Here are some notable writing contests for 2025, including entry details, frequency, and prize information:
Next Generation Short Story Awards
Frequency: Annual
Prizes: Grand Prize winners receive $500, $300, and $200 for first, second, and third places respectively. Category winners receive $75 and publication in an anthology.
Entry Deadline: February 27, 2025
Entry Fee: $25 for the first category, $20 for additional categories
URL: Next Generation Short Story Awards (Short Story Awards)
Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition
Frequency: Annual
Prizes: $1,500 for first place, $500 each for second and third places, and publication on the competition website.
Entry Deadline: September 15, 2024 (for the 2025 competition)
Entry Fee: $15 by September 1, $20 for late entries
URL: Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition (Short Story Competition)
Bridport Prize
Frequency: Annual
Prizes: £5,000 (approximately $6,383) each for poetry and short story winners, £1,000 for second place.
Entry Deadline: Typically in May (check the website for 2025 details)
Entry Fee: Varies by category
URL: Bridport Prize (Poets & Writers)
Caledonia Novel Award
Frequency: Annual
Prizes: £1,500 (approximately $2,000) for the winner, and a Moniack Mhor Creative Writing Centre course for the best novel from a UK or Irish author.
Entry Deadline: Check website for specific dates in 2025
Entry Fee: £25 per novel
Kenyon Review Short Fiction Contest
Frequency: Annual
Prizes: Scholarship to attend the Kenyon Review Writers Workshop and publication in the Kenyon Review.
Entry Deadline: January 31, 2025
Entry Fee: Check the website for details
URL: Kenyon Review Short Fiction Contest (WritingCorner.com)
These contests offer various prizes and opportunities for publication, providing excellent platforms for writers to showcase their work and gain recognition. Make sure to check the individual contest websites for detailed submission guidelines and updates.
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