The Cupboard’s first-ever contest! Featuring guest judge Michael Martone! The winning author will receive $500 and the manuscript will be published as an upcoming volume of The Cupboard. Deadline: Please submit manuscripts between 4,000 and 10,000 words, of one piece or many, through Submishmash between February 1st and March 31st. The entire manuscript should not have been published previously, but if individual pieces have appeared...

Next Generation Indie Book Awards® Open to independent authors and publishers worldwide The largest not-for-profit awards program for independent publishers Enter books released in 2010 or 2011 or with a 2010 or 2011 copyright date 60 categories to choose from Cash prizes and fabulous awards Exposure of top 60 books to leading New York literary agent Gala awards reception held at the world famous Plaza Hotel in New York City Earn recognition...

Welcome to the 12th Year of Scriptapalooza’s Television Writing Competition! Our intention is to open doors for the aspiring television. There are four categories you can submit to, which include 1 hour existing shows, 1/2 hour existing sitcom, original pilots and reality shows. The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are from established product companies. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a...

Laughter which cannot be suppressed is catching.  Mark Twain In keeping with my numero uno New Year’s resolution for 2011, TO LAUGH MORE, I’m officially announcing Terri Weeding’s Little Ole Humor Writin’ Contest.Yeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaa! Contest Opening Date: January 9th, 2011 Contest Close Date: February 27th, 2011 Entry Fee: Nada. Zippo. It’s totally free to enter this here writin’ contest.  Prize: The little ole prize for this little ole...

35th Annual Foster City International Writer’s Contest Contest Fee:  $10 per entry First Place:  $150  Second Place:  $75 The Foster City International Writer’s Contest is Sponsored by the City of Foster City Parks and Recreation Department, Foster City International Writers Contest Planning Team, a volunteer, city arts council.  Members of the judging panel are members of the distinguished Peninsula Press Club, under the direction...

$2,250 in cash awards!  Living Lights Publishing wants to inspire young Christians to take up the pen and write from the heart.  The purpose of this writing contest is first and foremost to glorify the Almighty and, secondly, to create a culture of quality writing, reflecting a Biblical world view. THEME:   In today’s world, we see economic hardship and other troubles all around us, whether in Europe, North America, or the developing...