More Writing Contests (Warning: most of these contests are free to enter)

Humdinger wants you to become a successful writer. We won't be selfish, either. Submit with us and with other publishers and make your own future as a writer. Below are writing contests not sponsored by Humdinger. We don't claim to know anything about most of these contests, but we heartily endorse writing, taking risks and having fun. Humdinger also wants struggling writers to have the opportunity to enter FREE WRITING CONTESTS. If you win any contests, if you learn of any writing contests, or if any of these links are dead, let us know at: Editor@humdingerzine.com Other People's Writing Contests  Most recent addition: 5/26/06  SHORT SHORT STORY CONTEST   The Writer's Digest 7th Annual Short Short Story Competition   Length: 1,500 words or fewer. Deadline: Friday, December 01, 2006. PRIZES First Place: $3,000 Second Place: $1,500 Third Place: $500 Fourth Through Tenth Place: $100 Eleventh Through Twenty-Fifth Place: $50 gift certificate for Writer's Digest Books Read more at: https://www.writersdigest.com/contests/shortshort/     SPECULATIVE FICTION NOVELLA Note: Speculative fiction includes science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror.   2006 Bards and Sages Writing Contest: Speculative Fiction Novellas. Length:15,000-40,000 words. Awards: $500, $200 $50 in U.S. Savings Bonds. Entry fee: $15. Deadline: October 1, 2006. Info: http://www.bardsandsages.com/2006contest   SCIENCE FICTION POETRY CONTEST   Science Fiction Poetry Association first poetry contest. Deadline: June 30, 2006 Fee: Free to enter Prizes: $15, $10, $5 Length: 14 lines Topic: Write 14 lines, any style of poetry, about a mirror. The poem must address something speculative, such as fantasy, science fiction, horror, science, etc. http://www.sfpoetry.com/poetrycontest.html     SPECULATIVE FICTION STORIES FOR ANTHOLOGY   Deadline: July 1, 2006 Fee: None Prize: Anthology publication Length: Up to 12, 000 words Topic: Written by women about women living in an “alternative reality.” This could be a science fiction or fantasy story. http://anthology@dlsijpress.com   Alternative Reality WebZine FICTION AND POETRY CONTESTS http://www.arwz.com/zinecontests.html?200524 Deadline: June 1, 2006 Genre: Fiction—alternative reality topics (including science fiction, fantasy, etc.). Length: Between 3,000-8,000 words; Poetry should be under 100 lines. Consult the ARWZ website for specific information. Another LIST of Writing Contests is available at:   http://www.writers-editors.com/Writers/Contests/contests.htm http://www.proofpositive.com/contests/writecontests.php   Proof Positive provides a large list of writing contests (including Humdinger’s), many of which are free. This page is a direct link to their writing contests page. And, don’t forget to subscribe to Proof Positive’s Contest News.   http://www.freelancewriting.com/content/browse-writing_contests-137-1.html FreelanceWriting.com’s Writing Contests page lists Free contests. I also enjoy FreelanceWriting.com’s Writing Events page, which provides registration for their newsletter and many writing-related opportunities:   http://www.freelancewriting.com/webevents.html http://directory.google.com/Top/Arts/Writers_Resources/Contests/   The Google Directory listings of Literary Contests combines fee and free Writing Contests. Fantasy Short Story Contest (small fee charged) Remember that Fantasy fiction is not Science Fiction, but is more fantastical and less technical. Star Trek would be an example of Science Fiction, but Lord of the Rings is an example of Fantasy fiction. Stories up to 10,000 words, rated PG-13 to R. Deadline is apparently ongoing. http://fantasistent.com/CONTESTS/Contests.html Of course, you can find more Writing Contests at WritersDigest.com: http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/

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