Rigel 2022
Authors & Artists Eligible Rigel is the brightest star in the Orion constellation. Sunspot Lit is looking for the single short story, novel, novella, artwork, … Read More “Rigel 2022”
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2022 Character Anthology & Contest: A Novel Idea
Prompt: Write a short story featuring a character that will inspire a novel. Focus on the protagonist of your next novel. For example, create a … Read More “2022 Character Anthology & Contest: A Novel Idea”
The Booksie 2022 Short Story Contest
We’re excited to announce the Booksie 2022 Short Story Competition. We’re looking for most interesting, original stories that will make us laugh, cry and see … Read More “The Booksie 2022 Short Story Contest”
$350 Short Story Contest
New substack for short stories! Writers win $100 + 50% of sub revenue. Subscription price is $5 a month. No Fee. No sub required. Keep … Read More “$350 Short Story Contest”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Spring 2022)
Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays, philosophical ruminations, experimental pieces, stage plays, fragments, and excerpts are all acceptable. We are not concerned with genre distinctions—send us the … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Spring 2022)”
2022 Writerwerx University Poetry Contest
Compete with poets from all over the country using your best work of 100 words or less. Not restrictions on content. Just give us the … Read More “2022 Writerwerx University Poetry Contest”
Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition
The Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition is open internationally to all writers aged 16 and over. There is no set theme/genre/subject matter. Stories should … Read More “Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition”
Solstice’s Summer 2022 Poetry Writing Contest
The Poetry Contest only accepts entries of poetry portfolios (3 – 10 poems per portfolio), as opposed to single-poem entries. This Season’s theme is Identity. … Read More “Solstice’s Summer 2022 Poetry Writing Contest”
Solstice’s Summer 2022 Fiction Writing Contest
The Fiction Contest accepts entries of stories (1500 – 8000 words) from all genres except children’s. This Season’s theme is Identity. The explanation and identification … Read More “Solstice’s Summer 2022 Fiction Writing Contest”
200 word horror writing contest
Write a 200 word horror story. You must include some romance and at least 3 characters. Other than that be creative and try to scare … Read More “200 word horror writing contest”
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Opportunities for writers: July 2022 calls for submissions
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Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
15 summer writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
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