Chanticleer Authors Conference
A unique and progressive authors conference designed to share insight, knowledge, and the latest technologies about the marketing and business side of being an author … Read More “Chanticleer Authors Conference”
Journalism
“Sensuality” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline April 30, 2020
| Theme: A glance, touch, dance, flower, scent or piece of chocolate can be sensual. Our senses both protect us from and connect us joyfully … Read More ““Sensuality” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline April 30, 2020”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Summer 2020)
Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays, philosophical ruminations, stageplays, fragments, chapters, and excerpts are all acceptable. We are not concerned with genre distinctions—send us the best you … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Summer 2020)”
Carteret Writers Annual Writing Contest
This is our 29th year of the contest. – Flash Fiction: 750 words or less. – Fiction: 3,000 words or less. May be a short … Read More “Carteret Writers Annual Writing Contest”
Unmapped: migrants stories of New York
The International Organization for Migration and Fordham University invite writers of all ages and backgrounds to submit original non-fiction essays or memoirs, short fiction or … Read More “Unmapped: migrants stories of New York”
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”
Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition
The Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition, sponsored by the North Carolina Writers’ Network, encourages the creation of lasting nonfiction that is outside the realm of … Read More “Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition”
Wild Words Winter Solstice Competition
There is a choice of four prompts for your entry. See the website: http://www.wildwords.org/competition The piece can be oral or written, fiction or non-fiction, prose … Read More “Wild Words Winter Solstice Competition”
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Winter 2019-2020
Open to anyone who enjoys expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful literary art of poetry or writing a story that’s worth telling everyone! … Read More “Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Winter 2019-2020”
35th Annual Central Coast Writers Conference
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”
Featured Posts
So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.
Is blogging still a writer’s best friend? Or is it a waste of time in an overcrowded blogosphere? Read More “So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.”
How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction
Here’s why editors frown upon overly creative dialogue tags – and why you should, too. Read More “How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction”
Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know
Taking a trip behind enemy lines reveals an ally in a crazy professional world. Read More “Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know”