Announcing the 1st annual Studio FourFiveZero writing contest open to writers of all ages and nationalities. We are seeking imaginative genre, as well as literary fiction written in English. Non-fiction on virtually any topic is also being considered in a separate category.  Currently accepting entries in the following categories:  Novella or Long Fiction- up to 25,000 words Short Fiction- up to 15,000 words Non-Fiction- up to 40,000 words...

At Mills & Boon, we believe that there’s a romance in everyone – and we want yours! Have you ever dreamed of becoming a published author and writing your way into readers’ hearts? Well, this is your chance! What is New Voices? On September 6, 2010 we launch a global search for fresh writing talent to join Mills & Boon’s galaxy of romantic fiction stars. A celebration of romance, New Voices will put entrants through their romantic...

Flash Fiction – Get to the point in 500 words or less. Subject is open, but no gore or pornography. Deadline for entry—submissions must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2010.  Entry fee: $10 for non-members, $8 for members (make sure your dues are current.) Maximum of three entries per person. Checks payable to: Missouri Writers’ Guild. Prizes: 1st place – $100, 2nd place – $50, 3rd place – $25. Three honorable...

International literary salon Naked Girls Reading (www.nakedgirlsreading.com) is looking for exceptional, “gut level” writing in the areas of Short Fiction, Poetry, Criticism and Erotica.  In November 2010, an array of famous Naked Girls will read finalists in every category and give away the Naked Girls Reading LITERARY HONORS in Chicago at a very special event. This HONORS includes a reader funded cash prize of at least $500 and...

Objective: Take a given premise and produce a short story. The story can be written (750 words maximum), illustrated as a graphic short story (2 pages maximum), or recorded as an audio or video piece (3-minutes maximum). Eligibility Contestants must be thirteen (13) years of age or older. After Waking Creative Group employees and their relatives are ineligible.   Rules: All entries must be original works, not previously published in...

Announcing the 2010 shaking like a mountain Fiction Open: Guest Judge Janice EidusFirst prize: $350                    Second prize: $100                Third prize: $50  The three prizewinners will be published in shaking like a mountain and have their work submitted by shaking editors to the Best of the Web and Best of Net anthologies. Deadline:  September 15, 2010. Results will be announced at the website October 15, 2010, and the winners...