COMPETITIONS

UPDATED 14/10/2021

The following information has been extracted from other websites and no assurance can be given as its correctness.

Give your hard work the best chance to win, make sure that you follow the entry requirements!

If the entry conditions don't specify it, then generally you can submit the same entry to different competitions at the same time - but if your entry places in one then you should inform the organisers of the other competitions. It is then up to them whether your entry is disqualified or not.

Allow for time to post and double-check closing dates, particularly if the organiser is in another time zone.

NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH

Blackened Billy Verse Competition
Do Wha(TS) Write
Furry Tales Children's Story Competition
Jackie's Spring Competition
Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project - Essay Contest
Melbourne Poets Union International Poetry Competition
Mid North Coast Writers' Centre Short Story Competition
Mundaring Poetry Competition
Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers
Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing
Simpson Prize Competition
TAF Children's Short Story Competition
The ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize
The Blake Poetry Prize
The Free Spirits Writing Competition
The Gregory O'Donoghue International Poetry Competition
The Masters Review Chapbook Award for Emerging Writers
The Mogford Food & Drink Short Story Prize
VI International Playwriting Contest

AWC Furious Fiction

Opens: 5pm (Sydney/Melbourne time) on the first Friday of every month
Closes: 55 hours later
Open to: 17 years and older
Theme: Story prompt provided
Accepts: Flash Fiction
Size: 500 words
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize:First: $500

Flash 500 Flash Fiction Competition

Closing Date: Quarterly competitions - see website
Open to: All
Theme: None
Accepts: Flash Fiction
Size: 500 words
Entry Fee: £5 for one story, £8 for two stories
Prize:First: £300, Second: £200, Third: £100

Flash Fiction Friday

Opens: 5 pm on the fourth Friday of the month
Closes: at 11.30 pm on the same Sunday of that weekend
Open to: NSW writers subscribed to the newsletter
Theme: Short story prompt
Accepts: Flash Fiction
Size: 500 words
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize: Mystery gift to the value of $50

The Writing Quarter Competition

Closing Date: Last day of the month
Open to: Aged 18 or over
Theme: None
Accepts: Short Story
Size: 3,000 words
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize:$30 via Paypal

Write from the Heart Microfiction
Closing Date: End of Month at midnight
Open to: All
Theme: As chosen by prior winner
Accepts: Microfiction
Size: 100 words
Entry fee: $2 entry fee plus 50 cents to cover Paypal charge (or Nil entry fee but prize rolled over to next month)
Prize: Nominated charity: 50% of entry fees, First: 28% of entry fees, choose next charity and theme, Second: 8% of entry fees, Third: 4% of entry fees

