These are additional writing contest for the month of May. For those of you that want to get a great jump on your next contest I decided to share them early.
Writing Contests
Submissions of a previously unpublished original (not a translation) novel in English must be approximately 30,000 to 100,000 words of high literary quality. Author will receive $3,000.00 and his/her novel will be published ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-30-2011.
PRIZES: $3,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $50.00.
SouthWest Writers International Writing Contest
The SouthWest Writers International Writing Contest puts winning manuscripts in front of agents and editors. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three entries in each category. First-place winners compete for the $1,000 Storyteller Award ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-16-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize
This prize, awarded annually to a writer who has not previously published a full-length collection of poems, presents the winner with $2,000 and publication of his or her first full-length book of poetry ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-02-2011.
PRIZES: $2,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
St. Francis College Literary Prize
The St. Francis College Literary Prize is meant to offer encouragement and significant financial support to a mid-career writer. Our award prize is $50,000. Our 2011 Prize will be awarded for an outstanding 3rd to 5th book of published fiction ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-01-2011.
PRIZES: $50,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $0.00.
David Nathan Meyerson Fiction Prize
Named for the late David Nathan Meyerson (1967-1998), a therapist and talented writer who died before he was able to show to the greater world the full fruits of his literary potential, the prize consists of $1,000 and publication in SWR ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-01-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
American Fiction Prize
We accept all genres of unpublished literary fiction. Entries must be: unpublished; strictly 7,500 words or less. First place award is $1,000 ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-01-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $12.00.
Poetry International Prize
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Poetry International is given annually for a single poem. The 2011 judge is Steve Kowit. The deadline for the 2011 Poetry International Prize is May 30th ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-30-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00.
Punkin Novice Novelist Contest
We are searching for an unknown author who has a great story to tell. We will publish the best manuscript in 2011. The contest is open to all authors ages 18 and up. Grand Prize- $1000 plus Publishing Contract with Punkin House ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-01-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $35.00.
Zone 3 Press First Book Award for Poetry
Submit one copy of your manuscript of 48-80 pages. Anyone who has not published a full-length collection of poems (48 pages or more) is eligible; those with chapbooks may participate. Prize: $1,000 and Publication ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-01-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Zone 3 Press Creative Nonfiction Book Award
Submit one copy of your nonfiction book manuscript of 150-300 pages. Manuscripts that embrace creative nonfiction’s potential by combining lyric exposition, researched reflection, travel dialogues, or creative criticism. Prize: $1,000 and Publication ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-01-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $25.00.
2011 New American Fiction Prize
Winner receives $1000 and a publication contract, including 25 complimentary copies and 15 percent royalties. Your submission may consist of stories, novellas, stories and novellas, a novel, or any exciting and innovative interpretation of these forms ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-15-2011.
PRIZES: $1,000.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition
Writers of short fiction are encouraged to enter the 2011 Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition. The competition has a thirty-year history of literary excellence. The first-place winner will receive $1,500. The second and third-place winners will receive $500 each ... (more)
DEADLINE: 05-15-2011.
PRIZES: $1,500.00.
ENTRY FEE: $20.00.
If you would like additional information concerning each of these, please contact the individual sites or contest for specific details.
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