The Willow Springs Fiction Prize
Willow Springs invites submissions for The Willow Springs Fiction Prize, $2,000 plus publication in Willow Springs ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $2,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 04-February-2010


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Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest
Now in its ninth year. We seek today's best humor poems. Total cash prizes have been increased to $3,600, with a top prize of $1,500. This contest is free to enter ... (more)
DEADLINE: 04-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $0.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest
Any type of original short story, essay or other work of prose is eligible. Prizes totaling $5,550 will be awarded, including a top prize of $3,000 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-31-2010.
PRIZES: $3,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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Sacramento Poetry Center Second Annual Poetry Book Contest
Winning book manuscript will be published by The Sacramento Poetry Center Press. Winner will also receive a prize of $1000.00 and 50 free copies of their winning book ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-31-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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River Styx 2010 International Poetry Contest
Send up to three poems, not more than 14 pages. $1500 First Prize ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-31-2010.
PRIZES: $1,500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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2010 Herdsfolk First Novel Award
This contest is for completed, unpublished novels by authors who have not yet published a full-length novel. Manuscripts are judged anonymously by the editorial board of Oxen Media ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-31-2010.
PRIZES: $500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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TallGrass Writers Guild Literary Anthology Contest
All poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction submissions are read and evaluated by in-house editorial staff; submission does not guarantee acceptance; those entries that make the final cut are forwarded to independent judges for possible award of $1000 in cash prizes ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-27-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $16.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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TallGrass Writers Guild Literary Anthology Contest
All poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction submissions are read and evaluated by in-house editorial staff; submission does not guarantee acceptance; those entries that make the final cut are forwarded to independent judges for possible award of $1000 in cash prizes ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-27-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $16.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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2010 Omnidawn Poetry Full Book Contest
The 2010 Omnidawn Full Book Poetry Prize is Omnidawn Publishing’s third annual contest. open to a first or second book of poetry. The prize includes $3,000 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 06-30-2010.
PRIZES: $3,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $28.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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The 2010 Omnidawn Chapbook Poetry Prize
The 2010 Omnidawn Chapbook Poetry Prize is Omnidawn Publishing’s first annual contest, open to any poet writing in English. The prize includes $1,000 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-28-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 04-February-2010

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The First Annual Normal Prize in Fiction and Nonfiction
Fiction Prize: $1000 & Publication. All submissions must be previously unpublished (print or electronic media) ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-12-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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Memoirs Ink Writing Contest
Memoirs Ink is looking for original, well-written personal essays, memoirs, or stories that are based on autobiographical experiences. The narrative must be in first persom ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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Vivienne Haigh-Wood Prize
Melusine announces its first annual poetry contest. The prize is named after T.S. Eliot's notorious first wife, Vivienne Haigh-Wood. The deadline is February 15, 2010 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $10.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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The Grub Street Book Prize
The Grub Street Book Prize is awarded three times annually to a writer outside New England publishing his or her second, third, fourth (or beyond...) book. First books are not eligible ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $10.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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Gribble Press
Send your chapbook manuscript of 20-30 pages of poetry. Individual pieces may have been published in literary journals, but the ms.has not been previously published before as a book ... (more)
DEADLINE: 04-30-2010.
PRIZES: $250.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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Connecticut River Review Poetry Contest
Prizes of $400, $200, and $100. Send up to 3 unpublished poems, any form, 80 line limit each ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-28-2010.
PRIZES: $400.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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Cave Canem Poetry Prize
Established in 1999, this first-book award is dedicated to the discovery of exceptional manuscripts by African American poets. The participation of distinguished judges and prominent literary presses has made this prize highly competitive ... (more)
DEADLINE: 04-30-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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The Bridge Poetry Contest
The Bridge is now accepting submissions for entry of the 2nd Annual poetry contest and fundraiser. Featured subject of poems: Homelessness or Humanitarianism. 1st Place winner: $400.00 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-01-2010.
PRIZES: $400.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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Creative NonFiction Animals Contest
For an upcoming issue, we're seeking new essays about the bonds--emotional, ethical, biological, physical, or otherwise--between humans and animals. We're looking for stories that illustrate ways animals (wild and/or domestic) affect, enrich, or otherwise have an impact on our daily lives ... (more)
DEADLINE: 04-02-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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6th Annual Writers Studio Literary Contest
First place winners in Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Nonfiction each win $250, publication in a special chapbook of 1st and 2nd place winning entries, and a guest invitation to our yearly Literary Festival in April ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-16-2010.
PRIZES: $250.00.
ENTRY FEE: $10.00.
Added: 29-January-2010

