A compilation of poetry and writing competitions for the end of 2012 and into 2013. Many are International, Asian and UK contests. Most are for cash prizes.
Some of the competitions have entry fees and others are free. Read the submission sections carefully.
Quick, this one ends 30th September! Writing/prose contest (Money Prize)
Carleton University Writing Competition accepts all forms of writing (including any style of poetry). Runs from 17th September 2012 and closes December 14th 2012. (Money Prize)
Dream Quest One has a Winter competition running. International. Looking for writing and poetry submissions. (Money Prize)
United Press UK has a free poetry competition. The UK Poetry Library Competition is often open for International submissions. (Money Prize)
Opportunities for Asian writers — EKphrasis India’s 2nd Poetry contest. (Money Prize)
Cheap entry fee — Poetry competition. (Money Prize)
AuthorStand has a free short story competition. You just sign up for the site. (Money Prize)
Free entry – two catagories – Horror and holiday fantasy. Check the submission dates for individual submissions. LiterNational. Deadline OCT. (Money Prize)
Tales2Inspire are about to launch their latest contest.
MarcoPolo Mags has a non-fiction contest.
September 16th, 2012 at 7:53 am
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September 19th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
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September 25th, 2012 at 6:36 pm
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September 27th, 2012 at 10:11 am
Hello
May I submit information regarding our Poetry Pamphlet Collection competition please?
The details are below.
Good wishes
Chris
Could you include the following poetry competition in your listings please?
Poetry Pamphlet Collection Competition
Closing: 31.10.12.
Prizes: 1st – £100 2nd – £50 3rd – £25 plus publication
Entry Fee: £10.
Web Page: http://www.thynkspublications.co.uk/competitions
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Much appreciated
Good wishes
Chris
September 29th, 2012 at 10:35 am
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