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Deadline: February 15, 2020
Emerging writers are invited to submit a 1500-word creative writing sample (in English) of their work tied to social justice issues. Additionally, the writer must submit a 1000-word personal statement (in English) on how they foresee their writing creating change, why this particular social justice issue matters to them, and how they could benefit from this residency. All genres are considered. Entry fee $25 USD. Prize includes travel and accommodation in Stockholm, an agent meeting, and feedback from a guest judge. See our website www.stockholmwritersprize.com for more details.

The world needs stories of rediscovery and triumph. New, driven women write poetry that struggled, suffered, and now ascends to stand as light to others. The Women of Resilience Chapbook Contest is judged by the incomparable Melissa Studdard. We want poetry on fire. The winner receives a cash prize and publication of their labor. 100 copies of the winning chapbook will be professionally bound with a handmade appeal. A cash prize of $200.00 also goes to first place as does a feature interview in July’s Blue Mountain Review. Second, third, and honorable mentions also receive awards. www.southerncollectiveexperience.com/women-of-resilience-chapbook-contest/

Deadline: January 31, 2020
Two prizes of $1,000 each and publication in Chattahoochee Review are given annually for a short story and an essay. An entry fee of $18 includes a subscription. Entries of up to 6,000 words are accepted from November 1 to January 31. November submissions encouraged! Anthony Varallo will judge in fiction and Alice Bolin will judge in nonfiction. Visit the website for complete guidelines: chattahoocheereview.gsu.edu/lamar-york-prizes/.

Deadline: February 29, 2020
Cloudbank is now accepting poetry submissions for Cloudbank 14, which will be published in July, 2020. A prize of $200 will be awarded for one poem or short prose piece. Entry fee is $15 and includes a two-issue subscription. Submissions accepted via Submittable or by mail. Complete contest guidelines can be found at www.cloudbankbooks.com. Recent issues have featured poems by Gary Young, Robert Morgan, Richard Jones, Jane Craven (last year's winner), and Maya Ribault. For information about past issues, including winning poems, visit www.cloudbankbooks.com and click Cloudbank. Revive us with your fire.

Deadline: March 1, 2020
We are currently accepting submissions to our 2nd annual Backbone Press Chapbook Competition. The winner will receive publication, $250 prize, and funding assistance for a reading. Poets of color and those considered to be marginalized voices are strongly encouraged to enter. The final judge is Geffrey Davis. See website for full guidelines: backbonepress.org.

Deadline: February 15, 2020
Antioch University’s MFA in Creative Writing Program has partnered with us to offer a Fellowship opportunity to experience one of their amazing residencies. The Fellow will experience 10 days of intense learning and immersion that occur during a residency, and receive mentorship and community opportunities. The winner will receive the opportunity to attend EITHER Antioch’s Summer 2020 residency (6/18 to 6/27), or Winter 2021 residency (12/10 to 12/19).The trip will be made at virtually no cost to the winner—the fellowship will cover travel expenses and lodging, plus a $1000 cash prize to help with any other costs. bit.ly/Antioch2020

Deadline: February 16, 2020
$2,250 in cash awards, partial developmental editing, plus travel and accommodation to be in Paris, France for presentation events June 9–10, 2020. Submit the first 5 pages of your fiction or creative nonfiction manuscript. Enter January 1 – February 2, 2020 (extended deadline – February 16). Open to un-agented writers worldwide. Judge is Sebastian Faulks. Enter (using Submittable) at www.firstpagesprize.com.

Postmark Deadline: February 15, 2020
2020 Robert Frost Poetry Contest accepts entries by postal mail only, postmarked by February 15th, 2020. $1000 first prize, 9 runners up will be mentioned. 10 poems max, $8/poem fee. Blind read by board members and others. Please read the complete rules at: robertfrostcontest.blogspot.com.

Deadline: March 31, 2020
Entries for the Ernest Hemingway Flash Fiction Prize should be approximately 1,500 words or less. Entry fee: $10. 1st place: $200 and publication in Fiction Southeast. Finalists considered for publication. Check out full guidelines at our website: www.fictionsoutheast.com.

