Posts made in February, 2013

The 22nd Annual James Jones First Novel Fellowship 2013

JAMES JONES FIRST NOVEL FELLOWSHIP $25 ENTRY FEE The 22nd Annual James Jones First Novel Fellowship will be awarded to an American author of a first fiction novel-in-progress, in 2013, by the James Jones Literary Society. Novellas and collections of closely linked short stories may also be considered for the competition. $10,000 award with two runner-up awards of $750each. A two-page (maximum) outline of the entire novel and the first 50 pages...

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Indiana Review’s 2013 Poetry Prize

INDIANA REVIEW’S POETRY PRIZE $20 ENTRY FEE – includes one-year subscription Deadline April 1, 2013. The winner of our contest will receive $1,000 and publication in Indiana Review. All entries are considered for publication. All entries are considered anonymously. Send no more than three poems per entry, eight pages maximum.  Judge: Nikky Finney. Visit the website for details:...

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THE FOURTH ANNUAL NORMAL PRIZE IN FICTION, NONFICTION, & POETRY

THE FOURTH ANNUAL NORMAL PRIZE IN FICTION, NONFICTION, & POETRY $20 ENTRY FEE Deadline March 15, 2013. Fiction Prize: $1,000 & Publication Nonfiction Prize: $1,000 & Publication Poetry Prize: $1,000 & Publication All fiction and nonfiction submissions must be 10,087 words or less. Poetry submissions should not exceed five pages or five poems total. Visit the website for details:...

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Last Call! HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION

The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Essay Competition. ESSAY THEME: What is a dangerous idea you have about homeland security, and why is it dangerous? Your response may be general or focus on a specific aspect (organizational, policy, strategy, practice, technological innovation, social impact, etc.) or discipline/field, (emergency management, public health, law...

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Winning Writers Announces 4 Literary Contests for 2013, Over $16,000 in Prizes

Founded in 2001, Winning Writers provides fast, easy and affordable access to expert literary contest information. It’s celebrating its 12th year in business by hosting four international contests that will award over $16,000 in prizes. Here are summaries of the contest guidelines: Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee) 12th annual free contest seeks humor poems. Eleven cash prizes totaling $2,000 will be awarded. Top prize of $1,000....

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