CONTESTS
Malahat Review
various writing contests - various deadlines Opens November!
The Malahat Review’s writing contests provide opportunities for writers to have their best work read around the world in one of North America’s finest literary journals.
Many Malahat contest winners have gone on to be recognized by the National Magazine Awards, the Western Magazine Awards, the McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize, and the Best Canadian Poetry in English.
With a contest for every taste and stage of career, it’s easy to find one that matches your ambition and abilities.
www.malahatreview.ca/contests/contests_info.html
Long Poem Prize Prize money: $2000 (Long Poem) and $1750 (Novella)
Entries due every February 1
The Malahat Review's oldest contests are offered every other year, with Long Poem entries accepted in odd-numbered years and Novella entries accepted in even-numbered years. The winning entry appears in the summer issue.
various writing contests - various deadlines Opens November!
The Malahat Review’s writing contests provide opportunities for writers to have their best work read around the world in one of North America’s finest literary journals.
Many Malahat contest winners have gone on to be recognized by the National Magazine Awards, the Western Magazine Awards, the McClelland & Stewart Journey Prize, and the Best Canadian Poetry in English.
With a contest for every taste and stage of career, it’s easy to find one that matches your ambition and abilities.
www.malahatreview.ca/contests/contests_info.html
Long Poem Prize Prize money: $2000 (Long Poem) and $1750 (Novella)
Entries due every February 1
The Malahat Review's oldest contests are offered every other year, with Long Poem entries accepted in odd-numbered years and Novella entries accepted in even-numbered years. The winning entry appears in the summer issue.
GET TO KNOW NATURE CONTEST
Nov 1, 2020 Deadline (0pen now)
Did you get outdoors and create an original work of art, writing, photography, videography and/or music inspired by nature?
If so, you're ready to enter!
https://www.gettoknow.ca/enter
Nov 1, 2020 Deadline (0pen now)
Did you get outdoors and create an original work of art, writing, photography, videography and/or music inspired by nature?
If so, you're ready to enter!
https://www.gettoknow.ca/enter
Polar Expressions Canada
http://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html
Poetry Deadline: November 29, 2020
Short-Story Deadline: December 6, 2020 Each year we hold two contests, which are open to Canadian students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Over $9,000 is awarded in cash prizes to schools and students who participate!
There is no entry fee and no obligation to purchase anything.
http://www.polarexpressions.ca/StudentContests.html
Poetry Deadline: November 29, 2020
Short-Story Deadline: December 6, 2020 Each year we hold two contests, which are open to Canadian students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Over $9,000 is awarded in cash prizes to schools and students who participate!
There is no entry fee and no obligation to purchase anything.
VOYA MAGAZINE
Teen VoicesTeens are invited to contribute to VOYA Magazine.
Teen VoicesTeens are invited to contribute to VOYA Magazine.
- to enter the annual Teen Poetry Contest
- to submit a cover photo
- to submit a manuscript for the Notes from the Teenage Underground column
- to become a Teen Reviewer
- to submit to the Teen Perspectives Blog
2021 AMAZON YOUTH SHORT STORY CONTEST - Jan 1 2021 - Jan 30 2021
To be eligible, the author must be between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. They must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The short story must be under 3,000 words; the single original piece must be a fictional work written by a single author, available in English. Only one entry per youth author is allowed. Signed consent from the author’s parent or legal guardian must be submitted along with the entry. https://thewalrus.ca/amazonfirstnovelaward/
To be eligible, the author must be between the ages of thirteen and seventeen. They must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. The short story must be under 3,000 words; the single original piece must be a fictional work written by a single author, available in English. Only one entry per youth author is allowed. Signed consent from the author’s parent or legal guardian must be submitted along with the entry. https://thewalrus.ca/amazonfirstnovelaward/
Dandelion Press
DANDELION’S AUTUMN 2020 MICROFICTION CONTEST
We have been saving this particular image for our MicroFiction contest for quite some time now! It is near and dear to us, capturing so many elements of Lori’s art’s magic and mystery. This final contest of 2020 just felt like the right time to share it with you all, and invite your Stories to express what YOU see here. May Muses flutter about your head as your Quill guides your hands and hearts.
