Writing Contests?

[Adam]

Does anybody know of any good fiction writing contests? I'm trying to think of ways to get my name out there, and people have told me that writing contests are a good way to do that. Since I'm low on money, I'd prefer ones that either don't charge more than $20 to enter, or don't have an entry fee at all. Got any suggestions?

[L]

I would type into 'Google' (or any search engine) writing contest & the date.

I have managed to find a few free ones which have been excellent writing practice, and a great challenge to have a go at. x

[Jenelle]

I recommend the ABNA (amazon breakthrough novel award).

It's free. (Book has to be between 50k - 150k words) The contest usually starts in January, and they accept the first 10,000 entries (or less, if they don't get that many entries during the 2-3 week submission window).

http://www.amazon.com/b?node=332264011

[Gin]

Just checked out the Richard and Judy comp - deadline's the 1st January 2014.

Bloomsbury Writers & Artists also have a short story comp running (deadline I think is the 14th or 15th of February).

Links to both below . . .

R&J http://richardandjudy.whsmith.co.uk/s...
W&A https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/c...