Literary Writing Contests & Grants & Awards for Writers & Fiction and Freelance Writers Submissions
**NOTE: Literary Writing Contests and Anthologies are time sensitive with deadlines. Fiction and Freelance Writers Submissions are open.
Literary Writing Contests
CREATIVE NONFICTION
Deadline: April 2, 2010
Bonds -- emotional, ethical, biological, physical or otherwise -- between humans and animals. We're looking for stories that illustrate ways animals (wild and domestic) affect, enrichm or otherwise have an impact on our daily lives.
$1000 & $500 awards.
FIFTH ANNUAL FLASH PROSE CONTEST
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Flash Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Memoir that grabs, surprises, and mesmerizes reader in fewer than 750 words.
Sponsored by: Writer Advice
ANNUAL WOMEN WHO WRITE POETRY AND SHORT PROSE CONTEST
Deadline: May 30th
Win $150 & publication (NOTE: Publication, more valuable than the $, opens doors.)
Poems and stories. Entry fees are $10.
3000 words or fewer
ANNUAL WOMEN WHO WRITE COOKBOOK "COMFORT" RECIPE CONTEST
Deadline: July 31st
Win $150 & publication (NOTE: Publication, more valuable than the $, opens doors.)
Story and recipe. Entry fees are $10.
Story 400 words or fewer. Recipe limited to 30 lines.
DREAM QUEST ONE -- Poetry and Writing Contest
Deadline: July 31
This poetry contest and writing contest is open to everyone. We are excited about showcasing the creative writing and poetic talent, skill and ability of all poets and writers. We hope that you have the inspiration to display the beauty and art of writing short stories and poems for the entire world to see your "gift of a dream." Poetry and Writing Cash Prizes
Writing Submissions
CONTRARY MAGAZINE
4 issues per year each with its own deadline. Check website for details
A magazine of poetry and prose:
Commentary
Fiction
Poetry
HUNGER MOUNTAIN
Open
Looking for art with vision, intent, craft, and an ability to transport the reader.
Creative nonfiction
Poets
Fiction Writers
Writing for Children / Young Adults
CONVERGENCE JOURNAL
Looking for well-crafted work with fresh images and a strong voice
Photographers & Artists
Poets
Fiction Writers
GREEN MOUNTAINS REVIEW
Green Mountains Review seeks stories about shame and/or glory for an all-fiction double issue.
EARTH ISLAND JOURNAL -- Non-fiction
We are looking for stories that anticipate environmental concerns before they become pressing problems, stories that scan the horizon for the next big issue. Whenever possible, we seek to tell the stories of individuals and communities who are successfully defending and restoring the Earth. On-the-ground reports from outside North America are especially welcomed. We pay writers 20 cents/word for shorter dispatches (1,200-1,500 words) and for longer investigative features (2,500-3,000 words).
MAD MAGAZINE (Pays: $500/printed page)
We're actively looking to expand our pool of freelance comedy writers and there's more opportunity to join The Usual Gang Of Idiots than ever. If you have a twisted sense of humor, a peculiar way of looking at the world, or are simply eager to express your immature, strange or just plain silly side, then we want to see your stuff!
Send us a paragraph or two explaining the premise of your article, with three or four examples of how you would carry it through. Be sure to include art notes describing the visual content of each example. Rough sketches are welcomed but not necessary. Be neat and to the point. No hand-written submissions.
CALLIOPE
World history (through 1899), American history, archeology, world cultures and geography, science, general history and cultures and more for kids from 3-14. QUERY! The pay is .20 to .25 per printed word on publication for ALL rights. All stories must correlate to their themes. They use puzzles (no word finds), activities, and poetry.