THROUGH THE YEAR

OCTOBER 2021
01/10/2021	Noosa Arts Theatre National One-Act Playwriting Competition Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: One-Act Play Size: 30 - 45 minutes, see T&Cs for staging requirements Entry Fee: $40 Prizes: *The Eleanor Nimmo Prize for Best Play: $5,000, Second:* $2,000, *Third: $1,000, Nancy Cato Audience Choice Award:* unspecified cash amount
04/10/2021	Peter Porter Poetry Prize Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 70 lines Entry Fee: Online entry - Subscriber: $15, Online entry - Non-Subscriber: $25, Online entry & ABR Online Subscription: $80, Online entry & Print subscription (Australia): $100, Online entry & Print subscription (NZ and Asia): $190, Online entry & Print subscription (Rest of World): $210 Prizes: *First:* $6,000, *Shortlisted entries x 4:* $1,000
08/10/2021	Silver Quill Written Competition Open to: All Theme: Australian * Accepts: Open Serious Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Open Humorous Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Novice Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Junior (5 - 12 years old) Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Junior (13 - 17 years old) Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Local (Avon Valley) Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned
10/10/2021	Blue Draft Screenwriting Contest US COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 30/06/2021, REGULAR: 10/10/2021, LATE: 30/11/2021 Open to: Aged 18 and over as at 01/01/2021 Theme: None Accepts: Short Film Size: 15 minutes Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $USD 30 (Gold Members: $USD 24), REGULAR: $USD 40 (Gold Members: $USD 32), LATE: $USD 50 (Gold Members: $USD 40) Prize: Production deal
10/10/2021 NEW LISTING	TAF Children's Short Story Competition Open to: Up to age 16 Theme: Scene of the Crime * Accepts: Short Story - Up to Grade 2 Size: 250 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Grades 3 and 4 Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Grades 5 and 6 Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Open to the age of 16 Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $50 book voucher
15/10/2021	Lambing Flat Regional Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story - Adult Open Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize:*First:* $200, *Second:* $75, Third: $25 * Accepts: Poetry - Adult Open Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize:*First:* $200, *Second:* $75, Third: $25 * Accepts: Short Story - Junior Primary (Years 1 - 3) Size: 250 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $30, *Second:* $15 * Accepts: Poetry - Junior Primary (Years 1 - 3) Size: 15 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $30, *Second:* $15 * Accepts: Short Story - Primary (Years 4 - 6) Size: 750 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $50, *Second:* $20 * Accepts: Poetry - Primary (Years 4 - 6) Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $50, *Second:* $20 * Accepts: Short Story - Secondary (Years 7 - 9) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $100, *Second:* $30 * Accepts: Poetry - Secondary (Years 7 - 9) Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $100, *Second:* $30 * Accepts: Short Story - Secondary (Years 10 - 12) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $100, *Second:* $30 * Accepts: Poetry - Secondary (Years 10 - 12) Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $100, *Second:* $30
15/10/2021	MiNDFOOD Short Story Competition Open to: Australian and New Zealand residents Theme: Open Accepts: Short Story Size: Approximately 2,000 words (about 100 words either side is fine) Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*Australian First:* AU$1,000, *New Zealand First:* NZ$1,000
15/10/2021 NEW LISTING	Mundaring Poetry Competition Open to: Australian resident aged over 18 years Theme: "World of Change" Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300
17/10/2021 NEW LISTING	Furry Tales Children's Story Competition NOTE: Resulting children's book to be used as part of the Cat Protection Society Primary School Program Open to: All Theme: Cats, aimed at preschool to junior primary school children * Accepts: Short Story (12 years and under) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $150 Ultimate Kids Gift Card, a certificate, a private shelter tour with 3 friends (kitten and cat cuddling included) * Accepts: Short Story (12 years and above) Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $300 VISA debit card and private shelter tour
29/10/2021	F(r)iction Competition - Fall US COMPETITION Open to: All over 13 * Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,001 to 7,500 words Entry Fee: $US 15 Prizes: *First:* $US 1,000 & publication, *5 x finalists:* professional edit & consideration for publication * Theme: None Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 1,000 words per piece Entry Fee: $US 10. $US 12 for 3 Prizes: *First:* $US 300 & publication, *5 x finalists:* professional edit & consideration for publication * Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Three pages per poem Entry Fee: $US 10, $US12 for 3 Prizes: *First:* $US 300 & publication, *5 x finalists:* professional edit & consideration for publication
