Listing is a curated list of writing opportunities that feature contests of various genres (poetry, short stories, flash fiction, essays), fellowship.
Listing | Vol. 1
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Driven by the commitment to ensure that writers have seamless access to writing opportunities without having to go through long hours of online searches, LISTING was birthed. Listing is a curated list of writing opportunities that feature contests of various genres (poetry, short stories, flash fiction, essays), fellowship applications, workshops, events, and webinars specifically organised for writers.
Each release will be in volume, with details containing deadlines, submission guidelines, cash prizes, eligibility, and much more.
The listed opportunities have their deadlines between December 2- December 20, 2024.
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Writing Contests
1. The One Teen Story Contest 2025
The One Teen Story Contest 2025 is open for submissions until December 2, 2024, with no entry fee required. The contest invites original, unpublished short fiction from writers aged 13-19.
Submissions must feature teen characters and explore the teen experience in any genre, including literary, fantasy, sci-fi, romance, or horror.
Guidelines
- Word count: 2,000-4,500 words.
- Entries must be original, unpublished works (including self-published or school publications) and cannot be AI-assisted.
- Only one submission per writer is allowed.
- Stories must be submitted via Submittable, with proof of age and parental consent required for entrants under 18.
Prizes
Winners: $500 upon publication, editorial mentorship, and story publication on the One Teen Story website.
Honorable Mentions: Recognized in three age groups (13-15, 16-17, 18-19) and announced on the website, email, and social media.
For more details, visit here.
2. The J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards 2025
The J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards 2025 are open for submissions until December 5, 2024, with no entry fee required. These awards recognize excellence in nonfiction that reflects the literary grace and rigorous research of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist J. Anthony Lukas.
About the Work-in-Progress Awards:
Two awards of $25,000 each will support the completion of significant nonfiction works on topics of American political or social concern.
These awards are intended to help bridge the gap between the financial resources available to authors and the time needed to complete their projects.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have a contract with a U.S.-based publisher.
- Judges evaluate based on the book’s merit, financial need, and its potential impact. Applicants must disclose their advance and any other financial support.
Submission Materials
- Completed entry form.
- Original book proposal.
- 50-75 pages from the work-in-progress.
- Publisher contract photocopy.
- Statement on how the award will aid the book’s progress.
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3. The 5th Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2025
The 5th Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition is open for submissions from November 6 to December 6, 2024, and is free to enter. The competition, organized by the Asido Foundation, focuses on mental health issues and is open to undergraduate students of Nigerian tertiary institutions.
About the Competition
The essay competition honors the late Miss Jemila Abubakar, the foundation's pioneer program manager, and aims to raise mental health awareness among Nigerian youths. Winners receive cash prizes and join a year-long mental health advocacy mentorship program.
Theme
"Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions for Mental Health Support in African Tertiary Institutions"
Prizes
- First Prize: ₦200,000
- Second Prize: ₦150,000
- Third Prize: ₦100,000
Eligibility
- Must be an undergraduate in a Nigerian tertiary institution.
- Must provide proof of studentship and sign the Unashamed Pledge.
Submission Guidelines
- Essay length: 750-1000 words.
- Format: Microsoft Word document.
- Include scanned copies of a recent photograph, proof of studentship, and the Unashamed pledge certificate.
- Plagiarism or AI-generated essays will result in disqualification.
For more details, visit here.
4. The Women's Poetry Competition 2024
The Women's Poetry Competition 2024 is open for submissions until December 9, 2024. Writers can submit unpublished poems of any length, on any subject. An entry fee of £10 allows up to three poems per submission.
Prizes
- 1st Prize: £2,000
- 2nd Prize: £500
- 3rd Prize: £250
- Unpublished Poet Prize: £250
- 16 Finalists: £25 each
Eligibility
- Open to women of any nationality and country, who self-identify as women.
- Poems must be unpublished and original (not translations).
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but poets must withdraw entries from other contests if selected in this competition.
Submission Guidelines
- Single-spaced poems on A4 pages; title on the same page as the poem.
- Entries judged anonymously (do not include your name on the poem pages).
- Poems should be in English or an English dialect.
How to Enter
Submit online via the official website or by post.
For postal entries, include the submission form, mark the envelope ‘Mslexia Poetry Competition’, and send to:
Mslexia Publications Ltd, PO Box 656, Newcastle upon Tyne NE99 1PZ.
Payment can be made online, by cheque, or by card. Winning poems will be published in the Mar/Apr/May 2025 issue of Mslexia magazine.
