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ERIC HOFFER AWARD FOR SHORT PROSE

DEADLINE: June 30, 2013
GENRE:   Short stories, Nonfiction
DETAILS:  10,000 words maximum, no theme, both genres compete together. 
PRIZE:
  $250
URL:
http://www.hofferaward.com/

 

L. RON HUBBARD'S WRITERS OF THE FUTURE CONTEST

DEADLINE: June 30, 2013
GENRE: Short stories
OPEN TO: Those who have not had professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies, or 5,000 hits for online
publication.
DETAILS:  Fantasy, Sci-Fi or Horror: All types of science fiction, fantasy and horror with fantastic elements, are welcome. 17,000 words max.
PRIZES:  $1,000 first prize awarded each quarter, 2nd Prize $750, 3rd Prize $500. One of the quarter winners also receives the $5,000 annual "Gold Award" grand prize.
URL:
 
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules



 

 

RICHARD J. MARGOLIS AWARD

DEADLINE:
July 1, 2013
GENRE:  Nonfiction
DETAILS:  Award for promising new journalist or essayist whose work contains warmth, humor, wisdom and social justice.  Submit two samples of your writing (published or unpublished) 30 pages max.
PRIZE: $5000 and one month residency at Blue Mountain Center.
URL: 
http://award.margolis.com/ 
For information on the Blue Mountain Center visit: http://www.bluemountaincenter.org/