Glimmer Train Fiction Contests

(International, Year-Round, 5 Short Fiction Categories, Reading Fees) 2015 SUBMISSION CALENDAR AND CATEGORIES We have five submission categories from which to choose, including our standard category (no reading fees and payment for accepted pieces is $700), and four contests (reading fees allow for 1st place prizes from $1,500 to $2,500). Contests vs. standards. Click on…

Flash 500 Flash Fiction Competition

(International, Quarterly, Flash Fiction, Entry fee in £) Flash 500 Flash Fiction Competition is a quarterly open-themed competition for fiction up to 500 words. Closing dates are 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December. Entry fee: £5 for one story, £8 for two stories Prizes: £300 plus publication in Words with JAM, £200…

N.K.U. Yes Festival of New Plays

(International, Biennial, Playwriting, No Entry Fee) The Northern Kentucky University YES Festival of New Plays is a Biennial Year End Series that runs May to September in even-numbered years. Winners are announced before the end of the contest year and the plays are staged the following year. Full-length plays and musicals are eligible. Three selected…

Commonwealth Short Story Prize

(Commonwealth, Annual, Short Story, Free) The Commonwealth Short Story Prize brings stories from new and emerging voices, often from countries with little or no publishing infrastructure, to the attention of an international audience. You don’t need an agent, just an internet connection to submit your unpublished story of 2000-5000 words. Entry is always free and stories translated…

TWP Weekly Writing Post 2015 May 10-16 Edition

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