Two Line Poem
Our two line poem is fun and a bit of a challenge. Write a poem that only has two lines. The twist is that there … Read More “Two Line Poem”
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3 Line Poetry Contest
Share a poem that only has three lines to enter this poetry contest. The syllable count for your poem should be 5-7-5 or 5-7-7. So … Read More “3 Line Poetry Contest”
“Water” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline August 31, 2019
| Theme: Water nourishes, cleanses, and renews. A drop of water can save a life. A torrent of water can destroy it. Water moves along … Read More ““Water” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline August 31, 2019”
Faith Poetry Contest
Share a poem of faith. How does your faith impact you? Your lifestyle? Write a poem of any type.
This Story Starts With This Sentence
Write a story with the sentence: We heard something. You can write about anything – just start the story with the provided sentence. Cash prize … Read More “This Story Starts With This Sentence”
2019 Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers
Nimrod International Journal of Prose and Poetry will host its annual Conference for Readers and Writers at The University of Tulsa and the Tulsa Historical … Read More “2019 Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers”
Jane Hoppen Residency 2019-20
In honor of longtime member Jane Hoppen, Paragraph: Workspace for Writers is offering a six month residency to a writer who represents the LGBTQ+ community … Read More “Jane Hoppen Residency 2019-20”
A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program
Sponsored by the University of Dayton — the alma mater of legendary humorist Erma Bombeck — A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck … Read More “A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program”
Onceuponascrapers
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS SOILED – No. 8 – Onceuponascrapers Who We Are SOILED is a periodical of architectural stories that makes a mess of the … Read More “Onceuponascrapers”
BlueCat Screenplay Competition
The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 22nd year, is open for submissions for its 2020 competition. BlueCat remains committed to the undiscovered writer and … Read More “BlueCat Screenplay Competition”
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Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story
No one wants to hear your whole life story. Just because your life started in childhood doesn’t mean your memoir should. Read More “Advice for memoirists: No one wants to hear your whole life story”
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”