30/10/2021	Mary River Press Services Short Story Competition Open to: 16 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $5, Pensioner/Student: $3 Prize: *First:* $100, *Second:* $30, *Third*: $10
31/10/2021	Anthology Poetry Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 31/07/2021 REGULAR: 31/10/2021 Open to: All Theme: 'Freedom' Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €10, REGULAR: €15 Prizes: €500 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine
31/10/2021	Flash 500 Novel Opening Chapter & Synopsis Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Opening Chapter of a Novel with Synopsis Size: Opening chapter up to 3,000 plus one page synopsis Entry Fee: £10, £18 for 2, £26 for 3 (£25 for optional critique) Prize:*First:* £500, *Second:* £200
31/10/2021	Patrick White Young Indigenous Writers Award Open to: Indigenous Australian students (Kindergarten to Year 12) studying in NSW Theme: One of three themes: "I’ve got you covered", "Oops!", "What a feeling" Accepts: Short Story, Play, Poem. Group work accepted for Year K-3 to encourage shared learning Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Prizes from $50 up to $500 and Encouragement Awards from $20 up to $250 will be awarded to students from Kindergarten to Year 12 for Poetry and Short Story or Play. Prizes of up to $250 will be awarded for Kindergarten to Year 3 Group work
31/10/2021	Positive Words End-of-Year Short Story & Poetry Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $4.40, 4 for $15 Prize: *First:* $100, *Second:* Twelve Six months subscription to Positive Words * Accepts: Poetry Size: 32 lines Entry Fee: $4.40, 4 for $15 Prize: *First:* $100, *Second:* Twelve Six months subscription to Positive Words
31/10/2021	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Potato Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
31/10/2021	Robyn Mathison Poetry Prize Open to: All Theme: New Beginnings Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $10 for up to two entries Prize: *First:* $200, *Second:* $50, *Highly Commended & Commended:* Certificates
31/10/2021	Sentinel Literary Quarterly Poetry Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: £5, 2 for £8, 3 for £10, 4 for £12, 5 for £14, 7 for £16, 10 for £22 Prize: *First:* £250, *Second:* £125, *Third:* £75, *High Commendation x 3:* £30, *Commendation x 3:* £20, *Special Mention x 3:* £10
31/10/2021	Shore Scripts Short Film Fund US COMPETITION 29/08/2021 : Early Deadline 30/09/2021 : Regular Deadline 31/10/2021 : Late Deadline Open to: All where each writer, or writing team, may not have earned more than $US 50,000 in writing fees in the preceding 18 months Theme: None * Accepts: Short Film Size: 2-30 pages Entry Fee: Early Deadline: $US 40, Regular Deadline: $US 45, Late Deadline: $US 50 Prize: *First:* $US 15,000 production budget grant, Free camera equipment from Arri Rental, Full production support from Shore *Second:* $US 10,000 production budget grant, Free camera equipment from Arri Rental, Full production support from Shore *Top 5:* Feedback, Script read by judges, Industry Roster & Directors, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software *Top 15:* Script read by judges, Industry Roster & Directors, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course
31/10/2021	The Bedford Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £7.50, three of £15 (Full time students: £5, three for £10) Prize: *First:* £1,000, *Second:* £200, *Third:* £100, *For Young Writers:* £100 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £7.50, three of £15 (Full time students: £5, three for £10) Prize: *First:* £1,000, *Second:* £200, *Third:* £100, *For Young Writers:* £100
31/10/2021	The Best of Times Short Story Competition Open to: All (except stories that have previously won a prize or certificate in prior Best of Times Theme: Humorous Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: *First:* 75% of entry fees, *Second:* 10% of entry fees, *Third place:* 5% of entry fees, highly commended and commended certificates
31/10/2021 NEW LISTING	The Free Spirits Writing Competition MONEY RAISED DONATED TO HEADSPACE GRIFFTH and WELLWAYS Or email giffithfaw@gmail.com for entry pack Open to: Residents of the Riverina Theme: Mental Health in a Rural Community * Accepts: A - Poetry - Primary Students (k - Year 6) Size: 5 - 10 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First,* Second, *Third:* Not specified * Accepts: A - Poetry - Secondary Students (Year 7 - 12) Size: 10 - 20 lines Entry Fee: $5 for first entry, $2 for each additional entry (limit 3) Prizes: *First,* Second, *Third:* Not specified * Accepts: A - Poetry - Open Size: 15 - 25 lines Entry Fee: $5 for first entry, $2 for each additional entry (limit 3) Prizes: *First,* Second, *Third:* Not specified * Accepts: B - Short Story - Primary Students (k - Year 6) Size: 100 - 300 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First,* Second, *Third:* Not specified * Accepts: B - Short Story - Secondary Students (Year 7 - 12) Size: 350 - 700 words Entry Fee: $5 for first entry, $2 for each additional entry (limit 3) Prizes: *First,* Second, *Third:* Not specified * Accepts: B - Short Story - Open Size: 500 - 800 words Entry Fee: $5 for first entry, $2 for each additional entry (limit 3) Prizes: *First,* Second, *Third:* Not specified

