First prize is $1000 for one poem, second prize is $250 and third prize is $100. Winners, finalists and semi-finalists will be published in the winter/spring issue of Naugatuck River Review.

 Naugatuck River Review's Annual Narrative Poetry Contest

Each month we invite you to post a story on Twitter using #GWstorieseverywhere for a chance to win a free class. 

#Gwstorieseverywhere

Enter Midway Journal’s -1000 Below: Flash Prose and Poetry Contest for a chance to win the $500 grand prize!

1000 Below: Flash Prose And Poetry Contest

This annual contest challenges you to write an original poem in 48 hours — with only one catch. The final poem must include ten words that we provide.

2-Day Poem Contest

The winner's book will be published in a perfect-bound edition. 
3 Mile Harbor Press' distributor is Small Press Distributor.

3 Mile Harbor Press Annual Poetry Book Contest

Stop-watches at the ready – it’s time for another 3-minute writing competition! Our judges will be looking for that spark of originality as well as the technical ability to construct a well-made play, story or song. 

3-Minute Writing Competition

Winning poets and honorable mentions will receive a print copy of the contest issue. Non-prize poems will be considered for inclusion in the same or later issue of 3rd Wednesday as a regular submission unless the poet chooses not to have them considered.

3rd Wednesday’s Annual Poetry Contest

42 Miles Press Poetry Award

From the stories received in those 15 days, the best stories will be selected to be published that same month. Only enough stories will be selected to publish two stories per weekday.

50-Word Story of the Month

This is some chill filler text for a killer contest hosted by some awesome people. We will update it when we audit this contest later in the year (or if this is your contest, claim it and write something better here).

53-Word Story Contest

A. Poulin Jr. Poetry Prize

The Australasian Association of Writing Programs (AAWP) and Westerly Magazine are offering a prize for Life Writing. We celebrate Life Writing as a rumination upon memory and experience and encourage creative and hybrid approaches.

AAWP Novella Prize

$500 prize for the best short story (flash fiction), plus publication in Able Muse (the print journal).

Able Muse Write Fiction Prize

$500 prize for the best poem, plus publication in Able Muse (the print journal).

Able Muse Write Poetry Prize

Academy of American Poets First Book Award

This award was established in 1975 to encourage the work of emerging poets and to enable the publication of a poet’s first book. It is currently made possible by financial support from the members of the Academy of American Poets.

Academy Of American Poets First Book Award

Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship

with the support of the Adrienne Rich Literary Trust
$1,500 prize for a single poem
Judge: Marie Howe

Adrienne Rich Award

Adrienne Rich Award for Poetry

A celebration of innovative new writing from across the world. Each year, the competition invites submissions of short fiction that highlight the craft and skill of the short form.

Aesthetica Fiction Award

A celebration of innovative new writing from across the world. Each year, the competition invites submissions of poetry that redefine the parameters of form, concept and technique.

Aesthetica Poetry Award

Honoring the memory of a celebrated poet and a beloved teacher, the Agha Shahid Ali Prize in Poetry is awarded annually.

Agha Shahid Ali Poetry Prize

Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize

Airlie Prize

Akron Poetry Prize

Alice Fay Di Castagnola Award

Alice James Award

Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award

Honoring Allen Ginsberg’s contribution to American literature and his Paterson upbringing, this annual poetry competition awards the first prize of $2000, the second prize of $1000, and the third prize of $500 for a single poem.

Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards

Ambroggio Prize

American Literary Review CNF Award

American Literary Review Fiction Award

American Literary Review Poetry Award

American Short(er) Fiction Prize

Anhinga Prize for Poetry

Annual Writing Competition

Established to inspire creativity, great writing and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Flash Fiction Competition is open to original and previously unpublished flash fiction pieces on any theme or genre in the English language by writers of any nation

Anthology Flash Fiction Competition 2024

Anthology Magazine Short Story Competition

The Anthology Nature Writing Competition is created to celebrate the beauty of the natural world, inspire literary excellence and encourage Anthology’s readers to explore the great outdoors.

Anthology Nature Writing Competition 2024

Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours? Authors are invited to share a unique life experience. Whether your memoir recounts a transformative journey, a poignant moment, or a life-altering event, we welcome your story.

Anthology Personal Memoir Competition 2024

Anthology Poetry Competition

Established to recognise and encourage excellence in the craft of poetry writing and to provide a platform for publication.

Anthology Short Story Competition

Established for writers who like to share authentic travel experiences and to provide a platform for publication. The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in the English language by writers of any nation.

Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2024

Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize

Antivenom Poetry Award

Anton Chekhov Award for Flash Fiction

In April 2020, Arc began a monthly prize – a 50/50 cash prize, a vintage object d’art (loosely interpreted) and the all the honour and respect that comes with winning the Arc Award of Awesomeness.

Arc Award of Awesomeness

In 2022, the Art of Unity Creative Award received 279 entries from 52 countries and 26 US States, including 90 from creators 18 and under.  