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”
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IAN Book of the Year Awards
The Independent Author Network presents the 2019 IAN Book of the Year Awards, an international contest open to all authors with 36 fiction and non-fiction … Read More “IAN Book of the Year Awards”
“Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018
| Theme: Figures of human form. Figures of life, imagination, history, mythology and allegory. In costume, in none. In lightness, in darkness. In dignity, in … Read More ““Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018”
Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize
The Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize honors Harriet Jacobs and Thomas Jones, two pioneering African-American writers from North Carolina, and seeks to convey the rich and … Read More “Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize”
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”
“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”
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”
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 All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018”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”
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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”