2013 WINKIE RESEARCH TABLE Submissions are invited for the 2013 Winkie Research Table. Our goal is to put on a great research table, with a large number of quality submissions, to encourage new writers and artists, and to explore a large range of Oz expression. Authors, Researchers and Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration for awards at the 2013 Winkie Con. The three categories that will be judged are Fiction, Non-fiction,...

Our popular first page competition is back. We’re looking for the most captivating first page (up to 400 words) of a story. Entries can be from a novel previously unpublished, a part written novel, or simply a first page written purely for the competition. Entries will be judged anonymously.    Prizes 1st Prize – £500 2nd Prize – £100 3rd Prize – £50   Closing Date: 31st May 2013 You can submit more than one entry. ...

Sweet Violet Bride Dream Wedding Essay Contest Could you use an extra grand for your wedding? I thought so. I’m super excited to announce that Sweet Violet Bride is having an essay contest and the winner will get $1,000 to help make their wedding dreams come true! There is a lot you can do with $1,000 and we want to hear your creative ideas. Prize $1,000 Reading Fee: $5 Enter by May 1st, 2013 Visit the website for details:...

Valentine’s Day Ideas Romantic Story Writing Content, an international contest on love and friendship. The competition is open to authors worldwide. http://valentinsdayideas.com is specially designed for all those people who are in love or are searching for their soul mate.  Since Valentine’s Day is here so we are starting a writing competition where people can share their special moments in form of a story. Love is a special feeling which...

2013 RRofihe Trophy For an unpublished short story (Minimum word count: 3,500; maximum to 5,000 words) Winner Receives: $500 cash Trophy Announcement & Publication on anderbo.com Judged by Rick Rofihe 2013 Contest Assistant: Carolyn Wilsey Carolyn Wilsey has read fiction for Esquire and Swink, and is the Managing Editor of Anderbo. She teaches writing privately and at colleges in New York City. 2013 Contest Reader: Jean Hartig Jean Hartig...

THE X.J. KENNEDY AWARD FOR NONFICTION $10 ENTRY FEE ($15 if you desire a copy of the winning publication) Deadline March 1, 2013. Winner will receive $1,000, publication of the work in Rosebud, and three copies. Four runners-up will receive $100 and publication. 3,500 words more or less. Up to 4,500 words will be considered. Submit any kind of nonfiction, including essays of all kinds, nature and travel writing, and memoir. Visit the website...