Variance Publishing
Interested in fast-paced thrillers, action-adventure, science fiction, fantasy, horror and historical books of 85,000+ words from new and established authors. Submit queries by email only.
Horror
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award For Imaginative Fiction
Rosebud is pleased to announce the fifth biennial Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Competition for Imaginative Fiction. Original unpublished works of fantasy, science fiction, mystery and horror … Read More “Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Award For Imaginative Fiction”
The New Rivers Press Electronic Book Series
New Rivers Press, a 45-year-old, not-for-profit literary press at Minnesota State University Moorhead, is seeking manuscripts from new and emerging authors in the genres of … Read More “The New Rivers Press Electronic Book Series”
Albany New York Public Library Writer’s Group
We accept all styles, genres, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc. (Please, no pornography.)
Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp, sponsored by the Wisconsin Writers Association
A 6-day, all-included workshop for writers in all genres working on a novel or creative nonfiction book. Instructional classes, one-on-one consultations, group critique sessions, guest … Read More “Novel-In-Progress Bookcamp, sponsored by the Wisconsin Writers Association”
L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest
Awards short fiction up to 17,000 words written by emerging sci-fi, fantasy and horror writers. The contest is open only to those who have not … Read More “L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
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”
Consistency across your YA series
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”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
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”