Fiction Contests

The Glasgow Prize

The Glasgow Prize for Emerging Writers $2,500 The Prize includes publication of new work in Shenandoah. Eligibility for 2008 Prize: all writers of SHORT FICTION with only one published book in that genre. To apply, send first book,* one unpublished story, #10 s.a.s.e. and biographical information along with a check for $25 (from either author or publisher), which brings a year’s subscription to Shenandoah, between March 15 and March 31,...

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Ruthanne Wiley Memorial Novella Contest

Two prizes of $500 and publication of two winning novellas in a collection are offered for the two best original novellas submitted between April 1, 2007 and October 1, 2007. MANUSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: ms. should contain a minimum of 60 and no more than 120 double-spaced manuscript pages, not including front matter ms. pages should be numbered, and, if appropriate, include a table of contents include one title page with ms. title, your name,...

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The Calvino Prize 2007

Submission Guidelines: coldfusion.louisville.edu/webs/a-s/english/calvinoprize.pdf 1) Submit up to 25 pages of a novel, novella, short story, or short collection. Work previously published is eligible, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. An excerpt from larger works is allowed. 2) Please enclose a copy of the work (not the original manuscript) held by binder clip or staple. The author’s name should not appear on the work. All...

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The Phoebe Winter Fiction Contest Guidelines

www.gmu.edu/pubs/phoebe/fiction_contest.htm Judge: Peter Orner Phoebe is sponsoring its annual Fiction Contest. The author of the winning story for the winter contest will receive $1,000 and publication in the upcoming Fall issue of Phoebe. Contest entries should include one story, not to exceed 7,500 words. Novel excerpts and non-fiction will not knowingly be considered. All entries should include a cover letter with your name, address, the...

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The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to everyone whether experienced or not. This competition welcomes anyone who loves to arrange words into beautiful art or to write a short story that is worth telling. And to all who have the ability to dream. Write your best short story or poem for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original. (www.dreamquestone.com) Guidelines: (1) Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any...

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Chautauqua Literary Journal Annual Contests

Chautauqua Literary Journal sponsors an annual literary competition, for both poetry and prose. The two winners each receive $1,500 and publication in Chautauqua Literary Journal. The postmark deadline is September 30. Only original, previously unpublished work is eligible. All manuscripts must be typed with standard margins. Prose should be double-spaced; poetry, single-spaced. Include a separate cover sheet with title(s), name, address,...

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