Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldForeign Languages and Literature
LocationRemotely
Deadline2026-05-15
Opportunity description
Friction Literary Contests 2026 are international literary writing competitions targeting writers and poets from around the world. The contests include categories such as short stories, poetry, and flash fiction. They aim to support bold and innovative literary works that challenge traditional storytelling styles, while offering cash prizes and international publishing opportunities for outstanding participants.
Benefits
- A cash prize of $1,000 for the short story category.
- $300 prizes for the poetry and flash fiction categories.
- Opportunity to publish winning works through the Friction literary platform.
- Submitted works will be reviewed by a specialized jury in literature and publishing.
- Chance to gain international literary exposure and recognition.
Eligibility criteria
- Open to writers of all nationalities.
- There is no specific age limit for applicants.
- Only works written in English are accepted.
- Submitted works must be original and previously unpublished.
- Applicants must follow the official formatting guidelines.
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