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Posted by Kimberly Dawn Wells Feb 6, 2007 |
I've hand picked the following contests based on my own personal criteria for entering contests, which includes story length, entry fees, prizes, and timelines. While this represents only a small number of contests being held during this time frame, it will give you a great place to start. Entering contests is a fabulous way to practice your craft, try new genres, challenge yourself, and get valuable publishing credits. Click on any link below to learn more.
$15 entry fee for up to 1500 words of personal essay. Top prize is $1000. Due February 15th.
Tickled by Thunder Fiction Contest
$10 CND entry fee for 2000 words of fiction. Top prize is $150 CND. Due February 15th.
Submit 100-1500 words of mystery fiction to be considered for publication in the site's newsletter.
A variety of SHORT prose contests ranging in length from 50 to 150 words. Due February 16th with large cash prizes.
$5 entry fee for 1500 word short story that includes starter phrase. Top prize is $150 and publication in the Writer's Journal.
$25 entry fee for first 5,000 words of a crime fiction novel which will eventually total 80,000 words. Top prize is professional publication. Due February 28th.
$10 entry fee for up to 7,500 words of fiction. Top prize is $1000 and publication. Due February 28th.
$15 entry fee for up to 5,000 words of fiction. Top prize is $500 and publication in the journal. Due March 15th.
Tom Howard/John H. Reid Short Story Contest
$12 entry fee for up to 5,000 words in a short story. Top prize is $1200. Due March 31st.
$25 entry fee for the first 20 pages of your murder mystery. Due March 31st.