The Ordinary Guru Contest
Have you ever met an everyday, ordinary guru who helped you break a myth that held you back, sparked insight, or helped you see the … Read More “The Ordinary Guru Contest”
Journalism
Renegade Word 2014 Writing Contest
Seeks short creative nonfiction writing based on the prompts shared on our website. What exactly do we mean by “creative nonfiction”? In essence, we want … Read More “Renegade Word 2014 Writing Contest”
2014 Writing Contest Competion $1000 in prizes (for students and authors)
For high school and university students Writing prompt: “Good Writing is_________” Suggested Topics: writing tips, strategies, how to write more, better, how to get creative, … Read More “2014 Writing Contest Competion $1000 in prizes (for students and authors)”
Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2014
Open to anyone who enjoys writing a story that’s worth telling everyone! Write a short story, 5 pages maximum length on any subject or theme … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Summer 2014”
North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference
The North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference offers intensive workshops in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, book marketing and the “art of the pitch.” Other features … Read More “North Carolina Writers’ Network 2014 Spring Conference”
Hampton Roads Writers’ 6th Annual Writers’ Conference
One evening plus two full days of workshops, two best-selling keynoters, two first ten-lines critique sessions, 45 workshops during nine breakout sessions, ten-minute agent pitches, … Read More “Hampton Roads Writers’ 6th Annual Writers’ Conference”
Lakefly Literary Conference
Everyone has a story – let us help you tell it and sell it. Gain insight in the craft and business of writing at the … Read More “Lakefly Literary Conference”
NBF Annual Legal Writing Contest
The contest is for law school or college students. To participate in the contest, students will have to submit an essay arguing how best to … Read More “NBF Annual Legal Writing Contest”
Nowhere Magazine’s Spring 2014 Travel Writing Contest
Award-winning literary travel magazine, Nowhere, is teaming up with Outside Magazine Executive Editor Sam Moulton for the first Nowhere Spring Travel Writing Contest. We are … Read More “Nowhere Magazine’s Spring 2014 Travel Writing Contest”
theOffice Fellowship
We are once again offering a FREE 6-MONTH FELLOWSHIP to theOffice. theOffice is a quiet, communal workspace in Brentwood, CA. Our members get free coffee … Read More “theOffice Fellowship”
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The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”