Notes: Open to UK and European writers, Deadline: 4th May 2020 Working on your first collection of poetry, short stories or a novel? Notes: All finalists will be published and receive $50, Deadline: 25th May 2020 Entry fee: FREE Entry fee: FREE Entry Fee: 3 Writers must also have some form of connectionto Thanet to submit. The deadline is on 3rd May with a prize of 250. The prize is open to 18-35 year-olds based in the UK, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Prizes: 1st prize: 100 Notes: Theme:Edges & borders, Deadline: 20th May 2020 Alice Sinclair Memorial Writing Competition In honour of Alice Sinclair, member and supporter of the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW, the Lake Macquarie Branch is inviting all writers to submit their short stories and poetry from 29 May 2020. Word Limit: 5,000 words Entry fee: 25. Line Limit: 40 lines Lucky for us, there are entry free competitions in the list along with poetry, short story, flash fiction and essay writing competitions in the mix. These competitions are for unpublished or self-published novels and novellas for international writers, plus a few for UK or US residents only. Free; Prerequisites for Contest Entry. Requirements: Up to 3 poems, 10 pages total Deadline: 31st May 2020 Word Limit: 150 words Its a long list and accurate as far as possible, updated monthly, so bookmark this page! Word Limit: 4,000-6,000 words Entry fee: 6.50 for 1 (each subsequent entry after the first three costs 5) The theme Trans Every day explores the untold stories and real experiences of the members of the Trans community. Prize: 1st prize: A publishing contract with erbacce press + a perfect-bound collection of poetry + 20% royalties / 2x runners-up: either a perfect bound book or a high quality chap-book under similar terms as the winner Deadline: 31st May 2020 Notes: The anthology is looking for 16 new and emerging writers from a working-class background from all over the island of Ireland. Entry fee: FREE Write A Synopsis Entry fee: FREE Line Limit: 50 lines Entry fee: FREE Line Limit: 40 lines Im a professional Writer & Editor. Payment: 30 In case of any questions about a particular writing competition, please contact the event organizer. Notes: Poems should have a connection to any of the following: the natural world; people and animals; rescue animals; the work of a sanctuary. Submit 3-5 poems and a short story of up to 2500 words that have not been published as yet as a collection Prizes: 1st prize: $2,000 / 2nd prize: $500 / 3rd prize: $250 / 2x editors choice: $125 Requirements: A collection of up to 40 poems (approx 60 pages) Notes:Theme: Sci horror, cosmic horror, and bizzaro horror, Deadline: 15th May 2020 Deadline: 1st May 2020 Deadline: 31st May 2020 FULLY FLEDGED WHQ MEMBERSHIP Accepted stories will be read by a professional actor on the 9th of June 2020. Word Limit: 1,000-5,000 words Notes: Untitled: Voicesseeks pieces written by underrepresented writers during the current lockdown or as a reaction to the worldwide pandemic. Want to run your own WHQ retreat or want a retreat in your area? The focus is on writing something that challenges stereotypes and picks at the details of what usually ends up under the rug. Entry fee: FREE Notes: *Deadline extends to 15th May with increased entry fee, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Deadline: 3rd November 2019 Its a great excuse to write more and worry about something other than the numbers for a change. Payment: 2 copies of the edition Line Limit: 80 lines Notes: Entries must include the following three elements: Lobe, parrot, half-life, Deadline: 31st May 2020 Line Limit: 40 lines The First Draft Hello! Prize: The best submission will receive $100 MOST POPULAR Notes: *Deadline extends to 15th May with increased fees, Deadline: 1st May 2020 My name is Momina Arif, creator of this website. Making People: Characterisation Masterclass Prizes: Screenplay: $5,000 / Teleplay: $1,000 The scripts will be judged by the audience and there will be two prizes: for Best Script and Runner Up, together with a certificate for the third place. Prize: The winner will be published by The Hedgehog Poetry Press and receive 100 copies of their collection Updated 18 September 2020. They are launching their writing competition to raise awareness of ovarian cancer among a new audience and funds for their support