Posts made in March, 2013

Call for Entries: The 35th Nimrod Literary Awards!

The Katherine Anne Porter Prize for Fiction & The Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry   Founded by Ruth G. Hardman   FIRST PLACE: $2,000 and publication SECOND PLACE: $1,000 and publication   Contest Rules Contest Begins: January 1, 2013   Postmark Deadline: April 30, 2013   Poetry: 3-10 pages of poetry (one long poem or several short poems).   Fiction: 7,500 words maximum (one short story or a self-contained excerpt from a novel)   No previously...

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2013 Winkie Convention “Wizard of Oz” Writing and Art Contests

2013 WINKIE RESEARCH TABLE Submissions are invited for the 2013 Winkie Research Table. Our goal is to put on a great research table, with a large number of quality submissions, to encourage new writers and artists, and to explore a large range of Oz expression. Authors, Researchers and Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration for awards at the 2013 Winkie Con. The three categories that will be judged are Fiction, Non-fiction,...

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Words with JAM First Page Competition 2013

Our popular first page competition is back. We’re looking for the most captivating first page (up to 400 words) of a story. Entries can be from a novel previously unpublished, a part written novel, or simply a first page written purely for the competition. Entries will be judged anonymously.    Prizes 1st Prize – £500 2nd Prize – £100 3rd Prize – £50   Closing Date: 31st May 2013 You can submit more than one entry. ...

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Sweet Violet Bride Dream Wedding Essay Contest

Sweet Violet Bride Dream Wedding Essay Contest Could you use an extra grand for your wedding? I thought so. I’m super excited to announce that Sweet Violet Bride is having an essay contest and the winner will get $1,000 to help make their wedding dreams come true! There is a lot you can do with $1,000 and we want to hear your creative ideas. Prize $1,000 Reading Fee: $5 Enter by May 1st, 2013 Visit the website for details:...

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Emerging Writers Getaway Contest

First Novel Contest: Emerging Writers Getaway by Whidbey Writers MFA Alumni Association. Grand prize: $300 and 7-day retreat at a Smoky Mountain cabin. Final judge Rikki Ducornet, NBCC award finalist. Top three entries reviewed for agent representation. Entry fee: $25. Submissions (first 25 pages) Deadline:  May 24, 2013 FOR CONTEST DETAILS: http://www.whidbeymfaalumni.org/?page_id=1154 Visit website:  ...

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