information about creative writing contests, poetry contests, literary magazine theme issues, writing residencies, grants, fellowships etc. Now accepting creative writing contests news and announcements!
Deadline: August 31, 2024
FIRST PRIZE: $1,000
Second Prize: $100
Four Honorable Mentions: $25
Entry Fee: $8
Deadline: August 31, 2024
Word Limit: 1,000
All Six Finalists Will Be Published Online in the October 2024 Issue of Gemini
How to enter, visit: https://gemini-magazine.com/
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Guest Judge: Literary Agent Emily Williamson with Williamson Literary Agency
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 – 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.
Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.
Limit: 300 entries.
Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $400, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd Place: $300, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $200, publication, interview and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
7 Runners Up receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards, publication and interview
10 Honorable mentions receive $20 Amazon Gift Card
Top 10 stories are published in the WOW! Women On Writing e-zine, and contestants are interviewed on WOW’s blog, The Muffin.
Entry: $10 entry fee; critique option for an additional $10
How to enter, visit: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
Spring 2024 Contest Information
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Results: Announced September 9, 2024
Prizes: Win $2,100 in prizes!
Guest Judges: Wole Talabi, Sherrie Flick, C. S. E. Cooney, and Marin Sardy
Categories Accepted
Please visit our guidelines page to properly format your work for submission. We won’t reject a submission flat out for not following guidelines, but we will frown the whole time we’re reading.
What We Look For in Submissions
Our editors have drafted up this fantastic page on our website to share what we look for in our creative submissions. We strongly recommend you read this and check out the examples before submitting to get an idea of our general publishing aesthetic.
We also highly recommend checking out a past issue of F(r)iction. We have several pieces available online, but there’s nothing like holding a glossy, full-color issue in your hands. You can check out all of our issues in our shop.
Our Submission Guidelines
The winner will be announced publicly on September 9, 2024. All participants will be notified about the contest results through their Submittable account so please do not contact us before this date asking about the results. Judges’ decisions are final.
We accept work, written in English, from anywhere in the world—regardless of genre, style, or origin—and welcome speculative writing and experimental literature. Strange is good. Strange with a strong character arc is even better. Keep it weird, folks.
Writers over the age of thirteen are welcome to submit. Please note that if you are aged 13 – 16 and your work is selected for publication, we will require a signature from a parent or a guardian.
We are unable to offer refunds for contest submissions, so please read these guidelines and choose your submission category carefully.
Staff members are not eligible for participation.
We read all submissions anonymously. Please include your name and contact information in your cover letter only and remove any identifying information from both the submitted manuscript and the file name as well.
Any work previously submitted to F(r)iction for publication is not eligible.
Please also be aware that as we receive hundreds of submissions for each of our contest we are unable to offer personalized feedback. It’s not that we don’t want to, but there’s only so many volunteer staffers on our team.
We accept, and encourage, simultaneous submissions and only ask that you withdraw your piece(s) using Submittable upon acceptance elsewhere.
We do not accept work previously published elsewhere.
We edit every piece accepted for publication, including all our contest winners, whether you work is selected for publication through our online blog or in our print magazine. For this collaborative process we will pair you with one of our Senior Editors. All our editors have been trained to help guide the development of each piece to reach its fullest potential in keeping with the author’s vision. This does not mean we will take on a wild jumble of words and half-formed musings. But it does mean that we value your work and want to help each piece to be as unforgettable as possible.
No AI Submissions
We currently do not accept work from artificial intelligence (“AI”) generators or similar. By submitting your entry here, you are attesting that your work was not created, in whole or in part, with an AI generator or similar. Should any portion of your work be discovered to be the product of an AI generator or similar, by submitting here, you agree to indemnify Brink Literacy Project for all losses, fees, and damages it suffers relating to your submission and/or misrepresentation, including but not limited to, direct and indirect damages, loss of sale, reputational damages, attorney fees, and other expenses. You further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Brink Literacy Project against any third-party claims relating to the work you submit.
NOTES:
F(r)iction (and its parent nonprofit organization, Brink Literacy Project) reserves the right to discuss contest entries, finalists, and winners in podcasts and marketing materials.
F(r)iction reserves the right to NOT award a winner in any categories if the submissions do not reach a publishable standard. In this case, reading fees will NOT be refunded and a winner will not be announced. Although this has rarely come to pass in our six-year publishing history, our top priority must remain with the quality of work we publish.
