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Memo'd AI-assisted Writing Contest
Memo'd Technologies, LLC
Genres: Non-fiction
The Memo'd AI Writing Contest invites participants to create popular Memos using their AI content creator. Participants can enter by generating Memes through the Memo'd app and publishing them. The contest encourages creativity, allowing users to leverage AI and their own insights to produce Memos.
Top Prize:
$750
Additional prizes:
Second Prize for second most unique views: $250
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2024 (Expired)
Nobleer Media Impact Award
Nobleer Media
Genres:
The Nobleer Media Impact Award celebrates exceptional authors who have made a profound impact through their work.
Additional prizes:
Winner is featured in Nobleer Media’s Top Books of the Year list. Winner will also receive recognition and promotion for their submission.
💰 Entry fee: $0
📅 Deadline: May 30, 2025
The Raven Short Story Contest
Pulp Literature Press
Genres: Fiction
The Raven Short Story Contest invites submissions of previously unpublished short fiction between 250 to 2500 words. The contest is judged by Kelly Robson, a renowned author.
Top Prize:
$300
Additional prizes:
Publication in Pulp Literature
💰 Entry fee: $25
📅 Deadline: October 15, 2025
Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize
Kent State University
Genres: Poetry
The Stan and Tom Wick Poetry Prize is awarded annually for a poet's first full-length book of poetry. The prize includes $2,500 and publication by Kent State University Press. The winner will also participate in a reading at Kent State with the judge.
Top Prize:
$2,500
Additional prizes:
Publication by Kent State University Press
💰 Entry fee: $30
📅 Deadline: May 01, 2024 (Expired)
HG Wells Short Story Competition
HG Wells Competition
Genres: Fiction and Short Story
The HG Wells Short Story Competition, founded by Reg Turnill, promotes writing and celebrates HG Wells' literary legacy. It encourages entries based on this year’s theme: 'The Fool.'
Top Prize:
Under 21: £1,000 Over 21: £500
Additional prizes:
All shortlisted entries will be published in an anthology. Shortlisted authors receive a copy of the anthology and a certificate.
💰 Entry fee: $10
📅 Deadline: July 08, 2024 (Expired)
The $15,000 Writing Challenge
Storyshares
Genres: Fiction, Flash Fiction, Non-fiction, Short Story, and Young Adult
The annual Story of the Year contest is back with a new challenge! We’re looking for captivating, diverse stories that are "easy to read and hard to put down" for readers beyond the third grade. There are five categories aimed at young adult readers, and we encourage you to submit as many entries as you like—submission is free and unlimited!
Top Prize:
$15,000
Additional prizes:
Publication in digital and print
💰 Entry fee: $0
📅 Deadline: January 13, 2025 (Expired)
