Call for Submissions

Shortbread Stories: Hometown Tales Writing Competition

The whole ethos behind Shortbread Stories is to encourage short story writing and to provide a worldwide audience for new writers. Each month we take the best of our submissions and we produce audio stories, using professional actors and recording studios. We’re asking for a short story based on the theme of Hometown tales. The winner will receive an accommodation-free place at Shortbread’s first  five day creative writers’ workshop...

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Unbound Press Flash Fiction & Poetry Contest

Closing date 31st October 2010 http://freespace.virgin.net/nicola.taylor/unboundpress.htm Flash fiction Prizes: 1st Prize: £30 + publication in Unbound Press Journal + free copy 2nd Prize: £15 + publication in Unbound Press Journal + free copy Runners-up: publication in Unbound Press Journal + free copy Length: up to 400 words Entry fee: £3 Poetry Prizes: 1st Prize: £30 + publication in Unbound Press Journal + free copy 2nd Prize: £15 +...

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Call to Artists: Embracing Our Differences 2011

Embracing Our Differences invites professional, amateur and student writers to participate in its 8th annual exhibit celebrating diversity. National and international submissions are encouraged. Entries should be no more than 30 words and express what the theme “embracing our differences” mean to you.   The exhibit, displayed during April and May 2011 in Sarasota, Florida, has been viewed by more than 850,000 visitors. Cash award of $1,000.00....

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OAXACA INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL

Oaxaca, a main epicentre of culture in the Americas for centuries, is proud to announce the OAXACA INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL. Central Mexico is proud to host this premiere cinematic event, showcasing films exploring a broad range of subject matter and spanning multiple genres. The Festival will also play host to the OAXACA INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE COMPETITION and will be held from November 8-11 of this year. > For...

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Call for Submissions: Twins, Triplets & More Anthology

The Twins, Triplets & More Anthology is now accepting quality non-fiction writing about multiples. Whether you’re a multiple, a friend of a multiple, a relative, or simply an observer, this is your chance to get published! You can write an inspirational, humorous, suspenseful, or entertaining tale. Stories will be published and available in all major bookstores. Should be between 300 and 3500 words. The deadline is January 10, 2011....

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Best and Most Delightful Stories about Paris — New Short Story Contest Open to Writers Worldwide !

Writers get your pens! Paris Writers News is launching its first contest for the Best and Most Delightful Stories about Paris!   Twelve stories will be selected for publication in a collection of short stories about Paris. Love, hate, expectation, desire, dreams, discovery and disappointment in the world’s most beautiful city. All themes, periods and approaches will be considered.  What we’re looking for: a great story, well-told. Humor, wit...

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