| 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 April 30, 2019”
RULES: • Online Submissions only. • Open to all genres of fiction. Previously unpublished, original works only. • No adaptations of other people’s work will … Read More “Academy Arts Press Short Story Contest”
F(r)iction is accepting previously unpublished works of short fiction, flash fiction, and poetry. We accept submissions from writers located anywhere in the world, as long … Read More “F(R)ICTION Spring 2019 Literary Contests”
Our goal at #SCBL2019 is to bring you an intimate event designed to encourage one on one interactions with your favorite authors and to give … Read More “Space Coast Book Lovers”
The Mokulē‘ia Writers Retreat is an annual gathering that brings three dozen writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and memoir to the North Shore of … Read More “Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)”
Words are important. Words are so powerful that certain ones have been weaponized to use against specific groups of people. The one selected for this … Read More “Themed Contest”
Theme: villains. Any genre accepted. Submissions are open between March 1st and May 1st, 2019. Original stories only, please – no reprints will be accepted. … Read More “Feature Story Contest for DON’T BE A HERO: A VILLAINTHOLOGY”
The 19th Atlanta Writers Conference features 16 literary agents and acquisitions editors for manuscript critiques, query letter critiques, and pitches; bestseller Jenny Milchman’s workshop on … Read More “Atlanta Writers Conference”
DFWCon is the premier multi-genre writers conference in the Southwest. We welcome writers in all genres, both fiction and non-fiction, and we provide a top-notch … Read More “Dallas-Fort Worth Writers Conference (DFWCon)”
The North Carolina Writers’ Network Spring Conference will be held on April 27 at the Moore Humanities and Research Administration Building on the campus of … Read More “North Carolina Writers’ Network 2019 Spring Conference”
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
Titles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve. Read More “Finding the perfect title for your work”
