UNO Press Publishing Lab Prize
The University of New Orleans Press is looking for full-length fiction manuscripts, either novels or short story collections, for the fifth annual Publishing Lab Prize. … Read More “UNO Press Publishing Lab Prize”
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The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest
The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest is an international arts competition soliciting creative submissions on the theme of “What does open access to knowledge … Read More “The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest”
Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest
Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Publication (FOR THE GUEST POST ONLY) Welcome Dreamers! This is an open letter to all the aspiring writers around the globe … Read More “Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest”
Stories Through The Ages
Stories Through The Ages Baby Boomers Plus 2019 (anyone born 1964 or earlier) – stories may be about any topic. Tell us about an experience … Read More “Stories Through The Ages”
The Great Story Project
The GREAT STORY PROJECT is an international competition for fiction and nonfiction. We believe a great story is never defined by its length and welcome … Read More “The Great Story Project”
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Writing Contest
The annual writing contest is open to domestic and international writers who have not yet published a book. All submissions must be original work that … Read More “Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Writing Contest”
Dribble Flash Fiction
For this contest we are challenging you to write a story with only 50 words. That’s a dribble. Can you tell a complete story with … Read More “Dribble Flash Fiction”
7th Ó Bhéal International Five Words Poetry Competition
7th Ó Bhéal International Five Words Poetry Competition At around noon each Tuesday (GMT), from April 2019 to the end of January 2020, five words … Read More “7th Ó Bhéal International Five Words Poetry Competition”
The First Page Challenge
The First Page Challenge is a contest for writers who are shoulder-deep in a new manuscript. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself one … Read More “The First Page Challenge”
Gotham Writers Conference
This writing conference works in a unique way. On Day 1, there are five panels and presentations, just one at a time, each one a … Read More “Gotham Writers Conference”
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Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”