NOVEMBER 2021
01/11/2021 NEW LISTING	The ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize Open to: Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years and over, co-written works are eligible Theme: Commercial Fiction (see website for exclusions) Accepts: Manuscript Size: 70,000 - 140,000 words, synposis: 500 words, biography: 300 words Entry Fee: ASA Members: First entry Nil and $25 for each thereafter, Non-Members: $65 Prizes: *First:* Publishing contract and $10,000 advance against royalties, *Runner-up:* $500 and year's membership with ASA
02/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Nakata Brophy Prize for Young Indigenous Writers Open to: Indigenous writers who are 30 years or younger, Australian Citizen or permanent residents of Australia Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $5,000, publication and offered a place as Writer-in-Residence at Trinity College for up to three months.2 x Runner-up: $500 (May be awarded)
05/11/2021	Odyssey House Victoria Short Story Competition Open to: All Theme: "New Beginnings" & reference to alcohol and/or drugs Accepts: Short Story Size: 1.500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $1,000 & 1 year membership to Writers Victoria, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50
07/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing Open to: Australian residents Theme: None * Accepts: Alan Marshall Short Story Award Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $25, Local Category & Youth= Nil Prizes: Open Section: $5,000, *Local Section:* $2,500, *Youth (18 years and under):* $1,000 * Accepts: Creative Non-Fiction Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $25, Local Category & Youth= Nil Prizes: Open Section: $5,000, *Local Section:* $2,500, *Youth (18 years and under):* $1,000
07/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Simpson Prize Competition Open to: Year 9 & 10 students Theme: To what extent have the Gallipoli campaign and the Western Front overshadowed other significant aspects of Australians’ experience of the First World War? Accepts: Essay Size: 1,200- 1.500 words (body of essay) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: (Subject to COVID19 Restrictions) : Winner from each State: Attend a three-day program in Canberra, travel key historic and commemorative site/s across Australia, *Runner-up from each State:* Attend a three-day in Canberra
07/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project - Essay Contest Open to: Australian School Students Theme: See website for essay questions and source material * Accepts: Group A - Essay - Years 5 to 8 Size: 2 - 3 pages Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Second: $200, Third: $100, Honorable Mentions: $50 * Accepts: Group B - Essay - Years 9 - 12 Size: 2 - 3 pages Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Second: $200, Third: $100, Honorable Mentions: $50
12/11/2021	Ken Scarlett Award Open to: Australian resident Theme: Spirit of Place OR one of the selected artists/sculptures OR public outdoor sculpture Accepts: Essay Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $3,000
14/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Mid North Coast Writers' Centre Short Story Competition Open to: Citizens or permanent residents of Australia, 18 years and older Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: *First:* $700, Second: $300, Third: $100
15/11/2021 NEW LISTING	The Blake Poetry Prize Open to: Citizens or permanent residents of Australia Theme: Have a religious or spiritual nature Accepts: Poetry Size: 100 lines Entry Fee: $30 Prizes: First: $5,000
20/11/2021 (Postal) 30/11/2021 (Electronic) NEW LISTING	Blackened Billy Verse Competiton Open to: All Theme: Relevant to Australia or Australians Accepts: Bush Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $10, 3 for $25, Optional Feedback: $10 Prizes: *First:* $500 plus trophy and certificate, *Second:* $250 plus certificate, *Third:* $150 plus certificate, *Highly* Commended x 5: $50 plus certificate, *Commended* x 5: Certificate
21/11/2021	Celebrate Caves Through Your Creativity Open to: All Theme: Caves and Karst in Australasia Accepts: Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, journalism Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500 Ledlenser voucher NOTE: There are visual and audio categories and a $1,000 grand prise award across all entries
28/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Melbourne Poets Union International Poetry Competition Open to: All Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $15 for first entry, $10 for second and $5 each thereafter Prizes: *First (Leon Shann Award):* $1,500. *Second :* $500, *Third place:* $300, *Wendy Fleming Urban Realist Award:* $100, *Highly Commended & Commended:* Unspecified prizes
30/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Jackie's Spring Competition Open to: Adults who write for kids Theme: Open * Accepts: Verse Story Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: Includes picture books, subscription to the kidlit ezine “Pass it On”, 3 hours of editing service, sign up to Metre Matters Course * Accepts: Rhyming poem Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: Includes picture books, subscription to the kidlit ezine “Pass it On”, 3 hours of editing service, sign up to Metre Matters Course
30/11/2021	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Dimple Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
30/11/2021	The Bath Children's Novel Award UK COMPETITION Open to: International writers yet to be traditionally published Theme: Open Accepts: Unsigned novel written for middle grade or young adults Size: First 5,000 words plus 300 word synopsis (see website for length of full manuscript) Entry Fee: £28 with sponsored places available for writers on low income Prizes: First: £3,000, *Most promising Longlisted Novel:* Edit Your Novel the Professional Way on-line course, *Shortlist Prize:* Manuscript feedback plus literary agent introductions
30/11/2021 NEW LISTING	The Gregory O'Donoghue International Poetry Competition IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: €7, 5 for €30 Prize: *First:* €2,000, Featured reading at the Cork International Poetry Festival in Spring 2022, publication, *Second:* €500, publication, *Third:* €250, publication, *10 x runners-up:* €50, publication

