WTP Literary Competition: Prose
The Woven Tale Press introduces its first annual writing competition, judged by Ploughshares founder DeWitt Henry and with a grand prize of a one-week writer’s … Read More “WTP Literary Competition: Prose”
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Enchanting Travels Travel Writer Award 2017
To celebrate the fascinating stories that can only be experienced when one travels, we award the Enchanting Travels Travel Writer Grant. Starting in 2017, the … Read More “Enchanting Travels Travel Writer Award 2017”
Streetlight’s 2017 Essay/Memoir Contest
We are seeking strong and stirring personal stories. Submit a maximum of 800 words (no minimum). All winning entries will be published in the summer … Read More “Streetlight’s 2017 Essay/Memoir Contest”
Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Award
This year’s judge is Benjamin Percy. Open to everyone over the age of 18. International entries welcome. You and your entry do not need to … Read More “Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Award”
Hourglass Literary Magazine (Deadline Extended)
Detailed instructions for submissions: SHORT STORY should not exceed 7000 words or be less than 700 words. Entry fee: $15 USD ($25 for submitting up … Read More “Hourglass Literary Magazine (Deadline Extended)”
Hallway Stories Launches With Real-Life Story Sharing Contest
Starting now through July 2, stories can be submitted on the microsite in essay or video form. Judged off of creativity, contextual relevance, audience appeal … Read More “Hallway Stories Launches With Real-Life Story Sharing Contest”
Pennsylvania Writers Conference
The Pennsylvania Writers Conference is designed to engage, educate and empower the literary community. If you’re a passionate writer, reader, or both, join us on … Read More “Pennsylvania Writers Conference”
Adelaide Literary Awards 2017
Categories: Adelaide Literary Magazine Poetry Award 2017 Adelaide Literary Magazine Short Story Award 2017 Adelaide Literary Magazine Essay Award 2017 Eligibility: Open to all English, … Read More “Adelaide Literary Awards 2017”
The Enraptured Reader: Writing to Stir the Emotions
SANSKRIT LITERATURE seeks to evoke intense, visceral, and emotional responses in the reader, much like someone mesmerized by a work of art, or spellbound by … Read More “The Enraptured Reader: Writing to Stir the Emotions”
Begin Again – Rollick Magazine Writers Competition
Submissions are now open for Rollick’s Begin Again issue. Our Begin Again issue is all about fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s all about what … Read More “Begin Again – Rollick Magazine Writers Competition”
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9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”