2025 Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest

Who may enter Authors from all countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Russia, and Belarus (due to US government restrictions). There is no age limit. Short description The contest is organized by Winning Writers located in Western Massachusetts, United States of America. You may submit one humor poem, in English. Your poem should […]

34th Annual Jeffrey E. Smith Editors’ Prize

Who may enter The competition is open to writers worldwide. Short description The Missouri Review, an American literary magazine, is currently accepting submissions for the 34th Jeffrey E. Smith Editors’ Prize. There are three categories: fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Writers can submit one piece of fiction or nonfiction up to 8,500 words or any number […]

The Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2024/2025

Who may enter The competition is open to both unpublished and published writers, and from anywhere in the world. Short description The contest is organized by the Galley Beggar Press, a publishing company based in Norwich, England. “ We love fiction in all of its forms – experimental, ‘literary’, crime, fantasy, Sci-Fi – and the […]

The SmokeLong Grand Micro Contest 2024

Submissions open 1 August 2024 Submissions close 15 November 2024 Who may enter The competition is open to anyone over the age of 18. Short description The competition is organized by SmokeLong Quarterly, an online literary magazine dedicated to flash narratives. Fiction, non-fiction, and hybrid narratives are considered. Word count: 250 words or fewer for […]

Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2024

Who may enter The competition is open to anyone. Short description The competition is organized by the Aesthetica Magazine, an international art and culture magazine. There are two categories: Poetry and Short Fiction. Poetry entries should be no more than 40 lines. Fiction entries should be no more than 2,000 words. There is no theme to […]

2025 Peter Porter Poetry Prize

Who may enter All poets writing in English are eligible to enter. There is no age limit. Short description The contest is organized by the Australian Book Review. “ The Peter Porter Poetry Prize is one of Australia’s most lucrative and respected poetry awards. It honours the life and work of the great Australian poet […]

International Silent Book Contest 2025

Who may enter The competition is open to illustrators of any nationality over the age of 18. Short description The Silent Book Contest is organized by the Italian publisher Carthusia Edizioni. Create and submit a silent book, which is a illustrated book without words, telling a story through images alone. The subject is open and […]

Tapirulan Illustrators Contest 2024

Who may enter The competition is open to illustrators from around the world. Short description The contest is organized by Tapirulan Association based in Cremona, Italy. This year’s theme is Voilà. You may submit only one illustration. Any medium and technique is allowed. Each work must be square-shaped.   Entry fee The entry fee is 15 […]

International Compost Awareness Week 2025 Poster Contest

Who may enter The contest is open to anyone aged 14 years or older. Short description The competition is organized by the Compost Research & Education Foundation based in Raleigh, United States of America. The winning poster will be used to promote International Compost Awareness Week 2025. The poster theme is “Sustainable Communities Begin with […]

Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2025

Who may enter The competition is open to professional artisans of 18 years or older. Short description The competition is organized by the Loewe Foundation, a Spanish company based in Madrid. LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize is an international award for contemporary craft. The work must be handmade or partly handmade by the participant. The work […]

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