DECEMBER 2021
03/12/2021	The 2022 Somerset National Poetry Prize Open to: All current secondary school students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents attending school or receiving home schooling in Australia under 19 years of age at close of entries Theme: None * Accepts: Junior Secondary - Years 7 to 9 Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $300 plus flights and accommodation to the Gold Coast, Tickets to Somerset Storyfest, Access to meet with authors and publicists * Accepts: Senior Secondary - Years 10 to 12 Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $300 flights and accommodation to the Gold Coast, Tickets to Somerset Storyfest, Access to meet with authors and publicists
03/12/2021	The 2022 Somerset National Novella Writing Competition Open to: All current secondary school students attending school or receiving home schooling in Australia under 19 years of age at close of entries Theme: None Accepts: Novella Size: 8,000 - 20,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prizes: *National winner:* $2,500 and a full editorial report from Penguin Random House (Australia), *State Winners:* Unspecified cash prize and personalised advice from Penguin Random House (Australia). Flights and accommodation to the Gold Coast, Tickets to Somerset Storyfest
17/12/2021	Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize Open to: 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Manuscript - see website for more information Size: 80,000 words Entry Fee: $45 Prize: Author Coaching, Structural Edit and Line edit (Value $2500)
20/12/2021 NEW LISTING	VI International Playwriting Contest SPANISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None – for young audiences (not children or adults), not musicals * Accepts: Category A - Play Size: 60 minutes - 2 hours Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* €2,400 for the writer, translation to another European language, publication and public reading, plus economic aid for performances within two years after publication (Value: €4,800), *Short list:* Consideration for publication * Accepts: Category B - Play Size: 30 minutes - 1 hour Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: €1,000 for the writer, translation to another European language, plublication and public reading, plus economic aid for performances within two years after publication (Value: €3,200), *Short list:* Consideration for publication * Accepts: Category C - Play Size: 10 – 30 minutes Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: €400 for the writer, translation to another European language, plublication and public reading, plus economic aid for performances within two years after publication (Value: €3,200), *Short list:* Consideration for publication
24/12/2021	The Kembla Flame Open to: All Theme: Uniquely Australian Accepts: Bush Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: $6, $10 for 3 Prize: *First:* "The Kembla Flame" trophy, $300 and certificate, *Second:* $200 and certificate, *2 x Highly Commended:* $100 and certificate, *Novice:* $100 and certificate, *Junior:* $100 and certificate
31/12/2021	Audioarcadia.com's Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: Aged 18 plus Theme: Adventure, Travel and Science Fiction Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $USD 8.45 Prize: Percentage of royalties
31/12/2021	Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest US COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First: $350 USD, Second:* $200 USD, *Third:* $100 USD
31/12/2021 NEW LISTING	Do Wha(TS) Write CANADIAN COMPETITION CONTEST PROCEEDS DONATED TO TOURETTE CANADA Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Flash fiction or short story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $2 CAD Prize: *First*: $200 CAD
31/12/2021	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Anticipation Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
31/12/2021 NEW LISTING	The Masters Review Chapbook Award for Emerging Writers US COMPETITION Open to: Emerging writers Theme: None Accepts: Fiction or Non-fiction prose Size: 25 – 40 pages Entry Fee: $US 25 Prizes: First: $US 3,000 + print&digital publication + 50 contributor copies
31/12/2021	The Moth Poetry Prize IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: No Limit Entry Fee: €15 Prizes: *First:* €6,000, *Runners-up x 3: €1,000, Commended x 8: €250 - Winners published in the spring 2021 issue of The Moth*

JANUARY 2022

12/01/2022
NEW LISTING

The Mogford Food & Drink Short Story Prize
UK COMPETITION
Open to: 18 years and over
Theme: Food and Drink must be at the heart of the tale
Accepts: Short Story
Size: 2,500 words
Entry Fee: £15
Prizes: First: £10,000, an inscribed award, publication, recorded and uploaded, 3 x Runners up: £250 & publication, Short listed entries: Invited to the Mogford Prize Party hosted by Jeremy Mogford at Quod Restaurant & Bar, Oxford, UK. Each will receive a night’s accommodation at one of The Oxford Collection hotels and travel expenses as agreed in advance

FEBRUARY 2022
28/02/2022	Flash 500 Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: £7, £12 for 2, £16 for 3, £20 for 4 Prize:*First:* £500, *Second:* £200, *Third:* £100