For more details, visit here.
5. The Sine Qua Non Creative Prose and Poetry Competitions 2024
The Sine Qua Non Creative Prose and Poetry Competitions 2024 are now open for submissions, offering a total of $2,000 in cash prizes across two categories: creative prose and poetry. Submissions are free of charge, but the window may close early if submission limits are reached.
Submissions are open from October 15 to December 15, 2024. Submit early to avoid missing the cap!
Prizes
- Category Winner (Prose and Poetry): $500
- Two Runners-Up in Each Category: $250 each
- Selected Non-Prize Winners: $50 honorarium for publication
- Winning and selected works will be published in the Sine Qua Non inaugural issue.
Prompt
Explore beginnings, newness, or fresh starts—or any theme that showcases your unique voice. Prose and poetry that challenge perspectives, enliven content, or surprise and unsettle are welcome.
Submission Guidelines
- Creative Prose
- Original, unpublished work
- Maximum 15 pages, double-spaced, in 12-pt Times New Roman with 1" margins
- Accepted forms: short stories, flash fiction, creative nonfiction
- One entry per person (can also submit poetry)
- Multi-lingual submissions are welcome, but should target English-language readers
- Poetry
- Original, unpublished work
- Up to 5 poems, totaling no more than 10 pages
- Each poem must start on a new page
- One entry per person (can also submit prose)
- Multi-lingual submissions are welcome, but should target English-language readers
- Note: Do not submit the same piece to both categories.
Additional Perks
By participating, entrants will receive a free subscription to the Sine Qua Non journal's inaugural year.
For more details, visit here.
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6. The Eggtooth Editions Chapbook Contest 2024
The Eggtooth Editions Chapbook Contest 2024 is open for submissions from September 15 to December 15, 2024, offering a $250 prize, publication of the winning manuscript, and 20 author copies of the chapbook. No submission fee is required for the 2024 contest, though entries are capped at 100 submissions, so submit early!
Prizes
- Winner: $250 cash prize
- Publication of the chapbook as a physical book
- 20 author copies
Eligibility
- Open to writers in English who have not published a full-length book (defined as a work over 50 pages, including self-published works).
- Collaborative works are allowed, but co-authors share the prize and author copies.
- Manuscripts must be unpublished as a whole, but up to 50% of individual pieces may have been published in magazines, journals, or anthologies.
- Translations are not eligible.
Manuscript Requirements
- Length: 15-50 pages, including any front or back matter.
- Format: Black and white/grayscale, numbered pages. PDF preferred; Word documents also accepted.
- Include a title/cover page with author contact information (name, mailing address, phone, and email).
- Individual sections may have been published, but the full manuscript must remain unpublished.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but notify if accepted elsewhere.
How to Submit
- Email your submission to eggtootheditions@gmail.com with the subject line: “Submission.”
- Attach your manuscript in PDF (preferred) or Word format.
- Ensure it is complete and follows the guidelines before submission.
Results and Notifications
Finalists and the winner will be notified via email and announced on the website by late March 2025.
For more details, visit here.
7. The Frontier Poetry Portrait Prize 2024
The Frontier Poetry Portrait Prize 2024 is open for submissions from October 15 to December 15, 2024. The first-place winner will receive $3,500, with second and third-place prizes of $300 and $200, respectively. There is a $20 entry fee for general submissions, but free submissions are available for marginalized groups (until the first 50 submissions are reached). Winners will be announced in spring 2025.
Eligibility
- Open to new and emerging poets (no more than one full-length published or forthcoming work).
- Open internationally, with submissions in English (some code-switching allowed).
- Work must be unpublished and original.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit up to three poems (maximum five pages) in a single document.
- All styles of poetry are welcome.
- Please include a brief cover letter with your bio, publication history, and content warnings (if applicable).
- Anonymous submissions: Do not include identifying information in the document.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but notify if accepted elsewhere.
- AI-generated works will be disqualified.
How to Submit
- Prepare a single document with up to three poems.
- Include a brief cover letter with a bio, publication history, and any content warnings.
- Submit your entry through Frontier Poetry’s submission portal.
For more details, visit here.
8. The 2025 St. Martin’s Minotaur/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition
The 2025 St. Martin’s Minotaur/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition is open to writers worldwide who have never published a novel. The competition offers a $10,000 cash prize and the chance for publication. There is no entry fee. The submission deadline is December 15, 2024, and entries must be submitted electronically via the official online entry form.
