Lightship First Chapter Competition

Lightship HeaderDo you have a literary novel in you? Have you written the first chapter and a synopsis? Enter Lightship Publishing’s flagship competition, First Chapter, for a chance to win mentoring and publication. On-line entry costs £15.

The competition will close at midnight on 30th June 2012.

For more information, visit their website.

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Impress Prize For New Writers 2012

Impress_Prize_Impress_Prize_for_new_writers_-_2015-04-23_14.15.22Entries are now open for the 2012 Impress Prize for New Writers. The prize is in its sixth year and its aim is to find exciting new, unpublished writing talent. The winner will receive a publishing contract from Impress Books and will be chosen from a shortlist by a panel of judges working in the book industry.

The prize is open to ANYONE aged 18 and over who has not published a book-length publication before. Entries can be both fiction and non-fiction. Submissions must be received no later than 15th June 2012.

For more information, visit their website.


Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers.  We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition.  Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

2012 Unbound Press Short Story Award

2012 Unbound Press Short Story Award2012 Unbound Press Short Story Award is now accepting submissions. There are 3 cash prizes as well as publication in the 2012 anthology.

There is an entry fee (per entry) of £5 or €8 or $10.  The closing date is April 30, 2012.

For more information, visit their website.

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Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers.  We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition.  Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

Weekly Flash Fiction Competition: Losing It All

Photo by K.S. Brooks

She came to the casino to gamble. She gambled and lost. She lost everything. She ended her own life right there in the ladies room.

No one cared.

They are about to care.  Your character came here with a purpose. They took her from him and now he’s going to take something back. Continue reading “Weekly Flash Fiction Competition: Losing It All”