Bethesda Literary FestivalAdult & Young Adult Writing ContestDeadline: February 26, 2010The Bethesda Literary Festival, scheduled for April 16-18, 2010 will feature an adult and young adult essay and short story contest. The Bethesda Urban Partnership and Bethesda Magazine have partnered to honor writers with cash prizes and publishing opportunities. More Info.
First place: $500 and published short story & essay in Bethesda MagazineSecond place: $250Third place: $150Honorable Mention: $75The first place winners will also receive a gift certificate to The Writer's Center.
Each second, third and honorable mention essay and short story will be published on the Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Urban Partnership Web sites. Up to 10 finalists in each category will be honored during the Bethesda Literary Festival.
Young Adult winners receive: $250, first place;$100, second place; $50, third place. Bethesda Magazine will print the first place Essay & Short Story. Download flyer.

Bethesda Literary FestivalYouth Writing ContestDeadline: March 15, 2010
Calling all youth writers!If you had a day all for yourself and could do whatever you wanted to, what would you do? The top three essays from grades K - 3 and 4 - 8 and their authors will be honored along with their teacher at a special event held during the Bethesda Literary Festival, April 16-18, 2010. Up to 10 essays will be featured in Bethesda Magazine. Winners will also receive other great prizes! More Info.