Overseas Writing Competitions

Still time to enter
Open to all writers, anywhere in the world.
Listings in genre, then closing date order

(^ Awaiting further details ( NB: competition may no longer be running)
# Open to young writers, under 18; @ themed

Always submit unpublished work unless rules state otherwise.
In some instances, no entry form is required - but sticking to the rules is.
Always enclose SAE, and include competition title in address.
Cost of publications eg anthologies, magazines, includes p+p)

September

Poetry

September 15
13TH ANNUAL ROBERT FROST FOUNDATION ANNUAL POETRY AWARD
Attention: Poetry Award, The Robert Frost Foundation, 51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence, MA 01841, Lawrence Public Library, 3rd Floor
frostfoundation@comcast.net       frostfoundation.org

Short Stories

September 15
@ INTENSE SUSPENSE CONTEST
www.readingwriters.com/contest.htm

  1. Taiwo Odumosu’s avatar

    Taiwo Odumosu on June 3, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Orbis is the best that has ever happened to literary world. Keep the good work running. Missed your biting criticsm in the Orbis Journal i.e. the book form.

    Thanks

    Taiwo

  2. Andrew Essiet’s avatar

    Andrew Essiet on September 21, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    I really feel this is one of the best rated website that is so real with literary life. Kudos and keep fit, the world is watching you!

  3. Peline’s avatar

    Peline on August 25, 2009 at 1:09 am

    GuideGecko.com holds an international writing contest for travel, food and lifestyle guides in conjunction with the world’s largest book fair in Frankfurt, Germany. The contest is open to all aspiring and established authors on all career levels. Authors from all over the world can submit their own travel, lifestyle or entertainment guides, and the winning titles will be showcased on the fair. The top prize is a personal trip to the fair in October 2009. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet renowned publishers, pitch story ideas, and expose their titles to over 300,000 visitors and 10,000 journalists. Hall 3, where the winning titles will be displayed, is probably the most lively hall on the whole fair - bringing great exposure to the author and the books that are on display.

    The contest deadline is September 24, 2009. There is no page limit and authors are welcome to submit new and existing works, as long as they fit into the (broad) categories of travel, lifestyle and entertainment guides. Authors keep all copyrights, and participation is free. More info: http://www.guidegecko.com/writing-contest

  4. Lizzie’s avatar

    Lizzie on July 18, 2010 at 3:44 am

    I sent my short story to the 100 WORDS OR FEWER WRITING CONTEST three times and each time it bounced back. They managed to take my payment of $15, but not my words!

    Can anyone tell whether it is a registered site? hundredwordsorfewer@eathlink.net

    Sorry to hear that, Lizzie,

    Have passed your message on and will advise once I hear back – tho sometimes it does seem to take several attempts with Earthlink.
    ****

    This has now all been sorted out; prompt reply from Contest Organiser - and simple solution: ‘r’ was omitted in the email address.

  5. Idore Anschell’s avatar

    Idore Anschell on July 18, 2010 at 10:29 am

    I greatly appreciate the care that Carole Baldock has shown in this matter. The reputation of a contest organizer must shine like a lake filled with sunshine.