Submissions must be original, unpublished crime novels of at least 60,000 words and must follow specific guidelines, including focusing on a murder or serious crime. Only one manuscript per writer is allowed. The winner will be selected based on originality, creativity, and writing skill, and will be offered a publishing contract with an advance against royalties.
For more details, visit here.
9. The Anthology Poetry Competition 2024
The Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025 closes on December, 2025. Entry fees vary: Very Early Bird: €8 (November–December 2024), Early Bird: €10 (January–February 2025), Standard Fee: €12 (March–September 2025).
About the Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025
This competition encourages creativity and provides a platform for publication. It is open to original, unpublished flash fiction pieces in English on any theme or genre, with a 250-word limit. Writers worldwide, whether new or established, can submit multiple entries, each requiring a separate form and fee. Reviewing Anthology magazine for style guidance is recommended but not mandatory.
Prizes for the Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2025
Winner: €300 and publication in Anthology magazine
Terms and Conditions
- Entries are judged on literary merit, originality, and readability.
- Submissions must not include the author’s name on the manuscript.
- Copyright remains with the author, but Anthology reserves first publication rights and may use entries to promote the awards.
- Entry fees are non-refundable, and prize money is awarded upon publication.
- Submission implies acceptance of all terms and conditions.
For more details, visit here.
10. The RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers 2025
The RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers 2025 is open for submissions until December 16, 2024. Cash prizes totaling over $12,000 are awarded.
Guidelines for RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers 2025
This award supports emerging Canadian writers of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. It honors Bronwen Wallace, who championed opportunities for new writers. Candidates must have published in a literary magazine or anthology but remain unpublished in book form and without a book contract. Self-published books or chapbooks are allowed.
Submissions allow the Writers’ Trust of Canada to publish shortlisted works in print or digital formats, with rights reserved by the author.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, writers must:
- Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Have prior publication in a literary magazine, anthology, or journalistic source (if literary journalism).
- Submit unpublished work: 10 pages (up to 2,500 words) for fiction or nonfiction, or 10 pages of poetry.
- Formatting Requirements
- Assign one overall title for the submission (in the manuscript and file name).
- No identifying information on the manuscript.
- Use 11 pt font and consecutively number pages.
- Avoid large images in the manuscript.
Additional Notes
This award highlights promising talent, offering writers a chance for significant recognition early in their careers.
For more details, visit here.
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11. The Labari Prize for Poetry 2024
The Labari Prize for Poetry 2024 is open for submissions until December 20, 2024. Entry is free of charge.
About the Labari Prize for Poetry 2024
Organized by Arts and Vibes, this prize celebrates the artistic heritage of northern Nigeria. Poets are invited to explore the theme "MINDSCAPES OF THE NORTH" through original, unpublished work.
Prize for the Labari Prize for Poetry 2024
The winner will receive N200,000 in a winner-takes-all format.
Submission Guidelines
- Poems must reflect the theme and remain unpublished.
- Submit poems in PDF or Word Document format via email to artsxvibes@gmail.com, with the subject: "Labari Prize for Poetry 2024."
- Each poem must be typed, double-spaced, and titled (no author names on the document).
- Include your name, contact information, and a brief biography in the email body.
For more details, visit here.
12. The Love Letters to London Prose and Poetry Prize 2025
The Love Letters to London Prose and Poetry Prize 2025 is open for submissions until December 20, 2024, and entry is free.
About the Competition
Organized by The London Society, this annual competition invites writers to celebrate London in prose or poetry, inspired by the theme "Dreams for London". Participants can share their hopes, passions, and visions for the city in various formats, including fiction, essays, poetry, and reportage. The 2025 winners’ reveal will be hosted in St. Paul’s Crypt on March 29, 2025, commemorating Martin Luther King’s sermon at St. Paul’s.
Categories and Prizes
Open & Poetry Categories:
- 1st prize: £500
- 2nd prize: £250
- 3rd prize: £100
11 and Under & 12-18 Categories:
- 1st prize: £500
- Four runners-up: £150 each
- Winning schools: £250 in books
Submission Guidelines
- Write a 500-word Love Letter to London or a poem up to 40 lines, centered on the theme.
- Submissions must be in Word or Google Docs format (no PDFs).
- Include your name, contact details, and, for under-18s, school details on the first page.
- Entries can be emailed to curator@londonsociety.org.uk or sent by post.
Rules
- Open to international entrants of all ages.
- Limit of three entries per person.
- All work must be original, written in 2024, and unpublished in the competition theme before submission.
- Copyright remains with the entrant, but The London Society retains rights to publish winning entries.
For more details, visit here.
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