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CONTEST LISTINGS FOR WRITERS
* Spring Time
Poetry Contest
Deadline: April 30, 2008
The Ontario Poetry Society invites entries of uplifting poems (36 lines max).
First prize: $50. Entry fee: $5 for up to 3 poems; $1 per additional poem.
http://www.theontariopoetrysociety.ca/Springtimepcontest.html
ALL CONTEST
LISTINGS:
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» George
Polk Awards in Journalism
Tthe criteria for awards are discernment of a significant news story, resourcefulness
and courage in gathering information, and skill in relating the story
» Glimmer
Train Press
Categories include Very Short Fiction, Short Fiction and Fiction Open (up to
20,000 words)
» Pulitzer Prize
Entries accepted for Journalism (daily newspapers), Letters (books), Drama and
Music
» San Diego Book
and Writing Awards
Entries accepted from published and unpublished authors living in San Diego
» Virginia
Kirkus Literary Award
E nter your completed yet unpublished, full-length (45,000+ words) novel or
short-story collection for a chance to win a publishing contract
» WritersDigest.com
Writing competitions and contests from Writer's Digest magazines
LIST YOUR CONTEST LISTING FOR FR.EE! Email ad to mailto:editor@writergazette.com Subject line: CONTEST.
* Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition
Deadline: December 3, 2007
Writer's Digest is accepting entries in the 8th Annual Short Short Story Competition.
We're looking for fiction that's bold, brilliant...but brief. Send us your best
in 1,500 words or fewer. But don't be too long about it-the deadline is Monday,
December 03, 2007. Winners will be announced in the June 2008 issue of Writer's
Digest. You could win Cash and Prizes including the First place prize of $3,000.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/shortshort/index.asp
* Writer's Digest Poetry Awards
Deadline: December 20, 2007
We are now accepting entries in the Writer's Digest Poetry Awards. Don't miss
your chance to enter the only Writer's Digest competition exclusively for poets!
Along with cash prizes, winners' names will appear in the August 2008 issue
of Writer's Digest.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/poetry/
* Artsmith Literary Award Poetry Contest -
Judge Marvin Bell
Deadline: December 31, 2007
Fee: $15US
Artsmith is pleased to announce the first annual Artsmith Literary Award. For
2007/2008, the contest is “Purely Poetry,” and will be judged by
the poet Marvin Bell. The contest is open to any writer, regardless of geographic
location or nationality, writing poetry in English on any subject. Previously
published poems and simultaneous submissions are acceptable; however, poems
should have been written in the last 12 months. Poems may not have previously
received a prize in any contest. Three Prize Winners and seven “Writers
of Distinction” will be announced. First, second, and third place
Prize Winners will be invited to attend a private workshop with Marvin Bell
on May 31, 2008 on Orcas Island in Washington State’s San Juan Islands.
They will receive complimentary lodging at Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast
on Orcas Island the nights of May 30 and 31, 2008. They'll also be honored in
A River and Sound Review live performance with Marvin Bell and Jay Bates at
the Orcas Performing Arts Center, and subsequent podcast from A River and Sound
Review. Plus, they'll receive a $50 reading honorarium. First, second, and third
place Prize Winners who are unable to travel to Orcas Island for the workshop
and performance will retain their prize-winner status. However, the workshop,
Kangaroo House lodging, A River & Sound Review reading and honorarium will
go to the next Writer of Distinction on the list. You can pay your reading fee
at http://www.orcasartsmith.org,
and send your entry to info@orcasartsmith.org.
Subject Line: Artsmith 2008 Poetry Contest. Please submit an e-mail with attached
Word document with up to three poems in any form and any length. Attachment
should have no identifying information. In the body of the e-mail, please indicate
your Name, E-Mail Address, Mailing Address, and Phone Number. Please indicate
whether you are a member of Artsmith (reading fee is waived for Artsmith members),
or have paid the reading fee online. One entry per poet, please.
* Mom Writers Literary Magazine Short Fiction
Writing Contest
Begins: December 17, 2007
Deadline: February 18, 2008
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: Winner receives $100. See guidelines for more info
http://www.momwriterslitmag.com
* Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition
Deadline: May 15, 2008
Writer's Digest is now accepting entries in its 77th Annual Writing Competition.
There will be 1,001 winners and more than $30,000 in cash and prizes. Top winners
will be listed in the December 2008 issue of Writer's Digest.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/annual/77th/
* Writer's Digest Self-Publlished Book Awards
Deadline: May 1, 2008
Writer's Digest is searching for the best self-published books of the past few
years. Whether you're a professional writer, part-time freelancer, or a self-starting
student, here's your chance to enter the only competition exclusively for
self-published books! More than $15,000 in prizes.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/self_published.asp
* WD Popular Fiction Awards
Deadline: November 3, 2008
The WD Popular Fiction Awards is now accepting entries. Compete and win is 5
categories including Romance, Mystery/Crime Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller/Suspence
and Horror. Winners are announced in the August 2009 issue.
http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/popfiction/index.asp
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http://www.writersconference.com/index2.html
The next conference to be held in San Diego on February 15-18, 2008
http://www.ces.sdsu.edu/writers/
Sharpen your pencils, grab your manuscripts, and head to the SDSU Writers' Conference January 25-27, 2008. For additional information, go to website above.
Submit any subject; any style, any number of poems, Submit to: The Great American Poetry Show, PO Box 69506, W. Hollywood, CA 90069-0506 include SASE. No deadline, All contributors receive one free copy.
Calling All Business Book Authors and Publishers - Entries now being accepted into the 2007 Axiom Business Book Awards at http://www.axiomawards.com/. The Axiom Business Book Awards are here to celebrate the innovative, intelligent, and creative aspects of the books that make us think, see, and work differently every day.