Under the Gum Tree is a digital literary arts magazine, published quarterly and accepting continuous submissions. The editors are looking to publish creative nonfiction: true stories about human interactions — with each other, with food, with music, with film, that are told in original and beautiful ways. In particular, we are seeking stories related to music, film and food.  Get a free copy of our premiere issue when you sign up for our...

Note: This competition will be open only to people residing in India. The first stipend for a student is like a dream come true. It signals the transition from the ‘learner’ phase to the ‘earner’ phase. It’s  a recognition of you finally having arrived on the world stage. Its a milestone that you would always cherish. Truth be told, a matter of great personal pride, a first stipend, however small, is special in so many ways. You may have...

Midlife Collage Writing Contest! Enter a Writing Contest. US citizens and legal residents age 40 and over. Weekly writing contest with a cash prize of $50 to the winner. Send us a short story — your story about an experience in midlife. No word minimum. No fee to enter. Multiple entries are allowed. There is currently no limit on the number of weekly contests that you may enter. Readers rate the vignettes. The winner is the vignette with...

The Fred Otto Prize for Oz Fiction (10,000 word maximum) $100 First Prize $50 Second Prize Prose story submissions are invited for the 2012 Fred Otto Prize for Oz Fiction. “Oz Fiction” is defined as any story about or pertaining to the Land of Oz as originally created by author L. Frank Baum in the book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and its sequels, but stories need not be confined to Baum’s vision. Submissions about or pertaining to the Land of...

We’re looking for personal film reviews from teens and college students that answers the question: “What movie has made the biggest difference in your life?”  We’re giving away movie passes from our sponsor, Regal Theaters, and more.  We thought your visitors might be interested in sharing this with your readers. Here’s the link to the movie writing contest page:  ...

CameraBooru is looking for personal stories and essays from photographers and filmmakers. You can be a student, a pro or anything in between so long as you have something to say. We’re interested in stories that explore every facet of film and photography (social, artistic, entrepreneurial, whatever…). Tell us your war stories or reflect on your career or the industry as a whole. We are looking for submissions that are around 1000-2000 words,...