Forty presenters will offer 112 classes in beginning writing, poetry, memoir, novels, non-fiction, screenwriting, children’s and young adult, marketing, publishing and agents. Private critiques and … Read More “35th Annual Central Coast Writers Conference”
The Daisy Pettles Women Writers Writing Contest is open to women writers, age 40+, published or unpublished. Fiction or Non-Fiction writing projects are eligible. Poetry … Read More “Daisy Pettles Women Writers Writing Contest”
Longdom Conferences provide the platform to speakers and offer delegates the opportunity to share their ideas and network. We are pleased to welcome you to … Read More “International Conference on Media and Journalism”
In honor of longtime member Jane Hoppen, Paragraph: Workspace for Writers is offering a six month residency to a writer who represents the LGBTQ+ community … Read More “Jane Hoppen Residency 2019-20”
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Nowhere Magazine is given twice yearly for a travel-specific short story, long-form creative nonfiction piece, poem or essay … Read More “Nowhere Magazine Spring 2019 Travel Writing Contest”
Microfiction, micro essay, micro memoir, short poem, micro script, micro screenplay…if it’s 100 words or less, it might be worth $100. No restrictions on theme … Read More “$100 for 100 Words Contest”
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”
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) by new writers. To us this means you’ve … Read More “New Writers Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) about a strong, self-possessed female(-identifying) main character. The … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
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”
