For a change of pace from client work, why don’t you consider entering writing contests in 2021? It will give you a chance to flex your creative writing muscle in a way you don’t normally get to when you are doing work for other people.
Along with the chance to win some money, you get to have your work seen and evaluated by judges who often bring some impressive credentials to the table.
If you ever get the opportunity to see their scorecards or get some feedback, do take it. You may find something valuable in what they have to say about your writing.
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Writing Contests 2022
Inkitt Novel Competition: Monthly
Inkitt’s Writing Contests regularly give authors the opportunity to share their books with readers around the world and showcase their talents.
Monthly cash prizes:
Each month one grand prize winner, and two runners up will be selected.
1st prize: $300, an exclusive badge for your book cover and Inkitt social media feature!
2nd prize: Exclusive 2nd place book badge and Inkitt social media feature!
3rd prize: Exclusive 3rd place book badge!
JANUARY
Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing
Your short story should have a maximum of 2,500 words. There is no minimum and the title is not included in the word count. Open to any writer.
Fee: £15
Prize: ￡10,000
Deadline: 12 January 2022 (12 noon, GMT)
Danuta Gleed Literary Award
The Danuta Gleed Literary Award was created as a celebration of the life of Danuta Gleed, a writer whose short fiction won several awards before her death in December 1996. Danuta Gleed’s first collection of short fiction, One of the Chosen, was posthumously published by BuschekBooks. The award is made possible through a generous donation from John Gleed, in memory of his late wife, and is administered by The Writers’ Union of Canada.
Each year, a $10,000 prize is awarded to a Canadian writer for the best first collection of published short fiction in the English language. Two finalists are also awarded $1,000 each.
The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2022.
The Kent and Sussex Poetry Society Open Competition
1. The competition is open to anyone aged 16 and over.
2. Poems should be in English, unpublished, not accepted for publication, and must be your original work.
3. Poems may be on any subject and in any form or style. They must be typed and not longer than 40 lines.
4. Each poem must be typed on a separate sheet of A4 paper. All poems are judged anonymously and should not bear your name, nor any other form of identification. On a separate sheet of A4 paper you should give a: your name and address, b: a list of poems submitted, and c: where you heard about the competition.
The deadline for the 2019 competition is 31st January 2022.
Entry fee: £5 per poem; or, for 3 or more poems, £4 each.
First prize: £1,000
Second prize: £300
Third prize: £100
Fourth prize: 4 x £50
Jerry Jazz Musician Short Fiction Contest
Three times a year, Jerry Jazz Musician awards a writer who submits, in our opinion, the best original, previously unpublished work of short fiction. The Jerry Jazz Musician reader has interests in music, social history, literature, politics, art, film and theater, particularly that of the counter-culture of mid-twentieth century America.
No entry fee is required. One story entry only. Simultaneous submissions are accepted.
The contest is open to entrants from anywhere in the world (English language only please)
A prize of $100 will be awarded for the winning story.
Deadline: January 31, 2022
This is a fun, relaxed, free competition for extremely short pieces of prose (storytwigs). Entries should be 100 words or fewer, and the prizes range from $10 to $100 dollars. Prompts and contests are done monthly.
FEBRUARY
William Van Dyke Short Story Prize
Short story must be between 1,000 and 5,500 words.
Entry fee: $20 plus a digital copy of Ruminate magazine
Prize: $1500
Deadline: February 1, 2022 (plus 3-day grace period)
MARY MCCARTHY PRIZE IN SHORT FICTION
This contest is open to any short fiction writer of English. Employees and board members of Sarabande Books, Inc. are not eligible. Submissions may include a collection of short stories, one or more novellas, or a short novel. Works that have previously appeared in magazines or in anthologies may be included.
Ambroggio Prize
Is your shortest fiction soft and appealing with a hidden sting? Send us your short, sweet, and sassy fiction for a chance to win $300 and publication in Pulp Literature. Get an editorial critique for only $20 more.