Please email us your tale, up to 1,000 words, by midnight of November 13, 2020. Entries received after that time cannot be considered.
https://dandelionpreusch.squarespace.com/current-contest
DANDELION’S AUTUMN 2020 MICROFICTION CONTEST
We have been saving this particular image for our MicroFiction contest for quite some time now! It is near and dear to us, capturing so many elements of Lori’s art’s magic and mystery. This final contest of 2020 just felt like the right time to share it with you all, and invite your Stories to express what YOU see here. May Muses flutter about your head as your Quill guides your hands and hearts.
Please email us your tale, up to 1,000 words, by midnight of November 13, 2020. Entries received after that time cannot be considered.
https://dandelionpreusch.squarespace.com/current-contest
The Betty Award
The Betty Award has both a Spring & Fall contest. The Betty Award has both a Spring & Fall contest.
Enter soon for the Spring 2021 contest!
For youth aged 8-12
Maximum Story Length 1000 words, typed
http://www.thebettyaward.com/
The Betty Award has both a Spring & Fall contest. The Betty Award has both a Spring & Fall contest.
Enter soon for the Spring 2021 contest!
For youth aged 8-12
Maximum Story Length 1000 words, typed
http://www.thebettyaward.com/
Constance Rooke Creative Nonfiction Prize
http://www.malahatreview.ca/contests/creative_non-fiction_prize/info.html
Deadline (opens in May)
Writers may submit one piece of creative nonfiction per entry.
The entry must be no longer than 3,000 words. Please double-space your work and include a word count on the first page of your entry.
There are no restrictions on subject matter or aesthetic approach. For example, the entry may be personal essay, memoir, cultural criticism, nature writing, or literary journalism. (Read our Creative Nonfiction mandate here.)
All entries are judged anonymously (no identifying inormation is to be included on any story submitted).
Multiple entries are allowed (at a reduced fee, if paid for at the same time as the initial entry
Entry Fee: $35 CAD for Canadian entries
http://www.malahatreview.ca/contests/creative_non-fiction_prize/info.html
Deadline (opens in May)
Writers may submit one piece of creative nonfiction per entry.
The entry must be no longer than 3,000 words. Please double-space your work and include a word count on the first page of your entry.
There are no restrictions on subject matter or aesthetic approach. For example, the entry may be personal essay, memoir, cultural criticism, nature writing, or literary journalism. (Read our Creative Nonfiction mandate here.)
All entries are judged anonymously (no identifying inormation is to be included on any story submitted).
Multiple entries are allowed (at a reduced fee, if paid for at the same time as the initial entry
Entry Fee: $35 CAD for Canadian entries
Flying Ketchup Press
STORIES FOR KIDS BY KIDS - Various deadlines
Short Story Contests for Kids & Young Adults
Our 2010 Short Story Contests from Flying Ketchup also include our children's and YA editions. Check out the titles which will officially hit the shelves next year. Find your next great reading adventure with Flying Ketchup Press. Lots of contests with many different deadlines for both writing and art. Have a look:
www.flyingketchuppress.com/books
STORIES FOR KIDS BY KIDS - Various deadlines
Short Story Contests for Kids & Young Adults
Our 2010 Short Story Contests from Flying Ketchup also include our children's and YA editions. Check out the titles which will officially hit the shelves next year. Find your next great reading adventure with Flying Ketchup Press. Lots of contests with many different deadlines for both writing and art. Have a look:
www.flyingketchuppress.com/books
The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award
Check in the Spring for new contest announcement!
The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2018 is open for entries! The competition will be open until midnight (BST) 31 July 2018 and is eligible for anyone aged 11-17 years at the date of the deadline.
We are SO delighted that this year’s poet judges are Caroline Bird and Daljit Nagra.
For the competition this year, Caroline has said that she will be looking for “a poem that feels alive on the page… rich with imagery and playfulness, highly alert to language. ” Whilst Daljit remarked that “all I’m looking for is a poet having a good time, whether it be about a serious subject such as environment issues or a silly one such as a chocolate wrapper.”
http://poetrysociety.org.uk/competitions/foyle-young-poets-of-the-year-award/
Check in the Spring for new contest announcement!
