Posted on June 16, 2010 by teacherwriter
Deadline: September 15, 2010 at midnight ET Entry fee: FREE Guidelines: http://www.readingwriters.com/contest.htm Innocent victim. Evil entity. Dead cell phone. 1,500 words. Can you do it? Can you write a story with these elements that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, gasping for breath, unable to sleep for fear of the nightmares your [...]
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Posted on April 10, 2010 by teacherwriter
Deadline: April 14, 2010 Entry Fee: FREE Guidelines: http://dear-editor.com/2010/04/07/newsflash-a-dear-editor-com-giveaway-a-free-yamg-edit/ Do you have a manuscript ready to pitch to an agent? If so, enter this contest for a free manuscript critique from Dear Editor.com, where writers write to get it right. The editors at the site are celebrating a one month anniversary. Yay! They are so [...]
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Posted on April 9, 2010 by teacherwriter
Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: December 31, 2010 Guidelines: http://www.suspensemagazine.com/contest.html The first and second annual Suspense Magazine writing contests were such a success that the editors gearing up for another one this year. Any stories in the mystery, suspense, or thriller genres are eligible. You may enter as many times as you wish, so if you [...]
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Posted on April 7, 2010 by teacherwriter
Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31 every year. Genre: Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy Guidelines: http://www.writersofthefuture.com/rules.htm If you’re a new writer, and you’ve not been professionally published in a novel, more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, then you can enter this popular contest. It [...]
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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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Posted on April 2, 2010 by teacherwriter
Deadline: May 1, 2010 Entry Fee: FREE Guidelines: http://dissentmagazine.org/essaycontest/ If you write serious literature, or if you have a strong opinion you want to voice about today’s social or political climate, consider entering the Paul Goodman Essay Contest at Dissent Magazine. This publication strives to keep the ideas and ideals of the poet and novelist [...]
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Posted on April 1, 2010 by teacherwriter
Deadline: April 20, 2010 Entry Fee: FREE Guidelines: http://www.cupofcomfort.com/CallforSubmissions Cup of Comfort, published by Adams Media, is one of the best selling lines in the book industry today. Their contests uncover new talent and original writers who are able to create a compelling, emotionally packed story. Right now they are looking for stories of true [...]
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Posted on March 16, 2010 by teacherwriter
Guidelines: http://www.readingwriters.com/contest.htm Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: May 15, 2010 The Verb E-zine runs several writing contests every year, each with a different theme. The theme of this contest is “Once Upon a Day.” Using the idea, create a story in 1,000 words or less that describes a day that lives in infamy for your protagonist. [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2010 by teacherwriter
Guidelines: http://www.hofferaward.com Entry fee: FREE Deadline: March 31, 2010 Eric Hoffer was known as a writer who was willing to express views that were unconventional and sometimes not well received. His insightful books and essays give a look into the human condition like no other. To honor his tradition of meaningful and influential writing, the [...]
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Posted on March 3, 2010 by teacherwriter
Entry Fee: FREE Deadline: October 31, 2010 Guidelines: http://www.52perfectdays.com/2008-travel-writing-contest Are you having trouble getting friends to sit down and view your vacation photos? Fuggedaboutem! Here’s your chance to let the whole world see and read the highlights of a perfect trip you’ve taken. Creative nonfiction writers can strut their stuff by showing what they know [...]
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