Entry fee: $15
Prize: $300
The award is open to all poets writing in English around the world. Simultaneous submissions accepted.
Entry Fee: $20
Prize: $1000
AWP’s Award Series is an annual competition for the publication of excellent new book-length works. The competition is open to all authors writing in English regardless of nationality or residence, and it is open to published and unpublished authors alike.
Entry fee: $30 for non-members and $20 for AWP members
Prizes:
• Donald Hall Prize for Poetry: $5,500 and publication by the University of Pittsburgh Press
• Grace Paley Prize for Short Fiction: $5,500 and publication by the University of Massachusetts Press
• AWP Prize for Creative Nonfiction: $2,500 and publication by the University of Georgia Press
• AWP Prize for the Novel: $2,500 and publication by New Issues Press
Deadline: February 28, 2022
The George Floyd Short Story Competition
Open for Submissions: November 26th 2021 – February 28th 2022
Judge: TBA
Winners announced: April/May 2022 (Date TBC)
Anthology details: Due for release in autumn of 2022 with the book launch celebration date TBA.
FREE ENTRY (Limited to one short story submission per entrant)
Prizes
– 1st Prize £250, 2nd Prize £125, 3rd Prize £75
– Submissions deemed Highly Recommended will be printed alongside the top prize winners in a new anthology and receive a cash prize of £15
– All those printed in the anthology are entitled to a year’s free membership at the Nottingham Writers’ Studio, regardless of locality.
Following the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Nottingham Writers’ Studio launched the ‘George Floyd Short Story Competition’ in remembrance and in protest against his senseless death. This year, the competition will be taking stories of up to 5,000 words on the theme of ‘EARTH 2.0’. Global warming is the big issue of the day, disproportionately affecting developing nations. As the world heats up, the changing climate will likely be the greatest challenge future generations face; whether this be environmental, or socio-political (though the two seem to walk hand in hand…) We can’t think of a worthier topic for writers to explore.
The Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing
- For an outstanding debut literary work by a first-generation immigrant
- Winner receives $10,000 and publication by Restless Books
- To be awarded for fiction and nonfiction in alternating years
- Deadline is February 28, 2022
Fiction submissions can take the form of a novel or a book-length collection of short stories. Nonfiction submissions can take the form of a memoir, a collection of essays, or a book-length work of narrative nonfiction.
Fiction manuscripts must be complete. Nonfiction submissions must consist of either a complete manuscript or a sample of at least 25,000 words and a detailed proposal that includes a synopsis and an annotated table of contents. All submissions must be in English (translations welcome).
Candidates must be first-generation residents of their country. “First-generation” can refer either to people born in another country who relocated or to residents of a country whose parents were born elsewhere.
MARCH
Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction
$2,500 will be awarded for the best short story, which will be published in the fall/winter 2022 issue of Colorado Review.
Entry fee to submit online is $17 per story; there is no limit on the number of entries you may submit, though each story must be a separate entry.
Stories must be previously unpublished.
There are no theme restrictions, but stories should be at least 10 pages and under 50 pages.
All manuscripts must be double-spaced.
The story title and your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address should be entered in the cover letter field, separate from your story. Be sure your name is NOT anywhere in the story itself.
Deadline is March 14, 2022. There is a grace period of five days for both postal and online submissions.
James Jones First Novel Fellowship
The award is intended to honor the spirit of unblinking honesty, determination, and insight into cultural and social issues exemplified by the late James Jones, author of From Here to Eternity and other prose narratives of distinction. Jones himself was the recipient of aid from many supporters as a young writer and his family, friends, and admirers have established this award of $10,000 to continue the tradition in his name. Two runners-up awards of $1000 each may be given by the Jones Literary Society.
Eligible writers
- Have never published a novel
- Are U.S. citizens
- May have published any other type of work including non-fiction articles and short stories
Eligible submissions
- Unpublished novels
- Novels in which one or more chapters have been published
Entry fee: $30
Deadline: March 15, 2022, Eastern Standard time.
