The 35th Annual Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is seeking submissions of original, unpublished short fiction for our 2020-2021 Very Short Fiction Writing … Read More “TWFest Very Short Fiction Writing Contest”
A unique and progressive authors conference designed to share insight, knowledge, and the latest technologies about the marketing and business side of being an author … Read More “Chanticleer Authors Conference”
The Miami University Novella Prize is awarded annually to a novella-length manuscript of original fiction (18,000–40,000 words). Visit http://www.orgs.miamioh.edu/mupress/novella/index.html for more information.
The popular ZenGarden.club contests continue with a new flower prompt and haiku each month. Hone your writing skills by writing a story of 350 words … Read More “FLORAL FLASH FICTION WRITING CONTEST”
The 35th Annual Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is seeking submissions of original, unpublished fiction for our 2020-2021 Writing Contest. This contest is … Read More “TWFest Fiction Writing Contest”
The 12th Annual LGBTQ+ Saints and Sinners Short Fiction Writing Contest is now accepting submissions. This contest is open to U.S. and international submissions from … Read More “Saints and Sinners Literary Festival Fiction Writing Contest”
Chanticleer Book Reviews is looking for the best books featuring romantic themes and adventures of the heart,historical love affairs, perhaps a little steamy romance, we … Read More “Chatelaine Awards – Romantic Fiction”
Though many writers have helped to shape the history of flash fiction, Ernest Hemingway’s first short-story collection, In Our Time, easily makes him one of … Read More “HEMINGWAY FICTION PRIZE”
Chanticleer International Book Awards is looking for the best books featuring stories of all shapes and sizes written to an audience between the ages of … Read More “Gertrude Warner Awards – Middle Grade Fiction”
Chanticleer Book Reviews is looking for the best books featuring “mystery and mayhem”, amateur sleuthing, light suspense, travel mystery, classic mystery, British cozy, hobby sleuths, … Read More “Mystery & Mayhem Awards – Cozy Mystery Novels”
Is blogging still a writer’s best friend? Or is it a waste of time in an overcrowded blogosphere? Read More “So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.”
Here’s why editors frown upon overly creative dialogue tags – and why you should, too. Read More “How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction”
Taking a trip behind enemy lines reveals an ally in a crazy professional world. Read More “Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know”
