Midlife Collage Writing Contest! Enter a Writing Contest. US citizens and legal residents age 40 and over. Weekly writing contest with a cash prize of $50 to the winner. Send us a short story — your story about an experience in midlife. No word minimum. No fee to enter. Multiple entries are allowed. There is currently no limit on the number of weekly contests that you may enter. Readers rate the vignettes. The winner is the vignette with...

The Fred Otto Prize for Oz Fiction (10,000 word maximum) $100 First Prize $50 Second Prize Prose story submissions are invited for the 2012 Fred Otto Prize for Oz Fiction. “Oz Fiction” is defined as any story about or pertaining to the Land of Oz as originally created by author L. Frank Baum in the book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and its sequels, but stories need not be confined to Baum’s vision. Submissions about or pertaining to the Land of...

We’re looking for personal film reviews from teens and college students that answers the question: “What movie has made the biggest difference in your life?”  We’re giving away movie passes from our sponsor, Regal Theaters, and more.  We thought your visitors might be interested in sharing this with your readers. Here’s the link to the movie writing contest page:  ...

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...

To celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens in 2012, Cambridge University Press invites U.S. high school students to participate in an essay contest inspired by the iconic author. Students are encouraged to submit an original essay discussing his/her personal experience with Charles Dickens. The winner will have his/her bylined entry published on the press’ popular industry blog, This Side of the Pond, and promoted through Cambridge...

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...