TulipTree Review Genre Contest
All genres welcome. Not looking for extreme violence or gore.
Crime/Thriller
Wild Words Winter Solstice Competition
There is a choice of four prompts for your entry. See the website: http://www.wildwords.org/competition The piece can be oral or written, fiction or non-fiction, prose … Read More “Wild Words Winter Solstice Competition”
Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Competition
Win a full-tuition scholarship to Interlochen Arts Academy! 1) The contest is open to students who are in grades 8–11 during the 2019-20 school year. … Read More “Virginia B. Ball Creative Writing Competition”
Arizona Mystery Writers Mary Ann Hutchison Memorial Story Contest for Youths
All writers 9-16 years of age (at time of entry) can enter – and anyone can win! Send in your short story in mystery, suspense, … Read More “Arizona Mystery Writers Mary Ann Hutchison Memorial Story Contest for Youths”
Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference
The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference was created in 2006 by author/filmmaker Clay Stafford in an effort to bring together forensic experts, writers, and fans … Read More “Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference”
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Winter 2019-2020
Open to anyone who enjoys expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful literary art of poetry or writing a story that’s worth telling everyone! … Read More “Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Winter 2019-2020”
2020 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award
We believe all engaging stories have three elements: mystery, thriller, and suspense. Since 2008, the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Awards have recognized the best stories … Read More “2020 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award”
“Motion” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline October 31, 2019
| Theme: Moving or being moved. Shifting, stirring, changing places. The rise and fall. Progress, flow and change in self and society. Dance, sports, adrenalin. … Read More ““Motion” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline October 31, 2019”
NC Writers’ Network 2019 Fall Conference
The NCWN 2019 Fall Conference features workshops and master classes in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as sessions and panel discussions on book … Read More “NC Writers’ Network 2019 Fall Conference”
KiMo TEN Contest
Chillzee KiMo, an online publishing service is conducting a Novel contest named ‘TEN Contest 2019’. We are looking forward for entertaining, family friendly stories in … Read More “KiMo TEN Contest”
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Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir
As an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started. Read More “Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir”
How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”