2027 I Am America Short Story/Essay Writing Application (2nd-12th)
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Fiction
Feb 16, 2027No fee
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2027 I Am America Art Application (Individual Entry)
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All Disciplines
Feb 16, 2027No fee
Winning Writers — Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest 2026-2027 (no fee)
Winning Writers
Poetry
Apr 2, 2027No fee
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No fee
The Rush Magazine — Call for Submissions
Calls & Opportunities
Poetry · Microfiction
Jul 24, 2027No feeglobal
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No fee
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Classifieds & Banner Ads on NewPages — NewPages Office — Learn more and submit your call here
Classifieds & Banner Ads on NewPages – NewPages Office
Poetry · Fiction
Deadline not listedNo feeUS, global
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Open call: Phoenix Boys Choir 2026 choral competition
Phoenix Boys Choir
Poetry · Translation
Deadline not listedNo feeAfrica, global
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No fee
Ripple Foundation — Kids Write 4 Kids — Student Writing Contest (Grades 4–8)
Ripple Foundation
Memoir
Deadline not listedNo fee
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No fee
Contest
No fee
Award
No fee
Julie’s Bicycle/in futurum: International Touring and Environmental Responsibility Programme 2026 (Online, Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom)
Julie's Bicycle
Music · Dance
Deadline not listedNo feeglobal, EU
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No fee
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