Writing Contest News for April 27, 2012

Writing Contests with Multiple Categories

Beacon Street Prize

Poetry submissions should include no more than six poems total. Fiction submission should be no more than 10,000 words.

Prizes: $500 and publication per category.

Deadline: May 30, 2012

Fees: $15

http://www.redividerjournal.org/submit/

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Empirical Spring Writing Contest

Send in up to three short stories no longer than 5,000 words each or up to four poems no longer than two pages each.

Prizes: 1st: $1,000; 2nd: $500; Top 22 receive publication.

Deadline: May 15, 2012

Fees: Poetry: $12-$24; Fiction: $35-$50

http://www.empiricalmagazine.com/contests.html

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Abrendal Austin National Writing Contest

Maximum 2,500 words for short story or essay and up to 5 poems for each entrant.

Prizes: 1st: $500; 2nd: $250. Prizes per category.

Deadline: May 1, 2012

Fees: $20

http://blackpennypresscontest.com/

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Abandoned Towers 2012 Writing Contest

Short Stories are limited to 5,000 words or less. Poetry entries should not exceed 10 pages. Flash Fiction entries should contain no more than 1,000 words.

Prizes: Short Story: 1st: $500; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $100; Honorable Mentions: $10. Poetry: 1st: $100; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $50; Honorable Mentions: $5. Flash Fiction: $1st: $50; 2nd: $25; 3rd: $15; Honorable Mentions: $5

Deadline: May 18, 2012

Fees: Short Story: $10 per entry or $25 for 3 entries; Poetry: $5 per entry or $12 for 3 entries; Flash Fiction: $2 per entry or $5 for 3 entries.

http://abandonedtowers.com/contest/

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Munce Group 2012 Writing Contest

Each submitted fiction or nonfiction manuscript must contain a minimum of 10,000 words.

Prizes: Publication.

Deadline: June 15, 2012

Fees: None

http://www.westbowpress.com/MunceContest/Rules.aspx

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10th Annual Lush Triumphant Literary Awards

Fiction is limited to 3,000 words and nonfiction is limited to 4,000. Up to 5 poems may be submitted.

Prizes: 1st: $750; 2nd: $250; Winners receive publication.

Deadline: May 15, 2012

Fees: $25

http://subterrain.ca/about/103/lush-2012-awards-open+for+entries

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Fiction Writing Contests

The Abstract Quill Short Story Competition

Entries should be between 500 and 5,000 words.

Prizes: 1st: $100; 2nd: $25; Winners and honorable mention receive publication.

Deadline: May 15, 2012

Fees: None

http://theabstractquill.com/?p=82

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Art Affair 2012 Short Story Contest

Maximum submission length is 5,000 words.

Prizes: 1st: $50; 2nd: $25; 3rd: $15.

Deadline: October 1, 2012

Fees: $5

http://www.shadetreecreations.com/ArtAffair_Announcements.htm

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BookLogix Fiction Contest

All book-length prose fiction categories are eligible.

Prizes: Publishing Prize Package.

Deadline: June 15, 2012

Fees: None

https://booklogix.com/FictionContest.html

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Nonfiction/Essay Writing Contests

Adventum Ridge To River Contest

Enter your outdoor creative nonfiction essays or memoir excerpts of no more than 5,000 words.

Prizes: $500, MSR Pocket Pocket Stove, and publication.

Deadline: May 15, 2012

Fees: $15 for a single entry, $25 for two entries.

http://www.adventummagazine.com/contests.html

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Poetry Contests

Art Affair 2012 Poetry Contest

Poems may be any style, any subject,and no more than 60 lines in length.

Prizes: 1st: $40; 2nd: $25, 3rd: $15.

Deadline: October 1, 2012

Fees: $3 per poem.

http://www.shadetreecreations.com/ArtAffair_Announcements.htm

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2012 Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize

Submissions must consist of 50 to 70 pages of poetry.

Prizes: $2,500 and publication.

Deadline: May 1, 2012

Fees: $25

http://www.kent.edu/wick/competitions/first-book.cfm

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Aspiring Canadian Poets Contest

Poem length not to exceed 40 lines.

Prizes: Online publication.

Deadline: June 1, 2012

Fees: None

http://aspiringpoetscontest.org/

Writing Contest News for April 10, 2012

Writing Contests with Multiple Categories

Copper Nickel Contests In Poetry & Fiction

Writers may submit either one story (no word limit) or up to three poems.

Prizes: $1,000 and publication. Prizes per category.

Deadline: April 21, 2012

Fees: $15

http://www.copper-nickel.org/contest/

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The New Guard 2012 Contest

Poems are limited to 300 lines. Fiction entries are limited to 7,500 words.

Prizes: $1,000 per category.

Deadline: June 18, 2012

Fees: $15

http://www.newguardreview.com/

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Fiction Writing Contests

The Art of Prize Writing 2012 Spring Flash Fiction Contest

The maximum number of words for each entry is 1,000.

Prizes: 1st: $1,000; 2nd: $500; 3rd: $250; Five Runners Up: $50 each.

Deadline: May 31, 2012

Fees: $20

https://theartofprizewriting.com/?p=1532

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Iron Wolf Games Spring 2012 Short Fiction Contest

Entries must be between 500 and 2000 words, and take place in a futuristic or alien world, or in space.

Prizes: 1st: $25; 2nd: $10; 3rd: $5.

Deadline: May 31, 2012

Fees: None

http://www.ironwolfgames.com/2012/03/13/spring-2012-short-fiction-contest/

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2012 Family Circle Fiction Contest

Submit an original, fiction short story of no more than 2,500 words.

Prizes: 1st: $750; 2nd: $250; 3rd: $250. Winners receive prize packages.

Deadline: September 7, 2012

Fees: None

http://www.familycircle.com/family-fun/fiction/fiction-contest-rules-2012/

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Stories For Children Competition

Manuscripts must be typed and written in English and can be up to 5,000 words.

Prizes: 1st: £100 plus small book publication; 2nd: £50 plus website publication; 3rd: £25 plus website publication.

Deadline: August 31, 2012

Fees: £5

http://christinemichael.org/StoriesForKids5-8Postal.html

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Nonfiction/Essay Writing Contests

Traveling for Fun, Adventure & Relaxation Blog Writing Contest

Contestants should sign up and blog about their favorite traveling experiences.

Prizes: “Best Travel Blog”: $500; “My Favorite Trip or Vacation”: $250; “My Hometown / Destination Business is a Great Travel Destination Because…”: $250.

Deadline: August 31, 2012

Fees: None

http://tinyurl.com/6m3vb8p

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Poetry Contests

2012 Far Horizons Award for Poetry

Eligible poets have yet to publish their poetry in book form. Emerging poets may enter up to three poems per entry.

Prizes: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2012

Fees: $25 CAD, $30 US, $35 all others.

http://www.malahatreview.ca/contests/far_horizons_poetry/info.html

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Poem On A Postcard Competition

Poems must be your own work with your copyright, not more than 14 lines.

Prizes: 1st: £100; 2nd: £50; 3rd: £25. Winners receive 10 postcards.

Deadline: June 31, 2012

Fees: £3 per poem

http://www.christinemichael.org/PoemOnApostcardComp.html?1326819793210

Writing Contest News for March 26, 2012

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