The 2009 New Southerner Literary Contest seeks poetry, fiction and nonfiction appropriate for publication in the magazine, which promotes self-sufficient living, environmental stewardship and support for local economies. Awards: $200 in each category. Entry fee: $10 for prose, up to 5,000 words, or up to three poems, each no longer than 50 lines. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2009. Info: www.newsoutherner.com