External Competitions

Our competition database is continually updated with links to open short story, poetry, song writing and non-fiction contests. All contests offer cash prizes and in many cases publication either on websites or print publication.

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The Great American Song Contest features awards for 45 winners in 9 categories and provides over $10,000 in prizes. Music-industry judges include prominent publishers, recording artists, producers and songwriters.
Entrants receive written evaluations of their songs.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A SPECIAL LYRICS ONLY CATEGORY FOR POEMS SUITABLE FOR SETTING TO MUSIC.

This annual International event is sponsored by Songwriters Resource Network, a trusted news and education resource for songwriters and lyricists everywhere.
Submission deadline is October 30, 2009.

Entry fees are $30 (USD) for each of the first 2 songs; then $25 for each additional song entered.

E. info@GreatAmericanSong.com

W. http://www.GreatAmericanSong.com

Flash fiction story which takes a close look a your protagonists parenting skills, (or lack of them!), when faced with having to cope with the unexpected arrival of twins! You can fit the diabolical duo into whatever scenario you like, but you will need to keep word count to 250 maximum.

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For poems in English of any style, length, or subject, by women of any nationality.

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Spring is just around the corner, well perhaps it’s still a few bends away, but to help it along our annual Spring Fever poetry competition has been revamped and will definitely cheer you up during these last dismal days of winter!

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The 3rd Annual Ted Walters International Short Story and Poetry Competition 2009 Every single entry that comes into our competition generates £1 donation for our writing group's chosen charity, which has always been the 'Macmillan Cancer Support'.

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Free writing contest open to writers from any country, of any age and any ability.

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Momaya Short Story Competition 2009 – Now Open

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Stories should have a rural or countryside setting. Competitions run throughout the year

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This newsletter is distributed to every children's book and magazine publisher in North America. It runs regular competitions for its subscribers entry to which are free.

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