2018 Winter Writers’ Weekend
Whether you are a first-time author, or have published several books, the sixth annual Winter Writers’ Weekend is great for you. We aren’t your average … Read More “2018 Winter Writers’ Weekend”
Journalism
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest
Contest Description: We love work that is linguistically, intellectually, and emotionally demanding of the reader. We want literary works that grow in complexity upon each … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest”
Nerds Of The Force
A fun contest to win some strong free exposure. Share some fun works and meet new writers!
#MeToo Non-Fiction Essay Contest
The #MeToo Trigger Warning Nonfiction Essay Contest. Now open for submissions until February 18, 2018! Theme: Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse. The winning story receives … Read More “#MeToo Non-Fiction Essay Contest”
Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference 2018
The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference was created in 2006 by author/filmmaker Clay Stafford in an effort to bring together forensic experts, writers, and fans … Read More “Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference 2018”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest
We love work that is linguistically, intellectually, and emotionally demanding of the reader. We want literary works that grow in complexity upon each visitation. Writers … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest”
Snake Nation Review Young Writers’ Competition
Publishing works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry as well as showcasing photography and art, this literary journal welcomes submissions by young adults nationwide throughout the … Read More “Snake Nation Review Young Writers’ Competition”
Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition
The Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition encourages the creation of lasting nonfiction that is outside the realm of conventional journalism and has relevance to North … Read More “Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition”
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival celebrates the genius of Tennessee Williams, who once called our city his “spiritual home,” and the contemporary artists who … Read More “Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival”
SweekStars: Discovering the stars of storytelling!
We are on a quest to find the most talented, most addictive, most original…the Sweekest writers! Impress our juries and readers with your writing skills … Read More “SweekStars: Discovering the stars of storytelling!”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”