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Youths 10 to 14 can write a wail tale -- or exaggerated tale of woe about a modern Jonah -- and be eligible for cash prizes from the New Christian Books Online Magazine. Kids 9 to 17 are eligible to become junior judges. The summer fun starts June 1.

The Editorial Department, the oldest and best-respected author’s editorial firm, will serve as judges for the 2012 fiction writing contest at the OC Christian Writing Conference.

WestBow Writing Contest is now open for submissions. Any writer with a full-length fiction or non-fiction manuscript can enter to win a publishing package that will put their book on store shelves nationwide. Award will be made May 19, 2012.

If you're writing a novel for the 2011 National Novel Writing Month, you can win a prize for just your first line--$100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd, and a copy of the book "Your Writing Coach" for seven honorable mentions. No entry fee!

Youths 10 to 14 can write a wail tale -- or exaggerated tale of woe about a modern Jonah -- and be eligible for cash prizes from the New Christian Books Online Magazine. Kids 9 to 17 are eligible to become junior judges. The summer fun starts June 1.

The Editorial Department, the oldest and best-respected author’s editorial firm, will serve as judges for the 2012 fiction writing contest at the OC Christian Writing Conference.

The Chillibreeze Article Writing Contest offers an opportunity for Indian writers to showcase their talent and unleash their creativity. The contest offers exciting prizes for the top winners.

WestBow Writing Contest is now open for submissions. Any writer with a full-length fiction or non-fiction manuscript can enter to win a publishing package that will put their book on store shelves nationwide. Award will be made May 19, 2012.

The first annual Brave Little Blogger Contest is open until March 31,2012. Entry is free, and bloggers will write about a blog on the theme of censorship in 750 words or less. The contest is hosted by Indianapolis freelance writer Emily Suess.

Becky just won a $100 Amazon Gift card in the A Mom Knows writing contest. Her article "Surprising Favorite Gifts- Not All About the $$$ “ reminded us that small things matter most. The next writing contest starts January 23, 2012.

Maplecrest Ford Lincoln of Union New Jersey launches second round of their immensely successful Student Cyber Café. Student Cyber Café provides students a creative outlet and the opportunity to win prizes and gain recognition for their skills.

A Mom Knows offers a writing contest for moms who enjoy sharing through writing. Mothers who write an article will be eligible to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Judging will be based upon the largest number of Google Plus Ones and Facebook Likes.

If you're writing a novel for the 2011 National Novel Writing Month, you can win a prize for just your first line--$100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd, and a copy of the book "Your Writing Coach" for seven honorable mentions. No entry fee!

The Waukesha Choral Union is accepting student poems, prose, or other original writings to use as a text for a commissioned choral work for its 2012-2013 season. The musical piece will be written by Waukesha-born composer Paula Foley Tillen.

Word Alive Press would like to thank each and every one of you who entered this year’s contest. As the largest faith-based free publishing event in Canada, we received a record number of submissions.

Maplecrest Ford Lincoln Announces the winners of the summer long Student Cyber Cafe to promote continuous learning.

PUBSLUSH Press is giving three lucky writers of any genre the chance to win an iPad 2 and a chance to get their books published. To enter, writers must submit the best ten pages and a summary of their manuscript at www.pubslush.com by October 15th.

Animal-loving writers are invited to submit their pet-related poetry to the Petlitzer Prize Contest by Oct. 31, 2011.

Writers' Week, a weeklong event for writers and aspiring writers, kicks off on Monday, September 12, 2011. The event features more than 100 resources, 18 blog posts, 50 unique writing prompts, 1 writing contest and 15 prizes in total.

Freelance writer and editor, Emily Suess is hosting Writers' Week at Suess's Pieces. The 5-day event launches with a writing contest on September 12, 2011.

Naperville Area Humane Society school age story writing contest winners announced.

Swyers Publishing announces a new author contest beginning May 1st, 2011

The 61st Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature (Palanca Awards), the country’s most prestigious and longest-running literary contest, reminds contestants that the deadline for the submission of entries is midnight of April 30, 2011.

"It was a dark and stormy night, and my [pet]..."-prompted short stories wanted for the Petlitzer Prize Contest, hosted by "Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss" author Sid Korpi and "The Dog Doctor" Robert Forto. Deadline is May 31, 2011.

Foundation opens anew the Novel category for writers

Chillibreeze, a leading content development and writer services firm is the exclusive media partner for Disney's Pitchkiaow Contest. Winning writers get a development grant of Rs.50,000 and the chance for a book deal with Disney.

