November Short Story Contests

From Ginny Wiehardt, former About.com Guide

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Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Annual Fiction Contest -- November 15
$1,500, an all-access pass + airfare and accommodation to attend the New Orleans Literary Festival (March 23-27), and publication in Bayou, for unpublished short stories up to 7,000 words. $25 entry fee.

Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award -- November 17
Three prizes of $10,000 each are given annually to writers of African descent to honor a book of fiction, a first book of fiction, and a book of creative nonfiction published in the current year. Two finalists in each category will receive $5,000 each. Publishers may submit a novel, novella, short story collection, or memoir. Send an SASE, call, e-mail, or visit the site for application and complete guidelines. The Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, 12138 Central Avenue, Suite 209, Bowie, MD 20721. $25 entry fee.

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council McKnight/ACHF/ARAC Career Development Grants -- November 27
Fellowships of up to $3,000 to pursue a specific opportunity. See site for details. No entry fee.

Birmingham-Southern College Hackney Short Story Award -- November 30
A prize of $5,000 for the best short story of 5,000 words or less. Mail entries to: 1305 2nd Avenue North, #103, Birmingham, AL 35203. Entry fee: $20.

Fish International Short Story Prize -- November 30
Prizes awarded by Fish Publishing, an Irish independent press. Winning authors will appear in an anthology; first prize is €3,000, but all winners receive a prize. Online entries only. €20.00 fee.

Paris Writers News Short Story Contest -- November 30
A prize of 200 euros for first prize, plus publication of twelve best stories. Submit stories of 5,000 words maximum with a link to Paris or France via email. See site for full details. Entry fee: €10.00.

Soul-Making Literary Competition -- November 30
The annual Soul-Making Literary Competition is an extended community arts outreach program of the National League of American Pen Women, Nob Hill, San Francisco Bay Area Branch. They seek original, finely crafted works of prose and poetry that embrace all creative interpretations of English poet, John Keats' statement, "Some say the world is a vale of tears, / I say it is a place of soul-making". Prizes of $100, $50, and $25. Send entries to: The Webhallow House, 1544 Sweetwood Dr., Broadmoor Vlg., CA 94015-2029. Entry fee: $5.

WOW! Women On Writing Fall Flash Fiction Contest -- November 30
Submit 250-750 words on any topic. Awards of $100-$250 plus gift certificates and goodie bags. Entry fee: $10, or $20 with critique.

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