Literary Competitions
Rather than duplicate lists of competitions that are listed more comprehensively, and rather more frequently, than the one here, I point those interested in competition listings (for both short stories and poetry) to: www.jbwb.co.uk/writingcomps.htm.
:NAWG
National Association of Writers' Groups. Competition links, free to NAWG members
useful links (alphabetical)
:arima publishing
print on demand publisher
:arvon foundation
writing courses
:authorhouse
print on demand publisher
:Bridport Prize
One of the most prestigious competitions, for short stories and poetry.
Closing date 30th June 2007
:cafe writers
Norwich based writers group
competitions offer writers in different genres publication opportunities:
poetry collection award £100
short story award: £100
novel writing award £500
novella award: £200
each of the competitions runs twice each year with closing dates of june 30th and november 30th.
:glimmer trainsubmissions site for US short story magazine
:meet the author
a fascinating site with video clips of authors describing their work. Worth a visit, I even spent a few moments with Jodie Marsh Keeping it real! before moving on to worthier authors.
:www.slingink.co.uk
competitions and online magazine
:stinging fly
magazine site with competitions