The Story I Needed To Have Read
Sometimes, the right story at the right moment can give us the courage we need to overcome adversity. And when that story doesn’t already exist, … Read More “The Story I Needed To Have Read”
Journalism
Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2022
Now in our 17th year in service, this writing competition is international and open to anyone who loves writing stories that are worth telling everyone! … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2022”
Rigel 2022
Authors & Artists Eligible Rigel is the brightest star in the Orion constellation. Sunspot Lit is looking for the single short story, novel, novella, artwork, … Read More “Rigel 2022”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Spring 2022)
Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays, philosophical ruminations, experimental pieces, stage plays, fragments, and excerpts are all acceptable. We are not concerned with genre distinctions—send us the … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Spring 2022)”
The Nellie Bly Book Awards ~ Investigative and Journalistic
The Nellie Bly Book Awards Categories are: Social Science Data Driven Reporting Equality and Justice Ethics Human Rights Activist Groups Crimes and Corruption Environmental Whistle … Read More “The Nellie Bly Book Awards ~ Investigative and Journalistic”
The Shorts Awards
Chanticleer International Book Awards is seeking the Best New Short Stories, Essays, Novellas, and Collections in FICTION and NON-FICTION.
The Changing American South
The “Changing American South” invites writers to reconsider Southern identity, their own or that of others. The work may be in any genre: fiction or … Read More “The Changing American South”
Geminga: $250 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art
Authors and artists eligible. Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest honors the power of the small. No restrictions on theme or category. $250 cash, publication for the … Read More “Geminga: $250 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art”
Dandy Writers Short Story Contest
Submit a story of no more than 200 words.Your submission must be in line with the theme of the month.A writer is only permitted to … Read More “Dandy Writers Short Story Contest”
Georgia Author of the Year Awards
The Georgia Author of the Year Awards celebrates the best literature by Georgia writers. Prominent winners of the GAYA include Malcolm Tariq for his poetry … Read More “Georgia Author of the Year Awards”
Featured Posts
The Writer’s Conference
September 17, 2022 Sponsored By Thank you to all who attended our conference on September 17, 2022! Sign up for our mailing list now … Read More “The Writer’s Conference”
Three elements that create a strong opening sentence
The importance of opening with character, setting, and emotion. Read More “Three elements that create a strong opening sentence”
Opportunities for writers: September 2022
Here are the deadlines that caught our eye this month, September 2022. Read More “Opportunities for writers: September 2022”