Poetry Contests

Crazyhorse Journal Writing Contest

Crazyhorse literary journal is excited to announce the Crazyhorse Fiction Prize and the Lynda Hull Memorial Poetry Prize: $2000 each and publication of your poem or short story in Crazyhorse literary journal. Deadline to enter: January 15, 2012 Reading fee of $16 per entry includes one-year subscription. Full entry guidelines at http://www.crazyhorsejournal.org or Contact: crazyhorse@cofc.edu

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Gemini Flash Fiction Contest

The results of the Gemini Flash Fiction Contest are in! Xavier McCaffrey wins the $1,000 grand prize for “Drinks on the Doctor.” In this brisk, 754-word flash, a young man comes home from med school to a past “rife with mystifying ailments” he can never bring himself to treat. After reading “Death in Nairobi,” the second place story by Agatha Verdadero, it is unlikely that you will soon forget it. Honorable...

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Poetry & Writing Contest: Dream Quest One – Winter 2011 – 2012

The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original. http://www.dreamquestone.com Guidelines: Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject, style, or...

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Last Call for Entries: Eco Arts Awards

Eco Arts Awards E-col-o-gy – the totality or pattern of relations between organisms and their environment It has been said that art is an expression of what we aspire to be… It is also true that art is a powerful catalyst for new thinking and cultural values! In our present world, ecology and the balance of humanity with nature is the most important challenge we face. Being ‘green’ is becoming mainstream and top of mind. We want to collaborate...

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The 2011 Winnipeg Free Press / Writers’ Collective Non-Fiction and Poetry Contest

Are you a writer with a great, true story to tell? Or maybe you’re a poet who would love to see your work published. If so, why not enter the 2011 Winnipeg Free Press / Writers’ Collective Non-Fiction and Poetry Contest Deadline: Monday November 14, 2011 This year we are offering TWO themes to get those creative juices flowing: “Now that was funny!” and “A fork in the road.” Choose ONE of the above themes and craft your favourite true story...

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Call for submissions: Switchback Flash Contest – November prompt

Each month SWITCHBACK will provide a prompt and we want you to send us your best work inspired by that prompt. The winning entry as decided by our editors will be featured on SWITCHBACK. The November prompt is: “Nobody ever knows anything for a fact.” • Contest submissions can be poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or even art. • Submissions must be 500 words or under. • Please send us only one submission per prompt. • Please submit only...

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