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SUBMISSIONS & CONTESTS

During our first Facebook Live Event in March, our listeners asked about literary contests. 

We always want to be there for YOU, so look below for a list of some we've entered, and where we've found success.

Virgin Authors' Contest Picks

Writers League of Texas

Annual contest in conjunction with their writer's conference.

Deadline: February

https://writersleague.org/programs/manuscript-contest/

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Daphne du Maurier

Excellence in Mystery/Suspense

Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense Contest will open February 15, 2022. Entries should be received between February 15 – March 15.

http://www.rwakissofdeath.org/kodcontest/

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James Jones First Novel Fellowship

Awarded annually by the James ones Literary Society to a writer who is not previously published.  

We are waiting for a response at to updated information for 2023 - Please keep checking! 

jamesjonesliterarysociety.org or  https://jamesjones.submittable.com/submit

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Pacific Northwest Writers Association

Annual contest in conjunction with their writer's conference.

Send it in to the Pacific Northwest Writers’ Association’s annual Writing Contest between January 1st and March 31th 

pnwa.org

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Contemporary Romance Writers Stiletto Contest | Contemporary Romance Writers

Stiletto

Submissions open: March 1st 

Submissions close: March 31st

https://contemporaryromance.org/

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Georgia Romance Writers

The Maggie 

The Maggie Award for Excellence for Prepublished writers 

Contest opens Valentine's Day. 

Contest closes April 23rd - check each year!

https://www.garomancewriters.org/unpublished-maggies 

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Orange County

Orange Rose is on hiatus for 2023 - please check back for more info in 2024

https://ocromancewriters.org/contests/orange-rose-contest/ 

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Boulevard Magazine

Accepts submissions for publication in their magazine. 

No Updates for 2023 - Check their website for short story contests fiction and non-fiction  

www.Boulevardmagazine.org

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The Synopsis Skirmish—a contest for querying authors

Deadline: May 31st 

https://darlingaxe.com/pages/the-synopsis-skirmish 

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Simon & Schuster

Novel Contest

A two-week entry period will begin on June 1.

www.simonandschuster.com/p/gallery-first-novel-contest

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KEEP SCROLLING DOWN FOR EVEN MORE CONTESTS!   

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Write on the Sound - Edmonds

Write On The Sound  WOTS features a writing contest for registered conference attendees, based on a theme.  **Entrants must attend their conference in 2023

  

https://www.edmondswa.gov/cms/one.aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=19109576

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New Jersey Romance Writers

Put Your Heart In A Book  & Golden Leaf Contests

On hiatus for 2023 

https://www.njromancewriters.org/contests.html

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Mid-America Romance Authors

Fiction from the Heartland  

Contest for published books (traditional or self-published):

The Carla Crown Jewel of Books 2023 . 

Opens on 4-1-23 and Closes on 7-15-23

https://www.marakc.com/contests/


**So far, details for the 2023 unpublished contest have not been announced

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League of Romance Writers

The Emily 

Awarded the Best Writing Contest in 2022 by Reedsy!

As of 6/15/23, no updated information on this contest for 2023. Keep checking!

Always opens September 1st & Closes October 2nd www.leagueromwriters.com 

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The Narrative

Multiple contests with cash prizes and a chance for publication. 

The Spring 2023 Story Contest, with $5,000 in prizes.
Entry deadline: July 31. 

The Fifteenth Annual Poetry Contest, with $3,300 in prizes.
Entry deadline: July 21. 

Read through the contest winners and next open contests available at this websiite:

https://www.narrativemagazine.com/winter-2023-story-contest-winners

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Florida Romance Writers

Golden Palm

Must be a member to enter... PLEASE CHECK THEIR WEBSITE

https://fwa.memberclicks.net/writing-contests

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Rose City Romance Writers

Golden Rose 

Please stay tuned for updates regarding the contest in 2023.

http://www.rosecityromancewriters.com/

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Writer's Digest Short Story Contest

Writer’s Digest 

**They have a few different contests... check link below

Deadline for self-published book: 6/1/23

Deadline for unpublished maunuscript: 6/19/23

Deadline for personal essay: 9/1/23

Deadline for self-published e-book: 8/15/23 & extended 9/15/23

Deadline for poetry: 10/2/23 & extended 11/1/23

Deadline for short story: 11/15/23 & extended is 12/15/23


https://www.writersdigest.com/wd-competitions/writing-competitions-pricing-and-deadlines

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RWA - New York City, Inc.

The Big Apple Contest Contest 

Opens: July 1, 2023

  • Contest Closes: August 31, 2023
  • Finalists Announced: October 31, 2023
  • Winners Announced: December 2, 2023​

https://www.rwanyc.com/contest.html 

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Book Pipeline

Unpublished Contest 

Regular: August 20th, 2023 - $55
Late: September 5th, 2023 - $60

https://bookpipeline.com/shop/unpublished-contest?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%5BElectric+Speed%5D+Literature+clock+%7C+A+game+about+language&utm_campaign=Electric+Speed+%23175+%28Jan++22%29 ___

James Jones First Novel Fellowship

Annual James Jones First Novel

Submissions begin October 1st

Submissions close March 15th of following year

https://jamesjonesliterarysociety.org/first-novel-fellowship/

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Halloween Contest by Booksie

Halloween Contest by Booksie

Top Prize: $250

No updates for 2023... check their website

https://www.booksie.com/contest/halloween-horror-contest-30

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Colorado State Nelligan Award

Nelligan Prize for Short Fiction given annually to outstanding short story. 

No updates for 2023... check their website

https://nelliganprize.submittable.com/submit

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The Rudy Writer's Award

The Rudy Writers Award 

No updates for 2023... check their website

http://chesapeakeromancewriters.com 

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