May 18, 2026
Deadline May 18: New Letters Literary Awards – short story, essay, poetry
https://www.newpages.com/guide-submission-opportunities/2026-new-letters-literary-awards
May 31, 2026
Deadline May 31: Reedsy #1 Literary Edition prompts contest
https://reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/reedsy-literary-prize/1
June 15, 2026
Deadline June 15: Kansas Authors Club 2026 Literary Contests, Adults and Youth divisions
https://www.kansasauthorsclub.org/writing-contests—all-ages.html