April/May Writing Contests
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Posted by Kimberly Dawn Wells Apr 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.
$1,100 first place award for 3,000 word short story. $15 entry fee, due April 30th.
Original fiction pieces 500 - 5000 words long. $5.00 entry fee with submissions due April 30,
2007.
Far Horizons Award for Short Fiction
$25 entry fee for 3500 word short story contest. Due May 1.
Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition
$10 entry fee for 3000 words of fiction. Due May 1st.
New Letters Awards for Writers
$15 entry fee for up to 8000 words of fiction. Top prize is $1500. Due May 18th.
$5 reading fee for 5000 word short story. Due May 31st.
