ServiceScape Short Story Award
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 All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award”
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James Tate Prize
James Tate Prize International Poetry Chapbook Contest 2018 1st Prize: €200; 2nd Prize: €100 Both winners of the James Tate Prize will win a chapbook … Read More “James Tate Prize”
The Apparitionist National Ghost Story Competition
“Write the scariest story you can think of! Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s The Apparitionist National Ghost Story Competition is back by popular demand! Submit … Read More “The Apparitionist National Ghost Story Competition”
Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition
Regulus Press is small, privately-held publisher dedicated to encouraging extraordinary fiction and poetry. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Regulus Press is pleased to announce its … Read More “Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition”
Frontier Poetry Industry Prize
For this prize, we want to give our submitters a chance to be read by some of the most influential persons across our industry: a … Read More “Frontier Poetry Industry Prize”
Masters Review Flash Fiction Contest
Our love of flash fiction runs deep. We are proud to now offer a contest dedicated solely to flash. The winning writer will be awarded … Read More “Masters Review Flash Fiction Contest”
“Youth” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2018
Youth is literally defined as the period between childhood and adulthood. Poetically it can refer to a state of the mind – a quality of … Read More ““Youth” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2018”
Sally Bucker Emerging Writers’ Fellowship
The North Carolina Writers’ Network offers an annual Sally Buckner Emerging Writers’ Fellowship, in honor of the late poet, editor, and educator. The Buckner Fellowship, … Read More “Sally Bucker Emerging Writers’ Fellowship”
Duolingo’s Call for Stories
Duolingo, the world’s largest online language learning platform, is holding an open call for submissions to Duolingo Stories (https://stories.duolingo.com/). Selected stories will be published online … Read More “Duolingo’s Call for Stories”
Live Free and Write
Join us in New Hampshire for a supportive writing retreat. Spend an inspiring week working on your memoir or poetry. Enjoy the refreshing New England … Read More “Live Free and Write”
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5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”