Jane Hoppen Residency 2019-20
In honor of longtime member Jane Hoppen, Paragraph: Workspace for Writers is offering a six month residency to a writer who represents the LGBTQ+ community … Read More “Jane Hoppen Residency 2019-20”
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BlueCat Screenplay Competition
The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 22nd year, is open for submissions for its 2020 competition. BlueCat remains committed to the undiscovered writer and … Read More “BlueCat Screenplay Competition”
Impress Prize
Now in its 13th year, the prize was created to champion and nurture new voices. Winners of past prizes have gone on to sell rights … Read More “Impress Prize”
Jackson Hole Writers Conference
The Jackson Hole Writers Conference has united people from all walks of life with their passion for words and stories for almost three decades. Professional … Read More “Jackson Hole Writers Conference”
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 All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award”
Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest
Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Publication (FOR THE GUEST POST ONLY) Welcome Dreamers! This is an open letter to all the aspiring writers around the globe … Read More “Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest”
Stories Through The Ages
Stories Through The Ages Baby Boomers Plus 2019 (anyone born 1964 or earlier) – stories may be about any topic. Tell us about an experience … Read More “Stories Through The Ages”
The Great Story Project
The GREAT STORY PROJECT is an international competition for fiction and nonfiction. We believe a great story is never defined by its length and welcome … Read More “The Great Story Project”
The First Page Challenge
The First Page Challenge is a contest for writers who are shoulder-deep in a new manuscript. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself one … Read More “The First Page Challenge”
Volo Press Short Story Contest
Submit a short story of between 3,000 and 5,000 words as a Word document or PDF. The submission should include only the title of the … Read More “Volo Press Short Story Contest”
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Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story
No one wants to hear your whole life story. Just because your life started in childhood doesn’t mean your memoir should. Read More “Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story”
Do you really have to write every day?
What does an ideal writing life look like? We asked successful authors to share their essential goals, habits, and routines. Read More “Do you really have to write every day?”
How to cope with making mistakes
Every writer’s worst nightmare is finding an error in print…but it happens, often, and to the very best of us. Here’s how to cope. Read More “How to cope with making mistakes”