The Genre-LA™ Writers Conference is devoted to the craft and business of writing one or more genres. Each includes genre-specific workshops, panels, seminars, pitch sessions … Read More ““Memories Are Made of This” The Genre-LA Writers Conference for Memoirs and Autobiographies”
“The youth gets together his materials to build a bridge to the moon,” Thoreau noted mournfully, “or perchance a palace or temple on the earth, … Read More “Writer on the Moon: Exploring Universal Themes and High Concepts”
SHORE THING WRITING GETAWAY A One Day Writing Getaway June 20, 2015, Atlantic City, NJ Treat yourself to a writing retreat at the shore. Down … Read More “Shore Thing Writing Getaway”
The Pen Factor invites writers to enter its Boutique Writing Competition. Word limit: 1500 words (short story or first chapter). Genre: Fiction. Submissions get three … Read More “The Pen Factor’s Boutique Writing Competition”
The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference is a full weekend of workshops, panels and presentations by educators, noted speakers and industry professionals focused on the … Read More “The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference”
Novel Writing Contest Sponsored by the Clive Cussler Collector’s Society Open for Submissions April 1 – July 1, 2015 The 2015 Adventure Writer’s Competition, sponsored … Read More “Clive Cussler Adventure Writer’s Competition”
Fictuary’s first contest will be held between April 1 and May 1, 2015. Entries must be between 1000 and 4000 words, and any genre of … Read More “The Fictuary Short Story Contest”
Join us for our 12th annual Power of Words Conference to explore how we can use our words — written, spoken or sung — to … Read More “Power of Words: Transformation, Liberation & Celebration Through the Spoken, Written & Sung Word”
ON THE RIVER OF DISCOVER WITH WOMEN OF INFLUENCE A 6-day rafting and writing retreat for women entering the crossroads of their lives—professionally, artistically, personally—the … Read More “Page Lambert’s 18th Annual River Writing Journey for Women”
Enter your unpublished crime literature manuscript in 4 easy steps, and you could win a publishing contract! Judges will consider any subgenre of mystery or … Read More “The Killer Nashville Claymore Award”
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)”
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”
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”
