The Writer Summer Flash Contest 2018
Summer seems like the right time to write short. Show us your very best work in any genre, fiction or nonfiction. The catch? We’ll only … Read More “The Writer Summer Flash Contest 2018”
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Write to 15 Minute Audio Prompt | 1st Place = $50
Endless Beautiful has a contest running with our partners over at Literative.com until June 20, 2018. Entrants just need to use the Endless Beautiful Session … Read More “Write to 15 Minute Audio Prompt | 1st Place = $50”
ServiceScape Short Story Award
For this writing award, any genre or theme of short story is accepted. All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award”
The Apparitionist National Ghost Story Competition
“Write the scariest story you can think of! Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s The Apparitionist National Ghost Story Competition is back by popular demand! Submit … Read More “The Apparitionist National Ghost Story Competition”
Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition
Regulus Press is small, privately-held publisher dedicated to encouraging extraordinary fiction and poetry. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Regulus Press is pleased to announce its … Read More “Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition”
Headmistress Press Charlotte Mew Annual Chapbook Contest
Headmistress Press, a lesbian-identified publisher of books by LBT poets, is proud to announce our fourth annual Charlotte Mew Chapbook Contest. Our judge for this … Read More “Headmistress Press Charlotte Mew Annual Chapbook Contest”
Flash Fiction Competition: #MicroGame
To participate in the challenge write 250 words (max.) of fiction revolving around a game.
“Youth” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2018
Youth is literally defined as the period between childhood and adulthood. Poetically it can refer to a state of the mind – a quality of … Read More ““Youth” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2018”
Duolingo’s Call for Stories
Duolingo, the world’s largest online language learning platform, is holding an open call for submissions to Duolingo Stories (https://stories.duolingo.com/). Selected stories will be published online … Read More “Duolingo’s Call for Stories”
Santa Barbara Writers Conference
Since 1972 writers from around the world have gathered each June at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference to rub elbows with fellow storytellers, celebrate well-known … Read More “Santa Barbara Writers Conference”
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The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”