Stories Through The Ages
Living Springs Publishers “Stories Through The Ages” short story contests feature stories written by people in different segments of the population. There is no prompt … Read More “Stories Through The Ages”
General
1-5-7 Poem
Write a poem that has the 1-5-7 syllable count. So the first line has 1 syllable. The second line has 5 syllables. The final line … Read More “1-5-7 Poem”
Rhyming Poetry Contest
For the rhyming poetry contest your challenge is to write a poem that has a clear rhyme scheme. You aren’t restricted in any other form. … Read More “Rhyming Poetry Contest”
RL Poetry Award
The prestigious RL Poetry Award is now in ts 7th year. Website getting updated. Check details by February 1st 2019. The competition solicits full-manuscript submissions.
Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings
On January 15th submission closes – make sure to submit by then! 2500 word maximum Short stories in English from anywhere in the world in … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings”
Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review
We are looking for stories, written by anyone, about characters who embody the Wild Woman spirit—untamed (or de-tamed) and unashamed heroines of their own lives. … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
The Masters Review Winter Short Story Contest
Welcome to our Winter Short Story Award, a prize that recognizes the best fiction from today’s emerging writers. The winning story will be awarded $3000 … Read More “The Masters Review Winter Short Story Contest”
Kansas Voices Writing Contest
Unpublished adult poetry in either traditional or free verse. Unpublished adult prose in creative non-fiction, young adult, short story fiction, science fiction/fantasy, or mystery. Limit … Read More “Kansas Voices Writing Contest”
Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest
The contest is open to all students in grades 8-11 during the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants are asked to submit writing samples by Dec. 1, … Read More “Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest”
Nowhere Magazine Fall 2018 Travel Writing Contest
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Nowhere Magazine is given twice yearly for a travel-specific short story, long-form creative nonfiction piece, poem or essay … Read More “Nowhere Magazine Fall 2018 Travel Writing Contest”
Featured Posts
Announcing the best writing books of 2018
Need a little help with your holiday shopping? Treat the wordsmiths in your life to one (or all) of our favorite writerly books of the year. Read More “Announcing the best writing books of 2018”
Quiz: Am I A Writer?
Do you have what it takes to be a writer today? Take this quiz and see if you’re committed to the world of words. Read More “Quiz: Am I A Writer?”
Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction
Flash fiction has never been hotter. Here’s our guide for how to write it – and where to sell it. Read More “Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction”