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- Prose / January 1, 2020 (deadline)
The 2020 Nature Of Cities Prize For Urban Flash Fiction
This contest, organised by The Nature of Cities, aspires to promote green cities around the globe; cities that are resilient, sustainable, livable, and just. The prize asks you to imagine and explore visions..
- Prose / January 13, 2020 (deadline)
Arts Quarter Short Story Prize
The Arts Quarter Prize is about encouraging writers to produce the best work possible and providing a platform for it in their books. For the Short Story Prize entries can be on any theme. Word limit..
- Poetry / December 31, 2019 (deadline)
The Society Of Classical Poets 2020 Poetry Competition
Organised by the Society of Classical Poets, the 2020 Poetry Competition welcomes entries containing meter (beginners and students may simply count syllables). Rhyme and other traditional techniques are..
- Poetry / December 31, 2019 (deadline)
The Tampa Review Prize For Poetry
Organised by Tampa Review, The Tampa Review Prize for Poetry is given annually for a previously unpublished book-length manuscript. Some or all of the poems in the collection may have appeared in periodicals,..
- Multiple Disciplines / January 31, 2020 (deadline)
BBC International Radio Playwriting Competition 2020
Hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, the International Radio Playwriting Competition invites applicants to write a radio play of approximately 53 minutes in length, on a subject of their..
- Poetry / December 6, 2019 (deadline)
Strokestown International Poetry Prize 2020
The Strokestown International Poetry Festival is accepting submissions for the Strokestown International Poetry Prize 2020. You may submit poems written in English. Poems must not have been previously..
- Prose / January 13, 2020 (deadline)
The Mogford Prize For Food And Drink Writing 2020
The Mogford Prize for Food and Drink Writing is an annual short story competition organised by the Mogford Hotels and Restaurants Group. Food and/or drink must be at the heart of the tale. The short..
- Prose / December 9, 2019 (deadline)
Nobrow Short Story Competition
Nobrow, an independent publishing company based in London, is inviting entries to its Short Stories Competition. Their theme is ‘The Censor’. You can interpret this in any way you wish – it could..
- Multiple Disciplines / January 15, 2020 (deadline)
Hektoen International Writing Contest
Hektoen International, an online journal of medical humanities, has launched an international essay writing competition. This year’s theme is Blood. They will consider essays on pioneers in hematology..
- Poetry / December 1, 2019 (deadline)
Café Writers Open Poetry Competition 2019
Organised by the Café Writers, and judged by Zaffar Kunial, this Open Poetry Competition is now open for entries for its 2019 edition. Entries must be your own original work and in English. Maximum..