Humor Us Contest
Humor Us is looking for books with a good dose of funny. Maybe yours is a dark humor, a parody, or a good, old-fashioned buddy … Read More “Humor Us Contest”
Crime/Thriller
Fabula Press’ Aestas Short Story Contest 2016
Theme: None. There is no restriction on genre either, and we are happy to read historical fiction, mystery/suspense, and horror. However, for consistency of presentation … Read More “Fabula Press’ Aestas Short Story Contest 2016”
Launch Pad Manuscript Competition
In an exclusive partnership with Scott Free, Energy Entertainment and publisher Inkshares, the Launch Pad Manuscript Competition is here to bridge the world of books, … Read More “Launch Pad Manuscript Competition”
2017 San Francisco Writing Contest
The San Francisco Writers Conference is pleased to announce the 2017 San Francisco Writing Contest. The contest is open to all writers everywhere, including those … Read More “2017 San Francisco Writing Contest”
Tethered by Letters’ Spring 2016 Writing Contests
The deadline for Tethered by Letters’ 2016 Spring Writing Contests is August 1! This time around, Tethered by Letters is offering $1600 in prizes for … Read More “Tethered by Letters’ Spring 2016 Writing Contests”
New Writer Awards – Sequestrum
Over $500 in total prizes will be awarded to up-and-coming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Prose and poetry will be judged separately with one … Read More “New Writer Awards – Sequestrum”
404 Words Short Short Story Contest
404words.com is always looking for quality stories. The goal of this contest is to discover some great ones! 404 words maximum.
Connecticut Fiction Fest
Connecticut Fiction Fest features keynote speaker Sarah MacLean, with a master class taught by Barbara Samuel O’Neal. More than 20 workshops, including a full suspense-mystery … Read More “Connecticut Fiction Fest”
Conium Press 2016 Book & Chapbook Contest
Word count is flexible. Chapbooks and full-length books receive equal consideration. The judging process is blind. Conium Press is a publisher of innovative writing. We … Read More “Conium Press 2016 Book & Chapbook Contest”
Octopus With A Quill 2.0
Hey there! With OWAQ (Octopus With A Quill) in its second season, OWAQ 2.0, here is your chance to showcase what you have got. Octopi … Read More “Octopus With A Quill 2.0”
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”