Daphne du Maurier Awards for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense – pending announcement for 2022
The Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense is named for Daphne du Maurier, the author of Rebecca, a suspense novel with romantic and gothic overtones and a precursor to today’s romantic suspense. The writing contest is for published and unpublished authors of mystery, suspense, and thrillers with or without romantic subplots.
The contest provides helpful feedback by trained judges. Winning or placing in the competition adds a boost to the entrant’s writing career. There are two divisions within the contest: Published and Unpublished.
Entry Fee: $15USD/members $30USD/non-members
First Prize: engraved bookmarks and multiple forms of recognition
Eligibility: international; unpublished manuscripts and books published in 2019 or 2020
Genres: 5 romantic suspense categories and 1 non-romantic mystery/thriller/suspense category
Entries are received January 15, 2021 – March 15, 2021.
The ACFW Genesis Contest is for unpublished Christian fiction writers. With ten categories to enter, Genesis provides the opportunity for unbiased feedback on writers’ work by published authors and experienced judges, and the chance for finalists to have their work read by Christian publishing house editors and literary agents.
Contest opens January 2, 2022 at 8:00am central, and closes on March 15, 2022 at 4:00pm central.
2021 International Rubery Book Award
OPEN for self-published and independently published books
PRIZES
Book of the Year £1500 (approx 2000 US$; 1800€ )
Plus a minimum of the 3 category winners each winning £150 (approx 200$, 180€)
Closing date 31st March 2022
Each year Black Lawrence Press will award The Hudson Prize for an unpublished collection of poems or short stories. The prize is open to new, emerging, and established writers. The winner of this contest will receive book publication, a $1,000 cash award, and ten copies of the book. Prizes awarded on publication.
Deadline is March 31, 2022
APRIL
A 5-7-5 follows the structure of a Haiku but without any limitation to the topic. While a Senryu, is primarily concerned with human nature. A Haiku, primarily concerned with physical nature. A 5-7-5 poem is a free form with the only limitation being the syllable count.
Prize: $100
Deadline: April 9, 2022 at 11:59pm EST
Newcastle Short Story Award 2022
Submit a short story up to 2000 words. Open theme.
Prizes: $2000 for 1st; $1000 for 2nd; $700 for 3rd
Deadline: April 25, 2022 AEDT
Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize
Fee: $25
The award is open to any poet writing in English who has not had a full-length book of poetry published previously. The definition of “full-length book” is a volume of 48 or more pages published in an edition of 500 or more copies. Books whose publication costs have been borne by their authors are excluded from this definition.
Submit your Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize manuscript online! During the submission period (March 1 – April 30) simply go to their Submittable page.
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest
Fee: $20/entry
For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction. Judge: Dennis Norris II, assisted by Lauren Singer Ledoux. Please submit as many entries as you like. All themes accepted. Entries may be published or unpublished. Length limit: 6,000 words maximum. No restriction on age of author. All countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, and Crimea (due to US government restrictions).
Prizes:
- STORY: First Prize, $3,000
- ESSAY: First Prize, $3,000
- The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from Duotrope (a $100 value)
- 10 Honorable Mentions will receive $200 each (any category)
- Top 12 entries published online
Deadline: April 30, 2022
Fee: $25
Submission Requirements
- Publication history. Only first or second full-length books of poetry may be submitted. Chapbooks are not considered as a previous publication in this regard.
- Length. Manuscripts must be between forty-eight and ninety pages.
- Previous publication. Individual poems may have been published in chapbooks, journals, and anthologies.
- Translations. Work in translation is not accepted.
- Multiple submissions. No more than one manuscript per author.
- Authorship. No more than one author per manuscript.
- Simultaneous submissions. Manuscripts under publication consideration or prize competition elsewhere are allowed provided we are notified immediately of their acceptance.
