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Journalism
#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!”
Lazuli Literary Group / AZURE 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 / AZURE Writing Contest”
Stories That Need to Be Told Contest
There are no genres in this contest. We want to hear your stories that need to be told, whether that’s an essay, short story, or … Read More “Stories That Need to Be Told Contest”
Featured Posts
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”