THE MOUNTAIN HERITAGE LITERARY FESTIVAL CONTEST
http://www.lmunet.edu/mhlf/guide.shtml

$10 ENTRY FEE
The Mountain Heritage Literary Festival at Lincoln Memorial University announces its fourth annual writing competition. Prize amounts of $150 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third place are awarded in each category.

Deadline May 20, 2011.
 
The Jesse Stuart Prize for Young Adult Fiction: Entries for this prize are limited to no more than 2,000 words and may not be entered simultaneously in the Still contest.
 
The James Still Prize for Short Story: Entries for this prize should be no more than 4,000 words and there is no restriction on subject matter.
 
The Emma Bell Miles Prize for Essay: This prize is restricted to essays that address Appalachian life, literature, religion, folklore, culture and/or values. Entries for this prize should be no more than 4,000 words.