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Please give a brief description of the web site and the contest. Contests do not have to have monetary awards, but that is what is most likely to be found in this category. In addition to length and eligibility, information should include details of entry fees, prizes and deadlines.

An effort will be made to include all writing contests, competitions, awards and prizes in this category with the following four exceptions:
1. No foreign languages. English only.
2. No so-called "contests" that are merely "draws". To be included, a contest must be judged on the writing quality of entries. Random lucky draws are not contests.
3. Sites maintained with an excessive number of pop-ups will be excluded.
4. Sites that are unresponsive or restricted or close down for a period longer than four weeks will be removed. If a site changes hands, it may also be removed if the site's original contest content is not maintained or improved. 5. Contests that contain a cancellation or pro rata clause (e.g., "If fewer than 200 entries are received, prize money will be adjusted pro rata") will not be listed.

Legitimate writing and literary contests, competitions, awards and prizes of all kinds. In this general category, contests that offer prizes in two or more different genres will be found. Contests that focus on specific genres, like Essays, Poetry, Screenwriting and Short Stories, are listed in those specific sub-categories. Contests do not have to have monetary rewards, but that is what is most likely to be found in this category.

Essays

Please give a brief description of the web site and the contest. Contests do not have to have monetary awards, but that is what is most likely to be found in this category. In addition to length and eligibility, information should include details of entry fees, prizes and deadlines.

An effort will be made to include all writing contests, competitions, awards and prizes in this category with the following four exceptions:
1. No foreign languages. English only.
2. No so-called "contests" that are merely "draws". To be included, a contest must be judged on the writing quality of entries. Random lucky draws are not contests.
3. Sites maintained with an excessive number of pop-ups will be excluded.
4. Sites that are unresponsive or restricted or close down for a period longer than four weeks will be removed. If a site changes hands, it may also be removed if the site's original contest content is not maintained or improved.

Legitimate writing and literary contests, competitions, awards and prizes of all kinds. Contests do NOT have to have monetary awards, but that is what is most likely to be found in this category.

Poetry

Please give a brief description of the web site and the contest. Contests do NOT have to offer monetary rewards, but that is what most authors expect to find in this category. In addition to length and eligibility, information should include details of entry fees, prizes, and deadlines.

An effort will be made to include all writing contests, competitions, awards and prizes in this category with the following four exceptions:
1. No foreign languages. English only.
2. No so-called "contests" that are merely "draws". To be included, a contest must be judged on the writing quality of entries. Random lucky draws are not contests.
3. Sites maintained with an excessive number of pop-ups will be excluded.
4. Sites that are unresponsive or restricted or close down for a period longer than four weeks will be removed. If a site changes hands, it may also be removed if the site's original contest content is not maintained or improved.

Legitimate writing and literary contests, competitions, awards and prizes of all kinds. Contests do NOT have to offer monetary rewards, but that is what most authors expect to find in this category.

Resources and Directories

All resources and directories that the editor deems to be useful to writers seeking guidelines, lists and general information relating to literary and writing contests, awards, prizes, and competitions.
Resources and directories offer current lists of writing and literary competitions, contests, prizes, and awards.

Screenwriting

Please give a brief description of the web site and the contest. In addition to length and eligibility, information should include details of entry fees, prizes and deadlines.

An effort will be made to include all screenwriting contests, competitions, awards and prizes in this category with the following five exceptions:
1. No foreign languages. English only.
2. No so-called "contests" that are merely "draws". To be included, a contest must be judged on the writing quality of entries. Random lucky draws are not contests.
3. Sites maintained with an excessive number of pop-ups will be excluded.
4. Sites that are unresponsive or restricted or close down for a period longer than four weeks will be removed. If a site changes hands, it may also be removed if the site's original contest content is not maintained or improved. 5. In view of the large number of screenwriting contests that disappear after their inaugural run, such contests will not normally be listed in The Open Directory until they have a proven track record for reliability. Contests sponsored or endorsed by major studios will be exempted from this rule.

Screenwriting contests, competitions, awards and prizes of all kinds.

Short Stories

Please give a brief description of the web site and the contest. Contests do not have to pay out monetary rewards, but that is what is most likely to be found in this category. In addition to length and eligibility, information should include details of entry fees, prizes, and deadlines.

An effort will be made to include all writing contests, competitions, awards and prizes in this category with the following four exceptions:
1. No foreign languages. English only.
2. No so-called "contests" that are merely "draws". To be included, a contest must be judged on the writing quality of entries. Random lucky draws are not contests.
3. Sites maintained with an excessive number of pop-ups will be excluded.
4. Sites that are unresponsive or restricted or close down for a period longer than four weeks will be removed. If a site changes hands, it may also be removed if the site's original contest content is not maintained or improved.

Legitimate writing and literary contests, competitions, awards and prizes of all kinds. Contests do not have to have monetary rewards, but that is what is most likely to be found in this category.

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