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Dec 4, 2019 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Nobrow Short Story Competition/ How to Apply (Prize: £3750 + more)

A press that’s known for their visual publishing and their dedication to producing beautiful books, Nobrow has called for entries

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Sep 9, 2019 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

Stories Of the Nature Of Cities Flash Fiction Contest/ How To Apply (Prizes: $6,500)

Writers are invited to submit a very short story (up to 750 words) for the Stories of the Nature of

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Jun 26, 2018 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

ServiceScape Award Open For Submissions — Apply

The ServiceScape Short Story Award is now open to all short story writers. Submit your work to them for free

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Jun 14, 2016 Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam

On The Premises Short Story Contest

To win this contest, write a creative, compelling, well-crafted story between 1,000 and 5,000 words long in which the concept

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