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(reblogged from Publishing and Other Forms of Insanity) There are loads of free literary contests in April, some with substantial prizes. All genres and forms are included, from humorous poetry, to short fiction, to full length-works, both published...

Leila Nabih sent the above illustration to help wet our appetites for warm starry evenings. Leila graduated from London Art College with a Diploma in Illustrating Children’s Books and she has illustrated a short story available on itunes...

In celebration and support of National Poetry Month this April, emerging and seasoned poets can tap into a free online resource of poetry contests and competitions.  Launched in 2013 as a “Hub” at http://creativegenius.hubpages.com ...

Deadline: Monthly Notes & Grace Notes hosts monthly competitions in three categories (poetry, fiction, CNF) with fluctuating cash prizes based on revenue, professional judging, publication opportunities through our own anthology and through out...

Why pay to enter a poetry contest when many competitions accept free submissions for a chance to win cash prizes from $1,000 to $100,000, plus publication, nationwide distribution, and publicity?