Short Story Competitions

Hi MaLanie!

You could try these as a start...

http://www.firstwriter.com/competitions
http://www.fictionfactor.com/contests.html
http://www.prizemagic.co.uk/html/writing_comps.htm (UK contests)

Although, since most contests ask for an entry fee, and the prizes are often not that amazing, I'd be tempted to just submit stories to magazines instead - usually no fees, no deadlines, and every one published is a winner

[Aside: This isn't really for you, since I'm sure you're well aware, but if you google something along the lines of 'writing competitions', many of the sponsored adverts are for copyright services. Your work is copyrighted the moment it's in fixed form - you don't need to pay to copyright your short story. Vultures . End aside]

Sorry, I can't help you with the Hemingway competition, my computer isn't well today and the internet keeps falling over!

Writer's Market lists all the literary magazines. Poets & Writers magazine lists contests. Quite a few contests have had scandals wherein the winners are somehow associated with the judges - if you decide to enter one, google its history.

Palmfrond said:

Writer's Market lists all the literary magazines. Poets & Writers magazine lists contests. Quite a few contests have had scandals wherein the winners are somehow associated with the judges - if you decide to enter one, google its history.

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Yeah, the contest racket is known for some shady dealings. Not saying they 'all' do it.

IMHO, the more legit contests have submission guidelines that 'hide' the name of the authors. But yeah, check the history.

Personally, I think you are better off just submitting to magazines and ezines.

But there is no harm in submitting for the contests if you can afford the entry fees ranging from $2 - $20 dollars. Doesn't take too many before you are spending $100s.

Mel...

MaLanie1971 said:

I never thought of a magazine. What kind of mags take short stories?

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A starting point is Duotrope, which lists everything from professional magazines/ezines, to little non-paying hobby outfits. You can search their list by genre and payscale.