Sid Korpi, author of "Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss," and the hosts of Dog Works Radio, Dr. Robert & Michelle Forto, announce the next Petlitzer Prize writing contest, Pet-related Persuasive Essays. Deadline for entries is March 15, 2011.

Winners of the Petlitzer Prize contest for original pet-related short stories are announced.

Writers are invited to submit their pet-related short stories to the Petlitzer Prize Contest, hosted by "Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss" author Sid Korpi and "The Dog Doctor" Robert Forto. Deadline is Jan. 15, 2011.

Batalugu, an online platform for writing, illustrating and sharing children's books, announces its holiday season book writing contest with a chance to win a US $500 cash prize

Animal-loving writers are invited to submit their pet-related short stories to the Petlitzer Prize Contest hosted by Sid Korpi, animal chaplain and author of "Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss" and Dr. Robert Forto, host of "The Dog Doctor."

Batalugu.com's book writing contest, a whole new educational way for celebrating Halloween

Batalugu.com announces its first Hallo-WIN children's book writing contest with a chance to win a US $500 cash prize

Short story writing contest is open to writers at all skill levels from beginning to advanced, with no entry fee or purchase required.

Book Marketing is making the writing contest available to all authors including self published authors. Writers and authors will have an opportunity to take home book trailers, a marketing strategy analysis, 100 books printed at no charge and more

Anyone who has been on a summer vacation can win

The Almost Famous Authors' Faire will be awarding great cash prizes for both published and unpublished works, with even the chance to get published.

GeckoGo, a travel site for independent travelers announces the launch of the 2010 Bradt/Independent on Sunday travel-writing competition. The theme is 'The World at My Feet' and entries from both unpublished and published writers are welcome.

Bestselling author challenges teens to write through nationwide contest.

Flash Fiction Contest awards $50 to winning entry (along with copy of Literary Database 2010), and also free copies of Literary Database 2010 to two runner-up entries. Writers should enter their stories of less than 250 words by May 1, 2010.

Michelle Stimpson, a national bestselling author and educator, encourages teens to spend this winter break productively!

Www.featuremypoem.com, a website for poets and writers who want to showcase and share their writings to the world,and win prices for their writings !

In celebration of Thanksgiving Day, Pulse Uniform is holding an Article Writing Contest to encourage everyone to take a closer look into their lives and see the reasons to be grateful for this year. Contest runs from Nov 21-Nov 26th, 2009.

Seventh grader Jen Neville is hosting a national essay contest that gets kids writing about crucial topics in their lives.

Article Directory Article Content King announces the winner of the first King contest. The top author on the site was crowned after a close fought battle all month. The winner, Liz Canham was crowned

She's SO Creative, a fresh line of outrageously clever greeting cards, is holding their first official card contest! Come up with the inside greeting for their cheeky new card, “The Origin of Turkey Bacon” and be named the WINNING WITTY WORDSMITH

GuideGecko launches its 1st international writing contest, in conjunction with the Frankfurt Book Fair, the largest book fair in the world. Contestants stand to win a trip to Frankfurt and also embark on their writing career as a travel guide writer.

A creative writing contest with a focus on it being the foundation for a movie script

Brenda Bence's "How You Are Like Shampoo - For Job Seekers" is the grand prize winner of the 2009 Beach Book Festival.

Blue Zoo Young Writers, a blog website with writing tips and ideas for young writers, announces a new writing contest! The Spring 2009 contest, for young writers between the ages of 8 and 14, is for a short poem about springtime.

Giftsin24, manufactures and sellers of personalized stationery and gifts, has teamed up with letter writing author, Samara O’Shea, to promote National Card and Letter Writing month by sponsoring an essay contest

On March 7, 2009, authors of winning books entered in Reader Views Literary Awards were announced and 14 sponsors distributed prizes to finalists in 32 fiction and nonfiction categories.

Blue Zoo Young Writers, a blog of writing tips and ideas for young writers, announces its first monthly writing contest! The March 2009 contest, for young writers between the ages of 8 and 14, is for a short story or nonfiction essay about food.

Celebrating the newly released eco-social children's book," Youngen Finds Her Song, An Inspiring Adventure From The Heart of Nature," written by Author/Counselor, Maria J. Andrade, Clara Publishing is offering a $100.00 Contest to support literacy.