Creative Non-Fiction

SLO NightWriters 25th Annual Writing Contest

The 2014 Golden Quill Awards Short Story/Memoir – 1,000 word maximum; Poetry – 40 line maximum Entries must include the words ‘Déjà vu’ and depict the theme. Entry Fee: $15 per entry, multiple entries are allowed in both categories Prizes: $750 – First Prize, $400 – Second Prize, for each category, plus Honorable Mentions Deadline: June 30th, 2014 ALL WRITERS ARE WELCOME! Visit our website for more contest details at:  www.slonightwriters.org...

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Rhys Davies Short Story Competition 2014

Rhys Davies Short Story Competition 2014 has been revamped for 2014 with the inclusion of a brand new Under 21 Prize, and an increased total prize fund of £5,000 now on offer. Literature Wales is delighted to announce that the 2014 competition will be judged by Cynan Jones and Deborah Kay Davies with Gee Williams acting as Filter Judge. The winner of the first prize will receive an impressive £2,000. The second prize winner will receive £800,...

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A Call for Submissions: Hermeneutic Chaos Literary Journal

Hermeneutic Chaos Literary Journal has embarked on its maiden voyage and we are extremely excited to anticipate all that this adventure will entail. The journal will publish its inaugural issue composed of beautifully handcrafted semantic mindscapes in May, and is accepting submissions for the same. We want poetry and prose that evade the limitations of genre and celebrate the commotion of the liminal space.Writings which provoke secluded...

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OPEN YOUR EARS AND SHARPEN YOUR PENCILS! MUSICWORKS’ 4th ANNUAL “SONIC GEOGRAPHY” WRITING CONTEST NOW OPEN

Juried contest offers top three winners cash prizes and publication in Canada’s acclaimed magazine about experimental music and sound art DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MAY 16, 2014 For immediate release: TORONTO, CANADA,  Musicworks’ 2014 contests are now open to receive entries from anywhere in the world! Musicworks is Canada’s only magazine that explores experimental music. Its two annual juried contests spotlight new literary and musical talents,...

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Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is now accepting entries!

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a story that is worth telling everyone! And welcome to all having the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original. Guidelines: Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject, style, or form, typed or neatly hand...

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Lush Triumphant Literary Awards

Our Annual Lush Triumphant Literary Awards competition is now open for submissions. DEADLINE for entries: May 15, 2014 (postmarked) The Competition awards cash prizes & publication: 3 categories 3 cash prizes one deadline $3,000 in cash prizes, plus publication The skinny . . . FICTION MAXIMUM 3,000 WORDS (no specific theme, we simply want to be amazed!) POETRY A SUITE OF 5 RELATED POEMS (MAXIMUM 15 PAGES) CREATIVE NON-FICTION (Based on...

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