Queer Writers of America
Queer Writers of America is a writing contest by and for queer middle and high school students. To counter the censorship of LGBTQ+ content in … Read More “Queer Writers of America”
Children’s
The Synopsis Skirmish
According to literary agent Sarah Davies, a good query submission can be described in terms of concept and craft. In other words, you want to … Read More “The Synopsis Skirmish”
The Little Peeps Awards
The Little Peeps Awards Categories are: Chapter Books Story Books Picture Books Activity Books Educational Books
The Gertrude Warner Awards
The Gertrude Warner Awards Categories are: Contemporary Middle Grade SFF & Paranormal Middle Grade Mystery Middle Grade Historical Middle Grade Adventure Middle Grade Graphic Novels
Children’s Poetry Contest
Share a poem written specifically for a child. Make it rhyme. Make it fun. Tell a story as children love stories. This contest has a … Read More “Children’s Poetry Contest”
Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest
For the past four decades, the Arizona Authors Association Annual Literary Contest has presented awards for outstanding books, short stories, and poetry. 501c3 Nonprofit, established … Read More “Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest”
Gulf Coast Writers Association Writing Contest 2023
Online electronic submissions only, no snail mail. Word docs only, no PDF or other format. Entry form available at www.gulfwriters.org beginning November 1, 2022. Entries … Read More “Gulf Coast Writers Association Writing Contest 2023”
THE CANTERBURY TALES WRITING COMPETITION 2022/23: PROMISES, PROMISES!
The Chaucer Heritage Trust is hosting its sixth annual writing competition for schools inspired by the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, considered by many to the … Read More “THE CANTERBURY TALES WRITING COMPETITION 2022/23: PROMISES, PROMISES!”
Clash of the Query Letters
A writing contest for querying authors In the fiction world, a query letter alone is not enough to land representation. The manuscript’s first sentence, first … Read More “Clash of the Query Letters”
Dream Quest One Poetry Contest – Winter 2022-2023
Open to anyone who enjoys expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings in the beautiful literary art of poetry. Write a poem, 30 lines or fewer, … Read More “Dream Quest One Poetry Contest – Winter 2022-2023”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”