The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award 2018 is open for entries! The competition will be open until midnight (BST) 31 July 2018 and is eligible for anyone aged 11-17 years at the date of the deadline.
We are SO delighted that this year’s poet judges are Caroline Bird and Daljit Nagra.
For the competition this year, Caroline has said that she will be looking for “a poem that feels alive on the page… rich with imagery and playfulness, highly alert to language. ” Whilst Daljit remarked that “all I’m looking for is a poet having a good time, whether it be about a serious subject such as environment issues or a silly one such as a chocolate wrapper.”
http://poetrysociety.org.uk/competitions/foyle-young-poets-of-the-year-award/
Poetry Institute of Canada
ANNUAL YOUNG WRITERS CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST – 2021
(ages 5-18)
We are now accepting entries for our Annual Young Writers Creative Writing Contest for ages 5-18. Theme is open, 360 words or less and one entry per writer. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2020.
youngwritersofcanada.ca/contests/
ANNUAL YOUNG WRITERS CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST – 2021
(ages 5-18)
We are now accepting entries for our Annual Young Writers Creative Writing Contest for ages 5-18. Theme is open, 360 words or less and one entry per writer. DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2020.
youngwritersofcanada.ca/contests/
SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING AWARDS
Submissions open for the 2021 Scholastic Awards on September 1, 2020.
https://www.artandwriting.org/what-we-do/the-awards/categories/
Art Categories
Submissions open for the 2021 Scholastic Awards on September 1, 2020.
https://www.artandwriting.org/what-we-do/the-awards/categories/
Art Categories
- Architecture & Industrial Design
- Ceramics & Glass
- Comic Art
- Design
- Digital Art
- Drawing & Illustration
- Editorial Cartoon
- Fashion
- Film & Animation
- Jewelry
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Video Game Design
- Art Portfolio (graduating seniors only)
- Critical Essay
- Dramatic Script
- Flash Fiction
- Humor
- Journalism
- Novel Writing
- Personal Essay & Memoir
- Poetry
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Short Story
- Writing Portfolio (graduating seniors only)
- Future New
Habitat For Humanity Writing Contest - The Meaning of Home
The Meaning of Home contest is a unique and meaningful way to get students involved in creative writing. The goal is to teach students the importance of actively participating to better their communities.
Contest not posted for this year yet. Stay tuned. Usually starts in January.
https://meaningofhome.ca/teachers/
The Meaning of Home contest is a unique and meaningful way to get students involved in creative writing. The goal is to teach students the importance of actively participating to better their communities.
Contest not posted for this year yet. Stay tuned. Usually starts in January.
https://meaningofhome.ca/teachers/
The River of Words international art and poetry contest
open to any child in the world, from 5 to 19 years of age, who has not yet completed high school.
https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/center-for-environmental-literacy/rules-and-guidelines
Deadline Feb 1, 2021
open to any child in the world, from 5 to 19 years of age, who has not yet completed high school.
https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/center-for-environmental-literacy/rules-and-guidelines
Deadline Feb 1, 2021
Poetry Institute of Canada contest
Young Writers Creative Writing Contest – Deadline March 15, 2021
This creative writing contest is open to students/individuals aged 5-18
– Contest is “FREE” to enter
– Stories/entries must not exceed 360 words (all words count).
– One entry per writer/per contest
– Theme is open
– Entry must be neatly written, or typed and must include your name, full mailing address, and age.
– Please keep a copy of your entry; it will not be returned
– Entry forms (if you are entering without a school, please disregard the school information on the forms).
Young Writers Creative Writing Contest – Deadline March 15, 2021
This creative writing contest is open to students/individuals aged 5-18
– Contest is “FREE” to enter
– Stories/entries must not exceed 360 words (all words count).
– One entry per writer/per contest
– Theme is open
– Entry must be neatly written, or typed and must include your name, full mailing address, and age.
