Now in its ninth year, this quarterly open-themed flash fiction competition has closing dates of 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December 2018. … Read More “Flash 500 International Flash Fiction Contest”
Anyone of any age, gender, or background, from anywhere in the world, who has published a book with an indie publisher, or self-published their book … Read More “SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018”
Share a flash fiction story to enter this writing contest. The topic is open – write about anything. But your story must use 150 words. … Read More “Flash Fiction Writing Contest”
Entries must be works of fiction of 7,000 words or less. The judge for this year’s contest is Bonnie Nadzam, author of Lions: A Novel. … Read More “Hamlin Garland Award for the Short Story”
In honor of Halloween and Fall Camping Season, Beartooth Anthony is holding a Halloween short story contest. The author of the most bone-chilling short story, … Read More “Beartooth Anthony’s Halloween Campfire Story Contest”
Ready to take your writing to the next level? Want to receive personalized feedback from NY Times bestselling authors and pitch your project to literary … Read More “La Jolla Writers Conference”
The 2018 North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference features workshops and master classes in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and the stage and screen, as well … Read More “NCWN 2018 Fall Conference”
The Irish Arts & Writers Festival brings together Irish writers and audiences in the historic and intimate town of Los Gatos, CA (located an hour … Read More “Irish Arts and Writers Festival”
Nimrod Journal will host its annual Conference for Readers and Writers on Saturday, October 20th, at The University of Tulsa. The conference will feature workshops … Read More “Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers”
Fall in love Fall from grace Fall apart A falling out The harder they fall… Write a 2,000-word fictional short story using any nuance, definition, or … Read More ““After the Fall” Short Story Contest”
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”