How to enter: https://frictioncontests.submittable.com/submit
Visit the website: https://frictionlit.org/contests/
Deadline: May 15, 2024
The 2024 Emerging Writer’s Contest will run from March 1 at noon EST to May 15, 2024, at noon EST.
The Emerging Writer’s Contest is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who have yet to publish or self-publish a book. Read past winners of the contest here.
We award publication, $2,000, review from Aevitas Creative Management, and a 1-year subscription for one winner in each of the three genres. Submit to the Emerging Writer’s Contest through our submission manager. You must be logged in to access our submission manager.
The 2024 contest judges are Dantiel W. Moniz (Fiction), Porsha Olayiwola (Poetry), and Augusten Burroughs (Nonfiction).
The winning story, essay, and poems from the 2024 contest will be published in the Winter 2024-25 issue of Ploughshares.
The contest is now open. We will announce the winners in mid-September of 2024.
Fiction and Nonfiction: Under 6,000 words
Poetry: 3-5 pages
Submit one entry per year via our online submission manager.
Simultaneous vs. Multiple Submissions
We only consider one submission per author for the duration of the contest, regardless of genre. Simultaneous submissions to other journals are fine as long as we are notified immediately upon acceptance elsewhere via email (pshares@pshares.org) or our online contact form.
If you are a current subscriber through our Winter 2024-2025 issue, your contest entry is free of charge. You will still be prompted to “checkout” but you will not be required to enter payment information and will not be charged. If you’re not sure when your subscription expires, feel free to email us at pshares@pshares.org.
If you are not a subscriber, or your subscription expires before our Winter 2024-2025 issue, the submission manager will prompt you to pay the $30 fee at checkout. The fee includes a 1-year subscription to Ploughshares (beginning with the Spring 2024 issue and ending with the Winter 2024-2025 issue) and free submissions to the 2024 regular reading period.
If you are an international submitter, please be in touch via email for more information about this process.
Submit to the Emerging Writer’s Contest through our submission manager.
Visit the website: https://www.pshares.org/
Deadline: February 28, 2024
The ten winning flash stories will be published in the Fish Anthology 2024.
Judge: Michelle Elvy
Word Limit: 300
Closes: 28 Feb 2024
Results: 10 April
Anthology Published: July ’24
Entry Fee: €14 (US$15, £12) (€9 subsequent entries)
Flash critiques available.
Prizes:
Ten winning flash stories will be published in the FISH ANTHOLOGY 2024.
1st: €1,000
2nd: Online Writing Course + €300
3rd: €300
How to enter, visit: https://www.fishpublishing.com/competition/flash-fiction-contest/
Visit the website: https://www.fishpublishing.com/
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who enjoys expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings in the beautiful literary art of poetry or writing a story worth telling everyone! Welcome to all, having the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story to win cash prizes totaling $1275.00! All works must be original.
Write a poem, 30 lines or fewer on any subject, style, or form, typed or neatly hand-printed.
And/or write a short story, 5 pages maximum length, on any subject or theme, fiction, non-fiction, and creative nonfiction (including essay compositions, diary, journal entries, short screenplays, stageplays, and screenwriting). Also, all entries must be either typed or legibly hand-printed.
Multiple and simultaneous poetry and short story entries are accepted.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
All contest winners will be published on May 26, 2024
Prizes(USD):
Writing First Prize is $500. Second: $250. Third: $100.
Poetry First Prize is $250. Second: $125. Third: $50.
Entry fees(USD): $5 per poem, $10 per story
To send entries: Include title(s) with your story (ies) or poem(s), along with your name, mailing address, phone#, email, and brief biographical info. (Tell us a little about yourself), on the coversheet. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for entry confirmation. Fees payable to: “DREAMQUESTONE.COM”
Mail to:
Dream Quest One
Poetry & Writing Contest
P.O. Box 804632
Chicago, IL 60680
Visit https://www.dreamquestone.com for details on how to enter!
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. “And remember, in whatever you do, it’s okay to dream, for dreams do come true.” –Dream Quest One
32nd annual contest sponsored by Winning Writers and Duotrope. $10,000 in cash prizes, including $3,500 for the best story and $3,500 for the best essay. The top 12 entries will be published online. Both published and unpublished works are welcome. Fee: $22 per entry. Final judge: Mina Manchester. Deadline: May 1, 2024.
This contest is recommended by Reedsy. See guidelines, past winners, and submit online at https://winningwriters.com/tomstorypsh2402
For writing resources and contest opportunities, follow Winning Writers on Facebook and Twitter.
