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The Masters Review Winter Short Story Contest
Welcome to our Winter Short Story Award, a prize that recognizes the best fiction from today’s emerging writers. The winning story will be awarded $3000 … Read More “The Masters Review Winter Short Story Contest”
Global Thrillers Awards
We’re looking for the best books featuring suspense/thrillers that threaten the balance of world power or that will end the world as we know it. … Read More “Global Thrillers Awards”
Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest
The contest is open to all students in grades 8-11 during the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants are asked to submit writing samples by Dec. 1, … Read More “Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest”
IAN Book of the Year Awards
The Independent Author Network presents the 2019 IAN Book of the Year Awards, an international contest open to all authors with 36 fiction and non-fiction … Read More “IAN Book of the Year Awards”
November Short Story Writing Contest
Thinking of Writing a Novel this November? Always wanted to write but haven’t had the time? We’ve got you covered! With the launch of our … Read More “November Short Story Writing Contest”
HAVOK Season One: Rebirth
HAVOK is a constant story competition, with rolling deadlines, in which both authors and readers can garner cash, prizes, and social media fame. We publish … Read More “HAVOK Season One: Rebirth”
“Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018
| Theme: Figures of human form. Figures of life, imagination, history, mythology and allegory. In costume, in none. In lightness, in darkness. In dignity, in … Read More ““Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018”
Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize
The Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize honors Harriet Jacobs and Thomas Jones, two pioneering African-American writers from North Carolina, and seeks to convey the rich and … Read More “Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize”
Publishing Summit
For many of us, there’s a story in our hearts and mind and truthfully, it won’t see the light of day until we make a … Read More “Publishing Summit”
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Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”