Black Warrior Review
Writing Contest
What it's looking for: a short story, or a set of up to three poems
Open to: no mention
Prize: $1,000 and publication in the spring/summer issue of the Black Warrior Review
Entry fee: $15 per short story or set of up to three poems; online submissions accepted
Word count: up to 7,500 for short stories
Deadline: October 1
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Short Fiction Contest
What it's looking for: a literary short story, any genre
Open to: anyone
Prize: $1,000 and publication in website; winners and finalists will be considered for representation
Entry fee: $15
Word count: 5,000 words
Deadline: October 1
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Glimmer Train
Writing Contest
What it's looking for: a short story about family
Open to: anyone
Prize: $1,200 and publication in Glimmer Train Stories
Entry fee: $15
Word count: 500 to 12,000 words
Deadline: October 31
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