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!...

Pitch Xomba A Story Contest Have you always dreamed of being a fiction writer? Have you been writing fiction book after fiction book hoping to someday get published? Give us a synopsis of your book and we may be able to help make your dreams come true! The Xomba team will pick four of the best written and most captivating synopsis’ to win! Is fiction your forte? Prove it and let Xomba guide you on the path to success! Contest Rules: Ends:...

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...

The Prairie Schooner Book Prize Series welcomes manuscripts in poetry and fiction from all living writers, including non-US citizens, writing in English. Both unpublished and published writers are welcome to submit manuscripts. Writers may enter both contests. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but we ask that you notify us immediately if your manuscript is accepted for publication somewhere else. Winners will receive $3000 and publication...

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...

The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival in association with the Marigny Theatre Corporation and the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival announces a playwright’s competition. The winning play from our fourth annual contest will be produced by the Marigny Theatre Corporation and will premiere the weekend of the 8th annual Saints and Sinners Literary Festival, May 13-16, 2010. Registration: There is a $10 fee for every play...

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...