The Las Vegas Writers Conference
Sponsored by The Henderson Writers Group
Helen Stewart Poetry Award, an annual poetry contest for local Clark County poets, celebrates and honors the life of educator Helen Stewart. This year’s adjudicator is Lois Roma-Deeley. Three-place cash awards: 1st – $100; 2nd – $50; 3rd – $25. Submission deadline if February 1, 2017. Submission details at Helen Magazine.
The Masters review announces their Fall Fiction Contest. Accepting submissions until November 15. This one will be judged by Kelly Link. Winner receives $2000, a year’s subscription to Duotrope, and publication Second and third place prizes ($200, $100, and publication) Stories under 7000 words Simultaneous and multiple submissions allowed Emerging writers only (We are interested … Read more
Deadline 12th September 1st Prize £1000 A reminder that you have two weeks left to get your entries in for the 2016 Poetry Competition. Previous winners include Andrew McMillan, Tessa Foley, Kirsten Irving, Inua Ellams and Lesley Saunders. 25 shortlisted poems will be published in our 2016 prize anthology, and performed by the Live Canon … Read more
Toledo Bend Review is seeking quality nonfiction, fiction, poetry and photography. They accept unsolicited manuscripts from new and emerging authors as well as seasoned professionals – we do not accept simultaneous submissions. They encourage writers to submit manuscripts between 1500-3500 words. While they are not a paying market at this time, authors receive 2 copies of the publication along with … Read more
Writers of Southern Nevada is looking for a local traditional/indie/self published author for it’s next PAINTED STORIES event on Sunday July 31st at the Jewel Box Theater! The theme this time is Endless Summer so adventure, romance, travel all fits. Read an excerpt from your book and watch your words inspire artists to paint! $50 … Read more
Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com, has been running contests for over 10 years. They are known for their feedback and have cut fees this year. Plus, this year, they’re running four contests instead of two. Enter a piece of flash fiction. Or a short story. Dazzle, delight, mesmerize, or enlighten us. Do all four if you can. Writer Advice’s Flash Fiction Contest, www.writeradvice.com seeks your best … Read more
Writers wanted! Artificium is looking for submissions from writers for the 2016 publications. They are looking for good, original writing in any genre. Short fiction/non-fiction up to 10k words and poetry. Modest payment is available, and free copies or downloads for contributors. They provide editorial support and will suggest revisions to promising work. All submissions via email. Next submissions window … Read more
Third time is a charm! Don’t forget the Master’s Review Volume V. This is a great opportunity for writers whose work has not yet been published. Take advantage of this! DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2016 The Masters Review Volume V is open to submissions, but only until March 31. Ten writers will be published nationally and become … Read more
I know, I know…I’ve been remiss in regular posts. Guess the conference has been using every cell of my pea-sized brain. Anyway, here’s a notice about the annual Literary Classics Awards, which one of our local weather persons received last year. Join them in Las Vegas this fall as they recognize the 6th annual Literary Classics Book … Read more
The Kenyon Review Short Fiction Contest is accepting submissions until February 29. The contest is open to all writers who have not yet published a book of fiction. Submissions must be 1,200 words or fewer. The Kenyon Review will publish the winning short story in the Jan/Feb 2017 issue, and the author will be awarded … Read more
DON’T FORGET: The deadline of March 5 for the Idaho Writer’s Guild annual writing contest is fast approaching. They’re accepting submissions in three categories this year, so get your thinking caps on! * Short Story (3500 word max) * Novel first ten pages * Non-fiction (1500 word max) 1st Place Winner in each category = … Read more
Scott McIntyre has 140 untitled photographs in his online store and the contest is to help name them. Everyone who suggests a title for one or more of the images will be entered into a drawing to win an 8″ x 10″ print of their choice from my store and there will be five winners … Read more