Posts made in February, 2011

The Humingbird Guide Children’s Story Contest

The Hummingbird Guide is hosting a Children’s Story Contest about hummingbirds. The ages are 6 to 12 and the submission deadline is May 31, 2011. The prizes are Hummingbird Feeder Kits and special recognition on our website. http://www.hummingbird-guide.com/kids-hummingbird-writing-contest.html Here are the contest rules: Minimum of 300 words for submission. Submit original work written by you. Contest open to ages 6 to 12. Fill out the...

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The Travel Writing Contest

Are you a travel writer producing creative or creative non-fiction work? If you’re a travel writer – either creative or creative non-fiction – then we want to hear from you. Don’t keep your work on a laptop or in a journal. Enter our first ever Travel Writing Contest and you will have a chance to win £100. The winner will also receive feedback from two published travel writers – judges Paul Gogarty and Bill...

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VINTAGE BOOKS AND FOCUS FILMS SPONSOR JANE EYRE STORY CONTEST FOR TEENS

A Gothic Story Competition for Young Writers, Inspired by the forthcoming Focus Features film Jane Eyre Vintage Books announces an exciting opportunity for teen writers and fans of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel—The Jane Eyre Gothic Story Competition! Students are invited to write their own gothic story (combining elements of romance and horror) and the author of the best story will win a trip for two to England! For inspiration, contestants...

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Call for writing and art for Status Hat’s monthly artszine

Call for writing and art for Status Hat’s monthly artszine http://www.statushat.org! We are seeking works for these three themes, for publication in July, August and September of 2011: GAMES & PUZZLES; THE TRAVEL ISSUE; IMAGE. Writers, we accept:  Poetry (up to 3 poems), Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction & Articles (1000 words max). Artists – send us a link to where we can view your work online first. Call opens Feb. 18, 2011...

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The 33rd Nimrod Literary Awards for Fiction & Poetry

The 33rd Nimrod Literary Awards The Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction & The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry Sponsored by Nimrod International Journal Founded by Ruth G. Hardman FIRST PLACE: $2,000 and publication SECOND PLACE: $1,000 and publication Contest Rules Contest Begins: January 1, 2011 Postmark Deadline: April 30, 2011 Poetry: 3-10 pages of poetry (one long poem or several short poems). Fiction: 7,500 words maximum. No...

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