Posts made in March, 2012

Abandoned Towers Writings Contest 2012

To help celebrate the official relaunch of Abandoned Towers we are holding a writing contest!  Please read the whole page for complete details. Theme: The theme for the first Abandoned Towers writing contest is: The concept of “abandoned towers” must be incorporated into the piece, as a phrase, allusion, metaphor, physical tower… however you choose. Genres: Short Story: any genre is acceptable for the contest Poetry: any form is acceptable for...

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Mad as a Hare Writing Contest from Scribophile.com

Scribophile.com is pleased to announce the Mad as a Hare writing contest. This fee-free contest has a $50 first prize and a $25 second prize, and is for fiction or non-fiction of 2500 words or fewer.   Entries must be about personified animals in some way, shape, or form.   Beyond that, there are no limits! Entry is free! Contest deadline March 31, 2012.   This contest is hosted by Scribophile–a friendly, knowledgeable, and intensive...

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The Just One Book Project- Writers

My name is Laura and I’m working on getting the Just One Book Project off the ground. We are looking for writers and I would like to know how I could get our project featured on your website. There is no fee for submission and we are looking for writers from the LGBT community and its supporters. For all the info check out our website or facebook page. For more info, visit: justonebookproject.com...

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MONSTROSITIES OF THE MIDWAY: Literary Contest

Step right up! We want to see mysteries, anomalies, and clashing energies. Bring your giant rats, conjoined twins, Fiji mermaids, and bearded ladies. We invite any writing that complicates issues of performance and identity. Real and unreal. Exposed and concealed. Submit: March 5th – May 31st Fee: $15 per entry Prize: $1000 + publication in Midway Journal for a winning poem (or group of poems), story, or essay. Judges: Ana Božičević and...

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Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition 2012

**IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to a web hosting problem that has now been resolved, we have extended our 2012 deadline to May 31, 2012. This applies to our 2012 competition only. Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition 2012 Writers of short fiction are encouraged to enter the 2012 Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition. The competition has a thirty-one year history of literary excellence, and its organizers are dedicated to enthusiastically...

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