Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize
The aim of the Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize is both to celebrate the best of new, boundary-pushing short fiction and to give winners the … Read More “Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize”
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Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest
The Daisy Pettles Writing Contest is open to all women writers 40 years or older. All genres, excluding poetry, are accepted. Writing sample and resume … Read More “Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Contest”
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”
Dream Quest One Poetry Contest – Summer 2022
Now in our 17th year of service, this competition is international and open to anyone who enjoys expressing one’s innermost thoughts and feelings into the … Read More “Dream Quest One Poetry Contest – Summer 2022”
2022 Bristol Short Story Prize
The 15th Bristol Short Story Prize is open to all published and unpublished writers. Entries must be previously unpublished with a maximum word count of … Read More “2022 Bristol Short Story Prize”
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”
Amsterdam Open Book Prize
Versal is currently accepting submissions for the biennial Amsterdam Open Book Prize. Chapbook-length to full book manuscripts between 25 and 80 pages of different genres … Read More “Amsterdam Open Book Prize”
Dandy Writers Short Story Contest
Submit a story of not more than 200 words, and your chance with winning prize money, publication and job contract with Dandy Writers. Your submission … Read More “Dandy Writers Short Story Contest”
Columbia University School of the Arts
The Columbia University School of the Arts MFA Writing Program, offering concentrations in Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry, and a joint course of study in Literary … Read More “Columbia University School of the Arts”
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Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”