Book Awards

• The James Jones First Novel Fellowship - The award is intended to honor the spirit of unblinking honesty, determination, and insight into modern culture exemplified by the late James Jones, author of From Here to Eternity and other prose narratives of distinction. Jones himself was the recipient of aid from many supporters as a young writer and his family, friends, and admirers have established this award of $10,000 to continue the tradition in his name. Two runner up awards of $750 each will also be given by the Jones Literary Society. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 41 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• The Lincoln Prize at Gettysburg College - The Lincoln Prize at Gettysburg College shall be awarded annually by the Lincoln and Soldiers Institute for the finest scholarly work in English on Abraham Lincoln, or the American Civil War soldier, or a subject relating to their era. The Prize will generally go to a book but in rare instances an important article or essay might be honored. As many as two prizes may be awarded each year. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 21 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

Poetry Contests

• First Book Competition and Open Competition - In each category, $1,000 and publication in the CSU Poetry Series is offered for the best full-length volume of original poetry. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 30 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• The Motherwell Prize - The Motherwell Prize is for a first or second full-length collection of poems by a woman writing in English. To be judged by Fence Books editors, with a cash prize of $5000 and publication by Fence Books. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 29 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• The National Poetry Series mtvU Prize - The National Poetry Series seeks book-length manuscripts of poetry written by American citizens. All manuscripts must be previously unpublished, although some or all of the individual poems may have appeared in periodicals. Five manuscripts will be chosen, each winning $1,000 and publication by one of the NPS participating publishers: HarperCollins, Penguin Books, Coffee House Press, Fence Books and another press to be announced. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 41 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

Writing Contests

• Fishtrap Fellowships - Each year, Fishtrap, Inc. awards up to five Fellowships for Summer Fishtrap, held every July at Wallowa Lake, Oregon. Awards are made on the basis of writing submission only, and are not limited to or made because of the genre. In a given year, awards might all go to poets, or to fiction writers, or to non-fiction writers. Fellowships cover the cost of a workshop, registration for the Gathering, and food and lodging for the week. A small travel stipend is also included. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 29 Rating: 8.00 Votes: 1) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• Ruthanne Wiley Memorial Novella Contest - The Cleveland State University Poetry Center is pleased to announce the third annual Ruthanne Wiley Memorial Novella Contest. One prize of $1000 and publication of the winning novella is offered for the best original novella. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 32 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• The Robert Fagles Translation Prize - This award will be given annually to a translator who has shown exceptional skill in translating a book of contemporary poetry into English. The winner, who will be announced in May, will have until the following January to complete work on his or her translation. Publication will be the following September. The winning translator will receive a $2,000 cash prize and book publication. The translated poet will receive a $500 honorarium. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 19 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• The Warren Adler Short Story Contest - The Annual Warren Adler Short Story Contest publicizes and promotes the art of the fictional short story and restore its place as a prime literary format. The first prize winner, announced in conjunction with the publication of Warren Adler’s latest short story collection New York Echoes, is awarded $1,000; all five finalists will also be awarded personalized first editions of Mr. Adler’s collection. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 27 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• The Spur Awards - The Spur Awards, given annually for distinguished writing about the American West, are among the oldest and most prestigious in American literature. The Spur Awards are open to nonmembers as well as members. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 25 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It

• The John Southam Awards - Each year, U.S. sailing industry trade association Sail America bestows prestigious awards to journalists in a variety of media categories who have successfully carried the message of sailing to a non-sailing audience. The Southam Awards were established in 1993 in honor of John Southam, a tireless promoter of sailing and the former publisher of Sailing World and Cruising World magazines. The Grand Prize winner receives a beautiful Crystal Cup and $5000 cash, while category winners receive $1000 each and a certificate. NEW! (Added: 29-Feb-2008 Hits: 22 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) | Detail | Visit Website | Rate It