Short Fiction Contests

2015 Arizona Mystery Writers 4th Annual – Jim Martin Memorial Story Contest

2015 Arizona Mystery Writers 4th Annual- Jim Martin Memorial Story Contest Deadline is: June 1, 2015 $10 entry fee. Prizes: 1st=$200 2nd=$100 3rd=$75 We are now accepting – Mystery, suspense, or thriller stories. 2500 word maximum length. Blind judging. Contest rules and entry form on the website:  http://www.arizonamysterywriters.com/?page_id=1449 Past winners are posted on the website. We are an independent, nonprofit club supporting...

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The Park Bench Writing Competition

Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015 Entry Fees £3.00 or free to Write, Learn and Publish members Prizes 1st Prize: £195 2nd Prize: £150 3rd Prize: £100 Description Using the photo published online for inspiration, you have just 1000 words in which to complete your story. Open to writers worldwide. Contact Information Creative1 Publishing Larch House Route de la Taoulere Eysus 64400 France Visit the website for details:...

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Call for submissions: TulipTree Review

Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2015 Entry Fees: $20 per entry Prizes: $1,000 in each category: short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry Description: TulipTree Review is looking for submissions for its inaugural issue! $1,000 will be awarded in each category, and the suggested theme for this round of contests is “Begin.” Contact Information: jennifer@tuliptreepub.com Website:...

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PATERSON FICTION PRIZE

http://www.pccc.edu/poetry NO ENTRY FEE. For a novel or collection of short fiction published in 2014. $1,000 award. Deadline April 1, 2015. For details, visit:  http://www.pccc.edu/uploads/69/d4/69d445c428d9ff10172e754dcf6db63c/Flyer_Fiction_Prize_rules.pdf

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Creative Competitor Writing Contests & Poetry Contest

http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-competitions/writing-competitions-2015/winter-wonderland-poetry-competition/ ENTRY FEE £3 (FREE TO MEMBERS). PRIZES: 1st Prize: £150. 2nd Prize: £100. 3rd Prize: £75. Deadline February 2, 2015. Craft a beautiful poem that captures the spirit of a winter landscape. Whether it’s snow-capped mountains, misty rivers or frost-laden fields…we don’t mind, just paint the scene with your...

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CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS – CHILDREN STORIES WANTED

Soap Stone Creek Literary Journal for kids of all ages http://soapstonecreekjournal.com/ Bi-monthly Print Journal for Children of all Ages Debuting May 2015 $25 (6 issues) USA $35 (6 issues) Canada & Other Countries WE ACCEPT PAYPAL OR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO RIVERCITY TODAY/PRESS Current Needs Fiction: Short Stories for children, all ages (500-1000 Words) Essays for children, all ages (500-1000 Words) Poetry for children, all ages...

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