Writing Contests
Emerging Writer's Contest
Contest Details
Deadline
May 15, 2025
Prize
One winner in each genre per year will receive $2,000 and publication in the literary journal. The winners will also receive a conversation with our partnering literary agency, Aevitas Creative Management, regarding their work and writing careers.
Fee
30 USD, Subscribers submit for free!
Genres
Description
Emerging Writer’s Contest recognizes work by an emerging writer in each of three genres: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. We consider authors “emerging” if they haven’t published or self-published a book.
Submit one entry per year via our online submission manager. No entries via email or mail.
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