More no-fee writing contests

WRITING CONTESTS

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Contests that charge no entry fees. Unless otherwise
indicated, competitions are open to all adult writers.

CLAUDIA ANN SEAMAN POETRY AWARD
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DEADLINE: June 1, 2008
GENRE: Poetry
OPEN TO: US High-school students grades 9 - 12.
DETAILS: 1-2 poems, 10 pages max
PRIZE: $500 and publication in Hanging Loose
URL: http://tinyurl.com/6x...
EMAIL: Contests@teenreads.com

HAROLD WITT AWARDS
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DEADLINE: June 1, 2008
GENRE: Poetry
DETAILS: Blue Unicorn wants well-crafted poetry of all kinds, in
form or free verse, as well as translations. We shun the trite or
inane, the soft-centered, the contrived poem. Shorter poems have
more chance with us because of limited space. Submit 3 - 5 short
poems.
PRIZE: $100 & publication in Blue Unicorn.
URL: http://www.blueunicor...

LANDFALL ESSAY CONTEST
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DEADLINE: June 12, 2008
GENRE: Nonfiction
OPEN TO: citizens of New Zealand
DETAILS: 6000 words on any topic.
PRIZE: NZ$2,500 and publication in Landfall
URL: http://tinyurl.com/55...
EMAIL: university.press@otago.ac.nz

L. RON HUBBARD'S WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST
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DEADLINE: June 30, 2008
GENRE: Short Stories
OPEN TO: Authors with No Published Books: The Contest is open only
to those who have not had professionally published a novel or short
novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short
stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be
payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits for online
publication.
DETAILS: 17000 words maximum sci-fi, fantasy or horror short
stories
PRIZE: $1000, 2nd Prize $750, 3rd Prize $500; winners and
finalists receive all-expense-paid trip to the award ceremony in
Seattle and tuition for week-long workshop with science fiction
professionals, plus publication in the award-winning anthology
series 'L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future'.
URL: http://www.writersoft...

LIFE IN THE USA CONTEST
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DEADLINE: June 30, 2008
GENRE: nonfiction
DETAILS: Articles that explain American life and society for
immigrants and young people. Suggested 500 word length, with wide
variety of themes. Multiple entries permitted. However, all
articles are treated as if they are being submitted for
publication, so it is vital that you contact the website first of
all to suggest an idea, giving your credentials if relevant. Do not
send in a completed article unless and until they express interest,
even if you already have one written. Surf the site first to check
what's been covered and then send an email to Elliot Essman at the
address below with your proposal. Once you have the go-ahead, you
can submit your work which will automatically be entered in the
contest. The contest will end when 100 essays from entrants have
been published online for judging or by the 30th June 2008 -
whichever is later. All articles must be original. They must be
written in the third person and strive to be as useful and
objective as possible, in line with a reference work. If they treat
a social issue where opinions differ, they must mention both points
of view.
PRIZE: $500 and five 2nd prizes of $100
URL: http://www.lifeintheu...
EMAIL: lifeintheusa@usa.net

FAVORITE GRANDPARENT MEMORY ESSAY CONTEST
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DEADLINE: July 1, 2008
GENRE: Nonfiction
OPEN TO: Babyboomer (male and female)
DETAILS: 500 words to tell us your favorite grandparent memory.
Knock yourself out. Take us back. Who was there, what were you
doing, how old were you, why was the event so special? Also include
75 word max bio.
PRIZE: $250 & publication in Grand magazine and at
www.boomerwomenspeak.com & membership of National Association of
Baby Boomer Women (if a man wins, he can give the membership to a
friend)
URL: http://www.nabbw.com/...
EMAIL: contest@nabbw.com