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2010 PNWA Literary Contest
The 2010 PNWA Literary Contest presents an opportunity for writers to showcase their unpublished work in twelve categories ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-19-2010.
PRIZES: $600.00.
ENTRY FEE: $35.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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3rd Annual James Nicholson Political Poetry Prize
Established in memory of James J. Nicholson, a longtime member of the Pelham Public Library Board, this political poetry contest is comprised of three categories. Prizes are $500.00 for the Adult category ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-28-2010.
PRIZES: $500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $0.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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Writecorner Press Annual Poetry Award
Send two typed copies of each unpublished poem. Maximum length - 40 lines per poem. First Place Award: $500 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-31-2010.
PRIZES: $500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $5.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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E.M. Koeppel $1,100 Short Fiction Award
Annual Awards For Unpublished Fiction In Any Style, Any Theme ... (more)
DEADLINE: 04-30-2010.
PRIZES: $1,100.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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The Arts & Letters Prizes
The Arts & Letters Prizes competition offers publication and a $1000 (U.S.) Prize for winners in: Fiction (Short Story), Poetry, Drama (One-Act Play), and Creative Nonfiction (Essay) ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-15-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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The Nelligan Prize For Short Fiction
$1,500 will be awarded for the best short story, which will be published in the Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Colorado Review ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-12-2010.
PRIZES: $1,500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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The 2010 New South Writing Contest
New South publishes quality literary art promoting the work of emerging and established writers. First Place: $1000 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-04-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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Lester M. Wolfson Poetry Award
The Lester M. Wolfson Poetry Award is being created in an effort to bring fresh and original voices to the poetry reading public. The prize will be offered annually to any poet writing in English ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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2010 Wabash Fiction Prize
Submit one piece of fiction (or a series of related short-shorts) totaling no more than 10,000 words. First Prize: $1000 and winning entry published... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 22-January-2010

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2010 HenLu Short-Story Contest
An original work of fiction that has not been published either online or in print and is no less than 1,500 words and no more than 5,000 words. One grand prize winner will receive $1,500 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $1,500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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Memoirs, Ink. Half-Yearly Personal Essay Contest
We are looking for previously unpublished, first person essays, memoirs, or creative non-fiction. Essays can be on any topic. Open to any writer, any age, anywhere ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-28-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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The Lexi Rudnitsky/Editor's Choice Award
It is open to any American poet who has previously published at least one full-length book of poems. The winner receives an advance of $1,000.00, publication of his/her collection ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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2010 Gulf Coast Prizes in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction
The 2010 Gulf Coast Contests awards publication and $1,000 each in Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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The 2010 Robert Olen Butler Fiction Prize
Del Sol Press announces the Robert Olen Butler Fiction Prize for the best short story, either published (in a periodical) or unpublished, 2000-8000 words. We invite contest submissions from both emerging and established writers ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,200.00.
ENTRY FEE: $16.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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The 2010 Del Sol Press Poetry Prize
We invite contest submissions from both emerging and established poets, published or unpublished. In keeping with the philosophy of Web del Sol, we are only interested in the very best poetry, regardless of source or type ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-15-2010.
PRIZES: $1,200.00.
ENTRY FEE: $18.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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The John Gardner Fiction Award
Sponsored by the Binghamton Center for Writers-State University of New York, $1,000 Award for the book of fiction selected by our judges as the strongest novel or collection of fiction published in 2009 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $0.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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The Milt Kessler Poetry Award
Sponsored by the Binghamton Center for Writers-State University of New York, $1,000 Award for a book of poems, 48 pages or more in length, selected by our judges as the strongest collection of poems by a poet over 40 published in 2009 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $0.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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Sawtooth Poetry Prize
The Sawtooth Poetry Prize honors a book of original poetry in English by a single author; translations are not eligible for this award. The winning poet receives a $1,500 honorarium upon publication plus 25 copies of the published book ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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Poetry Chapbook Contest
The 2010 Omnidawn Chapbook Poetry Prize is Omnidawn Publishing’s first annual contest, open to any poet writing in English. The prize includes $1,000 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-28-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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2010 Fiction Awards Competition
First prize: $1,000 and publication in The Ledge Magazine. Second prize: $250 and publication in The Ledge Magazine. Third prize: $100 and publication in The Ledge Magazine ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-01-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $10.00.
Added: 15-January-2010

