Posts made in March, 2009

American Short(er) Fiction Prize

www.americanshortfiction.org Our new contest highlights great work in shorter fiction–stories of 1,000 words or less, to be exact. First prize receives $500 and publication. Second prize receives $250 and publication. Judged by the editorial staff of American Short Fiction. Contest is open from February 16 to May 1. Submissions accepted online via the ASF Submission Manager. Guidelines 1. All entries must be unpublished and 1,000 words or...

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Small Spaces Fiction Prize

www.averyanthology.org/submissions_contests.php Avery’s inaugural Small Spaces Fiction Prize is now open for entries. The winning entry will be awarded $150 and published in Avery 5 (Spring 2009). Kevin Brockmeier will judge. Contest Guidelines: Unpublished stories of up to 5000 words are eligible. All manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced, and submitted online. Entry fee is $10, payable via the Avery website. Once fee is paid, send...

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The Joaquin Miller Cabin Poetry Series

WHEN: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Washington, DC’s Rock Creek Park, Picnic Area Number 6, during June and July. WHAT: Two poets are usually featured. The outdoor programs held next to poet Joaquin Miller’s Cabin are sponsored by The Word Works, and the National Park Service. WHO: Kathi Morrison-Taylor, Rosemary Winslow and Deborah Ager are the co-directors for 2009. IF SELECTED, you will read your work at the cabin and receive a small honorarium....

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Microfiction/Prose Poetry Anthology – Call for Submissions!

hollyhowitt.com/main/?page_id=127 I am co-editing a microfiction and prose poetry anthology with Jan Fortune-Wood, and we are calling for submissions on any subject, under 600 words per piece. It is free to submit your work, and you may submit as many pieces as you wish. The anthology is due to be published in 2010. See below for more details. Submission Call We are looking for pieces of microfiction, sometimes called short short fiction or...

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The 31st Nimrod Literary Awards: The Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction & The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry

FIRST PLACE: $2,000 and PUBLICATION SECOND PLACE: $1,000 and PUBLICATION Contest Rules Contest Begins: JANUARY 1, 2009 Postmark Deadline: APRIL 30, 2009 Poetry: 3-10 pages of poetry (one long poem or several short poems). Fiction: 7,500 words maximum. No previously published works or works accepted for publication elsewhere. Author’s name must not appear on the manuscript. Include a cover sheet containing major title and subtitles,...

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