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MAY
Book Pipeline: 2022 Adaptation Contest
Description:
The Book Pipeline: Adaptation contest seeks published books, graphic novels, and short stories for film and TV development. Both traditional and self-published material accepted. Judging criteria is based on concept originality, feasibility for adaptation in the current marketplace, and overall writing talent.
Since 2014, Book Pipeline has helped authors develop their work into screenplays and pilots, connect with production companies, and open up new avenues for those looking to make the transition to film and TV.
Prizes:
Winner and finalists receive one-on-one assistance from Book Pipeline execs prior to industry exposure, in addition to the following:
- $10,000 to winner, $1,000 to runner-up
- Extensive project development from Pipeline’s exec team to prepare a script or pitch for industry
- Long-term circulation and promotion to producers and other execs
- Consideration of additional material for circulation or adaptation development
Deadline Dates/Entry Fees: May 20th, 2022 – $45
The Bridport Prize
This is an open writing competition that is dedicated to finding and encouraging the most promising new writers from across the world. Details for entry and requirements can be found under each category on the website.
Prizes:
- 1st prize: £5,000
- 2nd prize: £1,000
- 3rd prize: £500
Deadline: May 31, 2022
2022 CBC Poetry Prize
You can submit an original, unpublished poem or collection of poems, up to 600 words in length. There is no minimum word requirement.
WHEN: The competition will open on April 1, 2022.
WHO: All Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
A fee of $25.00 (taxes included) for administration purposes is required for each entry.
The winner will receive $6,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and will have the opportunity to attend a two-week writing residency at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Their winning submission will be published on CBC Books. Four finalists will each receive $1,000 from the Canada Council for the Arts and have their poetry published on CBC Books.
Shooter Magazine: 2022 Short Story Competition
Welcome to the 2020 Shooter Short Story Competition, the fifth year of their contest that spotlights notable new literary talent, with cash prizes and highlighted publication both in the pages of Shooter and online. There’s a prize pot of £500 and discounted entry for multiple stories – so get submitting!
Regular submissions to the magazine are usually confined to a particular theme, but the competition offers a chance to write about whatever compels you, in any style, to a maximum of 5,000 words.
Entry fee of £7 (or £10 for two stories)
Prizes: £400, publication in the summer issue and on the website, plus promotion on Shooter’s social media.
Deadline: May 29, 2022
Each entry must be original work and previously unpublished. Simultaneous submissions will be accepted, but authors must notify Flying South immediately and withdraw from the contest if their work is accepted elsewhere. Submissions may not be withdrawn once contest winners are announced. Prizes include publication in Flying South 2022, Best in Category, and President’s Favorite. All works will be read blind.
Categories: Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction
Entry fee: $25 ($15 for members of Winston-Salem Writers)
Deadline: May 31, 2022
WOW! Spring 2022 Flash Fiction Contest
WOW! hosts a (quarterly) writing contest every three months, and has done so since 2006. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The WOW Flash Fiction Contest has awarded over $100,000 in cash to writers since its inception. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. They are open to all styles and genres of flash fiction.
Word count: 250-750
Entry fee: $10
Deadline: May 31, 2022
JUNE
A prize of $1,000, publication of the chapbook in The Tusculum Review’s 2022 issue, and creation of a limited edition stand-alone chapbook is awarded for the winning collection of poems.
The entry fee is $20 per manuscript. Entry fees include a one-year subscription to The Tusculum Review (an annual publication) and consideration for publication. We encourage international submissions but must charge an additional $15 fee to mail the journal to locations outside the U.S.
Contest opened on August 1, 2021
Deadline: June 15, 2022 on Submittable.com
The Bitter Oleander Press Library of Poetry Award 2022
Fee: $28.00
Contest opens May 1, 2022
- An award of $1500 plus book publication of the winning manuscript is open to anyone writing in the English language. It is not open to friends, employees, or relatives of The Bitter Oleander Press.
