Dog Days of Summer Flash Fiction Contest

Posted on July 8, 2010 by teacherwriter

Deadline: August 15, 2010 Entry Fee: Be a follower of The NOT blog. Guidelines: http://notfromhereareyou.blogspot.com/2010/06/dog-days-of-summer-contest-not-e-chap.html The NOT blog is looking for writers who know how to tell a story succinctly. In exactly 101 words, write a compelling tale that includes the words “summer” and “heat.” The prize? Inclusion in the e-chapbook to be released on [...]

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Past Loves Day Story Contest

Posted on April 5, 2010 by teacherwriter

Deadline: August 17, 2010 Entry Fee: FREE Guidelines: http://www.ourpastloves.com/contest Personal memoir is growing in popularity, especially stories that create an emotional resonance with readers. Write your true story of a former sweetheart, in 700 words or less for this contest. This is the fourth annual Past Loves Story Contest, according to sponsors Kate and Leon [...]

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Science Fiction – What If? Short Story Contest

Posted on July 30, 2009 by teacherwriter

Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 31, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.readme.us.com/contest.html   A writing teacher once advised me to always take my writing to the next level by asking a key question, “What if?” If your story is about a dog running away, ask yourself, “What if it happened on a trip 3,000 miles from home?” Then, [...]

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Family Circle Fiction Contest

Posted on July 29, 2009 by teacherwriter

Deadline: August 31, 2009 Entry Fee: FREE Guidelines: http://www.parents.com/family-life/fitness/stress-relaxation/fiction-contest-winners/?page=12               You may have a story ready to submit to this contest in your computer files right now. Family Circle Magazine sponsors this annual writing contest, although they don’t publicize heavily for it. The guideline page is titled “Fiction Contest Winners,” but don’t be misled. [...]

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Past Loves Day 2009 Writing Contest

Posted on July 16, 2009 by teacherwriter

Contest: Past Loves Day 2009 Writing Contest Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 16, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.ourpastloves.com/contest Celebrate Past Loves Day on September 17, 2009 by reminiscing about a sweetheart or romance and how that person changed your life. Did you have a favorite song? A favorite getaway? A favorite food? Write a creative non-fiction story [...]

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Writing on Walls III Writing Contest

Posted on July 10, 2009 by teacherwriter

Entry Fee: $15 Deadline: August 1, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.storyteller1.upcsites.org/page/page/4382383.htm This is another contest sponsored by Storyteller Magazine. Winners receive cash prizes ranging from $200 to $75. All contributors receive a free copy of the anthology once it is published. The guidelines are sparse; stories up to 3,000 words are accepted in any genre.

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Discovering New Mysteries Contest

Posted on July 8, 2009 by teacherwriter

Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 30, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.newmysteries.org/submission_guidelines/               Do you love to write mysteries, cozies, adventures, who-dunnits, or thrillers? The International Mystery Writers Festival, has sponsored this contest since 2007. Awards are given to the winners at the annual festival in Owensboro, Kentucky. There are over $20,000 in prizes, with $5,000 allotted [...]

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2009 Linda Flowers Literary Award

Posted on June 25, 2009 by teacherwriter

Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 15, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.nchumanities.org/documents/MicrosoftWord-LFLADetails2009.pdf Linda Flowers served on the North Carolina Humanities Council from 1992 to 1998, whose mission is to preserve the culture and heritage of North Carolina. Linda Flowers left behind a legacy that includes this literary writing contest. According to the guidelines, “Submissions should detail examinations of [...]

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The First Line Short Story Contest

Posted on June 18, 2009 by teacherwriter

Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 1, 2009 Guidelines: http://www.thefirstline.com/ “My life is a sham.” So begin the stories for the Fall 2009 competition at The First Line. If you can write a winning story using “My life is a sham,” as the hook in 3,000 words or less, you could see your work in print, [...]

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Memoir (and) Prize for Memoir in Prose, Poetry, or Graphic

Posted on May 28, 2009 by teacherwriter

Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: August 15, 2009 Guidelines: http://memoirjournal.squarespace.com/general-submissions/ If you write narrative non-fiction, here is a contest to stretch your writing muscles. The literary journal Memoir (and) is having its Spring and Summer writing contest May 1 through August 15, 2009. Read this to find out what the (and) is all about. Winners receive [...]

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