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The Caterpillar Poetry Prize 2024
The Moth Magazine Ltd.
Genres: Poetry
An annual prize for unpublished poems written by adults for children aged 7–11. The prize aims to celebrate poetry that appeals to younger audiences.
Top Prize:
€1,000
Additional prizes:
A week at Circle of Misse in France
💰 Entry fee: $15
📅 Deadline: March 31, 2024 (Expired)
2024 Short Story Competition
Globe Soup
Genres: Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller, and Young Adult
The competition invites submissions from writers of all genres and styles, allowing stories up to 8,000 words. The winner will be announced on February 10, 2025, and all stories are judged anonymously. Participants can receive feedback on their stories through optional exchanges before submission.
Top Prize:
£2,000
Additional prizes:
Publication on website
💰 Entry fee: $8
📅 Deadline: December 16, 2024 (Expired)
Adrienne Rich Award for Poetry
Beloit Poetry Journal
Genres: Poetry
The Adrienne Rich Award for Poetry is an annual contest with a focus on recognizing outstanding poetry. It is supported by the Adrienne Rich Literary Trust and has specific guidelines for submissions, including entry fees and poem requirements.
Top Prize:
$1,500
💰 Entry fee: $15
📅 Deadline: April 30, 2024 (Expired)
First Chapter + Synopsis Competition
Fiction Factory
Genres: Fiction and Novel
This competition invites submissions of the first chapter of a novel along with a synopsis. The focus is on originality and engaging storytelling. The winner will receive feedback from a literary agent and a substantial cash prize.
Top Prize:
£500
Additional prizes:
Free appraisal for the winning entry + all shortlisted entrants
💰 Entry fee: $22
📅 Deadline: January 31, 2025 (Expired)
F(r)iction Flash Fiction Contest
F(r)iction
Genres: Flash Fiction
The F(r)iction Flash Fiction Contest invites writers to submit flash fiction pieces of up to 1,000 words. The winner will be published in F(r)iction. The contest embraces experimental and boundary-pushing literature, encouraging creativity.
Top Prize:
$300
Additional prizes:
Consideration for publication in F(r)iction and the potential for up to five finalists to be published.
💰 Entry fee: $10
📅 Deadline: May 02, 2025
The Loraine Williams Poetry Prize
The Georgia Review
Genres: Poetry
An annual poetry contest for a single poem, awarded by The Georgia Review, with a prize of $1,500. Submissions are accepted from February 15 to May 15, with winners announced by August 15. The winning poem will be published in the Winter issue of The Georgia Review.
Top Prize:
$1,500
Additional prizes:
Publication in The Georgia Review
💰 Entry fee: $3
📅 Deadline: May 15, 2025
Troubadour International Poetry Prize
Coffeehouse Poetry
Genres: Poetry
The Troubadour International Poetry Prize is an annual competition open to poets worldwide, judged by notable figures in the literary community. The 2024 prize includes cash awards for the top three poems, as well as opportunities for commended entries.
Top Prize:
$2,000
Additional prizes:
Second: £1,000 Third prize: £500 20 commended entries Winners read with judges at the online international prize-night celebration.
💰 Entry fee: $8
📅 Deadline: September 23, 2024 (Expired)
SFWP Literary Awards
Santa Fe Writers Project
Genres: Fiction, Non-fiction, Novel, and Novella
The SFWP Literary Awards recognize excellence in writing, offering a grand prize and runner-up awards, with a focus on publishing emerging authors.
Top Prize:
$1,500
Additional prizes:
$500 for two runners-up
💰 Entry fee: $30
📅 Deadline: July 15, 2024 (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)
Writer's Games
The Writer's Workout
Genres: Fiction, Short Story, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Script Writing, Thriller, and Young Adult
The Writer's Games is a free competition aimed at improving writing skills, offering feedback from judges. The 2024 edition has concluded, and it featured multiple events with winners recognized in an anthology. Registration is necessary to participate.
Top Prize:
Publication in anthology, 72 Hours (26+ spaces)
📅 Deadline: July 22, 2025
New Writers 100-Word Writing Competition 2025
New Writers UK
Genres: Flash Fiction
The New Writers Flash Fiction Competition 2025 invites submissions from writers worldwide. The competition features a total prize fund of £1,600, with the top prize being £1,100. The deadline for entries is 31st January 2025, with £1 from each entry donated to the charity First Story. Full details and rules can be found on the contest's website.
Top Prize:
£1,100
Additional prizes:
2nd: £300 | 3rd: £200
💰 Entry fee: $13
📅 Deadline: January 31, 2025 (Expired)
