Non-Fiction Contests

“2010 Sharing a Part of Me” contest

Starting December 1, 2009 through April 1, 2010 we are accepting submissions to publish your book for our “2010 Sharing a Part of Me” contest. A non-refundable contest entry fee of $75.00 is required to cover administration fees. The winner will receive a publishing package which includes the following: • Beautiful colored, creative designed cover • Professionally formatted text • One (1) electronic galley • Five (5) copies of your...

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New Delta Review Creative Nonfiction Contest and Matt Clark Prize in Fiction and Poetry

Due to a lengthy LSU server error over the weekend, many of you were unable to download those last-minute entry forms for the Creative Nonfiction Contest, so we’ve decided to extend the deadline another week. New Deadline: December 7th Prize: $150 and publication in New Delta Review. Finalists will be considered for publication. $10 submission fee includes option to purchase discounted two-issue subscription to NDR for an additional $10....

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Dog Stories

Calling all aspiring writers: Do you have a dog-centric story to share? Modern Dog magazine wants to hear it! Submit your creative nonfiction story, whether heartwarming, dramatic, humourous, or simply a happily-ever-after “tail”. We’ll share the winning entries with the world: winning stories will be published in the upcoming Summer 2010 edition of Modern Dog magazine. In 800 words or less, tell us your dog-centric story!...

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Career Transition Contest

www.worklifegroup.com/contests/career-transition-stories/ Tell the story of a person who has been through career transition. It could be from school to the workforce, position to position, or from career to career. Capture their victories, failures and emotions, and distill their lessons to assist others who might seek to learn from their experience. Your story should be fresh, original, insightful, and engaging. Here are just a few themes to...

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Paper Perfect’s $100 essay writing competition, “If I ruled the world.”

http://www.paper-perfect-editing.com/2009/11/essay-writing-contest-win-100/ Have you ever had one of those days when you wished you were in charge? When you thought to yourself – “If I ruled the world, I’d do it differently…” Here’s your chance to express yourself! Let your brilliant writing and passionate ideas flow – and win yourself some much deserved recognition (and a little cash) as well. Introducing…Paper Perfect’s $100 essay writing...

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CREATIVE NONFICTION ANIMALS CONTEST

DEADLINE EXTENSION — APRIL 2, 2010 For an upcoming issue, Creative Nonfiction is seeking new essays about the bonds–emotional, ethical, biological, physical, or otherwise–between humans and animals. We’re looking for stories that illustrate ways animals (wild and/or domestic) affect, enrich, or otherwise have an impact on our daily lives. Creative Nonfiction editors will award one $1000 prize for Best Essay and one $500...

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