WOW! Women On Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest
Seeking creative nonfiction on any topic (1000 words or less) and in any style--from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hermit crab, and more! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives. Prizes for up to 20 winners!
POSTED 18/06/24
CLOSING
31/07/24
*Entry Fee
*Paid
*Recommended
*Prize
WOW! Summer 2024 Flash Fiction Contest (Sponsored by Reedsy)
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 - 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants. This is in partnership with Reedsy and entries will be judged by Author, Editor, and Creative Writing Instructor Tom Bromley. Over $2800 in prizes!
POSTED 18/06/24
CLOSING
31/08/24
*Entry Fee
*Paid
*Recommended
*Prize
The Moth Short Story Prize 2024
1st prize €3000, 2nd prize a week-long writing retreat at Circle of Misse in France plus open travel stipend, 3rd prize €1000. The Moth Short Story Prize is open to anyone over 16, as long as their story is previously unpublished. The word limit is 3000 and there is an entry fee of €15 per story. This year’s judge is Louise Kennedy. Winning story published as part of the summer fiction series in the Irish Times, while the 2nd and 3rd-prize-winning stories will be published in the Irish Times online.
POSTED 06/06/24
CLOSING
30/06/24
*Entry Fee
The Moth Nature Writing Prize 2024
The Prize will be awarded to three unpublished pieces of prose (word limit 4000) or poetry which best combine exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writer’s relationship with the natural world. 1st prize €1000 plus a week at Circle of Misse in France, 2nd prize €500, 3rd prize €250. Open to anyone (over 16). There is an entry fee of €15. This year’s judge is award-winning nature writer Cal Flyn.
POSTED 06/06/24
CLOSING
30/09/24
*Entry Fee
Silence Awareness Existence - residency program in Finland, Winter 2025
Silence Awareness Existence - residency program in Finland, Winter 2025

Residency program for artists, writers, scientists & deep minds

Periods: 1 month (29 days/period)
When: Dec (2024) / Jan / Feb / Mar 2025
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Application deadline: 31st of July 2024

Thematic residency program in Finland for artists, writers and creative minds attuned to the theme. The program brings together creative individuals from different backgrounds. Artistic, scientific, meditative and existentialistic approaches are all equally embraced.

Taking place at the heart of the Northern winter, the conditions are excellent for creative contemplation, solitary introspection, concentrating intensively on your work, thinking and being, as well as for sharing experiences and ideas with other, similarly oriented minds. There is no pressure to have a concrete productive outcome, in case your focus is more in inner development, self-reflection and research. All participation in group activities is voluntary.

Read more & apply: https://www.arteles.org
POSTED 01/06/24
CLOSING
31/07/24
WOW! Women On Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest
Seeking creative nonfiction on any topic (1000 words or less) and in any style--from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hermit crab, and more! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives.

Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.

Limit: 300 entries.

Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $500, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
2nd Place: $300, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
3rd Place: $200, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
7 Runners Up receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
10 Honorable mentions receive a gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store

Entry: $12 entry fee; critique option for an additional $13
POSTED 16/03/24
CLOSING
30/04/24
*Entry Fee
*Paid
*Prize
WOW! Women on Writing Spring 2024 Flash Fiction Contest
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 - 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.

Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.

Limit: 300 entries.

Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $400, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd Place: $300, publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $200, publication, interview and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate
7 Runners Up receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards, publication and interview
10 Honorable mentions receive $20 Amazon Gift Card
Top 10 stories are published in the WOW! Women On Writing e-zine, and contestants are interviewed on WOW's blog, The Muffin.

Entry: $10 entry fee; critique option for an additional $10
POSTED 16/03/24
CLOSING
31/05/24
*Entry Fee
*Recommended
*Prize
Fall into Focus - Residency program in Finland, Fall 2024
Fall into Focus - Residency program in Finland, Fall 2024

Residency program for writers, artists and researchers

Periods: 1 month
When: Sept / Oct / Nov 2024
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Application deadline: 2nd of May, 2024

Fall into Focus residency program is for writers, artists and researchers who want to concentrate on their creative practice, projects, writing or research. The program brings together creative individuals from various different fields and backgrounds.

The autumn residency period at Arteles Creative Center provides residents with the optimal conditions for sustained concentration. The program offers flexible time and space to freely develop creative projects without external pressure. Residents also have the option to refine and improve their focus through daily scheduled meditation sessions. Periods of deep focus can be balanced with walks in pure Nordic nature, relaxation in traditional Finnish sauna, and time around the bonfire with a supportive community of peers. All participation in group events & activities is voluntary. 


Find out more & apply: https://www.arteles.org
POSTED 12/03/24
CLOSING
02/05/24
WOW! Women On Writing Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest
Seeking creative nonfiction on any topic (1000 words or less) and in any style--from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hermit crab, and more! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives.

Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.

Limit: 300 entries. Prizes for up to 20 winners.
POSTED 08/12/23
CLOSING
31/01/24
*Entry Fee
*Recommended
*Prize
WOW! Women on Writing Winter 2024 Flash Fiction Contest
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 - 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants.

Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.

Limit: 300 entries. Prizes for up to 20 winners
POSTED 08/12/23
CLOSING
28/02/24
*Entry Fee
*Recommended
*Prize