P – The 17th Mudfish Poetry Prize
Mudfish takes its title from the storyteller’s stool in Nigerian art. The journal reflects the passionate, edgy, intimate voice of the 21st century.
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20 events found.
Most events are installed on their deadline date, unless there is a long submission window or unless it's a rolling submission.
P=Poetry, N=Nonfiction, F=Fiction
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PFN – The Black Fox Literary Magazine Contest: “Secrets Unraveled
Black Fox Literary MagazineWe’re looking for stories that explore the power of secrets—how they shape us, define us, and ultimately, how they can set us free.
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F – WestWord Prize Anthology. Theme: “Wild”
WestWord JournalWe’re delighted to announce the brand new annual WestWord Prize in which all winning and shortlisted stories will be published in the online anthology edition of WestWord.
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PFN -Eden Mills Writers’ Festival (EMWF) Read at The Fringe Literary Contest
Eden Mills Writers' FestivalThe Read at the Fringe Literary Contest is a special opportunity for aspiring writers to share their work with an audience in Eden Mills.
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F – The Moth Short Story Prize 2023
The Moth MagazineThe Moth Short Story Prize is an international prize, open to anyone from anywhere in the world, as long as their story is original and previously unpublished.
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PFN – North Street Book Prize
Winning WritersThe contest accepts self-published and hybrid-published books. One grand prize winner will receive $10,000
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PFN – Neon Hemlock Press 2023 OutWrite Chapbook Competition
OutWriteOutWrite is a celebration of LGBTQ literature; entries that explore aspects of LGBTQ culture or identity are encouraged.
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PFN – Bellevue Literary Review Prizes for Writing on Illness, Health and Healing
Bellevue Literary ReviewThe BLR Prizes award outstanding writing related to themes of health, healing, illness, the mind, and the body.
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F – The Wrekin Writers Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition 2023
Wrekin WritersEntries should be in the form of a short story, on any theme, and written in English.
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F – West Word 2023 Prize Online Anthology. Theme: “Wild”
WestWord JournalWe’re delighted to announce the brand new annual WestWord Prize in which all winning and shortlisted stories will be published in the online anthology edition of WestWord.
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P – The Seventh Annual Red Wheelbarrow Poetry Prize
Red Wheelbarrow Literary MagazineFive finalists published in 2023 Red Wheelbarrow Literary Magazine.
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PF – Polar Expressions Publishing 2023 National Poetry Contest
Polar ExpressionsWe are dedicated to creating books showcasing the very best poems written by Canadians of varying backgrounds, ages, and occupations.
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F – Polar Expressions Publishing 2023 National Short Story Contest
Polar ExpressionsWe are dedicated to creating books showcasing the very best short stories written by Canadians of varying backgrounds, ages, and occupations.
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P – The 2023 Winchester Poetry Prize
Winchester Poetry FestivalWe are here to share, showcase, celebrate and champion great poetry - because we believe in its power to bring us all together and make a positive, enriching difference to our lives and the society we live in.
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PFN – Black Fox Accepting Contest Submissions for a New Series Called Fox Tales. Theme: “Music”
Fox Tales ContestsWe are open to loose interpretations of the theme in any genre.
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F – Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Writing Competition. Theme: “Detour/s”
Hawkeye BooksPlay with unconventional storytelling, or tell a story that plays with ‘epic journey’ tropes.
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F – South 85 Journal’s 2023 Julia Peterkin Literary Award for Flash Fiction
South 85 JournalThe winning selection will be awarded $500 and publication in the December issue of South 85 Journal.
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P – South 85 Journal’s 2023 Julia Peterkin Literary Award for Poetry
South 85 JournalThe winning selection will receive $500 and publication in the Fall / Winter issue of South 85 Journal.
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F – Periscope Literary Contests Open Fiction Award. Theme: “Identity”
Periscope Literary ContestsEntries must be original fiction of up to 1500 words, inspired by the theme. Writers may enter a maximum of three stories.
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F – The Masters Review Summer Short Story Award for New Writers
The Masters ReviewWe don’t have any preferences topically or in terms of style. We’re simply looking for the best. Dazzle us, take chances, and be bold.
$20