Creative writing prize: Places Competition 2025

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07 March 2025
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The contest from Minds Shine Bright invites stories and poems about locations that inspire the imagination

Writers may submit short stories up to 5,000 words, flash fiction up to 1,000 words, and poetry. There are $500 prizes in each category and an overall first prize of $1,500. There is also a $500 prize the for the best English as a Second Language entry. Between 25 and 30 commended writers will receive $150-$200. Winners and shortlisted entries will be published in an anthology.

The entry fee is $15.

The closing date is 31 May.

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For full details see the website.

 

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