The PEN American Center is accepting submissions for its new PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize, which will recognize an unpublished work of nonfiction that addresses a global and/or multicultural issue. Young writers (younger than 35) who have had at least one prior publication in a national magazine or journal may submit their work. The winner will receive a $10,000 prize. The submission deadline is February…Continue reading PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize for Nonfiction (Deadline: 2/27/15)
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Arch Street Prize for Student Writers (Deadline: 4/24/15)
Arch Street Press is accepting fiction and nonfiction submissions of up to 10,000 words for its annual Arch Street Prize. US college and graduate students aged 18–30 may enter the competition. Each winner will receive a book contract, mentoring program, and $1,000 cash prize. The submission deadline is April 24, 2015.
Crazyhorse Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry (Deadline: 1/31/15)
The submission period for the annual Crazyhorse Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry is drawing to a close this Saturday, January 31, 2015. Writers may submit short stories or essays (25 pages max) or up to three poems. The $20 entry fee includes a one-year Crazyhorse subscription. Each winner will receive $2,000 and publication.
Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction (Deadline: 3/14/15)
The Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction is open to submissions of previously unpublished short stories (50 pages max). The winner will receive $2,000 and publication in the 2015 fall/winter issue of the Colorado Review. The submission deadline is March 14, 2015. Writers may submit their pieces here for a $15 fee per story ($17/story for online submissions).
Narrative’s Winter 2015 Story Contest (Deadline: 3/31/15)
Narrative magazine is accepting fiction and nonfiction submissions for its winter 2015 story contest. The contest deadline is March 31, 2015, at midnight (PDT). Contest entrants may submit their work for a $22 fee, which includes three months of complimentary access to Narrative Backstage.
Nazim Hikmet Poetry Competition (Deadline: 1/31/15)
The Nazim Hikmet Poetry Competition is accepting submissions. Entrants may submit their poems here. The deadline is January 31, 2015. Winners will receive $100 each and an invitation to read their poems at the seventh annual Nazim Hikmet Poetry Festival.
Vine Leaves Vignette Collection Award (Deadline: 2/28/15)
The Vine Leaves Literary Journal is accepting submissions of 50- to 60-page manuscripts for its annual Vine Leaves Vignette Collection Award. The submission deadline is February 28, 2015. The contest winner will receive: 1) Cash prize of $500 2) Publication by Vine Leaves Press (paperback and eBook) 3) Twenty copies of the paperback 4) Worldwide distribution 5) Promotion through Vine Leaves…Continue reading Vine Leaves Vignette Collection Award (Deadline: 2/28/15)
Forget Me Not Theatre Company Seeks Scripts (Deadline: 1/20/15)
Forget Me Not Theatre Company is accepting submissions of full-length, previously unpublished scripts for its spring 2016 New Work Production. Interested playwrights should email the following to submissions@forgetmenottheatreco.com: • Brief cover letter • Brief synopsis • Cast summary • Play (including cast list) in PDF or Word docx format • In the body of your email please…Continue reading Forget Me Not Theatre Company Seeks Scripts (Deadline: 1/20/15)
2015 Bristol Short Story Prize Open for Submissions (Deadline: 4/30/15)
The 2015 Bristol Short Story Prize is now accepting entries. Stories must be previously unpublished and may be on any theme or subject. The maximum length is 4,000 words. The closing date for entries is midnight (BST) on April 30, 2015. Writers may submit their stories online or by post. The 2015 judging panel—chaired by Sara Davies—also includes Rowan Lawton, Sanjida O’Connell,…Continue reading 2015 Bristol Short Story Prize Open for Submissions (Deadline: 4/30/15)
Columbia Journal’s 2015 Writing Competition (Deadline: 12/1/14)
Columbia: A Journal of Literature & Art is accepting original work in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for its annual writing competition. One winner in each category will receive a $500 cash prize and publication in Issue 53, due out this spring. The submission deadline is December 1, 2014. The entry fee is $15. Enter the competition here.
30 Below Contest (Deadline: 11/15/14)
The 30 Below Contest is open to all young writers, poets, visual artists, photographers, performers, and filmmakers between eighteen and thirty years old. Deadline: Saturday, November 15, at midnight, PST. First Prize: $1,500 Second Prize: $750 Third Prize: $300 Ten finalists receive $100 each 30 Below Contest entrants may submit their work here.
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival’s Annual Fiction Contest (Deadline: 11/16/14)
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival‘s annual fiction contest is accepting submissions through 5 p.m. CST on November 16, 2014. For more information, view the contest guidelines and FAQ.