Future Flash Fiction
What does the future look like? Can you share the future with only 500 words? That is the challenge of this flash fiction writing contest. … Read More “Future Flash Fiction”
Fiction
The Rhys Davies Short Story Competition 2021
The Rhys Davies Short Story Competition recognises the very best unpublished short stories in English in any style and on any subject up to a … Read More “The Rhys Davies Short Story Competition 2021”
Chapter One Prize
The Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first chapter of an unpublished novel. First prize is $1,000; 2nd is $500; … Read More “Chapter One Prize”
The Tusculum Review Fiction Prize
Each manuscript should consist of a single story between 2000 and 6500 words in a standard 12-point font. Co-authored stories are permitted. Stories may not … Read More “The Tusculum Review Fiction Prize”
Authors Reading Horror Short Story In Video
Horror Short Story (1,000 – 2,000 words) Story must be original and unpublished Can be plain reading, but the more creative the better (use of … Read More “Authors Reading Horror Short Story In Video”
The Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Competiiton
We are a non-profit organization, and all entry fees ($35) and donations collected are used to promote the contest, the finalists and the winner. The … Read More “The Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Competiiton”
The MacQ “Chains” Ekphrastic Writing Challenge
Submit up to three unpublished ekphrastic works written in the English language and no longer than a thousand words each—whether fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or a … Read More “The MacQ “Chains” Ekphrastic Writing Challenge”
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
The challenge of this contest is to write a story only using dialogue. That’s right – just dialogue. You can write about anything. But share … Read More “Dialogue Only Writing Contest”
Chapter One Prize
The Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first chapter of an unpublished novel written in English in any genre for … Read More “Chapter One Prize”
Horror Writing Contest
Share a horror story or thrill your audience in this writing contest. Cash prize to the winner.
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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”
Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories
How to successfully navigate the last chapter of your work. Read More “Pro tips for writing the ending of your novels and short stories”
From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.
A little shift in consciousness can create life-altering creativity. Read More “From the Front Lines: Wanna write more in 2021? Try these tips.”