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, 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
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