Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 - 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants. This is in partnership with Reedsy and entries will be judged by Author, Editor, and Creative Writing Instructor Tom Bromley. Over $2800 in prizes!

The Prize will be awarded to three unpublished pieces of prose (word limit 4000) or poetry which best combine exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writer’s relationship with the natural world. 1st prize €1000 plus a week at Circle of Misse in France, 2nd prize €500, 3rd prize €250. Open to anyone (over 16). There is an entry fee of €15. This year’s judge is award-winning nature writer Cal Flyn.

Seeking creative nonfiction on any topic (1000 words or less) and in any style--from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hermit crab, and more! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives.

Electronic submissions via e-mail only; reprints/previously published are okay; simultaneous submissions are okay; multiple submissions are okay. Open internationally.

Limit: 300 entries.

Prizes (20 winners!):
1st Place: $500, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
2nd Place: $300, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
3rd Place: $200, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
7 Runners Up receive $25 Amazon Gift Cards, publication, interview, and gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store
10 Honorable mentions receive a gift code good for one item from CreateWriteNow's Store

Entry: $12 entry fee; critique option for an additional $13

Fall into Focus - Residency program in Finland, Fall 2024

Residency program for writers, artists and researchers

Periods: 1 month
When: Sept / Oct / Nov 2024
Where: Arteles Creative Center, Hämeenkyrö, Finland
Application deadline: 2nd of May, 2024

Fall into Focus residency program is for writers, artists and researchers who want to concentrate on their creative practice, projects, writing or research. The program brings together creative individuals from various different fields and backgrounds.

The autumn residency period at Arteles Creative Center provides residents with the optimal conditions for sustained concentration. The program offers flexible time and space to freely develop creative projects without external pressure. Residents also have the option to refine and improve their focus through daily scheduled meditation sessions. Periods of deep focus can be balanced with walks in pure Nordic nature, relaxation in traditional Finnish sauna, and time around the bonfire with a supportive community of peers. All participation in group events & activities is voluntary. 


Find out more & apply: https://www.arteles.org