Monday, June 2, is the postmark deadline for the Mid-American Review‘s annual contest for prose poem and short shorts, or any prose work 500 words or less. First prize is $1000 + publication. Ten additional finalists will also be named, with a chance for publication in the fall issue. This year’s judge is Aimee Nezhukumatathil, author of At the Drive-in Volcano and Miracle Fruit (both on Tupelo Press). To enter, send up to 4 pieces of prose, 500 words or less each. Entry fee is $10–send check or m.o., made out to “Mid-American Review.” 2008 Fineline Competition Mid-American Review...

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Deadline: November 30. Winners announced Dec. 31. Details at Storyquarterly. First Prize $2,500, Second Prize $1,500, Third Prize $750. Also, narrative magazine is now accepting audio recordings of short-short stories, up to five minutes in length. Details on their submissions page. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to see audio submission guidelines.)

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A prize of $1,000 and publication by the University of North Texas Press is given annually for a collection of short fiction. Submit a manuscript of 100 to 200 pages with a $20 entry fee by August 29. Visit the Web site for complete guidelines. Glimmer Train Press Short Fiction Award: A prize of $1,200 and publication in Glimmer Train Stories is given twice yearly for a short story. Online submissions are encouraged. Submit a story of no more than 3,000 words with a $15 entry fee by July 31. Details here. Creative nonfiction contests: The Hunger Mountain Creative...

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