Monday Miscellany for July 12, 2010
July 12, 2010 by Mary Anne
Filed under Writing Contest News
Hello!
I recently read a back issue of Writer’s Digest magazine in which the editor-in-chief wrote that there was “much adieu” about something or other, with no sign that she was being tongue-in-cheek (or should I say “chic”?). Taken aback, I hopped right onto the internet to see if I’d had it wrong for all these years. Once I’d verified that my version was indeed correct and that I’d made much ado about nothing, I marveled at how the editors and proofreaders at the publication I’ve idolized since I was seventeen years old could let such a gaffe slip by them.
Not that I should talk. In my enthusiasm and impatience, I’ve let many a typo or partially edited phrase fly over the years, to my never-ending chagrin. Hitting the “Send, “Publish,” “Tweet,” “Share” or “Add Comment” button with a flourish, I broadcast my poor typing skills or inability to catch my own editing errors across the World Wide Web, blogosphere or Twitterverse, depending on which dimension I’m in at the time. While I hope not, there’s most likely a Hahn-o-blooper hiding out in this very post, just waiting to be unveiled to everyone who wanders this way.
So I quickly forgave the editors and proofreaders at WD, and hope none of them suffered career setbacks (i.e., were told adieu or even adios) over the error. And I’ve resolved once again to slow down, smell the roses and for God’s sake, Mary Anne, take some time to look over your own work before sending it out, alone and defenseless, into the world of potential critics, er, readers.
On to this week’s list of writing contests. Here’s to your writing success.
Mary Anne
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Multiple Categories
Second Annual NANO Prize
Submit your flash fiction piece, prose poem, or micro essay of 300 words or less.
Prizes: $500 and publication
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Fees: $15 for the first three pieces and $2 for each additional piece. Subscription to NANO Fiction included.
http://nanofiction.org/?page_id=88
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The Missouri Review Editors’ Prize Contest
You may submit your poetry, fiction and nonfiction of general interest.
Prizes: $5,000 Fiction | $5,000 Poetry | $5,000 Essay
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Fees: $20 or $23 for online submission
http://www.missourireview.com/submit/contest_submit.php
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The Rash Awards
Each poetry submission is restricted to 1-5 poems and no more than 10 pages total per submission. Fiction submissions are restricted to one short story between 2,000-5,000 words.
Prizes: $500 and publication
Deadline: August 1, 2010
Fees: $15 – Includes one copy of The Broad River Review 2011
http://soappculture.com/ron-rash-festival/rash-awards/
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The 2011 Mississippi Review Prize
Fiction entries should be 1000-5000 words. Poetry entries should be three poems totaling 10 pages or less. There is no limit on the number of entries you may submit.
Prizes: 1st: $1000
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Fees: $15 – Includes copy of prize issue.
http://www.mississippireview.com/contest.html
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Nonfiction/Essay
Hunger Mountain Creative Nonfiction Prize
Submit one piece of creative nonfiction, not to exceed 10,000 words.
Prizes: 1st place: $1000 and publication. Two honorable mentions receive $100 each.
Deadline: September 10, 2010
Fees: $20
http://www.hungermtn.org/hunger-mountain-creative-nonfiction-prize/
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The Third-Annual Life Lessons Contest
Finish this sentence: “I never thought I’d. . .” Submit your story consisting of less than 1,500 words.
Prizes: $3000, round-trip tickets for two to New York City, hotel accommodations for two nights, tickets to a Broadway play, and a lunch with Real Simple editors.
Deadline: September 24, 2010
Fees: None
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MAZE Cord Blood Banking Contest
Send your funniest pregnancy story in under 200 words.
Prizes: Free cord blood banking or $1000
Deadline: October 25, 2010
Fees: None
http://www.mazecordblood.com/cordblood-contest.php
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The Malahat Review’s Creative Non-Fiction Prize
Your entry must be between 2,000 and 3,000 words. No restrictions as to subject matter.
Prizes: $1,000 CAD
Deadline: August 1, 2010
Fees: $35 CAD, $40 US and $45 US for entries from Mexico and outside North America
http://www.malahatreview.ca/creative_non-fiction_prize/info.html
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Fiction
Textnovel Writing Contest
Entries must have a minimum of 50,000 words.
Prizes: $1,000 Prize plus possible publishing or literary agency contract.
Deadline: August 31, 2010
Fees: None
http://www.textnovel.com/win.php
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Write On! Story Contest
All submissions must be in English, previously unpublished and 2200 words or fewer. International submissions are welcome.
Prizes: 1st Prize: $250.00, 2nd Prize: $100.00, 3rd Prize: $50.00. Plus website publication.
Deadline: October 1, 2010
Fees: $13
http://calwritersclub.wordpress.com/new-page/writing-contests/
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Glimmer Train Very Short Fiction Writing Contest
No children’s stories will be accepted. Submissions must be no longer than 3000 words.
Prizes: 1st place: $1,200, publication in Glimmer Train Stories, and 20 copies of that issue
Deadline: July 31, 2010
Fees: $15
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Talk Paranormal’s Second Annual Fiction Story Writing Contest
Stories should be between 600 to 1200 words, but MUST be at least 450 words. Entries should be paranormal related or scary, i.e. ghosts, demons, werewolves, vampires, monsters, scary legends/mysteries or UFOs.
Prizes: 1st prize $100, 2nd prize $75, 3rd prize $50, 4th – 10th Prizes will receive books and/or t-shirts.
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Fees: None
http://www.talkparanormal.com/thread-8403.html
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International 3-Day Novel Contest
The contest takes place every Labour Day weekend, which falls on September 4-6, 2010. You may start writing as of midnight on Friday night, and must stop by midnight on Monday night.
Prizes: 1st: Publication, 2nd: $500, 3rd: $100
Deadline: Registration Deadline: August 27, 2010
Fees: $50 and group discounts are available
http://www.3daynovel.com/about/?contest
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Poetry
2010 Rattle Poetry Prize
Send no more than four poems per entry. There is no line-limit; poems can be any length.
Prizes: 1st prize: $5,000 plus TEN $100 Honorable Mentions
Deadline: August 1, 2010
Fees: $18
