The Booksie 2022 Short Story Contest
We’re excited to announce the Booksie 2022 Short Story Competition. We’re looking for most interesting, original stories that will make us laugh, cry and see … Read More “The Booksie 2022 Short Story Contest”
Horror
$350 Short Story Contest
New substack for short stories! Writers win $100 + 50% of sub revenue. Subscription price is $5 a month. No Fee. No sub required. Keep … Read More “$350 Short Story Contest”
2022 Writerwerx University Poetry Contest
Compete with poets from all over the country using your best work of 100 words or less. Not restrictions on content. Just give us the … Read More “2022 Writerwerx University Poetry Contest”
Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition
The Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition is open internationally to all writers aged 16 and over. There is no set theme/genre/subject matter. Stories should … Read More “Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition”
Solstice’s Summer 2022 Poetry Writing Contest
The Poetry Contest only accepts entries of poetry portfolios (3 – 10 poems per portfolio), as opposed to single-poem entries. This Season’s theme is Identity. … Read More “Solstice’s Summer 2022 Poetry Writing Contest”
Solstice’s Summer 2022 Fiction Writing Contest
The Fiction Contest accepts entries of stories (1500 – 8000 words) from all genres except children’s. This Season’s theme is Identity. The explanation and identification … Read More “Solstice’s Summer 2022 Fiction Writing Contest”
200 word horror writing contest
Write a 200 word horror story. You must include some romance and at least 3 characters. Other than that be creative and try to scare … Read More “200 word horror writing contest”
100 Words Flash Creative Fiction and Nonfiction Writing Contest
80-100 words Flash Creative Fiction (Unpublished, original, Horror and Fantasy genres) 80-100 words Flash Creative Nonfiction (Unpublished, original, inspirational and positive) Free Entry/Unlimited Entries Deadline: … Read More “100 Words Flash Creative Fiction and Nonfiction Writing Contest”
$320 For Short Stories – Any Genre
1. No Fees 2. Send in Microsoft Word or Google Doc form 3. Any genre 4. 6- 10,000 words. Yes, just 6 words, like Hemingway’s … Read More “$320 For Short Stories – Any Genre”
The Synopsis Skirmish—a writing contest for querying authors
Summarize your novel in 500 words or less for a chance at a $1000 CAD prize pool. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself … Read More “The Synopsis Skirmish—a writing contest for querying authors”
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Opportunities for writers: December 2022 calls for submissions
Here are all the deadlines that caught our eye this month. Read More “Opportunities for writers: December 2022 calls for submissions”
Insider: Horror Writers Association
Whether you’ve been writing spine-tinglers for years or are brand-new to the genre, this organization has a lot to offer horror lovers. Read More “Insider: Horror Writers Association”
Get away to write: 7 writing retreats happening in 2023
These seven upcoming writing retreats should be on your radar.
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