Horror Writing Contest
Share a horror or a thriller story to enter this writing contest. Write about anything that is a horror/thriller story. To the winner goes a … Read More “Horror Writing Contest”
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Northern Colorado Writers Conference
The 15th Annual Northern Colorado Writers Conference is on the books for April 30-May 2, 2020. We’re thrilled to announce that Sophie Hannah and Teresa … Read More “Northern Colorado Writers Conference”
The Page Turner Awards
New Writing and Book Awards Aims To Change Writing Careers The Page Turner Awards aims to help writers and authors to get discovered with possible … Read More “The Page Turner Awards”
“Grey” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline February 28, 2020
| Theme: Grey surrounds us, sometimes in surprising ways. In beach pebbles, a pair of smiling eyes, a kitten’s fur, and the cold embers of … Read More ““Grey” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline February 28, 2020”
Grand Opening Novel Contest
Submit an entry that includes only the ISBN of your published book and the first 5,000 words of the book. Judges are looking to be … Read More “Grand Opening Novel Contest”
Stringybark Short Story Award
Stringybark Publishing is proud to sponsor The Stringybark Stories Short Story Award. Clean the spilt coffee out of your keyboard (or sharpen your goose quill … Read More “Stringybark Short Story Award”
Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize
The Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize, sponsored by the North Carolina Writers’ Network, honors internationally celebrated North Carolina novelist Thomas Wolfe. The prize is administered by … Read More “Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize”
Mistakes Were Made
The year 2020 reminds us of the phrase: Hindsight is 20/20. So we invite you to look back on your life and tell us about … Read More “Mistakes Were Made”
Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize
The Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize is a writing competition sponsored by the stage and radio series Selected Shorts. This long-running series at Symphony … Read More “Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Prize”
“Portraits” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline December 31, 2019
| Theme: Portraits of people and animals tell such great stories. They evoke emotion. They suggest deeper meaning. They tell us about someone else, and … Read More ““Portraits” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline December 31, 2019”
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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”
How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction
Creating truly memorable characters requires time, patience, and trust. Read More “How to create complex, dynamic characters in fiction”
How to foster more empathy in your memoir
A successful memoir hinges on empathy – for your characters, yes, but also for yourself. Here’s how to convey it in the page. Read More “How to foster more empathy in your memoir”