Inkitt’s Midsummer Mystery Contest
Calling all suspense writers, Inkitt’s Midsummer Mystery writing contest is for you! With cash prizes of a total of $1500 and the chance to get … Read More “Inkitt’s Midsummer Mystery Contest”
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La Viness Short Story Writing Contest
2000 word limit, not including title. This year’s subject words — WATER and FALL — do not have to be the focal point(s) of the … Read More “La Viness Short Story Writing Contest”
2020 SFPA Science Fiction/Fantasy Poetry Contest
On June 1st, the 2020 Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association (SFPA) Poetry Contest opens and will be accepting entries from all poets, including non-members … Read More “2020 SFPA Science Fiction/Fantasy Poetry Contest”
The First Page Challenge—a writing contest for novelists
Hook us in a single double-spaced page for a chance to win a growing prize pool, plus publication on the Chopping Blog. Our judge, Michelle … Read More “The First Page Challenge—a writing contest for novelists”
“Abstract” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline June 30, 2020
| Theme: Abstractions are all around us. Ideas can be abstract; existing as an idea, feeling or quality but not having a tangible existence. Some … Read More ““Abstract” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline June 30, 2020”
Clumsy Spider Publishing
The goal of Clumsy Spider Press is to publish writers for youth who stand out from the crowd, and hopefully aid them in the path … Read More “Clumsy Spider Publishing”
Redd Tales Flagship Flash Fiction Contest
Written works under 1000 words will be accepted until June 6, 2020. Work submitted should be original and unpublished elsewhere. All genre fiction is accepted … Read More “Redd Tales Flagship Flash Fiction Contest”
Inkitt Thrill Seeker Contest
Enter your thriller, horror, mystery, scary, crime or any other book with a dark, suspenseful or thrilling theme for the chance to win some incredible … Read More “Inkitt Thrill Seeker Contest”
The DEVON & CORNWALL INTERNATIONAL NOVEL PRIZE
We are pleased to announce that our literary prize, the 2020 DEVON & CORNWALL INTERNATIONAL (DCI) NOVEL PRIZE is now open for submissions. This is … Read More “The DEVON & CORNWALL INTERNATIONAL NOVEL PRIZE”
Slight Short Story Contest 2020
Submit a story of 2,000 words or less in any fiction category (horror, mystery, sci-fi, etc.). Submit only the story title and the story itself. … Read More “Slight Short Story Contest 2020”
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How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”
How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer
How one author brings home six figures each year without a day job – and how you can, too. Read More “How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer”
Resurrect your darlings: How to recycle deleted material from your manuscript
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