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”
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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 All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award”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”
Stringybark Times Past Short Story Award 2019
Stringybark Publishing invites Australian and international writers to try their hand at writing a historical fiction story. For this competition we would like you to … Read More “Stringybark Times Past Short Story Award 2019”
Short Story Contest 2019 – Wise Writer Award
Word limit: up to 2,500 Closing date: June 15, 2019 Entry fee: US$13 per story The contest is open to original and unpublished fiction short … Read More “Short Story Contest 2019 – Wise Writer Award”
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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”