Ahh, Flavorwire: responsible for much amusement, insight, and plenty of quirky little lists that keep me clicking on their posts. But it was their post announcing their first ever short fiction contest that got my little Kyra-ears pricked up and got me writing this. First place prize? $500. A nice little addition to your bank balance, … Continue reading
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Country Style ‘Chance’ Competition
Country Style magazine are holding a short story competition based on the theme of ‘chance’. It seems to be open to any genre just as long as the story (which is to be 1500 words or less) is “referencing directly or obliquely, the idea of ‘chance’”. Our international friends are a bit left out of … Continue reading
Nelson Algren Short Story Award
I love seeing competitions for short stories. It’s such a technical form of creative writing, and so much harder than a lot of people think. So when I saw that the Nelson Algren Short Story Award was open, I got a little bit excited. It’s a shame I’m geographically excluded from this one, but I’m … Continue reading
Telegraph Short Story Club
Everyone loves being in a club. And clubs don’t get much cooler than writing clubs. The Telegraph’s Short Story Club is in its second year and is run by writer Louise Doughty. By becoming a member of the club you can chat with other writers through the forum and check out Louise’s blog posts for short story … Continue reading
Ada Cambridge Prizes 2013
If you live or work in the western suburbs of Melbourne, this one’s for you. The Williamstown Literary Festival are supporting both the Ada Cambridge Prose Prize and the Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize, celebrating biographical works and emerging writers. Short stories must be between 1000 and 3000 words and previously unpublished, and for poetry you’ve … Continue reading
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