– Please keep a copy of your entry; it will not be returned
– Entry forms (if you are entering without a school, please disregard the school information on the forms).
ALICE MUNRO SHORT STORY COMPETITION
Contest Deadline March 18, 2021 – 11:59pm PST
The winning entry will be the Canadian work of up to 2,500 words in the English language, fiction, written by an author not yet published in book format. Winners will be announced at the 2019 Festival with simultaneous social and print media release.
ENTRY FEE
$25 per entry for Adults;
$10 per entry for Youth
http://alicemunrofestival.ca/?page_id=1317
Contest Deadline March 18, 2021 – 11:59pm PST
The winning entry will be the Canadian work of up to 2,500 words in the English language, fiction, written by an author not yet published in book format. Winners will be announced at the 2019 Festival with simultaneous social and print media release.
ENTRY FEE
$25 per entry for Adults;
$10 per entry for Youth
http://alicemunrofestival.ca/?page_id=1317
Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest (no fee)
Now in its 19th year, this contest seeks today's best humor poems. No fee to enter. Submit published or unpublished work. $2,250 in prizes.
Please submit once during
Submit between Aug 1 2020 - April 1, 2021
Prizes:
Now in its 19th year, this contest seeks today's best humor poems. No fee to enter. Submit published or unpublished work. $2,250 in prizes.
Please submit once during
Submit between Aug 1 2020 - April 1, 2021
Prizes:
- First Prize: $1,000 plus a two-year gift certificate from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)
- Second Prize: $250
- Honorable Mentions: 10 awards of $100 each
- Top 12 entries published online
Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize
http://poets.ca/stursberg/
The Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth was established to foster a lifelong relationship between Canadian youth and the literary arts, specifically poetry. The prize is supported through a generous donation from the Stursberg family and other donors in honour of Jessamy Stursberg. The prize accepts submissions from young poets all across Canada, with three prizes awarded in both the Junior (grades 7 to 9) and Senior (grades 10 to 12) categories:
Winner: $400
Second Place: $350
Third Place: $300
NEW THIS YEAR! Selected winning poems and runners-up will be published in a special edition of the League of Canadian Poets chapbook series!
Each youth poet selected for the chapbook will receive complimentary copies and will get to see their poem distributed across Canada.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 20, 2021
http://poets.ca/stursberg/
The Jessamy Stursberg Poetry Prize for Canadian Youth was established to foster a lifelong relationship between Canadian youth and the literary arts, specifically poetry. The prize is supported through a generous donation from the Stursberg family and other donors in honour of Jessamy Stursberg. The prize accepts submissions from young poets all across Canada, with three prizes awarded in both the Junior (grades 7 to 9) and Senior (grades 10 to 12) categories:
Winner: $400
Second Place: $350
Third Place: $300
NEW THIS YEAR! Selected winning poems and runners-up will be published in a special edition of the League of Canadian Poets chapbook series!
Each youth poet selected for the chapbook will receive complimentary copies and will get to see their poem distributed across Canada.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 20, 2021
ALBERTA CHAMPIONS
Deadline April 23, 2021
Win Great Prizes!
Grades 7-9 Essay Contest
First Prize: $500 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
Second Prize: $350 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
Third Prize: $200 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
Grades 4-6 Story Contest
First Prize: $300 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your
achievement
Second Prize: $200 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your
achievement
Third Prize: $100 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
http://albertachampions.org/calgary-area-contest/
Deadline April 23, 2021
Win Great Prizes!
Grades 7-9 Essay Contest
First Prize: $500 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
Second Prize: $350 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
Third Prize: $200 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
Grades 4-6 Story Contest
First Prize: $300 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your
achievement
Second Prize: $200 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your
achievement
Third Prize: $100 VISA gift card and a certificate of recognition of your achievement
http://albertachampions.org/calgary-area-contest/
TNQ
The Peter Hinchcliffe Fiction Award
$1000 for one outstanding short storyDeadline: May 28, 2021
tnq.ca/contests/
The Peter Hinchcliffe Fiction Award
$1000 for one outstanding short storyDeadline: May 28, 2021
tnq.ca/contests/
RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award
The RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award supports and celebrates new Canadian writers. Young unpublished writers are invited to submit short stories, creative non-fiction, journalism, and poetry to a jury of distinguished PEN Canada members for a chance to win $2,000 CAD and mentorship from a Canadian author.
