Call for Entries for 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards If you would like to receive greater recognition, monetary prizes, awards and exposure for your books, here is an opportunity not to miss. Enter the 2013 Next Generation Indie Book Awards at www.IndieBookAwards.com Calling all indie book authors and publishers – including small presses, mid-size independent publishers, university presses, e-book publishers, and self-published...

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 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,...

GeminiMAGAZINE We are pleased to announce the fourth annual Gemini Magazine Short Story Contest. The Grand Prize is $1,000. Second place wins $100 and there will also be three honorable mentions at $25 each.   No restrictions on content, style, genre or length—just send your best. All five finalists will be published online in the June 2013 issue of Gemini.   Entry fee: $4 (almost free!). Deadline: April 1, 2013. Enter by email or snail mail....

First Prize £1000 (approx 1599 US$, 1233€ ) The winning book will also be read by a top literary agent from MBA 2nd prize £200 (approx 320 US $, 246€) 3rd prize £75 (approx 120 US$, 92€) Closing date is 30th April 2013. Visit www.ruberybookaward.com for more details. How to enter: http://www.ruberybookaward.com/enter-the-book-awards.html