Short Story Competitions Poetry Competitions

Non-fiction Competitions

arranged in date order

Benjamin Franklin House Literary Prize
Closing date: 15th October 2010.
Prizes: The winner of the Young Writers Prize will receive £500 while the winner of the Professional Writers Prize will receive £1,000 with publication of their essays in the British Daily Telegraph, and online.
Each year, a question or quote exploring Franklin’s relevance is posed for interpretation in 1,000-1,500 words by two groups: young people aged less than 25 years of age and professional writers.
The Franklin quote for interpretation in 2010 is: "In politics, what can laws do without morals?" Entrants should interpret this quote for its significance today. Entries can be relevant articles or essays produced over the preceding year. Entries should be emailed. benjaminfranklinhouse.org/

The New Writer Prose and Poetry Prizes
Closing date: 30th November 2010
Prizes: Prizes: £150, £100, £50.
This is what they say: "What we are looking for is bold, incisive material in any genre just as long as it reflects writing today. The prizes will be presented as well as publication for the prize-winning writers in The New Writer 'Special Collection'".
Essays, articles and interviews up to 2,000 words covering any writing-related or literary theme in its widest sense. Previously published material is not eligible. Single entry £5.
thenewwriter.com/

Poetry Competitions