services. The competition is a great opportunity if you are looking to get recognized for your writing. Notes: Theme:Human, Deadline: 24th May 2020 This is the writing competition for you as it is targeted at published and unpublished authors. Prizes: The two winning entries from each months contest will be published in Issue #13 ofThe A3 Reviewin early October 2020. Requirements: A full length stage script (45 minutes minimum) This competition is open to anyone from the ages of 18-30. Prizes: Novels: 1st prize: 1,000, 2nd prize: 250, 3rd prize: 100 / Short stories & poetry: 1st prize: 500, 2nd prize: 200, 3rd prize: 100 / Writing without restrictions: 1st prize: 200, 2nd prize: 100, 3rd prize: 50 Notes: Entries must be inspired by a picture prompt on the Booksie competition page. Entry fee: FREE Payment: $50 per page (up to $250) Requirements: An original, unpublished book-length work of speculative fiction Entry fee: FREE, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Cancel any time. Notes: All shortlisted poems will appear in number 96 ofThe Frogmore Papers(September 2020), Deadline: 31st May 2020 Between them (us?) Bursary: 80% bursary towards a place on the Story for Video Games online course Requirements: Up to 5 poems or 2 pieces of fiction/creative non-fiction Notes: Entrants must be under 40 years of age, Deadline: 17th May 2020 Poetry and Short stories are accepted but most important an experimental style of writing is what Streetcake is looking for. Word Limit: Fiction & non-fiction: 6,000 words / Poetry: 3-5 pages Writing a novel - what I've learnt so far | carrie creates. Prize: $1,000 set out to provide an inclusive, welcoming, supportive, step-by-step, hand-holding environment, away from tiresome literary snobbery and grammar pedantry, for the many writers out there who feel as though they dont fit. Required fields are marked *. Word Limit: 300-5,000 words Notes: Luna Station Quarterly publishes speculative fiction written by women-identified authors, Deadline: 15th May 2020 Notes: Stories must begin with the chosen first line: The door was locked. Entry fee: FREE Prizes: 1st prize: 1,000 / Longlist: 10 Apparition Lit is seeking original, unpublished speculative fiction and poetry. If youd like to add any new writing competitions, please submit the details using the event submission form. Entry fee: FREE Prize: $1,000 + publication The award for the first prize winner is 1000 and a 3-night stay at the writers retreat at The River Mill. Most ask for the first 3 chapters or 10,000 words and a synopsis. Notes: Theme:Vampires, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Entry fee: 7 (10 for 2). This competition is open to the unpublished writer that identify as Trans or non-binary. Prizes: Platinum: 75 + mentorship + online course + professional consultations / Gold: 50 + manuscript assessment + online course / Silver: 25 + manuscript assessment / Bronze: Coaching + mentoring / Highly commended: critique / Notes: 6 books will be longlisted in each category, Deadline: 28th May 2020 Notes: The Award is open to unrepresented and unpublished authors for a novel in any adult fiction genre. The Query Payment: $.08 per word Notes: Writers must be currently based in the UK or Republic of Ireland. Writing Short Fiction Prize: 250 + free membership of the Gardens Trust for a year The Dos And Donts Of Submitting To Writing Competitions And Lit Mags Word Limit: Fiction: 3,500 words / Poetry: up to 2 pages Payment: 2 per word (maximum $100 per story) Payment: $20 + 1 copy of the anthology Entry fee: FREE Line Limit: 40 lines Plotstormers Notes: Theme: Horror and dark fiction based on true crimes or serial killers, Deadline: 30th May 2020 Entry fee: $10 Notes: Theme:Upside down, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Deadline: 12th May 2020 Theme: Open Closes: 28 August 2020 Word Limit:150 words Entry fee: $25, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Entry fee: 8 (4 for Poetry London subscribers) Entry fee: 12 Entry fee: FREE The Mavis Batey Prize is a competition focused on scholarly writing with academic credibility about garden history. May 31, 2020; Cash Prizes. Stories must be inspired by this years chosen theme. Word Limit: 50-1,000 words As we enter the third month of the global lockdown it is becoming increasingly difficult to cope. Notes: The winners and longlisted entrants stories will be