- Translations are not eligible for this award.
- You may send your entry through the US Postal Service, but do not send it certified with a return-request receipt. Include a stamped self-addressed postcard for receipt notification purposes.
- Online submissions will be allowed through the SUBMITTABLE format found on their website.
Deadline: June 15, 2022 (for online submissions)
Akron Poetry Prize
Fee: $25.00
The Akron Series in Poetry was founded to bring to the public writers who speak in original and compelling voices. Each year, The University of Akron Press offers the Akron Poetry Prize, a competition open to all poets writing in English. The winning poet receives $1,500 and publication of his, her, or their book. The final selection will be made by a nationally prominent poet. The final judge for 2022 is Adrian Matejka. Other manuscripts may also be considered for publication in the series.
Deadline: June 15, 2022
THE $4,000 NARRATIVE PRIZE is awarded annually for the best short story, novel excerpt, poem, one-act play, graphic story, or work of literary nonfiction published by a new or emerging writer in Narrative.
Narratively is a storytelling platform and production company that supports indie journalists and storytellers and celebrates humanity through true, authentic and diverse character-driven content. We publish our original stories on Narratively.com (one of TIME’s “50 Best Websites”) and often with top publishing partners across the globe, and we adapt our favorites into TV, film and podcasts with leading partners from Amazon Studios to Warner Bros. Television. Our Spring 2022 Memoir Prize not only continues this tradition, but elevates it: We’re offering our top three writers cash prizes, publication, heavy promotion and the chance to explore how their stories might expand into other mediums with the Narratively team and our guest judges from the pinnacles of books, TV, film and podcasts.
Grand Prize: US$3,000
Finalist: US$1,000
Finalist: US$1,000
Guest Judges:
Ashley C. Ford: New York Times–bestselling memoirist of Somebody’s Daughter
Nicole Rocklin: Oscar-winning film and TV producer behind the movie Spotlight
Glynn Washington: Host, creator and executive producer of the podcast/radio show Snap Judgment
Narratively will be accepting entries from now through 9 p.m Eastern Daylight Time on June 27, 2022. We are charging a $20 entry fee to allow us to compensate the people who are enabling us to effectively and fairly evaluate every single contest submission — from our freelance readers to our contest editors, copyeditors, fact-checkers, visual editors and producers.
Details and the link to enter are available at https://narratively.com/
The Lascaux Prize in Flash Fiction
Stories may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. True stories and prose poetry are welcome as long as they’re written in a narrative style. Winner receives $1,000 and a bronze medallion. Finalists receive $100. Winner and finalists are published in both the online and annual print editions of The Lascaux Review.
Entry fee: $15
Deadline: June 30, 2022
JULY
The contest is open to Canadian residents and citizens of all ages. There is a separate division for young writers.
Over $3500 will be awarded in cash and other prizes.
There is no entry fee and no obligation to purchase anything.
As well as the opportunity to win cash prizes, there will be ten honourable mentions in each contest and the top group (approx. 33%) of all entries received will be published in a keepsake, soft-cover collection to be released in early December. All participants will receive a bookmark gift!
Deadline: July 31, 2022
Fantasy Writing Competition 2022
Submit a fantasy short story, take your readers on a journey into a re-imagined world.
Deadline: July 19, 2022
2022 HG Wells Short Story Competition
There are two competitions: The Margaret and Reg Turnill Competition for young writers of 21 years and under, for which the prize winner receives £1,000, and a competition for the over 21s which offers The Grand Prize of £500. This year’s theme is “Switch”.
Entry fee: There are no entry fees for those aged 21 years and under on 11th July 2022. Over 21s must pay an entry fee of £10 or £5 for those with student IDs.
