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Freelance Writing
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There are hundreds of opportunities to earn money here for those that are willing to search for contests that appeal to them and are willing to express themselves through writing.
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Kay Snow Awards
deadline
April (See Website for updated deadlines)
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The purpose of this annual writing contest, named in honor of Willamette Writer's founder, Kay Snow, is to help writers reach professional goals in writing in a broad array of categories. The deadline for entries for the 2008 contest is April 23, 2008.
This annual writing contest awards one first prize of $300, one second place prize of $150, and a third place prize of $50 per winning entry in each of the six categories; fiction, nonfiction, juvenile, poetry, student writer and screenwriting. Student writers are awarded $50 for first place in three grade divisions, $20 for second place, and $10 for third place. The Liam Callen Memorial Award of $500 goes to the best overall contest entry in all divisions.
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Manuscript Editing
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This is a one page list of over a hundred writing contests
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Poetry contest
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Almost Hourly (See Website)
amount
Approx. $100
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$100,000 IN PRIZES AWARDED ANNUALLY! 1,200 CHANCES TO WIN!
Here Are A Few Tips Our Editors Give When Reviewing Poetry . . .
* Establish a specific writing style (i.e. rhymed verse, blank verse, etc.)
* Establish a meter and follow it consistently throughout the poem (i.e. iambic pentameter)
* Use poetic elements (i.e. metaphor, simile, alliteration, assonance, consonance, etc.)
* Avoid using clichés
* Be original
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Daily
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1200
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Poets & Writers Grants and Awards
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varied dates depending on the award
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There are 378 awards and grants available here. They are open to ALL (there might be a few exceptions)
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375+ contests (Each contest has a different number of awards)
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The Fifteenth Dame Lisbet Throckmorton Fiction Writing Contest
deadline
1/31/2009
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First Place $500.00
Second Place $125.00
Third Place $75.00
Fourth Place $50.00
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(This is a fictional short story writing contest)
General Guidelines
1. Your submitted story must be an original work of which you are the sole author.
2. Your entry must not exceed 3,500 words.
3. Your cover page should include the following items:
* your name,
* fiction title,
* contact information with address, email address, and phone number,
* word count,
* note on how you heard about coffeehousefiction.com.
Cover pages are removed so that each submission can be read anonymously. If the author's name appears anywhere except the cover page, the entry can not be judged. Do not send acknowledgements, list of previous publications, or a biographical note.
4. The title and page number should be included in the header of each page.
5. Send only one copy of your short fiction work.
6. You may make multiple entries (see special instructions for postal and email submission below).
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4
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Entry Fee is $17
You may choose to have your story reviewed in full (with written report) by professional writers for $25
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The International 3-Day Novel Contest
deadline
The Tuesday after each Labor Day
amount
Grand Prize: Publication
2nd Prize: $500
description
Can you produce a masterwork of fiction in three short days? The 3-Day Novel Contest is your chance to find out. The contest has run every Labour Day Weekend since 1977, and attracts writers from all over the world! It has been responsible for dozens of published novels, thousands of first drafts, countless good ideas and even a reality TV series. It's a thrill, a grind, and an awesome creative experience. How many crazed plotlines, coffee-stained pages, pangs of doubt and moments of genius will next year’s contest bring forth? And what will you think up under pressure?
Deadline: The Tuesday after each Labor Day
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January 2009
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2
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To sign up, read the rules, get your registration in the mail by the Friday before the contest, make a few outline notes (if you wish) and then, you know, just simply write an entire novel over the three days of the Labour Day long weekend. You can do it! Keep energized, stay hydrated, keep your goal in sight and let the momentum of the contest charge your creativity and break through your blocks. Print up your masterwork, stick it in an envelope and mail to us for judging. We'll announce the best novels in January, hand out some prizes, and send a fancy certificate to everyone who delivered a novel. Then we publish the winner!
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The Young Voices Foundation™ National Short Story Contest
"Young Voices of America"
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Four Deadlines per year
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Young Voices of America Speak
Four Exciting Contests Per Year
One Premier Contest - $1,500 in prizes
Three Additional Contests - $300 in prizes per contest
Check Back Often for Details
Contests open to U.S. students grades 3-12
Public, Private and Home School Students Eligible
Category 1 - Grades 3-7
Category 2 - Grades 8-12
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Writer's Digest
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Writer's Digest is one of the most notable magazines and resources for writers. They offer a number of contests and will pay for articles to publish in their magazine.
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