The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves arranging words into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream... Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash prizes. All works must be original. http://www.dreamquestone.com

Guidelines:

Write a poem, thirty lines or fewer on any subject, style, or form, typed or neatly hand printed.

And/or write a short story, five pages maximum length, on any subject or theme, creative writing fiction or non-fiction (including essay compositions, diary, journal entries and screenwriting). Also, must be typed or neatly hand printed.

Multiple poetry and short story entries are accepted.

Postmark deadline: July 31, 2010

All contest winners will be announced on August 31, 2010

Prizes:

Writing Contest First Prize is $500. Second Prize: $250. Third Prize: $100.

Poetry Contest First Prize is $250. Second Prize: $125. Third Prize: $50.

Entry fees: $10 per short story. Poetry Contest: $5 per poem.

To send entries: Include title(s) with your story (ies) or poem(s), along with your name, address, phone#, email, brief biographical info. (Tell us a little about yourself), on the coversheet. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope for entry confirmation. Fees payable to: DREAMQUESTONE.COM

Mail to:

Dream Quest One

Poetry & Writing Contest

P.O. Box 3141

Chicago, IL 60654

Visit http://www.dreamquestone.com for further details!

No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. "And remember in whatever you do, it's okay to dream, for dreams do come true." -Dream Quest One

Unbound Press Flash Fiction Competition

Closes 31 October 2010

Short story: 400 words max

Fee: £3

Prizes: £30; £15

Details: for info see www.unboundpress.co.uk. Email entries only to upsubmissions@googlemail.com All Winners and Runners-up will be published in the Unbound Press Journal and will each receive a free copy of the journal.

Flash 500 is a quarterly open-themed competition with closing dates of 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December. The results will be announced within six weeks of each closing date and the three winning entries each quarter will be published on the competition website. The judge changes each quarter, details on the judge's page at: www.flash500.com

Entry fee: £5 for one story, £8 for two stories

Optional critiques: £10 per story

Prizes are awarded as follows:

First: £250 plus publication in Words with JAM

Second: £100

Third: £50

Highly commended: A copy of The Writer's ABC Checklist

Competition website: www.flash500.com

Alt.Fiction Writing Weekends

Alt.Fiction is proud to present its first residential writing weekends - an ideal opportunity for writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror to get away from it all, meet and work with like-minded people and enjoy workshops and talks with established authors in the field. Offering workshops, feedback sessions and expert advice, these weekends are sure to both inform and inspire.

Winter Writing Weekend - Friday 25 - Sunday 27 February. Diamond House, South Leverton (near Retford), DN22 0BX. Guest Speakers: George Mann and Sarah Pinbrough

Spring Winter Weekend - Friday 20 - Sunday 22 May. Legacy Chesterfield Hotel, Malkin Street, Chesterfield, S41 7UA. Guest Speakers: Simon Clark and Tony Ballantyne

To book your place, or for any enquiries, email alt.fiction@writingeastmidlands.co.uk or call Alex on 07896 228367. Cost £180 per weekend, including accommodation, meals and programme of activities

http://altfiction.co.uk/