Posts made in April, 2014

MASON’S ROAD LITERARY PRIZE

MASON’S ROAD LITERARY PRIZE  — $15 ENTRY FEE. Submissions for Issue 9 are open until May 15, 2014, and we are looking for creative and unique interpretations of our theme: TRUTH. ?Please submit only one document in a genre for each issue, and limit prose and screenplay/drama to 5,000 words (double-spaced), poetry to 3 poems (up to 3 poems in a single document). Our submissions period runs for three months: February 15 – May 15,...

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QUIDDITY PRIZE

QUIDDITY PRIZE https://quiddity.submittable.com/submit — $15 ENTRY FEE. First prize $500 and publication in Quiddity as well as public-radio broadcast (offered via NPR member and PRI affiliate, Illinois Public Radio hub-station WUIS). Honorable mentions may also be offered publication and broadcast. All entrants will receive a one year subscription to Quiddity. Contest deadline May 5, 2014. Submit one prose poem. Submit online using...

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10 Easy Things You Can Do Now To Prepare Your Manuscript For Publishing As An Ebook

10 Easy Things You Can Do Now To Prepare Your Manuscript For Publishing As An Ebook By Jack Dunigan Before you do too much formatting, consider these preliminary steps in Microsoft Word to make your life easier when it comes time to self-publish your ebook. This is NOT a comprehensive guide for formatting your ebook, but I’ll show you where to get that information for free and don’t fret; it’s easier than you think! 1. Prepare a cover. Check...

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SLO NightWriters 25th Annual Writing Contest

The 2014 Golden Quill Awards Short Story/Memoir – 1,000 word maximum; Poetry – 40 line maximum Entries must include the words ‘Déjà vu’ and depict the theme. Entry Fee: $15 per entry, multiple entries are allowed in both categories Prizes: $750 – First Prize, $400 – Second Prize, for each category, plus Honorable Mentions Deadline: June 30th, 2014 ALL WRITERS ARE WELCOME! Visit our website for more contest details at:  www.slonightwriters.org...

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The Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel

The Peggy Chapman-Andrews Award for a First Novel                 Win £1,000 plus expert mentoring and possible publication for your first novel Judge:   Alison Moore The novel is still the holy grail of writing.  Named after its founder, Peggy Chapman-Andrews, the Bridport Prize is delighted to announce a new award for talented novelists who are yet to be published or represented by a literary agent. Alongside the Bridport Prize in this...

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