$500 prize for the best poem, and $500 prize for the best short story (flash fiction), plus publication in Able Muse (the print journal). Finalists in each category will also be considered for publication. Entry deadline: February 15, 2011 Entry Fees: $15 for each entry which should contain a minimum of 1 poem, a maximum of 5 poems, but all the poems combined should not exceed 10 pages per entry). $15 for each entry minimum which should...

Bellevue Literary Review A journal of humanity and human experience The Bellevue Literary Review Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, & Poetry The Bellevue Literary Review Prizes recognize exceptional writing about health, healing, illness, the mind, and the body. First prize is $1000 and publication in the Spring 2012 issue of the Bellevue Literary Review. $1000 Goldenberg Prize for Fiction (Judged by Francine Prose) $1000 Marica and Jan Vilcek...

The Cupboard’s first-ever contest! Featuring guest judge Michael Martone! The winning author will receive $500 and the manuscript will be published as an upcoming volume of The Cupboard. Deadline: Please submit manuscripts between 4,000 and 10,000 words, of one piece or many, through Submishmash between February 1st and March 31st. The entire manuscript should not have been published previously, but if individual pieces have appeared...

Next Generation Indie Book Awards® Open to independent authors and publishers worldwide The largest not-for-profit awards program for independent publishers Enter books released in 2010 or 2011 or with a 2010 or 2011 copyright date 60 categories to choose from Cash prizes and fabulous awards Exposure of top 60 books to leading New York literary agent Gala awards reception held at the world famous Plaza Hotel in New York City Earn recognition...

Welcome to the 12th Year of Scriptapalooza’s Television Writing Competition! Our intention is to open doors for the aspiring television. There are four categories you can submit to, which include 1 hour existing shows, 1/2 hour existing sitcom, original pilots and reality shows. The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are from established product companies. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a...

The Sylvia K. Burack Writing Award is a writing contest for high school students in grades 11 and 12 in the U.S. and Canada. The award is made in memory of Sylvia K. Burack, longtime editor and publisher of The Writer. Burack was known for her dedication to helping writers and editors. The winning writer will receive: • $500 • Publication in The Writer magazine and on WriterMag.com • A one-year subscription to The Writer • A copy of the Gotham...