Writing Contest News for December 8, 2011
December 7, 2011 by Mary Anne
Filed under Writing Contest News
Hello!
Wanted to catch you up on some things, but have been flat out busy! Hope this finds you doing well. Here’s to your writing success!
Mary Anne
Writing Contests with Multiple Categories
Sundress Publications E-Chapbook Competition
Authors may submit poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or any combination thereof.
Prizes: $200
Deadline: December 15, 2011
Fees: $5
http://www.sundresspublications.com/econtest.htm
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Fiction Writing Contests
Broken Pencil Deathmatch
Contest is open to original unpublished fiction of 1000-3000 words.
Prizes: 1st: $250 and publication; 2nd-4th: $100 and publication.
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Fees: $20
http://www.brokenpencil.com/deathmatch
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Michael Shaara Prize
Any novel about the Civil War published (for the first time) in 2011 to “encourage fresh approaches to Civil War fiction” is eligible.
Prizes: $5,000
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Fees: None
http://www.gettysburg.edu/cwi/events/shaara/about.dot
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Multi-story Flash Fiction
Entries should be no more than 600 words and the theme is yours to choose.
Prizes: 1st: £300; 2nd: £100; 3rd: £50.
Deadline: February 29, 2012
Fees: £5 for one entry. £8 for two entries.
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Annual Dead of Winter Contest
The word limit is 2000–3000 words. Stories MUST be set in winter and fall in the horror genre. The theme is skull and bones.
Prizes: 1st: $35 Amazon gift card; 2nd: $10 Amazon gift card.
Deadline: December 21, 2011
Fees: None
http://tclj.toasted-cheese.com/contest.htm#dow
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Sentinel Literary Quarterly Short Story Competition
Stories may be on any subject or style but must not exceed 1,500 words.
Prizes: 1st: £150; 2nd: £75; 3rd: £50; Highly Commended: £10 x 3.
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Fees: £4 for 1 story, £8 for 2 stories, £10 for 3 stories, £12 for 4 stories.
http://www.sentinelquarterly.com/competitions/short-stories-0112/
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Nonfiction/Essay Writing Contests
What Would Martin Do?
Essays should envision a conversation between Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama. They should touch on key policy issues facing our country in the 21st century and may not exceed 500 words.
Prizes: 1st: $500 U.S. Savings Bond; 2nd & 3rd: $100 savings bond.
Deadline: December 15, 2011
Fees: None
http://adaedfund.org/2011/11/what-would-martin-do-essay-contest/
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The Ellen Meloy Fund for Desert Writers
Only literary or creative nonfiction proposals will be considered.
Prizes: $2,000
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Fees: None
http://www.ellenmeloy.com/applying.htm
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Poetry Contests
Colorado Prize for Poetry
Manuscripts should be at least 48 pages but no more than 100 pages.
Prizes: $2,000 and publication.
Deadline: January 14, 2012
Fees: $25
http://coloradoreview.colostate.edu/colorado-prize-for-poetry/
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Quatrain Poetry Contest
Quatrains must be submitted to be considered.
Prizes: $100
Deadline: December 14, 2011
Fees: None
http://www.fanstory.com/contestdetails.jsp?id=4776&at=217
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Bunchgrass Poetry Prize
Submit up to three unpublished poems (100 line limit for each), any subject, any style or form.
Prizes: $500 and publication.
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Fees: $10
http://www.basaltmagazine.com/bunchgrass-poetry-prize/
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46er Poetry Prize
Entrants may submit up to three original, unpublished poems.
Prizes: 1st: $400; Honorable Mentions: $30. Winners receive publication.
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Fees: $5.00 for one poem, $8.00 for two poems, and $10.00 for three poems.
http://www.theadirondackreview.com/46erPrize.html
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Writers’ Journal Poetry Contest
Poems may be no longer than 25 lines.
Prizes: 1st: $50; 2nd: $25; 3rd: $15.
Deadline: December 30, 2011
Fees: $3 per poem.
http://www.writersjournal.com/PoetryContest.htm
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Angels & Devils Poetry Competition
You are asked to write a poem of no more than 30 lines about family relationships. You can write in English or Dutch.
Prizes: £100 and online publication.
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Fees: None
http://hollandparkpress.co.uk/magazine_detail.php?magazine_id=124&language=English
