De-Framing the Frame – FREE writing contest

$3,000 prize; create collage of text and image; must be uploaded to YouTube; details HERE:

http://www.murderedtheweb.com/contest.html

Lots of free contests

FanStory.com has more than 50 new contests every month. Contests are free to paid members and have cash prizes. Some upcoming contests:

5-7-9 poetry contest – May 31 deadline

Horror Story writing contest – June 6

Faith Poetry Contest – June 13

Free Verse Poetry Contest – June 19

Seeking submissions on PARENTHOOD for Chicken Soup book

From ChickenSoup.com:

They always say it’s the best job and the worst job. But basically it’s the best! We are looking for your stories about parenting – the hard work, the joy, the unconditional love, the funny times and the occasional sad ones too. Whether you’re a new parent of one or an “experienced” parent of several, by birth, by marriage, by adoption, or by fostering, tell us your stories about parenthood. Funny stories, stories that will make us tear up, stories with nuggets of great advice – all your anecdotes are welcome. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is June 30, 2012.

Details HERE:

http://www.chickensoup.com/form.asp?cid=submit_story

Chicken Soup call-out: Advice for making changes

From the Chicken Soup website:

Have you ever read a Chicken Soup for the Soul story that had a wonderful nugget of advice in it that made a difference in your life? We are looking for stories that contain great pieces of advice, whether they are little things that improve our everyday lives, or major epiphanies that can change a life completely. Topics we will cover include advice related to work and personal relationships, marriage, parenting, health and fitness, finances, constructive criticism, taking chances, and following your passion. The deadline date for story and poem submissions is August 31, 2012.

More info HERE:

http://www.chickensoup.com/form.asp?cid=submit_story

Pill Hill (publisher) seeking submissions for books/anthologies

Open to submissions for several books, including a family cookbook and several flash fiction anthologies; details HERE:

http://www.pillhillpress.com/open-submissions.html

Traveler’s Tales – paying anthology – multiple contests/anthologies

Details on multiple contests and anthologies HERE:

http://www.travelerstales.com/guidelines/

FREE “Oz Fiction” writing contest

Story related to the Land of Oz; 10,000 words max; no entry fee; cash prizes of $50 and $100; deadline is June 30, 2012; details HERE:

http://www.ozclub.org/The_International_Wizard_of_Oz_Club.html

“Two Ways Writing Contest” – May FREE Scribophile contest

Scribophile.com is pleased to announce the Two Ways writing contest. No entry fee.

This fee-free contest has a $50 first prize and a $25 second prize.  To enter, write a piece on any theme which contains both a prose section and a poetry section.  These two sections can be integrated or discrete, but must address the same core story.  Entries must be 2500 words or fewer.

Contest deadline May 31, 2012.  This contest is hosted by Scribophile–a friendly, knowledgeable, and intensive online critique community for writers and poets.  Entrants must create a free account on Scribophile.com to participate.  E-mail entries will not be accepted.

For full rules and guidelines, visit http://www.scribophile.com/contests/two-ways-contest/

FREE Vocabula Well-Written writing contest

first entry is FREE; deadline 5/31/2012; cash prizes of $50, $100 and $200; fiction or nonfiction; 200-500 words; details HERE:

http://www.vocabula.com/popupads/VRWritingContest.asp

or just go to vocabula.com and scroll down to the blue box

FREE greeting card contest!

http://warnerwriting.wordpress.com

From Marylin Warner:

Years ago, while I was teaching a greeting card-writing workshop, I wrote a Mother’s Day card. When I showed it to my mom, she laughed and thought it was great (but you know how moms are, so of course she’d say that.)

____________________Here it is:__________________________

(cover art)  Cartoon person wandering in a jungle, looking lost.

(cover message)  100 people were asked this question.  What if you were stranded on a deserted island, wounded, with no food or shelter, no weapons and no communication devices?

Only one person can help you survive.  Which person will you choose?   a)  a hunter,   b) a doctor,    c) a farmer ,   d) a politician,   e) none of the above

Here was their unanimous answer…

(inside message)

d) none of the above

I want my mommie!

___________________________________________________

Not your card of choice? Well, here’s the good news:  Now it’s your turn.

The third Writing Contest honoring Mary Elizabeth Shepherd begins now.

- No entry fee (never)   – Open to everyone (always)

- First place: $25   Second place: $15   Judges’ Special Award: $10

- Words only: poetry, prose, joke, song lyric (tell tune of song)  Your choice.

Directions:  Write a greeting card message for Mother’s Day for anyone important to you ~ mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, sister, friend, teacher.

Post your entry (only one per person) in a comment box for the blog: http://warnerwriting.wordpress.com.

Sign with your name or initials, general location (state), and your email or blog address.

Contest deadline is 8:00 pm (Mountain Daylight Time)  Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012

Winners will be announced on May 20 and posted on http://warnerwriting.wordpress.com