Writing Competition: New Millennium Writings

POETRY • FICTION • FLASH FICTION • NONFICTION

$4,000 IN AWARDS + PUBLICATION (in print and online)

Deadline: November 30, 2024

PRIZES

First Place in each category receives a $1000 cash prize, a certificate to document the success, publication online and in print, in New Millennium Writings, and two complimentary copies.
Select Finalists, and all Poetry Finalists, will be published in New Millennium Writings (online and in print) and receive two complimentary copies.

 

GUIDELINES

• No restrictions on style or subject matter.

• Entrant retains copyright ownership of work.

• Multiple and simultaneous submissions welcome.

• Previously published works accepted if: Print circulation was under 5,000, or the work was published online only.

• Fiction (all types welcome) - 7,499 words or less

• Nonfiction (all types welcome) - 7,499 words or less

• Flash Fiction (aka: Short-Short Fiction) - 1,000 words or less

• Poetry - each entry may include three poems, up to five pages total.

• Anonymous Judging: Submission file should contain only the title and text of the story, essay, or poem(s). Cover letters are optional and may be uploaded separately.

• For mail/postal submissions click here for instructions.

• Submit your work (or postmark) by November 30, 2024.

ENTRY FEES AND MULTIPLE ENTRY SUPPORT

For any category or combination of categories: 

1 Entry - $20
2 Entries - $35 (reg $40)
3 Entries - $45 (reg $60)
4 Entries - $60 (reg $80)
5 Entries - $80 (reg $100)

Note: Poetry may include up to three poems per Entry.