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Contests
February 12, 2016 | Leave a Comment
Don’t Talk to Me About Love
Don’t Talk to Me About Love is hosting a debut contest in which they are asking writers to write about what love means to them. In no more than 2,000 words of fiction or nonfiction or 75 lines of poetry (up to 3 poems total), write about romantic, platonic, parental or any other kind of love you’ve discovered. Submit it by this Valentine’s day (Feb. 14) at 11:59 PM to have a chance at winning $1,000 and a full manuscript review and/or publication on their website. For your work to be eligible, it must be previously unpublished.
The Challenge
The Center for the Future of Museums is looking for essays that tell a story about a future of education where museums will play the starring role. They want to know what it will be like to be a student in that future. Write an essay no longer than 2,000 words on this topic and submit it before March 14 for a chance to win up to $1,000. Your story should inspire a sense of wonder for the audience as well as depict the primary strengths of museums.
2016 Peseroff Prize Poetry Contest
The Breakwater Review is open for submissions to their 2016 Peseroff Prize Poetry Contest. All finalists of this contest will be offered publication and the winner will receive $1,000 on top of publication in their fall issue. You may submit up to 3 poems at a $10 entry fee. There are no restrictions on length, content or form. Submit your work by March 15 to qualify.
Ex Ophidia Press Poetry Book Prize
Ex Ophidia Press is a fine literary press that specializes in contemporary fiction and poetry. This year, they are holding their first ever poetry book contest in which the winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, 50 copies of the book and all revenues from the book sales. This contest is open for all English speaking writers for a first poetry book publication. The length of your manuscript should be between 48-72 single-spaced pages. The deadline for submissions is June 30 and does require a $25 entry fee. If chosen, your book will be published in October and distributed through Amazon.