This list is by no means comprehensive. It is based on 2010 deadlines. I encourage you to review the websites & guidelines prior to any submissions. Good luck & happy contesting.
Fiction
American Markets Newsletter Short Story Competition - $12 - 12/31
All entries considered for worldwide syndication.
Dead of Winter - $0 - 12/21
Amazon gift cards & publication in Toasted Cheese
Georgetown Review Prize - $10 - 11/15
$1000 + publication, runners-up publication also
Glimmer Train's Short Story Award for New Writers - $15 - November
1st: $1200 + publication + 20 copies, 1st/2nd runners-up: $500/$300 + possible publication
E.M. Koeppel Short Fiction Award - $15 - October 1 ~ April 30
1st: $1100 $100/Editor's Choice website publication for winning entries
Non-Fiction
John Bullen Prize - $0 - 11/30
$500 prize
Canadian Authors Assoc. Lela Common Award for Canadian History - $35 Can. - 12/15
$2500 + silver medal
The Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing - ? - 11/5
$25000 + $2500 to 4 finalists
Creative Nonfiction Prize - $5 - 11/30
1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25
Linda Joy Myers Memoir Prize - $5 - 11/30
1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25
Children's, YA, MG
Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature - $0 - Contact for Deadlines
$10000 advance against royalties
Happy Writing,
Patti
The only problem with competitions is you have to have something to submit.
ReplyDeleteAye, therein lies the rub-a-dub. I am currently sitting that same boat myself & I'm not certain on which peg hangeth my perserver!
ReplyDeleteI did however take the plunger & submit a short-short. We shall see if it sinks or floats.
Patti
Wow, that's a great list!
ReplyDeleteCD
Thanks Clarissa.
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gesture Patti.
ReplyDeleteNancy
N. R. Williams, fantasy author
Thanks Nancy.
ReplyDelete