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P=Poetry, N=Nonfiction, F=Fiction
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N – WOW Women on Writing Quarterly Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest
WOW! is proud to introduce our newest essay contest! The mission of this contest is to inspire creative nonfiction and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants. The contest is open globally; age is of no matter; and entries must be in English. Your story must be true, but the way you tell it is your chance to get creative. We are open to all styles of essay—from personal essay to lyric essay to hybrid essay, and beyond!
WORD COUNT: Maximum: 1000, Minimum: 200
The title is not to be counted in your word count. We use MS Word’s word count to determine the submitted entry’s word count.
OPEN TOPIC!
You can write about any subject you want to explore, as long as it’s within the word count and nonfiction. If you’re feeling inspired, write something new, or dig out those essays you started way back when and tailor them to the word count.
We are limiting the number of entries to a maximum of 300 essays. Please enter early to ensure inclusion.
FIRST PLACE:
- $500.00 cash prize
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
- Interview on the WOW! Women On Writing Blog
SECOND PLACE:
- $300.00 cash prize
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
- Interview on the WOW! Women On Writing Blog
THIRD PLACE:
- $200.00 cash prize
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
- Interview on the WOW! Women On Writing Blog
7 RUNNERS UP:
- $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
- Essay published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store
10 HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Name, state, and title entry published on WOW! Women On Writing
- One item from CreateWriteNow’s Store