August 2011 writing contests

Five FREE Writing Contests!

Dear Readers,

I found some contests you can enter for FREE! Prizes range from $100.00 to $5,000.00! Deadlines and prize monies are listed below. Click on the links to get more information.

Good Luck!

Kalkion Science Fiction Short Story Contest

Deadline: now through August 25

Entry Fee: FREE

Prize: $140.00

Ourskirts Press Memoir Contest

Deadline: August 16

Entry Fee: FREE

Prize: $500.00

Linda Flowers Literary Award

Deadline: August 15

Entry Fee: FREE

Prize: $500.00 and a Residency in North Carolina

My Real Life Story Essay Contest

Deadline: August 15

Entry Fee: FREE

Prize: $5,000.00

Past Loves Contest

Deadline: August 16

Entry Fee: FREE

Prize: $100.00