The Elegant Literature Award for New Writers

Elegant Literature is one of the largest awards open to unpublished writers, and the only one closed to professionals. They are the first magazine to pay pro rates and accept submissions only from new writers, paying new authors around the globe over $70,000 so far. One new writer receives the $3,000 award every month. They also choose the best stories, pay the authors above-professional rates, and publish them in their magazine.

$10 entry fee. Deadline monthly.

2 thoughts on “The Elegant Literature Award for New Writers”

  1. Hi. How can i send my short story ?i think i just have 3 days until the deadline.
    Pls answer me asap.
    Thanks in advance

    1. See how in the post above when you roll your mouse over Elegant Literature the link changes color? That means it’s clickable and you can click that link. On the new tab that opens scroll down and you’ll come to a button that says Enter Now.

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