These annual contests offer great opportunities!
2012 Family Circle Fiction Contest
seeking original short story fiction up to 2500 words
deadline Sept. 7 2012
Fifth Annual Life Lessons Essay Contest
sponsored by Real Simple Magazine
this year’s topic: If you could change one decision that you made in the past, what would it be?
accepting essays with word limit maximum 1500/double spaced entries
deadline Sept. 13, 2012
Third Annual Rogue Bud Writing Competition
submit an “800 word essay on why I should select your novel or memoir to be considered for publication. Include a one page synopsis of your novel with the entry essay…”
deadline September 15, 2012
Glamour’s Ninth Essay Writing Contest
submit nonfiction essay of 2500-3500 words describing “an inspiring story about a life changing event, an obstacle overcome, a relationship or passion that’s defined you”
deadline November 15, 2012
I share “no fee” writing opportunities and contests: gathering this information from various sources. I advise “caveat emptor” or in this case, let the writer beware when a venue is unknown to you.
If you know of a venue open to subs contact me: roxiewillbe(at)live(dot)com. In the subject line please state: “writing opportunity”
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Hi Roxie. It’s great all the contacts and information to help us Thank you. Also Thank you for liking my poems ‘The Bell and The Monk’. I have some children’s stories on my Blog I wrote some years ago and thought about getting them published. I was wandering if could you have a look at them and see what you think. They are The Adventurous Youngsters (4) and Daniels freind. I know you’re very busy but it would be great for a Professional opinion and advise if you can’t that’s Ok. Best Wishes, Malctg The Foureyed Poet.
My pleasure Foureyed! thank you for sticking with all my posts, you are AWESOME!! Yes, I’ll be right over and peek at those works!
Diana is very inspiring. Thanks for the infor
I agree, Phil, totally inspiring, and glad she had a few minutes to share her story
are you entering the contest?
Great information about contests, as usual. You’re great at sharing your resources with other writers. Thanks very much.
Do something fun to celebrate you today.
Joan Y. Edwards
Hey miss fab Joan! thanks, you’re so sweet!
namaste
Thanks so much for this list of contests, Roxie. You’re doing us all a great favor.
And congratulations to Diana for winning last year’s Family Circle Contest–WOW!
Aw, hey, I’m so glad to be a source, thanks for reading, Marylin!
Yes, isn’t that fab? Diana entered on a whim and won!!!
good luck if you enter
Thanks again Roxie for this. When I’m finished with all my book promotion, I’m considering submitting my work again, so your information will come in handy.
excellent! and I wish you all the best with your book!
Thanks for all you do for us.
oh my no, the other is true, I thank all of you, and you, and especially you Ron, for hanging out with me and reading, leaving cool thoughts, plus entertaining poetry!
You’re welcome.
aw! you’re awesome Ron
Keep ‘em coming, Roxie. You’re so good about keeping us informed. Thanks!
well, thank you Linda, you guys keep me psyched too! love hearing all the newbies gaining confidence to submit work, yaaay!!!
Hi Roxie, I have to share that last year on a whim I decided to enter the Family Circle Contest…and I won First Prize!! So, to everyone out there, go for it! Give it a shot! If I can do it, then you have a chance, too. Just a little message of encouragement to spread around.
Diana
http://www.thebestchapter.com
Oh Diana, how cool! and to know you gave it a shot and it paid off! thanks for stopping by to lend encouragement!
namaste