Write By the Sea is a dynamic boutique literary festival set in the beautiful fishing village of Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford.
Deadline: Friday, 21st June 2024, competition closes at 11.59pm
Entries for the writing competition will open on March 2nd, 2024 and information for submissions is now available on our website: https://writebythesea.ie/writing-competition/
There are four competition categories with cash prizes for the winners and runners.
1. Fiction Short Story (maximum 2,500 words)
2. Flash Fiction (maximum 700 words)
3. Poetry (maximum 40 lines)
4. Memoir/Personal Essay (maximum 1,000 words)
An independent panel of judges will select the winners and each category winner will be invited to read their work at a public event as part of the festival.
Prizes
The winner of each category will receive a cash prize of €500 and a free weekend pass to Write By The Sea festival 2024. All four winning pieces will be published on the Write By The Sea website.
The runners-up in each category will receive €300 and third place will receive €200.
Entries must be submitted via the Online Entry Form on the Competition Page of the WBTS website, writebythesea.ie where entrants will upload their names and contact details.
All entries must be in English.
Entrants can submit as many entries as they wish at €10 per entry, or enter 3 pieces, in the same or different genres, for €25.
Should your entry win a prize or be published elsewhere, please let us know so that we can remove it from the WBTS 2023 Writing Competition.
The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence/contact will be entered into and no feedback will be given to individual entrants.
Entrants should retain copies of their work as entries will NOT be returned.
Committee members and relatives of committee members of the Write By The Sea festival, its agents, contributors or sponsors are not eligible to enter the competition.
All non-winning entries will be deleted from our records after three months from the date of the announcement of the competition results.
Note A: It breaks our hearts when we have to disqualify entrants who break the rules. Sadly, each year we have to disqualify a significant number of the entries for disregarding simple rules such as not submitting text in double-spacing or including their names and addresses in the text of their submissions. Please remember to spell-check and proofread your work. We look forward to receiving your entries and we wish you every success in the 2024 competition.
Timeline
Saturday 6th March 2024 – submissions open through writebythesea.ie
Deadline: Friday 21st June 2024, competition closes at 11.59pm
Friday 2nd August 2024– shortlist of the winning entry titles will be posted on the WBTS website, writebythesea.ie
Sunday 1st September 2024 – winners will be notified by WBTS
Each category winner will be invited to read their work at a public event as part of the festival.
October 2024 – the winning pieces will be published on the WBTS website
Visit the website for details on how to enter at:
Deadline: February 28, 2024
Guest Judge: Literary Agent Hannah Andrade with Bradford Literary Agency
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 – 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.
Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.
Limit: 300 entries.
Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $400, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd Place: $300, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $200, publication, interview and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
7 Runners Up receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards, publication and interview
10 Honorable mentions receive $20 Amazon Gift Card
Top 10 stories are published in the WOW! Women On Writing e-zine, and contestants are interviewed on WOW’s blog, The Muffin.
Entry: $10 entry fee; critique option for an additional $10
How to enter, visit: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
Welcome to the 32nd annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest. Submit published or unpublished work. $10,000 in prizes
Please submit during
October 15, 2023-May 1, 2024
Prizes:
For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction. Final judge: Mina Manchester, assisted by Sarah Halper. Please submit as many entries as you like. All themes accepted. Entries may be published or unpublished. Length limit: 6,000 words maximum. No restriction on age of author. All countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, or Belarus (due to US government restrictions). Fee: $22 per entry. Read the winning entries from the 31st contest.
First time entering? We prepared this brief video to guide you. See also our short entry checklist, then click the button below to submit. The results of our 32nd contest will be announced on October 15, 2024.
How to enter, visit: https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/tom-howard-john-h-reid-fiction-essay-contest
Deadline: December 31, 2023
The Letter Review Prize is now open in five categories: Short Fiction (up to 5000 words), Nonfiction (up to 5000 words), Poetry (up to 70 lines), Unpublished Books (including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry), and Reprints (previously published works which are not avail. online). The total yearly Prize pool is $30,000 USD. Entry fee: $20 USD (Poetry $15). Winners are published online and in our printed Winners Anthology. 10-20 per category are shortlisted. All entries are considered for publication, and submission to prestigious anthologies such as The Pushcart Prize. Judges’ feedback is available for all entries. See our Previous Winners Page here, and our Comments / Testimonials Page here.
