Ladies' Home Journal Personal Essay Contest

Deadline 6 December 

Description

"The Best Decision I Ever Made" is the topic of this year's Ladies' Home Journal Personal Essay Contest. The contest is open to persons older than 21 years of age, residents of USA. There is an incredible prize for the winning essay of $3,000.

BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition

Deadline 31 January

Description

The 2013 BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition is open for entries.

In partnership with the British Council and Commonwealth Writers , the competition offers a unique opportunity for writers from all around the globe to use the immense power of radio drama to tell the stories that matter to a world audience.

Friends of Merril Short Story Contest

Deadline February 15

Entry fee $5

Description

The Friends of the Merril Short Story Contest is open to all writers of all levels (published, unpublished, emerging, etc.), without restriction. The contest is international, so writers of any nation may enter.

Sanguine Theatre Company 4th annual playwriting competition

Deadline 30 November

Entry fee: $5.00

Description

Sanguine Theatre Company is calling for submissions of plays for their 4th annual playwright competition. Project Playwright is a result of Sanguine’s love for playwrights and new works.