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Michael Steinberg Essay Prize
Fourth Genre will seek the best creative nonfiction essay/memoir for its sixth annual The Michael Steinberg Essay Prize. Authors of previously unpublished manuscripts in English are encouraged to enter ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-28-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 08-January-2010

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The 2010 Robert E. Lee Wilson & Ruth I. Wilson Poetry Book Award Contest
Grand Prize: $1,000. Submit an unpublished book manuscript of between 48 - 64 pages of poetry ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-27-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 08-January-2010

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The Florida Review 2010 Editors' Prizes
$1000 Award and publication. Submit a group of 3-5 poems, one story, or one essay with a $15 reading fee (which includes a year’s subscription) ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-26-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 08-January-2010

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The National Poetry Series
The National Poetry Series was established in 1978 to ensure the publication of five books of poetry each year. Winning manuscripts are selected through an annual open competition, judged by five distinguished poets ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-16-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $30.00.
Added: 08-January-2010

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Snowbound Series Chapbook Award
The 9th Annual Snowbound Series Chapbook Award is an open competition with a prize of $1,000 and fifty copies. Submissions are accepted from anyone writing in the English language ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-28-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Added: 08-January-2010

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The Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction
The Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction includes a $2,000 cash award, publication of a collection of short stories, novellas, or a short novel, and a standard royalty contract ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $2,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 08-January-2010

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The Kathyrn A. Morton Prize in Poetry
The Kathyrn A. Morton Prize in Poetry includes a $2,000 cash award, publication of a full-length collection of poetry, and a standard royalty contract ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $2,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 08-January-2010

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2010 New Women’s Voices Chapbook Competition
A prize of $1,000 and publication for a chapbook-length poetry collection. Open to women who have never before published a full-length poetry collection ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Added: 31-December-2009

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2010 First Book and Open Competition
In each category, $1,000 and publication in the CSU Poetry Series is offered for the best full-length volume of original poetry in English submitted between November 1, 2009 and February 16, 2010 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-16-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Added: 31-December-2009

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The 2010-11 Starcherone Prize for Innovative Fiction
The 2010-11 Starcherone Prize for Innovative Fiction, offering $1000 and publication with Starcherone Books, is now accepting entries. Contest is open to story collections, novels, or indeterminate prose works up to 400 pages... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-15-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $30.00.
Added: 31-December-2009

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Short Story Writing Contest "Family Stories"
Enter your short story about families in BookRix’s free writing contest “Family Stories” now. The story must relate to families in some way. Tell us your story and share it with other readers to win cash ... (more)
DEADLINE: 02-23-2010.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $0.00.
Added: 24-December-2009

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Next Generation Independent Book Awards
The most exciting and rewarding book awards program is open to independent publishers and authors worldwide who have a book written in English with a 2009 or 2010 copyright date ... (more)
DEADLINE: 03-10-2010.
PRIZES: $1,500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $50.00.
Added: 24-December-2009

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