Two Contests: Cincinnati and New England

Two contests caught my eye this morning:

First, the Cincinnati Review's Schiff Prizes have upped their award to $1000 this year. Plus the $25 entry fee includes a year subscription. I have to say, a writer should be more inclined to enter a contest if she get a subscription or a book as a result. That's a win-win even if you don't win.

Second, the League of Vermont Writers is inaugurating a new award, the Vermont Award, and this year's theme is "My New England." Do you have anything to say about New England? Then do it here. This competition is open to all writers, even those who don't live in New England, but still have some claim to it.