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If you write novels, short stories, nonfiction, plays or comedy, here’s a list of some great competitions and opportunities open to writers in the UK and around the world during July: www.literarylightbox.com/writing-july-2019/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Call for submissions for 2019 charity anthology

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‪Each year, Retreat West Books publishes a themed anthology of short stories to support a charity. This time it’s Indigo Volunteers, which places volunteers in refugee camps and community development projects around the world, for free.

Submit stories of up to 3,000 words on the theme of ‘Help’ by 30th June: retreatwestbooks.com/2019/04/17/sub-for-2019-charity/ ... See MoreSee Less

Each year at Retreat West Books we publish a themed anthology of short stories to support a charity. You can see our previous charity titles here. This year’s charity is Indigo Volunteers, wh…

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Happy #NationalWritingDay everyone. Hope today brings you fresh words and great inspiration! ... See MoreSee Less

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Lynn Carter Barbara Progebin-Graffe that sounds brilliant! Keep up the good work ☺️ #nationalwritingday #writeaway

💜Happy tales to you 😊

I’ve already edited an older piece this morning. Later, I’ll be edited a new essay I wrote on Sunday.

Im nearly to the point of submitting a manuscript children’s story about two rats and their allotments friends! (About my allotment!)

Get writing!! 😀

Happy #NationalWritingDay Rebecca De Croos! 😘

Be still my heart ❤

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Impress Prize | Impress Prize for new writers

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The Impress Prize, which champions and nurtures new writing, is open until 30th June. The prize is open to submissions of fiction and nonfiction across most genres, including YA. The winner will be awarded £500 and will be considered for publication. www.impress-books.co.uk/impress-prize/ ... See MoreSee Less

“The Impress Prize was my gateway to being a full-time writer. It gave me the confidence and recognition I needed to justify changing careers. Since winning it in 2015 I have published 3 books which have been published in over 20 countries and translated into 12 languages. I owe much of this to th...

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The Royal Society of Literature Submission Manager

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The The Royal Society of Literature V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize is open to fiction between 2,000 and 4,000 words from writers based in the UK, Republic of Ireland or the Commonwealth. The prize is £1,000 and publication. Enter by 28th June. theroyalsocietyofliterature.submittable.com/submit ... See MoreSee Less

The V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize The Royal Society of Literature is delighted to announce the twentieth V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. This prize for the best unpublished short story of the year was founded by the RSL at the beginning of the new millennium to commemorate the centenary of an a...

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The theme of this year’s Eyelands International Short Story Contest is ‘round midnight’. Submit unpublished stories of up to 2,500 words. The first prize is a week’s holiday on the island of Crete. The top stories will be published. Enter by 20th June. eyelandscontes.wordpress.com/2019/03/22/eyelands-9th-international-short-story-contest-2019/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Grants | Low Income and Teacher Grant | Creative Writing Courses - Arvon

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New grants for writers on low incomes are being offered by Arvon. There are fully subsidised places on the crime writing course, playwriting course, and any open course this year. Apply by 28th June: www.arvon.org/writing-courses/grants/ ... See MoreSee Less

Our grants help writers who are unable to afford our full writing course fees. We offer two types of grants - Low Income Grant and Teachers Grant.

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Am Malawian.can I apply?

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2 months ago

If you write novels, short stories, flash fiction or poetry, here’s a list of some great competitions and opportunities open to writers in the UK and around the world during June: www.literarylightbox.com/writing-june-2019/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

‪The Mslexia competitions have just opened. There’s a £5,000 novel prize, £3,000 short story prize and £500 flash fiction prize. Deadline is not until September so you have plenty of time to perfect your entries! mslexia.co.uk/competitions/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Lucy Thatcher

2 months ago

HURRY! Friday is the last day to enter the BPA First Novel Award, run by the Bluepencilagency. Submit the first 5,000 words of your novel for the chance to win £1,000: bluepencilagency.com/competition-first-novel-award-2019/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you!