published in the Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize anthology in October 2020, Deadline: 15th May 2020 Prize:A selection of books The Ovacome Writing Competition opens on July 31, 2020. Pure Slush is an indie publisher inviting submissions for their 18th volume called The Tyranny of Bacon. Prize: $1,000 Deadline: 20th May 2020 Word Limit: 1,000-2,000 words Prize: The winning story will be recorded as an audiobook by multi-award winning and best-selling Austen narrator Alison Larkin, published worldwide and promoted for all to hear Entry fee: FREE Notes: Theme: Inspiration Deadline: 31 October 2020 The competition comes from Ovacome, the national ovarian cancer support charity. Click here. Entry fee: Novel: 12 / Short stories: 7 / Poetry: 7 for 1, 10 for 2, 12 for 3 / Writing without restrictions: 5. There is no entry fee. Requirements: Novels: Synopsis and opening chapters up to 15,000 words total / Short stories: 2,000 words / Poetry: 40 lines / Writing without restrictions: n/a Prize: 150 Word Limit: 2,500-7,000 words The performances will also be judged by a professional theatre director and awards made for the best performances. Its us! Prizes: 1st prize: $500 / 2x runners-up: $100 Jo is a writer who procrastinates about writing by writing about writing. It is open to the students of a bona fide university or institute or has recently graduated. Entry fee: 5.50, Deadline: 31st May2020 Requirements: Full-length play scripts (60 mins or longer) Word Limit: Fiction: 4,000 words / Poetry: 42 lines Find An Agent Prize:Royalties on publication Mayday, mayday, were all still in lockdown, so lets escape through the magic of FICTION. Word Limit: Fiction: 2,000 words / Scripts & poetry: up to 50 lines Entry fee: FREE Entry fee: FREE The competition is sponsored by the Art Council in England, Writers Centre Kingston and Fly on the Wall. Requirements: A 2-3 page outline of your proposed essay + a 10 page writing sample Deadline: 1st May 2020 Entry fee: FREE Deadline: 13th May 2020 Entry fee: $15, Deadline: 15th May 2020 It was a dark time), a vast portfolio of writing in various disciplines and a smattering of awards, predominantly for writing but also including winning a secondary school beauty contest, aged 11. Line Limit: 40 lines (up to 2 poems per entry) Prizes: 1st prize: 400 / Runner-up: 100 Plotstormers II Requirements: Memoirs of up to 2,500 words + 500 personal statement Prizes: 1st prize: 1,000 / 2nd prize: 500 / 3rd prize: 250 Novel Writing Competition List. The word limit for this intriguing competition is 50-1000 words and the deadline is 10th May 2020. Notes: The winner and finalists will be published in the spring issue of Breakwater Review, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Working on your first collection of poetry, short stories or a novel? Notes: The contest is open to unpublished, self-published and independently published writers worldwide, Deadline: 31st May 2020 20/month Writing competitions are always the answer but they are now more so than ever because we all like a little validation in the form of cash prizes. Prizes: 1st prize: 500 / 2nd prize: 250 / 3rd prize: 100 Notes:Title not included in word count (but limited to 6 words). Prizes: 1st prize: $1,500 / 2nd prize: $300 Prize:Free entry to the Bath Flash Fiction Award Entry fee: $15 for up to 5 poems Notes: Theme: Banned books, Deadline: 15th May 2020 There is no entry fee. Line Limit: Any length Payment: $5 Deadline: 8th May 2020 U.S. military veterans and active-duty personnel only; Submission Deadline. Entry fee: FREE Notes: Theme:Redemption. Entry fee: $20, Deadline: 17th May 2020 To get an idea read the anthologies published last year. Notes: Submissions must include bacon in some form. Writing Competitions/Submission Opportunities, press + a perfect-bound collection of poetry + 20% royalties / 2x runners-up: either a perfect bound book or a high quality chap-book under similar terms as the winner. Entry fee:FREE Deadline: 3rd May 2020 Notes:Theme:Mystery & Suspense high tension and twist endings, strange goings-on and unsettling encounters, noirish puzzles and domestic dramas. First Place: $1,000 plus publication in The Iowa Review; Second Place: $750 Prize: $1,000 + publication + royalty contract with Moon City Press So they (we? or resident in Ireland. Notes:Entries must include the prompt word (see website for