Nova Writes Competition
From Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
The Nova Writes Competition supports emerging writers in Nova Scotia—and more established writers exploring new forms—through developmental and publication opportunities. All entrants receive feedback from competition readers; finalists receive additional feedback from judges; and winning entries are published in the annual Nova Writes anthology.
- Amount
- Not found
- Who can apply
- Individual artists
- Where you must live
- Nova Scotia
- Art forms
- Writing
- Application fee
- $26
- Kind
- Prize or award
- How to get it
- Open application “You must be a current resident of Nova Scotia, meaning that you live in Nova Scotia on the date of entry and will continue to live in Nova Scotia until at least mid June.”
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Eligibility
You must be a current resident of Nova Scotia, meaning that you live in Nova Scotia on the date of entry and will continue to live in Nova Scotia until at least mid June. You must be 19 years of age or older by the current entry deadline. You must be an emerging writer in the form(s) of writing you enter into the competition.
What to send
Four categories: short story, essay, poetry, and middle-grade / young adult fiction. not confirmed - check the funder's page
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Source: https://writers.ns.ca/programs/nova-writes/ (opens in a new tab). Our research read it on October 18, 2026.
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