The Web of Life Foundation is hosting their annual writing competition, with a $1,500 first place prize, and a $500 second place prize. They accept prose of any form, including short stories and essays, for the competition.

This year’s theme is “Connecting Politics With People.”

The deadline for entry is September 30th, 2016.

Submissions should be 2,000 words or fewer.

Keep in mind that by entering the competition, you are granting them the right to publish your entry, whether you are the winner or not.

Entries are open to all writers around the world. You may submit up to three entries.

To learn more, read their guidelines.