Tag: writing contest

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 The prize is in its sixth year and its aim is to find exciting new, unpublished writing talent.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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Words with Jam First Page Competition 2012

Words with JamWords with Jam’s annual First Page Competition is now open with an increased first prize – DOUBLE what it was last year. They are looking for the most gripping, “read-on-able” first page of any genre. They state bribes can be sent in cash, but they guarantee they won’t do you much good.

The prizes are: 1st Prize – £500; 2nd Prize – £100; 3rd Prize – £50; and all three winning entries will be published in the August 2012 issue of Words with JAM.

The entry fee is £6 for one entry or £10 for two. The closing date is Friday, 8th June 2012.

For more information, visit their website.

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Cactus Heart Call for Submissions

Cactus Heart PressCactus Heart, a new e-literary journal, seeks original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, art & photography.

They’re looking for spiny writing—writing that is sharp, relentless, coursing with energy and able to thrive in the harshest of places, all while maintaining a vulnerable, succulent interior.

Their inaugural issue – in full-color PDF format – is expected to go live May 15.

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis,but must be received by April 15, 2012 to be considered for Issue #1.

For more information, visit their website.

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