Competitions

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2020 New Zealand Story Writing Competitions

These New Zealand writing competitions are listed by deadline. From the number of people looking at this site for writing contests, I can see there are lots of other kiwis looking for creative opportunities. I’d love to connect with other kiwis who write or read. Check out the New Zealand writer interviews too. Each month, I …

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2019 Short Story Competitions | New Zealand

The New Zealand writing competitions are listed by deadline. Scroll to the bottom for more paying markets. This site is updated often so please subscribe to keep up to date with opportunities. From the number of people looking at this site for writing contests, I can see there are lots of other kiwis looking for creative opportunities. …

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Ladies only – Short Fiction Contests 2018 – 2019

Have you written a short story that you think will resonate with women? Maybe you like scribbling flash fiction. Try one of these women’s writing competitions. Sorry lads, these are just for the ladies. Listed in order of deadline Open to international authors unless listed otherwise. Also check out my list of writing competitions open …

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Australian Writing Competitions 2018

Writers should be paid for their work. Here are some Australian writing competitions that authors from Australia and New Zealand can enter. This page is updated often. Please subscribe to stay up to date with these opportunities. Short Story Competitions Eastwood/Hills FAW Literary Competition Open to NZ and Australian writers, open theme Word limit: 3000 …

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