Open to anyone who enjoys writing a story that is worth telling everyone! Write a short story, 5 pages or fewer, on any subject, theme, … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Winter 2022-2023”
Literary and Photographic Contest 2022-2023 Celebrating our connections We live in a changing world where our experiences unite us and where resilience helps us overcome … Read More “Hispanic Culture Review”
Stringybark Stories is proud to announce its 40th short story competition. The Stringybark Open Short Story Award 2023 is now accepting entries. Thanks to authors … Read More “Stringybark Open Short Story Award 2023”
This isn’t just any competition. It’s a dynamic, workshop-based writing competition. That means you’ll receive feedback on your entries from the talented writers, (many of … Read More “The Strongest Start Novel Competition 2023”
The Daisy Pettles Writing Contest is open to all women writers 40 years or older. All genres, excluding poetry, are accepted. Writing sample and resume … Read More “Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest”
The artist’s and writer’s call for the ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal Journey issue is now open. The current issue theme is journey. We are … Read More ““Journey” International Open Call to Artists and Writers”
Submit your story of up to 2,000 words to compete against writers from all over the country between 08/01/2022 at midnight EDT and 08/31/2022 at … Read More “The Writerwerx University 2022 Short Story Contest”
In honor of Halloween and Fall Camping Season, Beartooth Anthony is holding our 5th annual Halloween campfire short story contest. Up for grabs is an … Read More “Beartooth Anthony’s 5th Annual Halloween Campfire Story Contest”
2000 word limit, blind judging; no erotica, gore, or poetry. Must use our theme words and follow guidelines on our website. All previous winners are … Read More “Annual La Viness Short Story Writing Contest”
1000-4000 words. Write imaginative magical realms this summer about things that do not exist in our present universe. Dive deep into your imagination. Take respite … Read More “Summer Speculative Fiction Contest”
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”
