Cast Iron Shorts
We are delighted announce that our Cast Iron Shorts Competition is now open! We are seeking short stories of 1,500 words. We are looking for … Read More “Cast Iron Shorts”
Fiction
F(R)ICTION Spring 2019 Literary Contests
F(r)iction is accepting previously unpublished works of short fiction, flash fiction, and poetry. We accept submissions from writers located anywhere in the world, as long … Read More “F(R)ICTION Spring 2019 Literary Contests”
Space Coast Book Lovers
Our goal at #SCBL2019 is to bring you an intimate event designed to encourage one on one interactions with your favorite authors and to give … Read More “Space Coast Book Lovers”
Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)
The Mokulē‘ia Writers Retreat is an annual gathering that brings three dozen writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and memoir to the North Shore of … Read More “Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)”
Themed Contest
Words are important. Words are so powerful that certain ones have been weaponized to use against specific groups of people. The one selected for this … Read More “Themed Contest”
Feature Story Contest for DON’T BE A HERO: A VILLAINTHOLOGY
Theme: villains. Any genre accepted. Submissions are open between March 1st and May 1st, 2019. Original stories only, please – no reprints will be accepted. … Read More “Feature Story Contest for DON’T BE A HERO: A VILLAINTHOLOGY”
15 Syllable Poetry Contest
For this contest your challenge is to write a poem that only has 15 syllables. That’s right, share a poem but be sure the syllable … Read More “15 Syllable Poetry Contest”
Arizona Authors Association
The Arizona Authors Association is a 501 (c3) that fosters creativity through writing. We hold an annual literary contest to judge/award/honor excellent works worldwide.
100 Word Flash Fiction
Share your flash fiction story that has 100 words to enter this writing contest. Write about anything but watch the word count. Can you write … Read More “100 Word Flash Fiction”
Brighthorse Book Prize
The Brighthorse Book Prize is an annual awards series honoring unpublished novels, collections of short fiction, and poetry collections. Three prizes are given each year. … Read More “Brighthorse Book Prize”
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Why story trumps plot
The three crucial storytelling elements every novel needs to succeed. Read More “Why story trumps plot”
Do you really have to write every day?
What does an ideal writing life look like? We asked successful authors to share their essential goals, habits, and routines. Read More “Do you really have to write every day?”
How to cope with making mistakes
Every writer’s worst nightmare is finding an error in print…but it happens, often, and to the very best of us. Here’s how to cope. Read More “How to cope with making mistakes”