This is from our friends over at Winning Writers. This year, they’re offering more than $12,000 US in prizes. Here’s a brief rundown, with a link for more details:

The 33rd annual Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest is open for short story and essay submissions until April 15. Entry fee: $25. Prizes: $3,500 each for best story and essay, as well as $500 each for 10 Honorable Mentions. Publication online for all 12 winners. Read the guidelines and submit your work at winningwriters.com/tomstory