Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story
On September 30th submission closes – make sure to submit by then! 2500 word maximum English short stories from anywhere in the world in any … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story”
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“Yellow” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline October 31, 2018
| Theme: Yellow, the color between orange and green on the spectrum of visible light, is a primary color in subtractive color systems. Yellow has … Read More ““Yellow” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline October 31, 2018”
The Birdy Poetry Prize, by Meadowlark Books
Full-length poetry manuscripts (55 page minimum, 90+ pages preferred) will be considered. Poems may be previously published in journals and/or anthologies, but not in full-length, … Read More “The Birdy Poetry Prize, by Meadowlark Books”
Paranormal Awards
Chanticleer Book Reviews is looking for the best books featuring magic, the supernatural , weird otherworldly stories, superhumans (ex. Jessica Jones, Wonder Woman) , magical … Read More “Paranormal Awards”
MURA Book Award
Open to submissions of original work, 48-120 pages of poetry from August 1, 2018 – November 6, 2018. The winner will be announced in early … Read More “MURA Book Award”
$3000 Palette Poetry Emerging Poet Award
For emerging poets, this contest only accepts submissions from authors with fewer than two full length collections out at the time of submission. The winning … Read More “$3000 Palette Poetry Emerging Poet Award”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest
Both previously published and unpublished works are eligible, provided that publication on the Lazuli Literary Group website does not infringe on previously held rights. A … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest”
ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018
For this writing award, any genre or theme of short story is accepted. All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018”
Flash 500 International Flash Fiction Contest
Now in its ninth year, this quarterly open-themed flash fiction competition has closing dates of 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December 2018. … Read More “Flash 500 International Flash Fiction Contest”
SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018
Anyone of any age, gender, or background, from anywhere in the world, who has published a book with an indie publisher, or self-published their book … Read More “SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018”
Featured Posts
The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”