West Jefferson, NC – Ashe County’s On the Same Page Literary Festival, now in its fifth year, is opening the Festival’s second writing competition. In association with the 2012 Festival, which will take place September 12 – 15 in Ashe County, NC, the Page Crafter’s Prize recognizes writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry with cash awards. Winning writers will have the opportunity to read their work during the On the Same Page Literary...

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And welcome to all who have the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original. http://www.dreamquestone.com Guidelines: Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject, style,...

Each month Switchback provides a prompt and we want you to send us your best work inspired by that prompt. The winning entry as decided by our editors will be featured on Switchback. Contest submissions can be poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or even art but must be 500 words or under. Please send us only one submission per prompt and only previously unpublished works. We accept simultaneous submissions but please notify us immediately of...

If you are a passionate writer or artist, this is a tremendous opportunity to get your ideas and work in the public eye and be part of a growing content network called CONSENT.COM. Submit an article and earn a chance to win a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card. CONSENT focuses on anything and everything that involves the idea of “consent”. The word consent refers to the provision of approval or assent, particularly and especially after thoughtful...

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...

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...