Faith Poetry Contest
For this poetry contest your challenge is to write a poem of faith. You can share your feelings on your faith? Or write a poem … Read More “Faith Poetry Contest”
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Nimrod Literary Awards
Poetry: 3-10 pages of poetry (one long poem or several short poems) Fiction: 7,500 words maximum (one short story or a self-contained excerpt from a … Read More “Nimrod Literary Awards”
An Axe to Grind 2020: a flash fiction contest
Tell us a story in fewer than 1000 words for a chance to win from a growing prize pool, plus publication on the Chopping Blog.
“Grey” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline February 28, 2020
| Theme: Grey surrounds us, sometimes in surprising ways. In beach pebbles, a pair of smiling eyes, a kitten’s fur, and the cold embers of … Read More ““Grey” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline February 28, 2020”
20 Syllable Valentines Poem
Share a poem for your Valentine or about Valentines day. The only catch is that it should have 20 syllables total. So count the syllables … Read More “20 Syllable Valentines Poem”
20 Word Poem
Write a poem with only 20 words. That’s the challenge of this poetry contest with a cash prize. Celebrating 20 years of FanStory!
20 Syllable Poem
Share a poem that has 20 syllables. To the winner goes a cash prize. We are celebrating 20 years of FanStory!
20 Line Poem
Write a poem of any type that has exactly 20 lines. To the winner goes a cash prize. 2020 is the 20th anniversary of FanStory!
Grand Opening Novel Contest
Submit an entry that includes only the ISBN of your published book and the first 5,000 words of the book. Judges are looking to be … Read More “Grand Opening Novel Contest”
Free Verse Poetry Contest
This is a free verse contest. So no rules on content, structure or anything else. Share a poem from the heart or the head. Have … Read More “Free Verse Poetry Contest”
Featured Posts
Here are our picks for the best writing books of 2019
Treat the writer on your list to one of these excellent craft books published in 2019. Read More “Here are our picks for the best writing books of 2019”
Here are the bestselling new novels of 2019
These 2019 novels dominated Amazon bestseller lists this year. Read More “Here are the bestselling new novels of 2019”
The benefits of calling sources
Jeff Pearlman, the best-selling sports author, has a mantra I have made my own: Make the extra phone call. A story is only as good … Read More “The benefits of calling sources”