The Smart Network announces an exciting challenge for new and seasoned writers of novels, short fiction collections and non-fiction unpublished works. Smart Publishing, a subsidiary … Read More “2015 Summer Writing Contest”
The William Faulkner Writing Competition is accepting submissions in the categories of novel, short story, one-act play and poetry. Deadline for novel is July 15, … Read More “William Faulkner Writing Competition”
Got something short, sharp and snappy to tell? Wow us with your most economical and brilliant storytelling. This contest is for short fiction under 1000 … Read More “The Hummingbird Award for Flash Fiction”
We are an Edinburgh-based international competition for unpublished, debut novels. Our shortlist judge is Kathryn Ross of Fraser Ross Associates. To enter, please submit the … Read More “The Caledonia Novel Award”
HRW’s Seventh Annual Writers’ Conference, which takes place Sept. 17 – 19, 2015 at the Virginia Beach/Norfolk Conference center, Holiday Inn Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA, … Read More “Hampton Roads Writers’ 7th Annual Writers’ Conference”
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”
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
