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The Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award, organized by the Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Center for the Book, is an annual competition aimed at promoting creative writing among local writers in Illinois. Named after the renowned poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the contest offers cash prizes for the top three entries and opportunities for publication in literary journals. Eligibility is limited to Illinois residents aged 18 and over who have not published a full-length poetry collection. The submission process requires original, unpublished poems along with a fee and specific documentation.

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What is the award for emerging writers?

The PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers recognizes 12 emerging writers each year for their debut short story published in a literary magazine, journal, or cultural website, and aims to support the launch of their careers as fiction writers.

What is the most prestigious writing competition?

The Bridport Prize With annual prizes for novels, flash fiction, short stories, memoir, and poetry, The Bridport is one of the most prestigious writing contests around. For the Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award, they ask for 5,0008,000 words plus a 300-word synopsis.

Who is the new Illinois Secretary of State?

Official account for Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. Sworn in on January 9, 2023.

What is the emerging writers contest 2025?

The 2025 Emerging Writers Contest is open. In the spirit of the journals founding mission, the Ploughshares Emerging Writers Contest recognizes work by an emerging writer in each of three genres: fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.