Read More “The Fiction Series Awards”
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”
The Face Project
Calling all aspiring and established writers and poets! Would you like to be featured in a unique art and literature publication? What do you see … Read More “The Face Project”
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”
CHAPTER ONE PRIZE
$20 ENTRY FEE. Submissions open Feb 1 – Mar 1. The Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first chapter of … Read More “CHAPTER ONE PRIZE”
Writing MAGIC
Are you an author who loves magic? Do you have an idea for a super short story that needs to be shared with the world? … Read More “Writing MAGIC”
Writerwerx University Novel Opening Contest
The Novel Opening Contest is open to any author living in the United States who is over the age of 18 and has a published … Read More “Writerwerx University Novel Opening 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”
“Cold” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline February 28, 2022
| Theme: The cold can leave us chilled, frozen or refreshed. It can feel harsh, unemotional or lonely. Left in the cold, given the cold … Read More ““Cold” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline February 28, 2022”
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Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”