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American Short(er) Fiction Prize American Short Fiction and judge Amber Sparks are looking for writers who know their way around flash fiction — could that be you? Stories must be less than 1000 words, but multiple entries are allowed! First place receives $1000 and guaranteed publication, but all entries are considered for publication. Details here. Entry Fee: $17 Deadline: February 1 Michael Waters Poetry Prize There’s only a little time left to enter Southern Indiana Review’s writing contest for poetry collections! Judged by Michael Waters himself, the first-place winner is awarded $3000 and their collection… Read Article →

2018 Creative Writing Fellowship Ends on February 9, 2018 The Creative Writing Fellowship awards five $5,000 Luminarts Fellowships for excellence in creative writing in the categories of prose and poetry, both fiction and nonfiction. Eligibility and Guidelines Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old on the date of applying Be currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree program, conservatory, or other professional artist development program Live within 150 miles of the Chicago Loop Submission Guidelines There are three components that must be attached to your application. These include: A written piece… Read Article →