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”
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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”
Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest
The Daisy Pettles Writing Contest is open to all women writers 40 years or older. All genres, excluding poetry, are accepted. Writing sample and resume … Read More “Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest”
22nd Annual Student Essay Contest – Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
The Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum is excited to announce our 22nd Annual Student Essay Contest. This year, we are deeply interested in hearing … Read More “22nd Annual Student Essay Contest – Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum”
Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest
Whether you’re an established or emerging writer, the annual Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest has a place for you! Part of the Word … Read More “Askew’s Word on the Lake Writing Contest”
The Writerwerx University 2022 Short Story Contest
Submit your story of up to 2,000 words to compete against writers from all over the country between 08/01/2022 at midnight EDT and 08/31/2022 at … Read More “The Writerwerx University 2022 Short Story Contest”
UnPopular Opinions Essay Contest
Prompt: Write an essay of an unpopular opinion. Yes, it can be popular to you but unpopular to someone else, but still can’t be so … Read More “UnPopular Opinions Essay Contest”
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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”