Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction &Essay

Philosophy, History, Theology, Politics, Economics, Psychology, Law

Contest Details

Eligibility

Authors from all countries eligible except Syria, Iran, North Korea, and Crimea (due to US government restrictions).

Recommended Preparation Length

Sept. To Apr.

Program Duration

30 hours

Submission Deadline

2022/4/30

BackgroundSubmission GuidelinesTime linePrizes

In this competition, fiction and non-fiction essays are allowed. All topics are acceptable. Entries can be published or unpublished. Please submit as many entries as you like. 

Entry Fee:$20

Please submit as many entries as you like.

All themes accepted.

Entries may be published or unpublished.

Length limit: 6,000 words maximum.

No restriction on age of author. 

October 15, 2021-April 30, 2022

STORY: First Prize, $3,000

ESSAY: First Prize, $3,000

The top two winners will also receive two-year gift certificates from our co-sponsor, Duotrope (a $100 value)

10 Honorable Mentions will receive $200 each (any category)

Top 12 entries published online