Think you can turn this logline from master screenwriter Simon Kinberg into a killer script? “A spy who has spent life wining and dining young women suddenly gets a major surprise when his daughter knocks on the door.” Break out your scriptwriting software and get to work, because the Industry Insider Screenwriting Contest gives you the unique opportunity to spin this idea into solid spec screenplay that could be your ticket to...

NEWS: 100 Words or Fewer Writing Contest Contest Number Six September 18, 2010—December 18, 2010 Fiction We are continuing with four opportunities to win. First prize winner will receive $500. Runner up prizes will be $150, $100, and $50. For Contest Six, story subjects are up to you, with attention to specifications on the “WHAT WE WANT…”  page. Do take a good look at “TIPS” on that page. Visit the website for...

The Warren Adler Short Story Contest is the most prestigious international short story contest online thanks to the extraordinary literary quality of our submissions. The theme is short fiction in all of its varied genres. We are looking for original, imaginative pieces featuring compelling characters and creative plots. Your story entry can be mainstream fiction, romance, horror, fantasy, science-fiction, satire, mystery, or any of their...

Deadline: 30 November 2010 The aim of this competition is to provide a platform for writers to expose their talents for telling a big tale in a small way. Each story must be no longer than a 1000 words. Any theme or genre accepted.  The winning story will receive £50 and will be published on this website. Fee per entry is £4 As William Shakespeare said “All the world’s a stage”. Now is the time to write…     Visit the...

Sol Books grants one annual award for a novels and collection of short stories or essays. The winning entry will receive a standard royalty contract, with a $500 advance. Finalists may also be offered a publishing contract. GUIDELINES * Submit at least 30,000 words of prose (fiction or nonfiction) without any identifying information appearing on the manuscript. * Entry should be typed and double-spaced * Entry can be of any style, form, or...

Judges include Booker short listed author Clare Morrall, poet Jeff Phelps, children’s authors Ann Evans and Simon Cheshire, and former Birmingham Poet Laureate and non-fiction writer, Chris Morgan. 1st Prize £800 (approx 1,270 US $, 963 € ) The winning book will also be read by a top literary agent from MBA 2nd prize £150 (approx 240 US $, 180 €) 3rd prize £50 (approx 80 US $, 60 €) Closing date: March 31, 2011 We are now accepting...