Some Fiction and Non-fiction Contests

08 May 2010
Some Fiction and Non-fiction Contests
Healthy Food Indulgences Writing Contest

Do you like food? Do you like writing about food? Then ForHerINformation.com's online magazine has got a contest for you! Tell us about Healthy Food Indulgences for a chance to win $150. Just type out 200-800 words on the topic of Healthy Food Indulgences, email it before Friday, May 7th noon EST to fhisubmissions@gmail.com. More information HERE.

Thomas Chambers Short Story Contest

Write a creative short story based on one of these four paintings.. The winning entries will most effectively utilize the compositional details of the painting within the story. Write your story based on the image, not the painting’s title. Stories should be 300 words or less. Longer stories cannot be considered. Include your name and contact information; title of your chosen painting; and age category (elementary, middle/high school, adult) on your entry. Submit your story: You may drop off the story at the museum’s information desk, located on the first floor in the atrium. Or email your story to iuam@indiana.edu. Please reference “Chambers Contest” in the subject line. More information here.

A Midsummer Tale

A Midsummer Tale is a CREATIVE NON-FICTION contest. We are looking for non-fiction stories told using fiction techniques. This means characters, dialogue, setting, and some semblance of a plot are musts. Please, no essays or articles. The deadline for submissions is June 21. Winning stories are published in the September issue of Toasted Cheese. Winners receive Amazon gift certificates: $20 for first, $15 for second, $10 for third. More information here.
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