The Journey Awards for Narrative Non-Fiction
The Journey Awards Categories are: Travelogue Experiences (not guides) Global Enlightenment Culinary/Hobby/Professional Experiences Memoir/Autobiography/Biography Personal Journeys / Experiences
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2021 Hektoen International Grand Prix Essay Competition
We invite you to participate in the 2021 Hektoen Grand Prix Essay Competition in honor of Hektoen Institute Board Member Mrs. Hella Mannheimer (1924-2020). Work … Read More “2021 Hektoen International Grand Prix Essay Competition”
Real People, Real Struggles, Real Stories: Writing About Mental Illness
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is offering a fellowship to a writer working on non-fiction focusing on managing mental illness. This personal story should … Read More “Real People, Real Struggles, Real Stories: Writing About Mental Illness”
Intrepid Times – “Unexpected Adventures”
For our latest writing competition, Intrepid Times is inviting travelers and writers from all countries, at all levels of writing experience, to explore the theme … Read More “Intrepid Times – “Unexpected Adventures””
Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest
Give us a glimpse of something that reveals the abundance of this big, beautiful, unexpected life that we’ve got. Create never-ending possibilities in a complex, … Read More “Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest”
Running Commentary
If you’re a regular runner, you know the best (and worst!) ideas can occur to you while running. Send us your 300-word minimum running commentary … Read More “Running Commentary”
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Summer 2021
International, open to anyone who enjoys expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the literary art of poetry and/or writing a short story that is worth … Read More “Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Summer 2021”
Chronic Illness Magazine Contest
Share your story with chronic illness, mental health, addiction, or caregiving. Submit personal essays, short stories, poetry, or any form of art or writing.
The Celebrate Maya Fellowship
This fellowship invites young writers, ages 18 to 25, to explore social justice issues including racial discrimination, women’s rights, and/or educational disparity. The work may … Read More “The Celebrate Maya Fellowship”
“Gardens” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline April 30, 2021
| Theme: A space dedicated to growth. A garden is commonly thought of as a section of land where flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables are … Read More ““Gardens” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline April 30, 2021”
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Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”