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William Faulkner - William Wisdom Creative Writing Competion

2 months ago

Enter novels, nonfiction, short stories and more into The William Faulkner – William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition by 31st May for a chance to win prizes up to $7,500: faulknersociety.org/william-faulkner-wisdom-competition/ ... See MoreSee Less

The William Faulkner-Wisdom Creative Writing Competition is sponsored annually by The Pirate's Alley Society, Inc.

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hey wait a minute! just who the hell gets the 'rights' from the 'sale' and marketing of these entries anyway?!!! (redjeff53@gmail.com)

2 months ago

HURRY! The Bridport Prize is a prestigious competition that's open for just a few more days. Enter flash fiction, short stories, novels and poetry. Top prizes in each category range from £1,000 to £5,000. The deadline is 31st May: www.bridportprize.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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Fiction Competition Aimed at Previously Unpublished and Independently Published Novelists

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‪Have you written a novel that hasn’t been published yet or have you self published? Then the First Novel Prize could be for you. First prize is £1,000. Enter by 31st May: www.firstnovel.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

First Novel Prize 2019 A literary contest open to unpublished and independently published novelists First Novel Prize 2019 is now Open for Entries First Prize: £1000 Second Prize: £500 Third Prize: £100 Entries Close on 31 May 2019 Have you written a novel that is self-published or is yet to be p...

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‪If you’re based in the UK and are looking to study a post-graduate course in screenwriting, film, journalism, game design or TV, you could get financial assistance and mentoring as part of a BAFTA scholarship worth £12,000. Apply by 28th May: www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/scholarships/uk-programme‬ ... See MoreSee Less

UK Scholarship Programme

Our UK Scholarship Programme is part of our charitable activity to support talented people at all stages of their career in film, games and television.

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Frontier Poetry Poetry Awards

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HURRY! Today is the last day to enter the Frontier Poetry Digital Chapbook Contest. Judges are looking for an electric bundle of poems of up to 30 pages. The winner will receive $2,000 and publication online: www.frontierpoetry.com/poetry-awards/ ... See MoreSee Less

We're incredibly honored to present our 2018 winner: How Often I Have Chosen Love, by Xiao Yu Shan! Please read, download and share! Learn more here.

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Raymond Carver Contest — Carve Magazine | HONEST FICTION

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‪The Raymond Carver Short Story Contest is one of the most prestigious literary fiction contests. Open to writers around the world, the contest has a prize fund of $2,500 across five categories. Enter by 15th May: www.carvezine.com/raymond-carver-contest ... See MoreSee Less

Open April 1 - May 15 each year. $2500 in cash prizes, plus 3 literary agents will read your work. We accept stories from all over the world and many winners have gone on to have successful careers as published authors. Past guest judges include Aimee Bender, Ben Fountain, Pinckney Benedict, Susan P

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Guidelines | Ploughshares

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‪The Ploughshares Emerging Writer’s Contest is open to writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry until 15th May. The winner in each category will be awarded $2,000, a review of their work and a Ploughshares subscription: www.pshares.org/submit/emerging-writers-contest/guidelines ... See MoreSee Less

The Emerging Writer's contest is open from March 1, 2019 at noon EST until May 15, 2019 at noon EST. Submit via our online submission manager. The Emerging Writer's Contest is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry who have yet to publish or self-publish a book. Read past winners of the....

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i have poems, but lack the 'skills' to submit them online! great opportunity though! thankyou! (redjeff53@gmail.com)

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If you write novels, short stories, flash fiction, poetry or screenplays, here’s a list of some great competitions and opportunities open to writers in the UK and around the world during May: www.literarylightbox.com/writing-may-2019/ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

The 2019 #WomensPrize shortlist has been revealed!

To celebrate, we're giving away a set of all six shortlisted books. To #win these brilliant reads, simply follow us and like this post 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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Short stories between 1,500 and 10,000 words on a supernatural theme are being sought for The Ghost Story Supernatural Fiction Award. The winner will be awarded $1,000 and print publication. Enter by 30th April: www.theghoststory.com/tgs-fiction-award ... See MoreSee Less

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