Quattro Books will publish the two best novella manuscripts (15,000 to 42,000 words) submitted to us by July 1, 2011. Send your manuscript, neatly typed, along with a $15 reader’s fee, to Quattro Books, CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst Street, Suite 200, Toronto, ON, M5S 2R4. Please include an e-mail address. Applicants must be Canadian citizens. Submissions…
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John Kenneth Galbraith Literary Award
Hello Fiction Writers! Are you a Canadian author who would like to put some jingle in your pocket? Do you have a good short story to tell? Would you love the prestige of winning the John Kenneth Galbraith Literary Award and a cheque for $2,000? 2011 is the fifth anniversary of the John Kenneth Galbraith Literary…
23rd Annual Short Grain (with Variations) Writing Contest
Grain Magazine’s 23rd Annual Short Grain (with Variations) Writing Contest, is accepting entries until April 1, 2011(postmarked). Grain awards $4,500 in cash prizes! The entry fee is $35 which includes a FREE one-year subscription to GrainMagazine! Our judges are counted among Canada’s finest writers! One entry fee allows you to enter a maximum of two entries in either of two categories:…
2011 Call for Submissions for the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Awards
Freelance writers wishing to apply for the book or magazine awards can submit their work from Monday, March 14, 2011 until day end Friday, June 17, 2011. Information about the criteria for the awards is set out in the Call for Submissions and can be found at http://www.greberwritingaward.com/submissions.htm The separate book and magazine awards recognize…
THE 2011 HERMAN VOADEN PLAYWRITING COMPETITION
ABOUT THE CONTEST Herman Voaden (1903-1991), Canadian playwright, director and theatrical innovator, was a lifelong champion of Canadian culture. “It gives some satisfaction to know that the crusade I have helped to lead has made it possible for the dreamers and innovators of today’s theatre to follow their dreams and continue their innovations.” This competition,…
The Malahat Review 2010-2011 Prizes
The Malahat Review’s 2010 Creative Non-Fiction Prize Deadline: August 1, 2010 (postmarked) Prize: $1000 CAD Submit one piece of creative non-fiction between 2000 and 3000 words in length. Entry fee: $35 CAD for residents of Canada $40 USD for residents of the United States $45 USD for entries from elsewhere (entry fee includes a one…
The Malahat Review’s Creative Non-Fiction Prize
Deadline: August 1, 2010Prize: $1000 CADSubmit one work of creative non-fiction between 2000 and 3000 words in length. No restrictions as to subject matter or approach apply.Entry fee: $35 CAD for Canadians$40 USD for entries from the United States$45 USD for entries from elsewhere(entry fee includes a one year subscription to The Malahat Review)For more…
Raddall Fiction Prize increased to $20,000
Atlantic Canada’s richest literary prize just got richer. At a ceremony honoring the 20th anniversary of the award this Thursday at White Point Beach Resort, award benefactor Tom Raddall II announced that the $15,000 award would increase to $20,000 beginning next year. The Thomas Head Raddall Atlantic Fiction Prize was established by the Writers’ Federation…
The 2011 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest
Quattro Books will publish the two best novella manuscripts (15,000 to 42,000 words) submitted to us by July 1, 2010. Send your manuscript, neatly typed, along with a $15 reader’s fee, to Quattro Books, PO Box 53031 , Royal Orchard Postal Station, 10 Royal Orchard Blvd., Thornhill ON, L3T 3C0. Please include an e-mail address….
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest
The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win…
2010 Island Literary Awards
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Deadline for Submissions 23 April The PEI Writers’ Guild is excited to announce that 4pm, Friday, 23 April, 2010 is the submission deadline for the 23rd annual Island Literary Awards The ILAs are being held this year on Sunday, 6 June. The Awards are an important focus for the PEIWG’s vital role…
The Writing Pool 