How to enter, visit: https://letterreview.com/information/
Contest Opens: Jan 2, 2024
Deadline: January 31, 2024
Whether you’re an established or emerging writer, the Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest has a place for you. Part of the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival in Salmon Arm, BC, the contest is open to submissions in short fiction (up to 2,000 words), nonfiction (up to 2,000 words), and poetry (up to three one-page poems).
Entry fee: $15 Canadian, which goes directly to supporting the Word on the Lake Writers’ Festival
Prizes: First Place: $200. Second Place: $125. Honourable Mention: $100. Additionally, all winners will be published in the annual Askew’s Word on the Lake Anthology, and will receive copies of the anthology in print and ebook.
How to enter, visit: https://wordonthelakewritersfestival.com/saw/writing-contest/
Postmark deadline: March 31, 2024.
Open to anyone who loves expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings in the beautiful literary art of poetry and/or writing a story that is worth telling everyone! Guidelines: (1) Write a poem, 30 lines or fewer on any subject, form, or style. And/or (2) Write a short story, 5 pages maximum length, single or double line spacing, on any subject or theme, fiction, nonfiction, or creative nonfiction. Multiple and simultaneous entries are accepted Prizes: Poetry First Prize: $250; Second: $125; Third: $50. Writing First Prize is $500; Second: $250; Third: $100. Entry fees: $5 per poem, $10 per story. Postmark deadline: March 31, 2024. Visit https://www.dreamquestone.com/ for details on how to enter!
Deadline: November 30, 2023
Guest Judge: Literary Agent Amy Giuffrida with Belcastro Literary Agency
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 – 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.
Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.
Limit: 300 entries.
Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $400, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd Place: $300, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $200, publication, interview and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
7 Runners Up receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards, publication and interview
10 Honorable mentions receive $20 Amazon Gift Card
Top 10 stories are published in the WOW! Women On Writing e-zine, and contestants are interviewed on WOW’s blog, The Muffin.
Entry: $10 entry fee; critique option for an additional $10
How to enter: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who enjoys expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings in the beautiful literary art of poetry or writing a story that’s worth telling everyone! Welcome to all, having the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story to win cash prizes totaling $1275.00! All works must be original. https://www.dreamquestone.com
Guidelines:
Write a poem, 30 lines or fewer on any subject, style, or form, typed or neatly hand-printed.
And/or write a short story, 5 pages maximum length, on any subject or theme, fiction, non-fiction, creative nonfiction (including essay compositions, diary, journal entries, short stage-plays, screenplays, and screenwriting). All entries must be either typed or legibly hand-printed. Multiple and simultaneous poetry and short story entries are accepted.
Postmark deadline: September 30, 2023
All contest winners will be published on November 30, 2023
Prizes(USD):
Writing First Prize is $500. Second: $250. Third: $100.
Poetry First Prize is $250. Second: $125. Third: $50.
Entry fees(USD): $5 per poem, $10 per story
To send entries: Include title(s) with your story (ies) and/or poem(s), along with your name, mailing address, phone#, email, and brief biographical info. (Tell us a little about yourself), on the coversheet. You may a self-addressed stamped envelope for entry confirmation. Fees payable to: “DREAMQUESTONE.COM”
Mail to:
Dream Quest One
Poetry & Writing Contest
P.O. Box 804632
Chicago, IL 60680
USA
Visit https://www.dreamquestone.com for details on how to enter!
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. “And remember, in whatever you do, it’s okay to dream, for dreams do come true.” –Dream Quest One
Deadline: 31st August 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.
Prizes: Three Winners are announced who are published and share in the $1000 USD total prize pool. Twenty writers are Longlisted. All entries considered for publication, and for submission to the Pushcart Prize and other anthologies.
Entry Fee: $20 USD.
Word Length: 0 – 5000 words.
Details: Open to anyone in the world. There are no genre or theme restrictions.
Enter Here: https://letterreview.com/information/
Deadline to apply is June 30th, 2023
It’s back! We are relaunching the free fellowship for the first time since 2019. One lucky winner will receive six months of 24/7 access to theOffice here in Santa Monica, CA. If you’re an up-and-coming writer in the west Los Angeles area looking for a quiet, dedicated workspace to take your craft and career to the next level, this is for you. .
You send us a sample of your best piece of writing along with a short email explaining why this fellowship is right for you. Our judges select a winner who will receive six months of free 24/7* access to the space. This fellowship is equivalent to our “Premium Membership” – the highest level of membership we offer – worth upwards of $2700. Winner also receives other perks of membership including unlimited coffee/tea, a locker for storage, free Wifi and the opportunity to connect with our room of working writers.
