2019 Macaron Prize
Cagibi is a journal of poetry & prose that has garnered praise in its first year for its quarterly online issues, publishing emerging writers side … Read More “2019 Macaron Prize”
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Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings
On January 15th submission closes – make sure to submit by then! 2500 word maximum Short stories in English from anywhere in the world in … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings”
Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review
We are looking for stories, written by anyone, about characters who embody the Wild Woman spirit—untamed (or de-tamed) and unashamed heroines of their own lives. … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
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DISQUIET International Luso/Lusa-American Fellowships
A collaboration between Dzanc Books and the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has made possible four full fellowships for writers of Luso descent from North America … Read More “DISQUIET International Luso/Lusa-American Fellowships”
DISQUIET Literary Prize
Submissions are now open for the DISQUIET Prize for writing in any genre. Three winners will be published in Granta.com (fiction), NinthLetter.com (non-fiction) or The … Read More “DISQUIET Literary Prize”
Resistance & Persistence
We don’t see a lot of politically driven pieces in our slush pile and we’d like to change that. This month, Blue Mesa Review will … Read More “Resistance & Persistence”
Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition
The Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition encourages the creation of lasting nonfiction that is outside the realm of conventional journalism and has relevance to North … Read More “Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition”
Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest
The contest is open to all students in grades 8-11 during the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants are asked to submit writing samples by Dec. 1, … Read More “Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest”
“Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018
| Theme: Figures of human form. Figures of life, imagination, history, mythology and allegory. In costume, in none. In lightness, in darkness. In dignity, in … Read More ““Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018”
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Announcing the best writing books of 2018
Need a little help with your holiday shopping? Treat the wordsmiths in your life to one (or all) of our favorite writerly books of the year. Read More “Announcing the best writing books of 2018”
Quiz: Am I A Writer?
Do you have what it takes to be a writer today? Take this quiz and see if you’re committed to the world of words. Read More “Quiz: Am I A Writer?”
Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction
Flash fiction has never been hotter. Here’s our guide for how to write it – and where to sell it. Read More “Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction”