Prompt: Write a short story featuring a character that will inspire a novel. Focus on the protagonist of your next novel. For example, create a … Read More “2022 Character Anthology & Contest: A Novel Idea”
We are Hudson Valley Scribes (formerly Hudson Valley Romance Writers of America, one of the oldest chapters of RWA–we disaffiliated and widened our scope) and … Read More “25-4-25”
New substack for short stories! Writers win $100 + 50% of sub revenue. Subscription price is $5 a month. No Fee. No sub required. Keep … Read More “$350 Short Story Contest”
Compete with poets from all over the country using your best work of 100 words or less. Not restrictions on content. Just give us the … Read More “2022 Writerwerx University Poetry Contest”
The Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition is open internationally to all writers aged 16 and over. There is no set theme/genre/subject matter. Stories should … Read More “Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition”
Write a 200 word horror story. You must include some romance and at least 3 characters. Other than that be creative and try to scare … Read More “200 word horror writing contest”
1. No Fees 2. Send in Microsoft Word or Google Doc form 3. Any genre 4. 6- 10,000 words. Yes, just 6 words, like Hemingway’s … Read More “$320 For Short Stories – Any Genre”
The Arizona Mystery Writers Annual Jim Martin Memorial Story Contest. Southwest writers only (Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, Colorado). Mystery, suspense, or thriller, 2500 … Read More “Arizona Mystery Writers Annual Jim Martin Memorial Story Contest”
Summarize your novel in 500 words or less for a chance at a $1000 CAD prize pool. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself … Read More “The Synopsis Skirmish—a writing contest for querying authors”
100 Word Short Story Competition Send us your Drabbles (a short story in precisely 100 words, not including the title). Open genre – let your … Read More “Pocket Fiction 100-Word Short Story Competition”
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”
