Praise Writers

Praise, positive expressions of worth, value, admiration and approval. ~ Gage Canadian Dictionary

The art of writing is not a easy task as some may claim. Writing for a audience can be quite difficult and displays the author to the public which alone can be quite intimidating. One or more or specific writing styles will suit a audience and the art is in the ability to capture and hold their attention.

Numerous awards and contests are available for writers in non-fiction, fiction, poetry, journalism, screen writing, playwrights, etc. It is recommended that you include and request the following, prior to entry :

– a SASE, (self addressed stamped envelope)
– Enquire, if the contest is still open
– Request their Guidelines
– Eligibility, requirements may be specific
– Entry forms
– Entry fee

I have listed mainly for general, fiction and non-fiction awards available in various countries and please note not a complete list. Share them with your friends or colleagues interested in writing and leave them with a smile :

Artslink Projects Award – annual, EU and Russia

Timothy Findley Award – spring annual, Canada only

The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards – issues in racism or human diversity

The Kiriyama Prize – Pacific Rim and S. Asia

The Nettie Palmer Prize – Australia

Best Private Eye Novel Contest – Open to all

Ernest Hemingway Foundation Pen Award – USA

Milkweed National Fiction – English

The Bordighera Italilan-American Poetry – English to Italian translation poetry, Italian descent.

Please remember there are numerous contests and awards offered every year and may also fold every year. One may close but there may be another contest or award to apply for and let’s not forget, we can always prepare for next year.

Great strength of character and confidence in oneself is required to display final writing products whether it be a article, document, essay, thesis or book. Even your favorite online authors reveal themselves to the public with their writing. Is there someone you think should get a Award?

Let’s celebrate and take pride in our current, up-and-coming or favorite Authors.

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