Canada writing contests

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This month there are contests for short stories, essays, poetry, and for both published and unpublished full-length works. As always, read the guidelines carefully. Many contests have geographical and age restrictions.

If you want to get an idea of what kinds of contests are offered throughout the year, take a look at Free Contests. The majority of these contests are yearly events.

When it comes to Canada writing contests, it's always a good idea to plan ahead. Unpublished short fiction 2, words in English. Short stories translated into English from other languages are also eligible.

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Open to residents of Vermont. Short story, poem, play or essay on the theme of Vermont - its people, places, history or values.

Entries must be unpublished and fewer than 1, words long. Writers may submit only one entry per year. Donald Murray Prize for Creative Nonfiction. Original, unpublished works of creative nonfiction with a preference for essays on writing, teaching, and teaching writing, but will consider quality entries on any subject, including topics related to social justice, civic action, and inequality.

All entries will be considered for publication in the journal. Writers must not have published a book, short story, or dramatic work in the mystery field, either in print, electronic, or audio form. Mystery stories of the Agatha Christie type—i. Each grant may be used to offset registration, travel, or other expenses related to attendance at a writers' conference or workshop within a year of the date of the award no later than May In the case of nonfiction, the grant may be used to offset research expenses.

Patrick Henry Writing Fellowship. Nonfiction book in progress. Lindenwood Chapter One Contest. First chapter of unpublished novel. Maximum submission length is 25 pages. Double-space and use a standard font size and style. Honorable mentions receive publication in issue 8 of The Lindenwood Review and three contributor copies.

Political writing published between 1st January and 31st January All entries must have a clear British link. Authors must be aged 39 or under.

Eligible books must have been commercially published for the first time in the English language between January 1 and December 31 of the year in which the deadline falls. Published books of poetry, fiction novel, novella, or short story collectionradio scripts, or screenplays.

Eligible books must have been commercially published for the first time in the English language between January 1 and December 31, Women's Prize for Fiction.

Published book by a woman. Entrants must be writing in English and must be published in the UK. Novels must be published in the United Kingdom between 1 Apriland 31 March All subject matters and women of any age, from any nationality or country of residence are eligible.

November 7, for books published between October 1 and October 31, First published short story. Authors may not submit their own work. Paul Torday Memorial Prize.Short Grain Contest Submissions open January 15 — April 1, We thank Cheryl & Henry Kloppenburg, Barristers and Solicitors, Saskatoon, for their ongoing support of Grain and the Short Grain Writing Contest.

Grain and the Short Grain Writing Contest have featured the work of such literary luminaries as Lorna Crozier, Xi Chua, Tim Lilburn, Guy Maddin, Patrick Lane, Miriam Toews, Zsuzsi.

Writers Burke Scurfield and Adam Lederer signed with manager Drew Shenfield at Mosaic in Their comedy pilot, Big Boy, was circulated by Script Pipeline to Mosaic execs after the script's top 10 placement in the Script Pipeline TV Writing Competition. Sara Monge signed with Josh Dove at IPG Management in August , after receiving circulation by Pipeline execs.

Writing Contests, Grants & Awards

Pulp Literature has four annual contests for writers. Total entries are limited in each category, giving you a better chance to win!

To hear about contests in advance, subscribe to our free monthly newsletter. The Raven Short Story Contest Sponsored by Duotrope! We Pulp Literature editors collect stories like ravens in the woods, swooping down .

Contests Constance Rooke CNF Prize (contest now closed) This contest is now closed. Check back in June ! The Malahat Review, Canada’s premier literary magazine, invites entries from Canadian, American, and overseas authors for its Constance Rooke CNF Prize.. The grand prize is $1, (Canadian funds) to one winner..

The contest judge is Lynne Van Luven. Writing Contests and Teen Trend Reports Below you will find all of the monthly writing contests and teen trend reports from the last five years hosted by ashio-midori.com Our dedication to digital literacy efforts have reached over 1,, students and teachers in the last half decade, received mention on ashio-midori.com, and features in the news.

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