Deadline 5:00PM on May 18, 2021.
https://pencanada.ca/newvoices/
The RBC/PEN Canada New Voices Award supports and celebrates new Canadian writers. Young unpublished writers are invited to submit short stories, creative non-fiction, journalism, and poetry to a jury of distinguished PEN Canada members for a chance to win $2,000 CAD and mentorship from a Canadian author.
Deadline 5:00PM on May 18, 2021.
https://pencanada.ca/newvoices/
Eden Mills Poetry Contest for Kids and Teens
Poetry Contest for Teens
DEADLINE June 15, 2021
Announcing our 2020 Poetry Contest for Teens!
The theme of this year's contest is “MY WORLD”. Tell us about your world. Big or small, near or far.
Poetry Contest for Children
DEADLINE June 15, 2021
Announcing our 2020 Poetry Contest for Children!
The theme of this year's contest is “MY WORLD”. Tell us about your world! Big or small, near or far.
Poetry Contest for Teens
DEADLINE June 15, 2021
Announcing our 2020 Poetry Contest for Teens!
The theme of this year's contest is “MY WORLD”. Tell us about your world. Big or small, near or far.
Poetry Contest for Children
DEADLINE June 15, 2021
Announcing our 2020 Poetry Contest for Children!
The theme of this year's contest is “MY WORLD”. Tell us about your world! Big or small, near or far.
Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest
Blue Mountain Arts Announces Its Thirty-Sixth Biannual Poetry Contest
Deadline: June 30, 2021
1st prize: $350 * 2nd prize: $200 * 3rd prize: $100
In addition, the winning poems will be displayed on our website.
Please read the following, then scroll down to submit your poem.
POETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES
All entries must be the original creation of the submitting author. All rights to the entries must be owned by the author and shall remain the property of the author. The author gives permission to Blue Mountain Arts, Inc. to publish and display the entry on the web (in electronic form only) if the entry is selected as a winner or finalist. Winners will be contacted within 45 days of the deadline date. The contest is open to everyone except employees of Blue Mountain Arts and their families. Void where prohibited.
Blue Mountain Arts Announces Its Thirty-Sixth Biannual Poetry Contest
Deadline: June 30, 2021
1st prize: $350 * 2nd prize: $200 * 3rd prize: $100
In addition, the winning poems will be displayed on our website.
Please read the following, then scroll down to submit your poem.
POETRY CONTEST GUIDELINES
- Poems can be rhyming or non-rhyming, although we find that non-rhyming poetry reads better.
- We suggest that you write about real emotions and feelings and that you have some special person or occasion in mind as you write.
- Poems are judged on the basis of originality and uniqueness.
- English-language entries only, please.
- Enter as often as you like!
All entries must be the original creation of the submitting author. All rights to the entries must be owned by the author and shall remain the property of the author. The author gives permission to Blue Mountain Arts, Inc. to publish and display the entry on the web (in electronic form only) if the entry is selected as a winner or finalist. Winners will be contacted within 45 days of the deadline date. The contest is open to everyone except employees of Blue Mountain Arts and their families. Void where prohibited.
Martyn Godfrey Young Writers Award
YABS is extending the deadline to June 30, 2021
http://yabs.ab.ca/youngwriters.php
We know there are a lot of awesome young writers and artists in Alberta. We think they deserve a little extra recognition, and the Martyn Godfrey Award is just the thing! This is an annual, juried short story contest open to all Albertan students in grades 4 through 9.
YABS is extending the deadline to June 30, 2021
http://yabs.ab.ca/youngwriters.php
We know there are a lot of awesome young writers and artists in Alberta. We think they deserve a little extra recognition, and the Martyn Godfrey Award is just the thing! This is an annual, juried short story contest open to all Albertan students in grades 4 through 9.