www.twc.org/publications/bechtel-prize Teachers & Writers Collaborative (T&W) awards the Bechtel Prize annually in recognition of an exemplary essay addressing important issues in the areas of creative writing education, literary studies, and/or the profession of writing. The deadline to receive submissions for the 2009 Bechtel Prize is 5:00 PM (Eastern), Tuesday, June 30, 2009. In 2009, T&W is seeking Bechtel Prize submissions that...

rafgardens.org/writingcontest.html “For the Love of nature” Poetry, Short Fiction & Personal Recollection Contest Contest Dates: February 14th 2009 œ May 14th 2009 First Place: $300.00 Second Place: $150.00 Third Place: $50.00 We are interested in reading original, unpublished works related to nature. Submit a group of 3-5 poems, one story, or one essay with a $10 reading fee. Writers may enter in more than one genre. Winning...

www.nlapwcolorado.org/P_Contests.htm Flash Fiction A complete, but very short story of 100 words or fewer. All genres welcome. No poetry Theme: “Everything was Perfect” 1st Place Story $75.00 2nd Place Story $40.00 Judge’s Merit Award $20.00 In addition to cash awards, all entries will receive a brief critique from members of the Pikes Peak Branch of National League of American Pen Women. Entry Fee is $10.00 per manuscript...

Deadline: 2009-03-21 (Postmarked) www.alabamapoets.org/poetry_contests.php?contest_id=39 Rules and Details Paid members: $1 per entry Non-members: $3 per entry “Members” must be paid prior to CONTEST DEADLINE OF MARCH 21: see Rules 1. The Alabama State Poetry Society Spring Contest (sponsor ASPS) THIS CATEGORY IS OPEN TO PAID MEMBERS ONLY $100, $50, $25, $10, and 3 HM’s in order of merit any form, any subject, 60 line limit 2....

Benefits Split This Rock Poetry Festival – Washington, DC, March 10-13, 2010 $1,000 awarded for poems of provocation & witness Patricia Smith, Judge www.splitthisrock.org/contests.html Deadline: March 9, 2009 (postmark) Split This Rock is pleased to announce our second annual poetry contest, to be judged by poet and National Book Award finalist Patricia Smith. First place $500; 2nd and 3rd place, $250 each. Winning poems will be...

www.bombsite.com/articles/3254 Deadline April 15. The winner of our 2009 contest will receive a $500 prize and publication in BOMBMagazine’s literary supplement First Proof. Founded in 1981, BOMB has championed and encouraged the literary efforts of both established and emerging writers for more than a quarter-century, with a contributing editorial board that boasts contemporary giants such as A.M. Homes, Patrick McCrath, and Amy Hempel, all...

The Arts & Letters Prizes competition offers publication and a $1000 (U.S.) Prize for winners in: Fiction (Short Story), Poetry, Drama (One-Act Play), and Creative Nonfiction (Essay). A $15 submission fee, payable in U.S. dollars, includes a two-issue subscription to Arts & Letters. Please make checks or money orders payable to “GCSU” (note “Arts & Letters” in the memo section). All submissions will be considered for publication....