Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest
Submission period:
October 15, 2023-May 1, 2024
For this contest, a story is any short work of fiction, and an essay is any short work of nonfiction.
All themes accepted.
Entries may be published or unpublished
Length limit: 6,000 words maximum.
Fee: $22 per entry.
Prizes:
- STORY: First Prize, $3,500
- ESSAY: First Prize, $3,500
- The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)
- 10 Honorable Mentions will receive $300 each (any category)
- Top 12 entries published online
For further information and how to apply, please visit their website: https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/tom-howard-john-h-reid-fiction-essay-contest