Posts made in May, 2009

The Drue Heinz Literature Prize Call for Submissions 2009

www.upress.pitt.edu/renderHtmlPage.aspx?srcHtml=htmlSourceFiles/drueheinz.htm The Drue Heinz Literature Prize recognizes and supports writers of short fiction and makes their work available to readers around the world. The award is open to writers who have published a book-length collection of fiction or at least three short stories or novellas in commercial magazines or literary journals. Manuscripts are judged anonymously by nationally known...

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Nation Student Writing Contest, 2009

www.thenation.com/about/student_writing_contest.mhtml Sponsored by the BIL Charitable Trust to recognize and reward the best in student writing and thinking. We’re looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to answer this question: How has the recession affected you, your family or someone you know? Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and...

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2009 KEYSTONE CHAPBOOK PRIZE

SEVEN KITCHENS PRESS announces the 2009 KEYSTONE CHAPBOOK PRIZE for an original, unpublished poetry manuscript in English by a Pennsylvania writer*. sevenkitchens.blogspot.com Prize: $100 plus 25 copies. Submission deadline: Postmarked between May 1 and July 15 of each year. Eligibility: Open to all Pennsylvania writers. [*We consider a “Pennsylvania writer” as one who was born in, or has lived in, Pennsylvania, as well as any...

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The Ambassador Poetry Project Call for Submissions

The Ambassador Poetry Project, a new online periodical featuring writers from Ontario and Michigan, is accepting submissions for its launch issue. Emerging and established poets welcome in all styles. Poetic narrative and digital artwork is also welcome. Emails containing attachments will not be opened. Please review the submission guidelines at www.ambassadorpoetry.com.

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WAR POETRY CONTEST

8th year. Fifteen cash prizes totaling $5,000. Top prize $2,000. Submit 1-3 unpublished poems on the theme of war, up to 500 lines in all. Winning entries published online. Sponsored by Winning Writers. $15 entry fee, payable to Winning Writers. Postmark deadline: May 31. Judge: Jendi Reiter. Include cover sheet with contact information. No name on poems. Submit online or mail to Winning Writers, Attn: War Poetry Contest, 351 Pleasant Street,...

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