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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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2 days ago

HURRY! There are still some great competitions open to writers of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, essays and comedy scripts, during the remainder of April: www.literarylightbox.com/writing-apr2019/ ... See MoreSee Less

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‪Win a place at the Swanwick Writers’ Summer School by entering a poem of up to 40 lines, a short story of up to 1,000 words or children’s fiction of up to 1,000 words on the theme of ‘close call’. The deadline is 30th April: www.swanwickwritersschool.org.uk/win-a-place.html#.XLmuJYrTWhC ... See MoreSee Less

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Prize | Curtis Brown Creative

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‪The new, Curtis Brown First Novel Prize has been created to find and support brilliant new voices. Bestselling author, Tracy Chevalier, will chair the judging panel. First prize is £3,000 and representation by Curtis Brown. Enter by 1st August: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/first-novel-prize/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Every book starts with a first line, every career with a first moment of inspiration. The Curtis Brown First Novel Prize was created to find and support

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Emma Guinness Did you know about this? 😯 xxxx

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Edinburgh Flash Fiction Award — Scottish Arts Club Story Awards

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‪The Edinburgh International Flash Fiction Award is open to writers worldwide, published and unpublished. Enter stories on any topic, up to 250 words, by 30th April. The winner will receive £500: www.storyawards.org/flashfiction ... See MoreSee Less

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Edinburgh flash fiction award Open to writers worldwide

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Bill O'Callaghan- Is this what you had in mind?

2 weeks ago

‪The BBC Writersroom is open for comedy scripts for TV, film, radio, stage or online. They’re seeking writers with the strongest potential to be developed and produced for BBC broadcast. Scripts must be a minimum of 30 minutes long. Apply by 29th April: ... See MoreSee Less

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Tom Harris forever your producer 😉

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THE BATH SHORT STORY AWARD

2 weeks ago

‪The Bath Short Story Award is open for entries until 15th April. Literary agent, Samuel Hodder, from Blake Friedmann Literary Agency will be judging the short list. First prize is £1,200: www.bathshortstoryaward.org ... See MoreSee Less

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International Short Story Competition

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3 weeks ago

Do you write novels, nonfiction 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 April: www.literarylightbox.com/writing-apr2019/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Curtis Brown Creative Writing Courses - London & Online

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The latest #WriteCBC competition from Curtis Brown Creative is happening live now on Twitter. Literary agent, Lucy Morris is challenging you to write a fantastic piece of dialogue. Take part and you could win a £200 online writing course. Details here: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/writecbc-writing-tip-and-writing-task-from-lucy-morris/ ... See MoreSee Less

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We specialise in high-quality creative writing courses from intensive 3 and 6-month Novel-Writing courses in London and Online to low-priced Online Writing

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3 weeks ago

‪“What matters right now are the words, one after another. Find the next word. Write it down.” - Neil Gaiman www.literarylightbox.com ... See MoreSee Less

‪“What matters right now are the words, one after another. Find the next word. Write it down.” - Neil Gaiman http://www.literarylightbox.com

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Sometimes, when writing is a struggle it feels that way; one word at a time rather than sentences flowing seamlessly.

4 weeks ago

‪“Just start the sentence...and see what happens. This is how we write.” - Jincy Willett www.literarylightbox.com ... See MoreSee Less

‪“Just start the sentence...and see what happens. This is how we write.” - Jincy Willett http://www.literarylightbox.com

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So true!

Poetry Prize - Fish Publishing

4 weeks ago

‪The annual, Fish Poetry Prize has a first prize of €1,000. It’s open to writers of all nationalities and there are no restrictions on theme or style. Enter poems of up to 300 words by 31st March: www.fishpublishing.com/competition/poetry-contest/ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

‪The Caterpillar Poetry Prize is open to unpublished poems written by adults for children aged 7-11. Poems may be of any length and on any subject. The prize is €1,000 and publication Enter by 31st March: www.thecaterpillarmagazine.com/a1-page.asp?ID=7253&page=7 ... See MoreSee Less

The Caterpillar

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A beautiful printed magazine for children featuring poetry, short stories and art.

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4 weeks ago

‪Take part in Limnisa’s annual Short Story Competition for a chance to win a fabulous, writing holiday in Greece. Submit original stories of up to 1,500 words inspired by this photo by 31st March. Entry is free. www.limnisa.com/competition ‬ ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Enizagam is still welcoming submissions of short fiction and poetry into this year’s competition. The top prize is $1,000 in both categories. Entries can be in any style and on any subject. The deadline is 23rd March: www.enizagam.org/submission-guidelines.html ... See MoreSee Less

Submission Guidelines

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We accept general submissions of fiction, poetry, and mixed/multi-genre works year-round, with no fee. Give it your best shot—send us your best work! The contest is currently open and will close...

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1 month ago

‪The Eyelands International Flash Fiction Contest is still open for entries on the theme of ‘Spring’. Stories can be up to 500 words, in any genre but must be unpublished. First prize is a week’s writing retreat οn the island of Crete. Enter by 20th March: eyelandscontes.wordpress.com/2019/01/09/eyelands-2nd-international-flash-fiction-contest-2019/‬ ... See MoreSee Less

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Jane Brocklehurst

1 month ago

‪“I write because I must...it’s an unyielding calling and my passion.” - Elizabeth Reyes www.literarylightbox.com #writing #writerslife #books ‬ ... See MoreSee Less

‪“I write because I must...it’s an unyielding calling and my passion.” - Elizabeth Reyes http://www.literarylightbox.com #writing #writerslife #books ‬

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Enter the 2019 Harper's Bazaar short-story competition

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‪There’s not long left to win a stay at Brownber Hall in Yorkshire in the Harper’s Bazaar UK 2019 Short Story competition. Submit up to 2,500 words on the theme of ‘Liberty’ by 15th March. It’s free to enter. www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/culture-news/a36157/harpers-bazaar-short-story-competition/ ... See MoreSee Less

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There is just over a month left to enter our annual literary prize

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Book Prize Contests hosted by Prairie Schooner Submission Manager

1 month ago

‪Literary magazine, Prairie Schooner is accepting fiction and poetry for its annual book prize. It’s open to writers worldwide who are both published and unpublished. Winners will receive $3,000 and publication. The deadline is 15th March: prairieschoonerbookprizeseries.submittable.com/submit ... See MoreSee Less

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The 2019 Book Prize Contest is open to submissions until March 15, 2019. Prizes Winners will receive $3000 and publication through the University of Nebraska Press. Eligibility The Prairie Schooner Book Prize Series welcomes manuscripts from all living writers, including non-US citizens, writing in....

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Anastasia Arellano

Nelligan Prize | Center for Literary Publishing

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Stories of between 2,500 and 12,500 words are being welcomed by The Colorado Review for the Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction. They can be on any theme but must be unpublished. The prize is $2,000 and publication: coloradoreview.colostate.edu/nelligan-prize/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Center for Literary Publishing - Home of Colorado Review

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