Posts made in March, 2015

Ploughshares Emerging Writer’s Contest

In the spirit of the journal’s founding mission, the Ploughshares Emerging Writer’s Contest recognizes work by an emerging writer in each of three genres: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. One winner in each genre per year will receive $1,000 and publication in the literary journal.  We consider writers “emerging” if they have not published or self-published a book.  Submit three to five pages of poetry or up to 6,000 words of prose with a...

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Palaver Journal call for submissions

Palaver is UNCW’s online interdisciplinary journal housed in the Graduate Liberal Studies program. Palaver seeks creative and academic submissions that defy the confines of a single discipline. We accept art submissions in any medium, including video, still image, and multimedia. Visit us at palaverjournal.com to peruse our past issues and to submit your work! Deadline April 1, 2015. Email us at:  admin@palaverjournal.com with any questions....

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Spring Essay Writing Contest for writers

Essaymama Spring Essay Writing Contest Spring is coming! It’s time for a new writing contest from Essaymama essay writing service. EssayMama announces Spring Essay Writing Contest! Yes, exactly. This is a great opportunity for all talented writers to express themselves. Why compete in Essaymama Spring Essay Writing Contest? Get published. Fame and popularity! Three best works will be published on the Essaymama Blog. Get cash. 1st place...

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Merrimack Media 2015 Outstanding Writer Contest

First place wins complete publication package, second place wins a book cover!  SUBMIT A SHORT SYNOPSIS AND FIRST CHAPTER DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY, MARCH 20th, 2015. FIVE SEMI-FINALISTS WILL BE SELECTED BY APRIL 20th, 2015. Semi-finalists will submit a full manuscript at that time. WINNERS WILL BY ANNOUNCED, MONDAY JUNE 1st, 2015. ENTRY FEE: $20 Upon payment, you will receive an email with instructions on submitting your synopsis and...

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FormSwift $1,000 Scholarship Contest (New April 30, 2015 Deadline)

Either Write a One-Page Business Plan, Make a Brief PowerPoint, or Make a Two-Minute Video about one of the following topics for a chance to win the FormSwift Scholarship: How Student Organizations Could Use FormSwift The Benefit of FormSwift to Schools & Colleges Registration Documents That Should Be Online How Volunteer Groups Could Use FormSwift The Environmental Benefits of E-Signature/Paperless Documents   Scholarship Prize: $1000...

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