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Online Submission Deadline: April 1, 2014 Winning Writers invites you to enter the 13th annual Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. We’ll award $2,000, including a top prize of $1,000. Submit one humor poem online. No length limit. Both published and unpublished poems are welcome. No fee to enter. Final judge: Jendi Reiter. See the complete guidelines and past winners. Visit the website:...

Postmark Deadline: September 30, 2013 Now in its 11th year. Over $5,000 in prizes will be awarded, including $2,000 for a poem in any style and $2,000 for a poem that rhymes or has a traditional style. You may submit work that has been published or won prizes elsewhere, as long as you own the online publication rights. The entry fee is $8 for every 25 lines you submit. Submit online or by mail. Early submission encouraged. New judge: Ellaraine...

The University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance is excited to announce a new 10-Minute  Play Festival for spring of 2014. We will begin accepting submissions for this festival on August 1,  2013; the submission period closes on October 15, 2013. 12-14 selected 10-minute plays will  receive productions as part of a multi-evening festival, produced in the newly upgraded José  Quintero Theatre on the University of Houston campus. This...

Entice us. Submit the opening (up to 1500 words) of your book (any genre) to Writer Advice’s 2nd Scintillating Starts Contest. I’ll respond like an agent/editor. You get perspective. DEADLINE: October 18, 2013. JUDGES: Writer and editor B. Lynn Goodwin will judge and may consult with other writers as part of the process. All finalists are winners (small cash award) & can say that to prospective publishers. PRIZES: Small cash award split...

Just wanted to let you know that Simon and Schuster and Archway Publishing are offering a free webinar. On August 22nd at 11:30 A.M, join Michael Szczerban, Editor at Simon and Schuster, as he reveals key tips on presenting yourself and your book to grab an editor’s attention.  This webinar will offer valuable insight and practical advice to help you get your book noticed–whether you’re pitching an agent, an editor or trying to engage a...

Announcing the Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Short Story Award 2014.  Submissions open October 1, 2013 and the deadline is January 15th, 2014. It is a short fiction or memoir contest, 2000 words or less on the theme “Food Stories”.  First prize: $200, plus possible publication in BWG anthology. Second prize: $100 plus publication in the Roundtable.  Third prize: $50 plus publication in the Roundtable.  Honorable Mentions may also be...