TheBanyanTree: Writing Opportunities

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*Due in December, 2007*

White Eagle Coffee Store Press is accepting submissions of long stories 
of 8,000 - 14,000 words. Prize of $1,000 plus publication. $15 entry 
fee. Submit by December 15. For more information, visit 
_http://members.aol.com/_

Boulevard Short Fiction Contest for Emerging Writers is accepting 
entries for the prize of $1,500 and publication in Boulevard. Submit a 
story of any length with a $15 entry fee, which includes a one-year 
subscription to Boulevard, by December 15. Send an SASE, call, or visit 
_www.richardburgin.net/boulevard_ <http://www.richardburgin.net/boulevard>

PEN New England Hemingway Foundation is accepting entries for the PEN 
Award of $8,000 for a novel or book of short stories published in the 
current year by an American author who has not previously published a 
book of fiction. Publishers may submit four copies of a book published 
in 2007 with a $40 entry fee by December 7 to PEN New England, Emerson 
College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. (617) 824-8820 or visit 
_http://www.pen-ne.org/_

Writers Digest is accepting entries for its Poetry Awards for any style 
of poem that is 32 lines or less. Winner receives $500. Submit by 
December 20. $10 entry fee for first poem and $5 after that. See 
_http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/poetry/_

L. L. Winship/PEN New England Award of three prizes of $1,000 each for 
books of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction relating to New England 
published in the current year. Eligible books must have a connection to 
New England through their author, theme, or setting. Publishers may 
submit three copies of a book published in 2007 with a $35 entry fee by 
December 21 to PEN New England, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, 
Boston, MA 02116. (617) 824-8820 or visit _http://www.pen-ne.org/_

Poetry Society of America Chapbook Fellowships are four prizes of $1,000 
each and publication by the Poetry Society of America for chapbooks by 
poets who have not published a full-length collection. Submit a poetry 
manuscript of 20 to 30 pages with a $12 entry fee by December 21. There 
are age and location restrictions for two of the prizes. See 
_http://www.poetrysociety.org/_

Robert H. Winner Memorial Award of $2,500 is available for a poet over 
40 who has published no more than one book. Submit two copies of a 
manuscript of up to 10 poems or 20 pages by December 21. There is a $15 
entry fee for non-PSA members. See _http://www.poetrysociety.org/_

Puffin Foundation Artist Grants of $1,000 to $2,500 for poets, fiction 
writers, creative nonfiction writers, and other writers. Submit an 
application form, project description, project goals, budget, 
biographical information, and either a small work sample or references 
by December 30. No entry fee. See _http://www.puffinfoundation.org/_

Point of Life has a contest for reviews of Michael Levy's book, "The 
Inspiring Story of Little Goody Two Shoes." The winner will receive 
$500. Write a review, submit it to as many venues as you can, and submit 
the review to Point of Life by December 31, 2007. For details, see 
contact mikmikl at aol.com or visit _http://www.pointoflife.com/_

WHY online magazine for people working at home is accepting story 
submissions for its first annual writing contest through December 31. 
First prize is $500. $10 entry fee. Visit 
_http://www.workhomeyou.com/contest/_ for details.

Before Columbus Foundation is accepting entries for 10 - 18 American 
Book Awards honoring books published in the United States that make 
outstanding contributions to American literature. Submit two copies of a 
book published in 2007 by December 31. No entry fee. See 
_www.ankn.uaf.edu/iew/beforecolumbus_ 
<http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/iew/beforecolumbus>

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association is accepting 
entries for two $500 prizes for a book of fiction and a book of creative 
nonfiction written by an African American and published in the United 
States during the previous year. Publishers may nominate books published 
in 2007 by December 31. No entry fee. For information, see 
_http://www.bcala.org/_

The Civil War Institute is accepting entries for its Michael Shaara Book 
Prize of $5,000 honoring a novel about the Civil War published in the 
current year to "encourage fresh approaches to Civil War fiction." 
Publishers, critics, and authors may submit ten copies of a book 
published in 2007 by December 31. No entry fee. Send an SASE or visit 
the Web site for complete guidelines. See 
_www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar/prizes_andscholarships/michael_shaaraprize_ 
<http://www.gettysburg.edu/civilwar/prizes_andscholarships/michael_shaaraprize>

Cleveland Foundation is accepting entries for its Anisfield-Wolf Book 
Awards of $10,000 each for books of poetry, fiction, or creative 
nonfiction published in the previous year that "contribute to society's 
understanding of racism or appreciation of the rich diversity of human 
cultures." Submit five copies of a book published in 2007 by December 
31. No entry fee. Visit _http://www.anisfield-wolf.org/_ for information.

