Although there is a $20 entry fee, the grand prize includes $1,000 plus book publication by Kore Press--not bad! The contest calls for a book-length poetry manuscript (between 48 and 70 pages) and is open to any female writer who has not yet published a full-length collection of poetry. Original poetry only--no translations. The prize is tantalizing and the competition will be fierce; writers who have had chapbooks of less than 42 pages printed in editions of no more than 400 copies are still eligible. So, use the next two weeks to dust off those pages and give them a pretty face--the deadline is July 31, 2009.
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7.19.2009
Contest of the Week: One for the Ladies
Listen up lady poets! Here's your chance to get that manuscript out there: the 2009 KORE PRESS FIRST BOOK AWARD
Although there is a $20 entry fee, the grand prize includes $1,000 plus book publication by Kore Press--not bad! The contest calls for a book-length poetry manuscript (between 48 and 70 pages) and is open to any female writer who has not yet published a full-length collection of poetry. Original poetry only--no translations. The prize is tantalizing and the competition will be fierce; writers who have had chapbooks of less than 42 pages printed in editions of no more than 400 copies are still eligible. So, use the next two weeks to dust off those pages and give them a pretty face--the deadline is July 31, 2009.
Although there is a $20 entry fee, the grand prize includes $1,000 plus book publication by Kore Press--not bad! The contest calls for a book-length poetry manuscript (between 48 and 70 pages) and is open to any female writer who has not yet published a full-length collection of poetry. Original poetry only--no translations. The prize is tantalizing and the competition will be fierce; writers who have had chapbooks of less than 42 pages printed in editions of no more than 400 copies are still eligible. So, use the next two weeks to dust off those pages and give them a pretty face--the deadline is July 31, 2009.
6.24.2009
A Reason to Keep Writing This Summer
Besides the fact that--face it--you can't stop yourself, Flatmancrooked, "a non-profit corporation dedicated to identifying, recording, and disseminating good stories," is giving you great reason to keep writing all summer long. The 2009 Flatmancrooked Prize for Excellent Writing Done During a Period of Great Fiscal Renewal offers the 1st place story (under 7,000 words) $1,000, print publication in the final anthology of the '08/'09 season, online featured publication, and a first edition of the Flatmancrooked anthology in which the story appears. The top ten finalists get basically everything the 1st place story gets, except the $1,000. On top of all that, Aimee Bender, author of The Girl in the Flammable Skirt, An Invisible Sign of My Own, and Willful Creatures, is judging--which, for me, is super exciting (if you've never read anything by Aimee Bender, click on her name above and immediately go read some of her stories). There is an entry fee of $15, but on the up side the deadline isn't until August 15th, so for those who haven't quite had time this year to finish a story, here's your chance.
FundForWriters features a few other fiction and poetry writing contests deadlining this summer or in the fall. Know of any other great contests taking place this summer? Email me or leave them in the comments!
5.27.2009
Writers of the Future!
For all you new/amateur sci-fi and fantasy writers (and illustrators), here's a writing contest for you!*
"Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer, Writers of the Future has become the most respected and significant forum for new talent in all aspects of speculative fiction."--www.writersofthefuture.com (I love the use of "speculative fiction.")
According to the website, the Writers of the Future contest has deadlines about every 3 months, including the upcoming deadline of June 30th (rules here). There's no entry fee and all of the rights remain with the author, so why not? Especially since there's money to be made: First Prize of $1,000, a Second Prize of $750, and a Third Prize of $500 (every contest).
*This may or may not be run by Scientologists... enter at your own risk.
"Established in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard expressly for the aspiring writer, Writers of the Future has become the most respected and significant forum for new talent in all aspects of speculative fiction."--www.writersofthefuture.com (I love the use of "speculative fiction.")
According to the website, the Writers of the Future contest has deadlines about every 3 months, including the upcoming deadline of June 30th (rules here). There's no entry fee and all of the rights remain with the author, so why not? Especially since there's money to be made: First Prize of $1,000, a Second Prize of $750, and a Third Prize of $500 (every contest).
*This may or may not be run by Scientologists... enter at your own risk.
5.19.2009
A Novel Idea
Anyone up for a challenge? "The World's Most Notorious Literary Marathon" challenges you to complete a fiction masterpiece in three days. You read that right, three days. The contest has been around since 1977 and attracts writers from around the world. It will take place September 5-7 this year. While you don't need to submit your final work to participate, winning = publication. So stock up on supplies, strap on your depends, and go for it!
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