Non-Fiction Contests

Last Call for Urban short stories for Flaneur ebook

Yes the rumours are true! The Flaneur is heading into the exciting realm of ebook publishing. We are looking for short stories under the theme Urban Shorts. This can be interpreted in any way that you wish. The deadline is the end of May 31, 2012. We are looking for stories of all lengths up to around 6000 words, although this is negotiable if a longer story fits the call. The best stories will be published in an ebook and possibly a paper book...

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Internshala: My First Stipend Contest (India residents only)

Note: This competition will be open only to people residing in India. The first stipend for a student is like a dream come true. It signals the transition from the ‘learner’ phase to the ‘earner’ phase. It’s  a recognition of you finally having arrived on the world stage. Its a milestone that you would always cherish. Truth be told, a matter of great personal pride, a first stipend, however small, is special in so many ways. You may have...

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Midlife Collage Weekly Writing Contest

Midlife Collage Writing Contest! Enter a Writing Contest. US citizens and legal residents age 40 and over. Weekly writing contest with a cash prize of $50 to the winner. Send us a short story — your story about an experience in midlife. No word minimum. No fee to enter. Multiple entries are allowed. There is currently no limit on the number of weekly contests that you may enter. Readers rate the vignettes. The winner is the vignette with...

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Alligator Juniper/Prescott College: National Writing Contest

National Writing Contest in Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, and Poetry $15 Entry Fee *** $1,000 First Place Prize *** Postmark Deadline: October 1, 2012  Our annual contest awards $1000 plus publication for the first place winners in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Finalists in each genre will be recognized as such, published, and paid in copies. Cost of entry: $15, checks or money orders payable to Alligator Juniper. Every entrant...

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Welcome to StageofLife.com’s free Writing Contest for High School Students

We’re looking for personal film reviews from teens and college students that answers the question: “What movie has made the biggest difference in your life?”  We’re giving away movie passes from our sponsor, Regal Theaters, and more.  We thought your visitors might be interested in sharing this with your readers. Here’s the link to the movie writing contest page:  ...

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Last Call for submissions: “How I Work” – Personal Stories & Essays

CameraBooru is looking for personal stories and essays from photographers and filmmakers. You can be a student, a pro or anything in between so long as you have something to say. We’re interested in stories that explore every facet of film and photography (social, artistic, entrepreneurial, whatever…). Tell us your war stories or reflect on your career or the industry as a whole. We are looking for submissions that are around 1000-2000 words,...

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