Short Story of the Month
New substack for short stories! Writers win $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. The subscription price is $5 a month. Why it’s cool – I … Read More “Short Story of the Month”
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The Booksie 2022 First Chapter Book Contest
Have a book or a novel idea you’ve been noodling? Enter your first chapter into the Booksie First Chapter Contest and see how it does. … Read More “The Booksie 2022 First Chapter Book Contest”
The Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction
The Laramie Awards Categories are: Classic Civil War/Prairie/Pioneer Young Adult Drama Adventure/Caper Romance Contemporary
Solstice’s Spring ’22 Fiction Writing Contest
We’re excited to announce that Solstice’s Spring ’22 Fiction Writing Contest is now open for entries. All of Solstice’s contests are run in partnership with … Read More “Solstice’s Spring ’22 Fiction Writing Contest”
Solstice’s Spring ’22 Art & Photography Contest
We’re excited to announce that Solstice’s Spring ’22 Art & Photography Contest is now open for entries. All of Solstice’s contests are run in partnership … Read More “Solstice’s Spring ’22 Art & Photography Contest”
The Clue Awards
The Clue Awards Categories are: Suspense/Thriller Detective/Crime Private Eye (Noir) Legal/Medical/Police Procedural Spy/Espionage
The Goethe Awards for post-1750s Historical Fiction
The Goethe Awards Categories are: Regency/Victorian World/International History (non-western culture historical fiction) 19th Century 20th Century World and Other Wars US History
The Chaucer Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction
The Chaucer Awards Categories are: Pre-Historical Fiction Ancient Historical Fiction World/International History (non-western culture historical fiction) Dark Ages, Medieval, Renaissance Elizabethan/Tudor 1600’s America’s – Historical … Read More “The Chaucer Awards for pre-1750s Historical Fiction”
The Journey Awards for Narrative Non-Fiction (overcoming adversity)
The Journey Awards Categories are: Overcoming Traumatic Adversity – Personal Journal Dysfunctional Family/Siblings Societal/Class/Race Issues Drug Addiction Sexual Abuse Childhood Trauma Personal Journeys / Experiences
Story of the Year Contest
The annual Story of the Year Contest is back for the fifth year, and we are searching for fresh, diverse stories that are “easy to … Read More “Story of the Year Contest”
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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”
2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”