Deadline: July 11, 2022
Short Story & Flash Fiction Competition
Entries are welcomed from around the world. To read the rules and how to enter, please click on these links:
Entry fee:
- £5 per single story or single flash fiction
- £12 for three entries (either 3 Flash OR 3 Shorts OR a mix of both)
- £18 for five entries (either 5 Flash OR 5 Shorts OR a mix of both)
Deadline: July 31, 2022
This Welsh-based international awards program is open to all indie authors and self-published poets globally. Your book will be judged by experienced, published poets and/or respected authors. Their aim is to achieve respect and recognition from authors, publishers, and publishing organizations for our winning choices. This will help the winners gain further recognition when they can proudly announce that they are award-winning authors of the Poetry Book Awards and be confident that the title is respected.
Prizes:
- 1st Prize – £300 plus a one-year subscription to PN Review
- 2nd Prize – £150
- 3rd Prize – £75
Entry fee: £30
Deadline: July 31, 2022
AUGUST
The Coniston Prize is an annual award that recognizes an exceptional group of poems by a woman writing in English. The winner will receive $1,000, and up to 10 finalists will also be awarded $175. The winner and all finalists’ poems will be featured in the October 2022 Coniston Prize Issue.
Submit 3-5 previously unpublished poems in a single document through our submissions manager. You may include a cover letter and brief bio in the comments box. Multiple submissions are acceptable with additional reading fee.
Entry fee: $20
Deadline: August 1, 2022
2022 Open Short Story Competition
Submit the best short story of no more than 8,000 words. Your story can be written in any genre or style, but it must be fiction.
Prize: £1,500
Entry Fee: £3 for Members, £5 for Early Entry, £12 for General Entry
Deadline: August 23, 2022, at 23:59 (UK time)
2022 University of New Orleans Press Publishing Lab Prize
The selected author of the best unpublished novel or short story collection will receive a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) advance on royalties and a contract to publish with The University of New Orleans Press. There is no word limit. There is no restriction on subjects covered. The contest is open to all authors from around the world, regardless of publishing history. Works of fiction (novels and short story collections) only.
Entry fee: $28
Deadline: August 31, 2022
Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2022
Aesthetica is looking for the best new writing talent. The £5,000 international literary prize is open to poetry and short fiction entries on any theme, celebrating innovation in content and form.
Entry fee: Poetry- £12; Fiction – £18
Deadline: August 31, 2022
Anthology Short Story Award 2022
Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, this short story award is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. Stories submitted must be on the theme of ‘Courage’ and not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish.
Entry fee: €15 per story
Deadline: August 31, 2022
SEPTEMBER
The Moth Nature Writing Prize 2022
Deadline: September 15, 2022
Seventeenth Annual Solas Awards
This is an annual competition to honor excellence in travel writing. Extraordinary stories about travel and the human spirit have been the cornerstones of our books since 1993. Entries should cover the best stories about travel and the world funny, illuminating, adventurous, uplifting, scary, inspiring, poignant stories that reflect the unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result.
Entry fee: $25
Deadline: September 23, 2022
Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition 2022
Entries can be on any subject, theme or genre. Your story must be written in English. A maximum of 3,000 words. No minimum.
First prize is £1,000, an online creative writing course with Creative Writing Ink, and publication on our website, and this will be presented to the author of the best, eligible Entry in the opinion of the judges. There will be two runners-up prizes of £200 each.
Entry fee: €9 per entry
Deadline: September 30, 2022 at 4pm (GMT)
2024 Miller Williams Poetry Prize
Manuscripts must be between sixty and ninety pages. The entry must be previously unpublished. Individual poems may have been published in chapbooks, journals, and anthologies.
Entry fee: $28
Deadline: September 30, 2022
The Lascaux Prize in Creative Nonfiction
Creative nonfiction may include memoirs, chronicles, personal essays, humorous perspectives, literary journalism—anything the author has witnessed, experienced, learned, or discovered. Pieces may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. Winner receives $1,000 and a bronze medallion. Finalists receive $100. Winner and finalists are published in both the online and annual print editions of The Lascaux Review.
