Introduction
Winning a writing contest can bring you recognition and help get your work noticed by publishers. Poets & Writers provides information about contests and prizes available to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers in the Grants & Awards section of Poets & Writers Magazine, which publishes the most comprehensive listing of literary contests available in print.
The Grants & Awards section is updated with each issue and includes upcoming deadlines for competitions and their recent winners. All of the listings are vetted for accuracy and legitimacy by Poets & Writers staff. In addition, The Practical Writer (Penguin, 2004), which was edited by the staff of Poets & Writers Magazine, includes a useful, in-depth essay on how to get a grant. Remember: Before submitting to a contest, be sure to check with the sponsoring organization about guidelines.
Other Resources
PEN American Center’s database, Grants and Awards Available to American Writers, can be found on its Web site. The Foundation Center offers an online directory of grants. Winning Writers maintains a database of poetry contests. You may also want to check on grants offered by your state or local arts council.
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