The Per Contra Prize for Short Fiction $1,000 Grand Prize plus Publication in Per Contra for the Top Ten Entries. GUIDELINES The story must be the original work of the author; however, collaborative work of two authors is acceptable when so noted. All entries must be written in English. Translations of other author’s works may not be submitted. No previously published work or works forthcoming elsewhere may be submitted. Simultaneous...

The Ledge 2006 Poetry Chapbook Competition PRIZE: Winning poet will receive a $1000 cash award and 50 copies of the published chapbook. SUBMIT: 16-28 pages of original poetry with title page, biographical note and acknowledgements, if any. Please include your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number (optional). Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but we ask that you notify us if your manuscript is accepted elsewhere. Poets may...

The Eighth Annual Gival Press Poetry Award Deadline: December 15, 2006 (postmarked). Our dates never change, if the date falls on a Sunday, then Monday becomes the default postmarked date. Guidelines: Theme: Completely open. Eligible Poets: Open to all, national and international poets. Language: English. Forms or Style of Poetry: Original work, not a translation of someone else’s poetry. Open to any form or style; simply good poetry....

Announcing the 2006 Gerald Cable Book Award Silverfish Review Press sponsors the Gerald Cable Book Award. This prize is awarded annually to a book length manuscript of original poetry by an author who has not yet published a full-length collection. There are no restrictions on the kind of poetry or subject matter; translations are not acceptable. Winners will receive one thousand dollars, publication, and one hundred copies of the book. The...

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to everyone whether experienced or not. This competition is open to all and anyone who loves to arrange words into beautiful art or write a short story that is worth telling everyone. And to all who have the ability to dream. Write your best short story or poem for a chance to win cash prizes. All entries must be original. Guidelines: (1)...