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Writing Contests, Grants & Awards
The Writing Contests, Grants & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more—that we’ve published in Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Ours is the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests available anywhere.
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| Sponsor and Award | Entry Fee | Genre | Cash Prize | Prize includes |
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Teachers & Writers Collaborative Bechtel Prize A prize of $1,000 and publication in Teachers & Writers Magazine is given annually for an essay that relates to creative writing education or literary studies. Susan Orlean will judge.... |
$20 | Creative Nonfiction | $1,000 | Publication | 7/1/13 |
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Towson University Prize for Literature A prize of $1,000 is given annually for a book of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction by a writer who has lived in Maryland for at least three years and is currently a resident. Books published... |
$0 | Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction | $1,000 | 6/15/13 | |
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The Ledge Poetry Award A prize of $1,000 and publication in the Ledge is given annually for a poem. Submit up to three poems of any length with a $12 entry fee ($3 for each additional poem) by April 30. Send an SASE,... |
$12 | Poetry | $1,000 | Publication | 4/30/13 |
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Tupelo Press First/Second Book Award A prize of $3,000 and publication by Tupelo Press is given annually for a first or second poetry collection. All entries are considered for publication. Submit a manuscript of 48 to 80 pages with a $28... |
$28 | Poetry | $3,000 | Publication | 4/30/13 |
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Trio House Press Louise Bogan Award A prize of $1,000, publication by Trio House Press, and 20 author copies will be given annually for a poetry collection. The winner is also asked to serve as a part-time volunteer for Trio House Press... |
$25 | Poetry | $1,000 | Publication | 4/30/13 |
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Trio House Press First/Second Book Award A prize of $1,000, publication by Trio House Press, and 20 author copies will be given annually for a first or second book of poems. The winner is also asked to serve as a part-time volunteer for Trio... |
$25 | Poetry | $1,000 | Publication | 4/30/13 |