Deadline: April 1, 2020
The 2020 Orison Prizes in Poetry & Fiction offer $1,500 and publication of a book-length manuscript in each genre. Katie Ford will judge in poetry and Samrat Upadhyay will judge in fiction. Deadline: April 1, 2020. Entry fee: $30. Visit www.orisonbooks.submittable.com for complete guidelines.

Deadline: April 30, 2020
Force Majeure: a great and unexpected power. We're looking for the best small things, any form, any content, any fine and wonderful creation! $500 in prizes (300/100/100) for single flashes. All entries considered for publication, all entrants receive prizewinner issue. Flash is: fewer than 1000 words; shorter than 5 pages; contains nonfiction, fiction, marks, or images in any combination. Send shorts, vignettes, hybrids, experiments, wild things! Enter any number of times, one for $5 or three for $12; no-fee option available. We encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women and gender nonconforming, poor, neurodivergent, disabled, border-straddling, and other under-represented authors to enter. Guidelines: stormcellar.submittable.com/submit/72759.

Deadline: January 31, 2020
The Ghost Story is accepting submissions to our annual Screw Turn Flash Fiction Competition for stories (up to 1,000 words) incorporating a supernatural theme or element. Winner receives a $500 cash award plus publication online and in our print anthology, 21st Century Ghost Stories—Volume II. Two honorable mentions receive $100 each, with online and print publication. Past winners have been crafted around ghosts, magic realism, vampires, voodoo, shape-shifting, time slips, demons, folk horror, and psychological horror. What really matters: Superb writing, and the power of the author’s imagination. $10 submission fee. Deadline: January 31. Complete guidelines: www.theghoststory.com/flash-fiction-competition.

Puerto Del Sol will be accepting entries to our annual poetry and prose contests from January 1 to April 1, 2020. Poetry Contest Judge: Rodney Gomez. Prose Contest Judge: Vi Khi Nao. Winners receive $500 and publication. $9 entry fee includes a one-year subscription. All entries considered for publication. Go to puertodelsol.org for complete guidelines.

Deadline: April 1, 2020
Killer Nashville is the premier forum for all literature incorporating mystery, thriller, suspense, or true crime. We host two annual writing competitions: The Killer Nashville Claymore Award and the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award.  The Claymore competition is for unpublished works. Prizes include the Claymore Award, possible publication, publicity, and more. Written critiques are also available. The Silver Falchion competition is for works published in 2019. Prizes for this award include a $250 cash prize, a medal, publicity, and more. Winners will be announced at the Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference August 22, 2020. killernashville.com/awards

Event dates: March 21, 2020; Frances Ave Park, New Port Richey, FL
Contest Deadline: March 6, 2020
Florida Loquat Festival seeks one-page (300 word) poetry or prose submissions on loquats for reading at festival, March 21, 2020. Prize packages are first ($200), second ($100), third place ($50), and publication. Other small favors for presenters. All styles and forms as long as loquats are the subject or central image. Submissions open to all writers—not restricted to professionals. Writers can submit two texts. If making two submissions, send both in a single document. Include brief bio with writing experience/publications, if any, to Deadline March 6, 2020. Winning submissions notified upon selection. www.ecologyflorida.org

Deadline: January 31, 2020
From January 1st to January 31st, Crazyhorse will accept entries for prizes in fiction, nonfiction, & poetry. Winners receive $2,000 and publication. The $20 entry fee includes a one-year subscription; all manuscripts entered will be considered for publication. For more information and to see our judges, visit: crazyhorse.cofc.edu/prizes/.

Deadline: February 1, 2020
Submissions open December 1 for poetry manuscripts between 52-88 pages (including section breaks) but not including Contents and Notes pages. DO NOT include acknowledgments or author personal information anywhere in the submission aside from the cover letter, where title and all contact information are required. Reading fee: $27 (online), $25 for printed submissions. Prize: $1200, 50 copies of book, and a one-year subscription to The Main Street Rag. All entries considered for publication. www.mainstreetrag.com

Deadline: January 31, 2020
Win $500 for your poem of up to 60 lines in the Into the Void Poetry Prize! Also prizes for 2nd and 3rd places. The three winning poems will be published in print and online in Issue 16. Entry fee is CA$6 (US$4.50) per poem. Each entry comes with a free one-year online subscription to Into the Void. More details: intothevoidmagazine.com/into-the-void-poetry-prize/.