latest deadline). Requirements: 10 pages of fiction, non-fiction or poetry Entry fee: 20 Entry fee: $17 Notes: Theme:Tomorrow, Deadline: 31st May 2020 Prize: $1,000 + 25 author copies Entry fee: 5 Entry fee: $15.50 for up to 2 stories Notes: This opportunity is open to female-identifying or non-binary writers, Deadline: 7th May 2020 Dozens of writing competitions to submit your work to in 2020 So, 2020 is here and the new decade has started with a continent on fire and the threat of World War III, and that means this could maybe be the last chance writers have to get their writing Entry fee: 4 donation to the charity INARA, who arrange medical support for war-wounded children around the world Word Limit:800-2,000 words Prizes: 1st prize: 250 guineas + 2 year subscription / 2nd prize: 75 guineas + 1 year subscription / 3rd prize: 50 guineas + 1 year subscription 14 Days To A Solid Writing Habit [] a 25% success rate. Entry fee: FREE Requirements: Poetry manuscripts of 15-30 pages Word Limit:Exactly 80 words Prizes: 3 books will win a publication contract with Live Canon Notes: Theme: Womens stories during the Pandemic of Coronavirus outbreak, Deadline: 15th May 2020 got four degrees in literature, Shakespeare and creative writing (and maths, but we dont discuss that one. Prize: Winning stories will be narrated by a professional voice actor and published at BIBLIOPHONE Notes: *Donations must be received by 8th of May but the deadline for stories is not until the 22nd of May, Deadline: 8th May 2020 Notes:Stories must be in response to a weekly prompt posted each Friday at 9.50am. Prizes: 1st prize: 1,000 / 2nd prize: 250 / 3rd prize: 100 Entries must be 5000-6000 words regarding explorations in the fields of botany, archaeology, horticulture and more. Requirements: A 500 word proposal for a new play set and staged site-specifically in a real nail bar/beauty salon, approximately one hour in length with a small cast + 300 word bio Writers HQ is run by Sarah and Jo, two micro-sized writers who could never quite get the thing they needed from the huge array of (largely brilliant) writing courses available. Entry fee: 3 (or 5 for 2), Deadline: 31st May 2020 Notes: Iron Faerie Publishing are looking for horror, fantasy and paranormal romance stories about fairytales as told from the villains perspective, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Notes: Submission is open to writers who live in Buckinghamshire (Milton Keynes home county) or in the neighbouring counties of Northamptonshire or Bedfordshire. Whether it is knitting you took up during the quarantine as a hobby or writing, you will need a little more motivation to keep you consistent and occupied. Writers HQ normally have a blog post with comps coming up, and if you sign up for their newsletter, theyll [], Keep your word count up from the comfort of your own sofa. Prizes: $2,000 in each category Prizes: Wigtown prize: 1,500 / Wigtown Scots prize & Wigtown Scottish Gaelic prize: 500 / Runner-up in each category: 200 This is the writing competition for you as it is targeted at published and unpublished authors. Word Limit: 1,000 words Prize: 250 Deadline: 1st May 2020 Entry fee: FREE This is my personal blog where I share my work and give writing advice. Deadline: 31st May 2020 Notes: Theme: Nature and place, Deadline: 1st May 2020 Deadline: 31st May 2020 Winners of the DISSERTATION WRITING CONTEST 2019-2020 1st Place Ma. Requirements: The first 5,000 words of a novel + 300 word synopsis + cover letter Requirements: 5 pages of poetry We appreciate your feedback, so please feel free to message us with any ideas or suggestions. Let me know in the comments below which competitions you will be applying to. Notes: The winning stories will be read by three literary agents, Deadline: 23rd May 2020 Word Limit: 8,000 words Deadline: 1st May 2020 (*early deadline) Entry fee: FREE Deadline: 31st May 2020 Requirements: Short plays of 5-10 minutes capable of being staged in a pub, suitable for 2-3 actors Entry fee: $6.95 Notes: Several other prizes are available, and those entering Wigtown Scottish Gaelic and Wigtown Scots categories can also submit their poems to be considered for the Wigtown Prize free-of-charge. Submit 3-5 poems and a short story of up to 2500 words that have not been published as yet as a collection or novel. 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