The WM Freelance Writers Connection

The awards are named after Thoth (pronounced “tot”), an Egyptian god of wisdom who was a mediator and scribe and is credited as the inventor of communications and writing. In the spirit of Thoth, PRSA-NCC honors the most outstanding and strategic public relations programs and components developed and produced in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Deadline is June 15, 2012 …

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The prize is dedicated to finding the best manuscripts of poetry in English by an American poet of Italian descent , to be translated upon selection. Each winning manuscript will be awarded a cash prize of $1,000 … (more)
DEADLINE: 05-31-2012
PRIZES: $1,000.00
ENTRY FEE: $0.00
Added: 19-April-2012

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The contest is open to all poets, whether or not they have previously published in book form. Unpublished poetry manuscripts between 50 and 80 pages in length. The winning author receives $1,000 plus standard royalties … (more)
DEADLINE: 05-31-2012
PRIZES: $1,000.00
ENTRY FEE: $28.00
Added: 19-April-2012

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MJ Bear Fellowships for Under-30 Seeks Entries from Young Journalists reported by FreelanceWriting.com
The Online News Association, the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists, today opened applications for the 2012 MJ Bear Fellowships for early-career digital journalists, in honor of founding member MJ Bear. For the second year of the Fellowships, the search committee will again select three promising, up-and-coming digital journalists. Deadline is May 31, 2012 …

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For an unpublished poem (not a translation) worthy of Daniel Varoujan, a poet killed by the Turks in the genocide which destroyed three-fourths of the Armenian population. Prize $1000 … (more)
DEADLINE: 05-31-2012
PRIZES: $1,000.00
ENTRY FEE: $10.00
Added: 19-April-2012

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