NWA Short Story Contest
The purpose of the National Writers Assn. Short Story Contest is to encourage the development of creative skills, recognize and reward outstanding ability in the … Read More “NWA Short Story Contest”
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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”
NOWW 25th Annual International Writing Contest
Eligible Writers This contest is open to individuals (Canadian and international) age 18 and over Open for Submissions January 01, 2023 Deadline Entries must be … Read More “NOWW 25th Annual International Writing Contest”
Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Winter 2022-2023
Open to anyone who enjoys writing a story that is worth telling everyone! Write a short story, 5 pages or fewer, on any subject, theme, … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Winter 2022-2023”
Hispanic Culture Review
Literary and Photographic Contest 2022-2023 Celebrating our connections We live in a changing world where our experiences unite us and where resilience helps us overcome … Read More “Hispanic Culture Review”
Stringybark Open Short Story Award 2023
Stringybark Stories is proud to announce its 40th short story competition. The Stringybark Open Short Story Award 2023 is now accepting entries. Thanks to authors … Read More “Stringybark Open Short Story Award 2023”
The Strongest Start Novel Competition 2023
This isn’t just any competition. It’s a dynamic, workshop-based writing competition. That means you’ll receive feedback on your entries from the talented writers, (many of … Read More “The Strongest Start Novel Competition 2023”
Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest
The Daisy Pettles Writing Contest is open to all women writers 40 years or older. All genres, excluding poetry, are accepted. Writing sample and resume … Read More “Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest”
“Journey” International Open Call to Artists and Writers
The artist’s and writer’s call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal Journey issue is now open. The current issue theme is journey. We are … Read More ““Journey” International Open Call to Artists and Writers”
The Writerwerx University 2022 Short Story Contest
Submit your story of up to 2,000 words to compete against writers from all over the country between 08/01/2022 at midnight EDT and 08/31/2022 at … Read More “The Writerwerx University 2022 Short Story Contest”
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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”