
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
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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 Submit two samples of your writing (published or unpublished) 30 pages max.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/
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