This year’s fellowship starts July 17th and runs through January 16th, 2024. It’s completely free to enter. Winner will be announced the week of July 10th.
theOffice is a quiet, communal workspace serving screenwriters, novelists, journalists and other creatives for almost 20 years. We know how challenging it can be for writers with limited funds to find a focused and dedicated space to write. At theOffice you can leave the distractions of life behind and get the words on the page. It’s like your own writer’s retreat right here in the city.
Email: theOfficeFellowship@gmail.com by June 30, 2023. That’s it. You’re done!
theOffice Fellowship is an opportunity for one lucky writer to get the dedicated space they need to hone their craft and advance their career. We look forward to reading your work!
*24/7 access does not include closures for outside rentals on Mondays from 6-11PM and on the 4th Sunday of each month from 4-7PM, as well as infrequent closures for cleaning.
Visit the website: https://theofficeonline.com/2023/05/31/theoffice-fellowship-2023/
Deadline: August 31, 2023
Second Prize: $100
Four Honorable Mentions: $25
Entry Fee: $7
Word Limit: 1,000
All Six Finalists Will Be Published Online in the October 2023 Issue of Gemini
How to enter, visit: https://gemini-magazine.com/flash-fiction-contest-2022/
Name: Letter Review Prize for Short Stories
Prizes: $1000 USD total prize pool. $600 first place plus publication. $ 250-second place plus publication. $150 third place plus publication. Twenty writers are Longlisted. All entries are considered for publication and for submission to the Pushcart Prize.
Entry Fee: $20 USD.
Dates: Open now until the 30th of June, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.
Word Length: 999 – 3000 words.
Details: Open to anyone in the world. There are no genre or theme restrictions.
Enter Here: https://letterreview.com/information/
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Name: Letter Review Prize for Flash Fiction
Prizes: Winning entries are published at Letter Review. $400 USD for First Place, $250 for Second, and $150 for Third. 20 entries are Longlisted. All entries are considered for publication and for submission to anthologies such as the Pushcart Prize.
Entry Fee: $15.
Dates: Open now, closing 30th June 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.
Words: Up to 999.
Details: Open to anyone in the world. There are no genre or theme restrictions.
Enter Here: https://letterreview.com/information/
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Name: Letter Review Prize for Poetry
Prizes: Winning entries published at Letter Review. $400 USD for First Place, $250 for Second, and $150 for Third. 20 entries are Longlisted. All entries are considered for publication and for submission to anthologies such as the Pushcart Prize.
Entry Fee: $15.
Dates: Open now, closing 30th June 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.
Lines: 70 lines max per poem.
Details: Open to anyone in the world. There are no style or subject restrictions.
Enter Here: https://letterreview.com/information/
Deadline: May 28, 2023
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who enjoys expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings in the beautiful literary art of poetry or writing a story that’s worth telling everyone! Welcome to all, having the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes totaling $1275.00! All works must be original. https://www.dreamquestone.com
Guidelines:
Write a poem, 30 lines or fewer on any subject, style, or form, typed or neatly hand-printed.
And/or write a short story, 5 pages maximum length, on any subject or theme, fiction, non-fiction, creative nonfiction (including essay compositions, diary, journal entries, short stage-plays, screenplays, and screenwriting). All entries must be either typed or legibly hand-printed. Multiple and simultaneous poetry and short story entries are accepted.
Postmark deadline: May 28, 2023
All contest winners will be published on June 30, 2023
Prizes(USD):
Writing First Prize is $500. Second: $250. Third: $100.
Poetry First Prize is $250. Second: $125. Third: $50.
Entry fees(USD): $5 per poem, $10 per story
To send entries: Include title(s) with your story (ies) and/or poem(s), along with your name, mailing address, phone#, email, brief biographical info. (Tell us a little about yourself), on the coversheet. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for entry confirmation. Fees payable to: “DREAMQUESTONE.COM”
Mail to:
Dream Quest One
Poetry & Writing Contest
P.O. Box 804632
Chicago, IL 60680
Visit https://www.dreamquestone.com for details on how to enter!
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. “And remember, in whatever you do, it’s okay to dream, for dreams do come true.” –Dream Quest One
Deadline: May 31, 2023
WOW! Women on Writing Spring 2023 Flash Fiction Contest
Guest Judge: Literary Agent Kaitlyn Katsoupis with Belcastro Literary Agency
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 – 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.
Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published okay; simultaneous submissions okay; multiple submissions are okay as long as they are submitted in their own individual e-mail. Open internationally.
Limit: 300 entries.
Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $400, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd Place: $300, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $200, publication, interview and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
7 Runners Up receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards, publication and interview
10 Honorable mentions receive $20 Amazon Gift Card
Top 10 stories are published in the WOW! Women On Writing e-zine, and contestants are interviewed on WOW’s blog, The Muffin.
Entry: $10 entry fee; critique option for an additional $10
Visit the website: https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/contest.php
Deadline: April 30, 2023
Letter Review Prize for Short Stories
Prizes: $1000 USD total prize pool.
First Prize is $600 USD and publication
Second Prize is $250 USD and publication
Third Prize is $150 USD and publication
All entries are considered for publication
Who May Enter: Unrestricted. We welcome writers from everywhere in the world.
Entry Fee: $20 USD for one story, $35 for two, and $45 for three. You may enter as many times as you wish.
Opens: Now.
Deadline: 30th April 2023 11:59 pm (ET).
Length: 1000 – 3000 words.
Restrictions: No genre or theme restrictions. All stories are welcome.
Further Details: https://letterreview.com/information/
Email Address: mail@letterreview.com
Deadline: April 30, 2023
Letter Review Prize for Flash Fiction
Prizes: $800 USD total prize pool. First Prize is $400 USD and publication, Second Prize is $250 USD and publication, Third Prize is $150 USD and publication. All entries are considered for publication.
Who May Enter: Unrestricted. We welcome writers from everywhere in the world.
Entry Fee: $15 USD for one story, $27 for two, and $35 for three. You may enter as many times as you wish.
Opens: Now.
Deadline: 30th April 2023 11:59 pm (ET).
Length: Up to 1000 words.
Restrictions: No genre or theme restrictions. All stories are welcome.
Further Details: https://letterreview.com/information/
Email Address: mail@letterreview.com
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Second Prize: $100
Three Honorable Mentions: $25
Entry Fee: $8
All Five Finalists Will Be Published Online in the June 2023 Issue of Gemini
ENTER BY EMAIL:
Do not include bio. Include contact info in email only. (It is removed before reading.)
Contact editor here if you don’t receive a confirmation email. We will add you to our mailing list for new issues, news and contest info. Unsubscribe anytime.
ENTER BY SNAIL MAIL:
Mail previously unpublished entry with $8 check or money order, payable to Gemini Magazine, to:
Gemini Magazine
Short Story Contest
P.O. Box 1485
Onset, MA 02558 USA
Include $8 for each additional entry. Put name/contact info on separate page only. Include SASE for reply.
Visit the website for details on how to enter: https://gemini-magazine.com/
Deadline: February 28, 2023
The Prize is awarded in multiple categories, with a total Prize pool of $2400 USD and publication for our winners.
Letter Review is offering $1000 USD total Prize pool in a competition for short stories between 1000 – 3000 words. No genre or theme restrictions: all stories are welcome. Open to writers who live anywhere in the world. First Place receives $600 USD and publication, Second Place receives $250 USD and publication, and Third Place receives $150 USD and publication. Twenty writers will be longlisted. All entries are considered for publication, submission to the Pushcart Prize, and further anthologies. The Prize is judged blind to ensure fairness. See our Previous Winners Page here, and our Comments / Testimonials Page here. Enter via Submittable using the button below.
Letter Review is offering an $800 USD total Prize pool in a competition for poems of not more than 70 lines. No subject or style restrictions: all poems are welcome. Open to writers who live anywhere in the world. First Prize is $400 USD, Second Prize is $250 USD, and Third Prize is $150 USD. All winning entries are published at Letter Review. Twenty poets will be Longlisted. All entries are considered for publication, submission to the Pushcart Prize, and further anthologies. The Prize is judged blind to ensure fairness. See our Previous Winners Page here, and our Comments / Testimonials Page here. Enter via Submittable using the button below.
Letter Review is offering $600 USD total Prize pool in a competition for short stories up to 1000 words in length. No genre or theme restrictions: all stories are welcome. The Prize is open to writers who live anywhere in the world. First Prize is $300 USD and publication, Second Prize is $200 USD and publication, and Third Prize is $100 USD and publication. Twenty writers will be Longlisted. All entries are considered for publication, submission to the Pushcart Prize, and for further anthologies. The Prize is judged blind to ensure fairness. See our Previous Winners Page here, and our Comments / Testimonials Page here. Enter via Submittable using the button below.
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