Entry fee: $15
Deadline: September 30, 2022
OCTOBER
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that starts with this sentence: I‘m glad you made it.
Your story must start with the sentence above. You have the option to put it in quotes (for dialogue) and to change the punctuation at the end for proper grammar. Your story can be about anything.
Example:
“I’m glad you made it!” screamed John. “The dialogue or story can continue…”
The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Entry fee: $10
Deadline: October 14, 2022
Write a horror or thriller story for this writing contest. Put your readers on edge or terrorize them. The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Entry fee: $10
Deadline: October 27, 2022
NOVEMBER
Share a true story from your life. Write a story that shares a moment, an object, a feeling, etc. This does not have to be a profound memory, but should allow readers insight into your feelings, observations and/or thoughts. Use at least 100 words. No poetry.
The winner takes away a $100 cash prize. All writers will receive feedback for their submission.
Entry fee: $10
Deadline: November 12, 2022
The SmokeLong Quarterly Award for Flash Fiction 2022
Open to anyone on the planet over the age of 18. Your entry must be previously unpublished. You may write in English or in any other language as long as an English translation accompanies your entry. Our decision will be based on the English translation. Winnings, if any, will be split evenly between the translator and writer.
Your entry must be 1000 words or fewer, excluding the title. There is no minimum word count requirement.
You may enter as many times as you like, but an entry fee must accompany each entry.
Your name must NOT appear on the entry itself. This includes the filename, headers and footers. Your name and contact information should appear ONLY in the cover letter.
Entry fee:
August 1-October 2:
One Entry: $12
Two Entries: $16
Up to Four Entries: $30
October 3-November 15
One Entry: $14
Two Entries: $18
Up to Four Entries: $32
Deadline: November 15, 2022
ServiceScape Short Story Award 2022
All submitted entries must be original, unpublished works of short fiction or nonfiction, up to 5,000 words in length. The winner retains all other copyright, publishing, and reprint rights and ownership of the story. He or she retains the right to publish his or her work elsewhere and at any time without restriction after the competition is over, as long as the winning short story can remain published on the ServiceScape.com blog as well.
There is no purchase necessary to enter. Each contest participant can enter only once.
The winner of the contest will be awarded $1,000.00, payable by check and mailed within 4 weeks. The prize is non-transferable.
Deadline: November 30, 2022
All entries must be exactly six words long and written in British or American English. Any titles will be included in the six word count. Entrants must be aged 16 years old or over, otherwise, they will be disqualified.
Entries can only be made through the entry form on dougweller.net. Entries through any other source may be disqualified.
Entries may be on any subject. You may enter up to 6 six word stories per entry.
Deadline: November 30, 2022
DECEMBER
The Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction
Stories may be previously published or unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. Winner receives $1,000 and a bronze medallion. Finalists receive $100. Winner and finalists are published in both the online and annual print editions of The Lascaux Review.
Entry fee: $15
Deadline: December 31, 2022
Write a 600-word piece on the theme: The best writing tip I’ve ever received. The best piece will be published in their newsletter and blog, plus the winner receives $200 (R2 000 or £100).
Send your entries to Nichola Meyer at [email protected].
Deadline: December 31, 2022
Thi is a flash fiction competition where the prize money truly reflects the skill required to encapsulate an entire story in just 500 words.
This quarterly open-themed competition has closing dates of 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December 2022. The results will be announced about six weeks after each closing date and the three winning entries each quarter will be published on this website.
Prize:
- First: £300
- Second: £200
- Third: £100
Entry fee: £5 for one story, £8 for two stories
Deadline: 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December 2022
Awards are given for fiction, poetry and nonfiction. For books published this year, the submission period begins September 1 and the deadline is December 31, 2022. The winners are announced in the spring.
Upon receipt, the books will be forwarded to the jury. All submitted materials become the property of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and will not be returned. No electronic submissions of an author’s work of any kind are accepted.
Prize: $10,000
Deadline: December 31, 2022
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