Seven Hills Literary Contest and Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Contest
June 1 @ 8:00 am - October 15 @ 11:30 pm
The 2026 Seven Hills Contest is currently open and accepting early-bird entries with reduced entry fees through July 31, 2026. The contest deadline is October 15, 2026. This year’s categories include Novel Excerpt (Mystery/Thriller), Creative Nonfiction, Short Story, Flash Fiction, Prose Poetry, Poetry, and Haiku. Visit the contest page for more information, including prizes, entry fees, and contest rules.