Queer Writers of America
Queer Writers of America is a writing contest by and for queer middle and high school students. To counter the censorship of LGBTQ+ content in … Read More “Queer Writers of America”
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Narratively’s 2023 Profile Prize
Narratively is currently accepting submissions for their 2023 Profile Prize contest. They are looking for profile pieces that tell the story of ordinary people or communities doing extraordinary … Read More “Narratively’s 2023 Profile Prize”
$500 for Fiction, CNF, Poetry, Graphic Novel or Art ends soon
With Geminga: $500 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art, Sunspot Lit honors the power of the small. No restrictions on theme or category. Word … Read More “$500 for Fiction, CNF, Poetry, Graphic Novel or Art ends soon”
INTERNATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST FOR UKRAINE WAR
The International Peace Essay Contest for Ukraine War encourages people around the globe to share their ideas on the issues of peace and conflict in … Read More “INTERNATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST FOR UKRAINE WAR”
Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest
For the past four decades, the Arizona Authors Association Annual Literary Contest has presented awards for outstanding books, short stories, and poetry. 501c3 Nonprofit, established … Read More “Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest”
Quill & Ink Literary Festival
Grassroots Literary Magazine is looking for authors to submit their work to our upcoming Quill & Ink Literary Festival this April 29th, 2023! Grassroots is … Read More “Quill & Ink Literary Festival”
The Florida Review’s Jeanne Leiby Memorial Chapbook Award
Each year The Florida Review Publications honors past editor Jeanne Leiby with the publication of a prose or graphic narrative chapbook. To purchase one of … Read More “The Florida Review’s Jeanne Leiby Memorial Chapbook Award”
A First Book Chapter
Share the first chapter of your book to enter this writing contest at FanStory.com. Write about anything! And share your first chapter for a chance … Read More “A First Book Chapter”
Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Winter 2022-2023
Open to anyone who enjoys writing a story that is worth telling everyone! Write a short story, 5 pages or fewer, on any subject, theme, … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Winter 2022-2023”
Hispanic Culture Review
Literary and Photographic Contest 2022-2023 Celebrating our connections We live in a changing world where our experiences unite us and where resilience helps us overcome … Read More “Hispanic Culture Review”
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Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”