Annual National Federation of the Blind Writing Contest
Writing contest with categories in Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. all genres accepted.
Fiction
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Lumberloft Press is seeking talented, unpublished authors to feature in our upcoming short fiction compilation.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.
One Line Poetry Contest
For this poetry contest the challenge is to write a poem – with only one line. Yes, can you write a poem with only one … Read More “One Line Poetry Contest”
Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Short Story Award
Our theme is Animal Stories, broadly interpreted. Unpublished animal stories of 2,000 words or fewer. The theme is broadly interpreted. Stories about WILD ANIMALS, PETS, … Read More “Bethlehem Writers Roundtable Short Story Award”
UNO Press Publishing Lab Prize
The UNO PRESS LAB is accepting new submissions of book-length fiction, such as short story collections or novels. The winning author will receive a $10,000 … Read More “UNO Press Publishing Lab Prize”
Short Story Contest 2019 – Wise Writer Award
Word limit: up to 2,500 Closing date: June 15, 2019 Entry fee: US$13 per story The contest is open to original and unpublished fiction short … Read More “Short Story Contest 2019 – Wise Writer Award”
$100 for 100 Words Contest
Microfiction, micro essay, micro memoir, short poem, micro script, micro screenplay…if it’s 100 words or less, it might be worth $100. No restrictions on theme … Read More “$100 for 100 Words Contest”
My City, My Home: Short Story Contest
Where we live plays a role in who we are. It influences where we go to school, where we work, who we hang out with, … Read More “My City, My Home: Short Story Contest”
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?”
Finding the perfect title for your work
Titles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve. Read More “Finding the perfect title for your work”