Category: writing contest

Theme

This contest invites you to explore forgotten lands, whatever that means to you. Fantasy, contemporary, romance, crime. All genres are welcome.

Prize

1st place: $3,000 USD. Free enrollment in the New Novelist Accelerator.

2nd – 10th: 10c/word and publication.

11th – 35th: $20 USD and an honorable mention in the magazine.

Deadline

The contest opens at 12:01 am EST on September 1st.

The contest closes at 11:59 pm EST on September 30th.

Winners will be announced on November 1st.

Organizers

Open to everyone except Canadian writers

Story length

Minimum 500 words and maximum 2000 words.

Jury

Django Wexler

Selection Criteria:

The Judge will choose the winner based on:

Creativity

Character

Structure & Flow

Quality of Writing

Writing contest link

Where: worldwide

Submisions: 15/03/2020 – 15/05/2021

About:

Puchi Award seeks for the most innovative,
groundbreaking, vibrant book proposals in any genre, focusing entirely on their boldness and their links with present-day art languages.

Deadline
15 May 2022

Who may enter
The competition is open to adult authors of any nationality.

Short description

The competition is organized by La Casa Encendida and Fulgencio Pimentel.

“ The competition is open to books in any genre or form: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, novels, comics, picture books, essays, cookbooks, geography books, combinations of the above or any other type imaginable. We’re looking for one-of-a-kind book, or even a whole new kind of book.

You may submit only finished works that have never been published. 

Works may be written in any language, although a provisional translation into English of at least two pages must also be submitted. 

Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.

Prize
The winner will receive a cash prize of €8,000 and his work will be published and distributed by Fulgencio Pimentel.

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.

Deadline: Applications are open for 2022.

Our Art Writing & Publishing programe is targeting interested Art Writers, Academics, Critics and Intellectuals that have a publication project they would like to collaborate on or develop with ARAK Collection.We are looking for Art Writers (used broadly), to propose reference level publishable projects that ARAK Collection will Publish under its Publishing Umbrella activities.If you have any idea that you believe the current publishing Sub-Saharan Art panorama is missing, either new or something you have been working on, we are happy to consider your submission. If your idea collects the ARAK Curatorial Advisory Committee consensual approval, it will be selected for development and ultimately publishing. We are looking to publish our first Art Writing Fellowship in 2022.

Applications and associated files are accepted by email only, sent to: Fellowships@arakcollection.com. The file must include the following :

1. Biography of the applicant (maximum 500 keystrokes), complete with training, research and contact details, and a portfolio (word or pdf) of various projects the applicant has carried out or is working on.
2. a written statement of interest in the ARAK Collection Fellowship Program and how it will contribute to the applicant’s research and career interests and development. (maximum 3000 keystrokes, word or pdf), an estimated research timetable and an estimated project  production timetable for the different stages in the publication being proposed.
3. Recommendation letters from relevant art world professionals, with whom the applicant has worked closely are welcomed, but not essential.
4. All texts must be in English only.

Application Link:

Application deadline: 9 February 2022,

Status: Applications are closed.

Benefits: Living expenses, extra support for project funding.

Duration: 13 days.

Country: Canada

Overview

The Computational Writing residency will allow writers to explore working at the intersection of computing and literary art, not only by using pre-developed tools but also by directly undertaking programming. The residency will consider how computation can be means for reflecting on one’s own writing process as well as for processing anything from small, curated collections of words to large text corpora.

This self-directed residency offers the opportunity to work away from the constraints of everyday life. Delve deep into your creative project and take advantage of the artistic community of your peers around you. The program provides opportunities for consultations with mentors, and optional group sessions led by guest mentors that allow writers to explore literary techniques, aspects, and devices that you may find useful in your practice.

You may also sign up for additional walks and day trips within Banff National Park as well as campus-wide activities organized by our Participant Resources team.

This flexible program allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for. All program elements are optional.

What does the program offer?

This 13-day residency provides thematic teaching from faculty members, Q&A sessions, public events, and one-on-one workshopping.

Instructors will discuss ideas, experiences, and obstacles that participants may be encountering with their writing across genre.

Who should apply?

Experienced writers and programmers looking to explore the future of digital compositional techniques. We welcome writers from all backgrounds, and all gender identities and expressions.

Note: While the language of Banff Centre is English, we welcome projects in English or Spanish for this residency.

Further details: