AndWeWereHungry, a new online arts & literary magazine, seeks literary prose (fiction, nonfiction and essay), poetry, photography and artwork for debut issue & calls for entries to its short story competition! The debut issue and short story contest (four winners shall share a total prize fund of $5000), is sponsored by “Ashes & Snow” artist Gregory Colbert. Debut issue & contest submission theme or creative prompt...

Romantic Fiction Writing Competition 1st Prize: £100.00 2nd Prize: £75.00 3rd Prize: £50.00 Closing date: February 14th Entry Fee: £2.00 per entry Using the photo for inspiration, write a story that has an integral romantic element and leaves us gripped by every word. There is no set word count, the story can be as long or as short as you like, but it must have the ring as a core element. Full rules online. All of our writing competitions are...

Big Universe is sponsoring a Nature Writing Contest for students in grades K-8, with a focus on the new Common Core curriculum. It’s time to get excited about writing! Writing Prompt Take a look at the world around you. From the animals, to the plants and trees, to the weather and climate, and even outer space and the environment — these are all parts of nature. Write a real or imaginary narrative, which includes some aspect of...

Deadline Thursday, February 28, 2013 Entry Fee None Categories Fiction, Non-fiction (Creative or Essay) Prizes In each category: $300/$150/$50 Description We are looking for works of up to 5000 words in each category. Previously published work are accepted so long as pixelhose.com can legally obtain free, one time, one site, permanent web publication rights. Guidelines All entries must be submitted via email sent to write2@pixelhose.com, one...

This is a themed contest.  Stories must be between 1000 and 1750 words and may be any genre, but the following sentence must appear in the story: “Tonight we re-write the rules… ” CASH PRIZES!  Three cash winners and seven additional Judge’s Choice stories will receive publication in our first anthology and Ebook, entitled “OVERRULED!” We will endeavor to sell the anthology for ninety-nine cents. Proceeds...

This international contest is open worldwide and is for short stories on any subject up to 3,000 words. Deadline: April 1st, 2013. 1st Prize:  One week Writers’ Retreat or Workshop in 2013 or 2014 at Limnisa, our seaside location near Agios Georgios, Methana, Greece: http://www.limnisa.com    All inclusive: Full board, 7 nights accommodation in single room,  optional daily yoga sessions, literary evening, use of all Limnisa facilities: beach,...