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”
Word limit: up to 2,500 Closing date: June 15, 2019 Entry fee: US$13 per story The contest is open to original and unpublished fiction short … Read More “Short Story Contest 2019 – Wise Writer Award”
Microfiction, micro essay, micro memoir, short poem, micro script, micro screenplay…if it’s 100 words or less, it might be worth $100. No restrictions on theme … Read More “$100 for 100 Words Contest”
RULES: • Online Submissions only. • Open to all genres of fiction. Previously unpublished, original works only. • No adaptations of other people’s work will … Read More “Academy Arts Press Short Story Contest”
Our goal at #SCBL2019 is to bring you an intimate event designed to encourage one on one interactions with your favorite authors and to give … Read More “Space Coast Book Lovers”
The Mokulē‘ia Writers Retreat is an annual gathering that brings three dozen writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and memoir to the North Shore of … Read More “Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)”
Words are important. Words are so powerful that certain ones have been weaponized to use against specific groups of people. The one selected for this … Read More “Themed Contest”
Theme: villains. Any genre accepted. Submissions are open between March 1st and May 1st, 2019. Original stories only, please – no reprints will be accepted. … Read More “Feature Story Contest for DON’T BE A HERO: A VILLAINTHOLOGY”
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) by new writers. To us this means you’ve … Read More “New Writers Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) about a strong, self-possessed female(-identifying) main character. The … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
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”
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”
