100 Word Flash Fiction Writing Contest
The challenge of this writing contest is to share a full story. The catch is you only have 100 words to write it with. Can … Read More “100 Word Flash Fiction Writing Contest”
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Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest
The Daisy Pettles Writing Contest for Women is now accepting submissions for the 2021 writing residency and grant awards. Deadline is 12/12/2020. The competition is … Read More “Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest”
Women’s National Book Association Writing Contest
The 2020 Women’s National Book Association Writing Contest is open for submissions. The contest runs from September 1 to December 1. In addition to the … Read More “Women’s National Book Association Writing Contest”
ABC Poetry Contest
Share your five line poem that follows the alphabet to enter this poetry contest. The first letter of each line should follow the alphabet. Read … Read More “ABC Poetry Contest”
“Animals” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline October 31, 2020
| Theme: Animals are critical to our existence. Sometimes they are covered in fur; however, the diverse animal kingdom ranges from sponges to insects to … Read More ““Animals” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline October 31, 2020”
Ink Your Thoughts | Writing Contest 2020 | The Inked Perceptions
Do you love writing and believe that it is the best way of sharing your thoughts? Do you have some illusions in your mind that … Read More “Ink Your Thoughts | Writing Contest 2020 | The Inked Perceptions”
Haiku Poetry Contest
Write a Haiku! For this contest your challenge is to write a haiku. This poetry type has only three lines and is fun to write. … Read More “Haiku Poetry Contest”
Rhyming Poetry Contest
Share a poem that has a rhyme scheme. You can write about anything. Share any type of poem you choose. But be sure there is … Read More “Rhyming Poetry Contest”
True Story Writing Contest
Share your true story to enter this writing contest. Write about anything – just share a true story. Cash prize to the winner.
The Desert Nights, Rising Stars Virtual Writers Conference
While we would usually start things off with the beautiful desert weather and the southwestern landscape, things are a little different this year. With rising … Read More “The Desert Nights, Rising Stars Virtual Writers Conference”
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5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?
“I want to write about the COVID-19 pandemic, but I’m worried literary journal editors are saturated with similar submissions.” Read More “Gigi Will Know: Are editors sick of COVID-19 pitches yet?”
Virtual learning opportunities for writers
Since conferences aren’t back on the table for most writers just yet, here are some online learning resources for craft-hungry scribes. Read More “Virtual learning opportunities for writers”