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by Ex Libris on February 17, 2015

2015 SLS-Disquiet Literary Contest (Deadline: Tonight, 2/17/15)

Summer Literary Seminars (SLS) has extended the deadline for its 2015 literary contest to midnight tonight (February 17, 2015). The judges for the contest are Aimee Bender (fiction), Philip Graham (nonfiction), and Brenda Shaughnessy (poetry). The winners of this year’s contest will not only garner prizes sponsored by Guernica, Fence magazine, Ninth Letter, and Graywolf Press but will also receive tuition, airfare, and accommodations to the 2015 DISQUIET International Program in Lisbon, Portugal.

by Ex Libris on February 11, 2015

Lascaux Review Open for Submissions

The Lascaux Review is accepting submissions for the Lascaux Prize in Flash Fiction and its new literary journal, Easy Street. See the flyer below for more information.

by Ex Libris on February 5, 2015

Glimmer Train’s New Writer Award (Deadline: 2/28/15)

Glimmer Train is accepting submissions for its Short Story Award for New Writers through February 28, 2015. Writers may submit stories of up to 12,000 words. The reading fee is $15 per story. The winner will receive $1,500 and publication in Issue 96 of Glimmer Train.  

by Ex Libris on February 5, 2015

Phoebe Seeks Submissions for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry Contests (Deadline: 3/1/15)

Phoebe: Journal of Literature and Art, a literary journal of George Mason University’s MFA Program, is accepting submissions for its annual fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry contests. The submission deadline is March 1, 2015.  Judges Ramona Ausubel (fiction), Roxane Gay (nonfiction), and Brian Teare (poetry) will choose the winners in each category. Winners receive $850 and publication in an online issue of Phoebe.

by Ex Libris on February 4, 2015

Kenyon Review Short Fiction Contest (Deadline: 2/28/15)

The Kenyon Review is accepting submissions of up to 1,200 words for its 2015 Short Fiction Contest. The submission deadline is February 28, 2015. The $18 entry fee includes a one-year subscription to the journal. Writers may enter their work here. The Kenyon Review will publish the winning short story in the Jan/Feb 2016 issue, and the author will receive a scholarship to attend the 2015 Kenyon Review Writers Workshop (Session I: June 13–20) in Gambier, Ohio.

by Ex Libris on February 4, 2015

2015 Hudson Prize Open for Submissions (Deadline: 3/31/15)

Each year, Black Lawrence Press awards the Hudson Prize for an unpublished collection of poems or short stories. The winner of this contest receives book publication, a $1,000 award, and ten copies of the book. The submission deadline for the 2015 Hudson Prize is March 31, 2015. Entrants may submit their manuscripts here.

by Ex Libris on February 2, 2015

PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize for Nonfiction (Deadline: 2/27/15)

The PEN American Center is accepting submissions for its new PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize, which will recognize an unpublished work of nonfiction that addresses a global and/or multicultural issue. Young writers (younger than 35) who have had at least one prior publication in a national magazine or journal may submit their work. The winner will receive a $10,000 prize. The submission deadline is February 27, 2015. This year’s judges are John Freeman, Roxane Gay, and Cristina Henríquez.

by Ex Libris on February 2, 2015

North American Review Bicentennial Conference Accepting Proposals (Deadline: 2/22/15)

The North American Review is accepting proposals for this summer’s bicentennial conference. The creative writing and literature conference will take place at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls June 11–13, 2015. Students may submit proposals for individual papers, panels (three to four panelists), or roundtable discussions (four to six participants). The submission deadline is February 22, 2015. View the official call for papers here.  

by Ex Libris on February 2, 2015

AWP Scholarships for Emerging Writers (Deadline: 3/30/15)

AWP is offering three scholarships of $500 each to emerging writers who wish to attend a writers’ conference, center, retreat, festival, or residency. See AWP’s Directory of Conferences & Centers for a list of eligible programs. The winners and six finalists will also receive a one-year individual AWP membership. The contest will accept entries via Submittable through March 30, 2015. This year’s judges are Xu Xi for creative nonfiction, Matt Bell for fiction, and Sandra Beasley for poetry.

by Ex Libris on February 2, 2015

Arch Street Prize for Student Writers (Deadline: 4/24/15)

Arch Street Press is accepting fiction and nonfiction submissions of up to 10,000 words for its annual Arch Street Prize. US college and graduate students aged 18–30 may enter the competition. Each winner will receive a book contract, mentoring program, and $1,000 cash prize. The submission deadline is April 24, 2015.

by Ex Libris on January 29, 2015

Crazyhorse Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry (Deadline: 1/31/15)

The submission period for the annual Crazyhorse Prizes in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry is drawing to a close this Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Writers may submit short stories or essays (25 pages max) or up to three poems. The $20 entry fee includes a one-year Crazyhorse subscription. Each winner will receive $2,000 and publication.

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