Posts made in December, 2010

The Modern Dickens Project

The concept is simple. Authors review the previous chapters, then craft the chapter for the next month. One winner is selected from the submissions. In December 2011, we’ll publish the book. Details: -Although the story is set in Iowa and involves Iowa themes, you do not have to live in Iowa to participate. In fact, it might be more interesting if you don’t. -No entry fee for submission. -The winning author receives a $100...

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Write Christmas Competition

Write Christmas Competition Comp Page: http://bestforfilm.com/community/write-christmas-competition/ Run by film reviews site Best For Film. Write a review of the greatest Christmas film never made. Shortlist judged by panel of 3 famous judges including the film editor of The Metro (3.5 million readers a day). As well as a cash prize of £100, winner gets unique poster, publication and critique from judges. Two runners-up get £50 and...

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Montana Prize in Fiction, Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction, Patricia Goedicke Prize in Poetry

Montana Prize in Fiction, Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction, Patricia Goedicke Prize in Poetry Open December  1 – February 28 Go to www.cutbankonline.org for more information  Description: CutBank is pleased to announce the 2011 Montana Prize in Fiction,  Montana Prize in Creative Nonfiction, and the Patricia Goedicke Prize in Poetry. Submissions are accepted December 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011. Winners receive $500 and...

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The Quotable Call for Submissions

www.thequotablelit.com The Quotable: The Quarterly Publication of Quotable Fiction seeks original, unpublished fiction (under 3,000 words), creative non-fiction (under 3,000 words), and artwork for it’s First Issue: The Fools Issue. “The right to be a cussed fool is safe from all devices human, It’s common (ez a gin’ral rule) to every critter born of woman.” -James Russell Lowell Visit our website to submit and for additional information:...

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On the Danforth “Postcard” Fiction Writing Contest

On the Danforth, the community magazine for Toronto’s Danforth neighbourhood, is holding a postcard story contest. The winning entry will receive a cash prize of $50 and will be published in the glossy, full-colour summer issue – which over 2000 people will read – as well as on the website. Here’s the titular ‘postcard’ of the Danforth to be used as inspiration for the story. (It’s a vertical postcard, okay?) – Open to everyone, no matter...

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