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Poetry of the Sacred
Center for Interfaith Relations
Genres: Christian and Poetry
For over fourteen years, the Poetry of the Sacred contest encourages poets to explore spiritual themes. It focuses on literary excellence, authenticity, and spiritual tenor in submissions.
Top Prize:
$500
Additional prizes:
Winner receives the Thomas Merton Grand Prize Three honorable mentions of $100 each
💰 Entry fee: $15
📅 Deadline: August 12, 2024 (Expired)
BRMCWC Foundation Awards
Blue Ridge Mountains Conference
Genres: Christian
The Foundation Awards are designed for unpublished works from attendees of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Participants must be registered for the entire conference and follow specific guidelines for submission.
💰 Entry fee: $35
📅 Deadline: April 01, 2025 (Expired)
The Christy Award
ECPA
Genres: Christian, Fantasy, Novel, Novella, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, and Young Adult
The Christy Award, established in 1999, celebrates novels that explore themes of faith and their influence on modern culture. Over the years, these awards have become a cornerstone event that brings together writers and publishers within the Christian literary community.
Top Prize:
The Christy Book of the Year Award.
💰 Entry fee: $175
📅 Deadline: March 31, 2025 (Expired)
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The Selah Awards
Blue Ridge Mountains Conference
Genres: Christian
The Selah Awards celebrate published works from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Participants must submit a physical entry form alongside their works. The contest is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.
Top Prize:
The Selah Book of the Year is selected from first-place winners
Additional prizes:
The Selah Book of the Year selected from first-place winners
💰 Entry fee: $55
📅 Deadline: January 10, 2025 (Expired)
New Deal Writing Competition
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (GVCA)
Genres: Christian, Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ, Mystery, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller, and Travel
The New Deal Writing Competition invites writers to create a short story inspired by a specific painting. The current painting is 'Playtime' by Fred Ross. This is the ninth annual contest, intended to celebrate creativity and connect art and writing.
Top Prize:
$200
Additional prizes:
Publication in newsletter
💰 Entry fee: $5
📅 Deadline: March 15, 2024 (Expired)
Christian Writers' Awards
Xulon Press
Genres: Christian
The Christian Author Awards recognize outstanding new Christian authors who have published independently. The awards honor exceptional books that align with a Christian worldview and promote them through various means, including media announcements and advertising.
Top Prize:
$500
Additional prizes:
$200 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place
📅 Deadline: December 16, 2024 (Expired)
