The North Carolina Writers' Network is holding four annual writing contests, three of which are currently open for
submissions (and the fourth opens next week). Whether you write fiction, creative nonfiction or poetry one of these contests are for you. Some contests are for North Carolina residents only. Check the website for each one to see the guidelines.
1.
The
Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition encourages the creation of lasting
nonfiction work that is outside the realm of conventional journalism and has
relevance to North Carolinians. Subjects may include traditional categories such
as reviews, travel articles, profiles or interviews, place/history pieces, or
culture criticism. The first-, second-, and third-place winners will receive
$300, $200, and $100 respectively. The winning entry will be considered for
publication by Southern
Cultures magazine. The deadline is January 17.
2.
The
Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize honors internationally celebrated North Carolina
novelist, Thomas Wolfe. The winner receives $1,000 and possible publication
in The Thomas Wolfe
Review. The deadline is January 30.
3.
The
Doris Betts Fiction Prize awards the first-prize winner $250. Up to ten
finalists will be considered for publication in the North Carolina Literary
Review. The deadline is February 15.
4.
The
Randall Jarrell Poetry Competition awards the winner publication in
storySouth and
$200. This contest opens January 15 and runs through March 1.
