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”
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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”
LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference
Learn from literary professionals how to spark interest in your book and successfully emerge into the marketplace through two intensive days of panels, clinics, and … Read More “LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference”
Flash Fiction Writing Contest
Can you write a story with only 150 words? That is the challenge of this writing contest. Share your story on any topic but use … Read More “Flash Fiction Writing Contest”
Volo Press Short Story Contest
Submit a short story of between 3,000 and 5,000 words as a Word document or PDF. The submission should include only the title of the … Read More “Volo Press Short Story Contest”
2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest
The contest is open to authors of African American heritage who are residents of Minnesota and at the time of entry are at least 18 … Read More “2019 African American Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest”
Annual National Federation of the Blind Writing Contest
Writing contest with categories in Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. all genres accepted.
Death From Above Short Fiction Contest
Lumberloft Press is seeking talented, unpublished authors to feature in our upcoming short fiction compilation. Original stories up to 5,000 words in length that have … Read More “Death From Above Short Fiction Contest”
Stringybark Times Past Short Story Award 2019
Stringybark Publishing invites Australian and international writers to try their hand at writing a historical fiction story. For this competition we would like you to … Read More “Stringybark Times Past Short Story Award 2019”
Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Awards Program
Biennial Literary Awards Contest, seeking fiction and creative nonfiction in any genre, judged by Carmen Maria Machado.
Featured Posts
Seven steps to a stronger story
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
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”