Glimmer Train Press is accepting short story submissions throughout 
December for its Fiction Open. The winner receives $2,000 and 
publication in Glimmer Train. $20 entry fee. during the month of 
December. Visit _http://www.glimmertrain.com/_

Ruth Hindman Foundation is accepting short story submissions for its H. 
E. Francis Short Story Competition. $1,000 prize. $15 entry fee by 
December 31. See _www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/english/hefrancis.php_ 
<http://www.uah.edu/colleges/liberal/english/hefrancis.php>

Livingston Press is accepting entries of first collections of short 
stories. The Tartt Fiction prize is $1,000 and publication by Livingston 
Press. $15 entry fee. Submit by December 31. See 
_http://www.livingstonpress.uwa.edu/_

Money for Women/Barbara Deming Memorial Fund has Individual Artist 
Grants for Women of up to $1,500 to feminist writers who are citizens of 
the United States or Canada. The current round of grants will be awarded 
to fiction writers. Submit three copies of a short story or novel 
excerpt of up to 25 pages, a project description, and a resumé with a 
$20 entry fee during the month of December. Send an SASE for the 
required application and complete guidelines to Money for Women/Barbara 
Deming Memorial Fund, Individual Artist Grants for Women, P.O. Box 309, 
Wilton, NH 03086. Susan Pliner, Executive Director. (no web site that I 
could find)

Northwood University's Alden B. Dow Creativity Center has four 10-week 
fellowships, which provide room and board and a $750 stipend for persons 
in any field or profession to pursue an innovative project or creative 
idea during the summer. The fellowships also include up to $500 for 
round-trip transportation. Submit a statement of purpose, writing 
samples, a resumé, and three references with a $10 entry fee by December 
31. For more details, see _northwood.edu/abd/fellowships_ 
<mailto:.creativity at northwood.edunorthwood.edu/abd/fellowships>

University of Tampa Press is accepting book-length poetry collections 
for its Tampa Review Prize of $1,000 and publication by the University 
of Tampa Press. Submit a manuscript of 60 to 100 pages by December 31. 
$20 entry fee. See _tampareview.ut.edu_ <http://tampareview.ut.edu/>

The Merton Institute is accepting entries for the Merton Prize for 
Poetry of the Sacred through December 31. Poetry of the Sacred are poems 
that express a sense of the holy in a religious, prophetic or 
contemplative way. First prize is $500 and publication. No entry fee. 
Visit _http://www.mertoninstitute.org/merton_prize.php_

Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers is accepting entries for its 
First Young Adult Novel Contest Winner receives a publishing contract 
for a hardcover and a paperback edition, with a $1500 cash award and a 
$7500 advance against royalties. No entry fee. Submit by December 31, 
2007. For details, see _www.randomhouse.com/kids/writingcontests_ 
<http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/writingcontests>

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*Due in January, 2008*

Del Sol Press is accepting entries for its Poetry Prize thrugh January 
15. The top ten finalist manuscripts will be considered for publication. 
First prize is $1,200 Honorarium, paid in March 2008, book publication 
in "The Annual Del Sol Press Poetry Series"; and 20 copies of the 
winning book. $24 entry fee. For details, see 
_http://www.webdelsol.com/DelSolPress/dsp-poetry-competition.htm_

Ohio State University Press is accepting entries for its prize in short 
fiction through the end of January. Winner will receive $1,500 and 
publication. $20 entry fee. See _http://www.ohiostatepress.org/_ for 
information.

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*Due in February, 2008*

For teachers and parents with kids in high school, the Art Institutes is 
sponsoring a Poster Design Competition for seniors with tuition 
scholarships of up to $25,000 to study graphic design at a participating 
Art Institute location. Deadline for entries is February 8. See 
_http://www.artinstitutes.edu/Competitions/AIStudentCompetitions.aspx_

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