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”
Narrative Medicine
The Story I Needed To Have Read
Sometimes, the right story at the right moment can give us the courage we need to overcome adversity. And when that story doesn’t already exist, … Read More “The Story I Needed To Have Read”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Spring 2022)
Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays, philosophical ruminations, experimental pieces, stage plays, fragments, and excerpts are all acceptable. We are not concerned with genre distinctions—send us the … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest (Spring 2022)”
Short Story Substack
New substack for short stories! Writers win $100 + 50% of sub revenue. Subscription price is $5 a month. No Fee. No sub required. Keep … Read More “Short Story Substack”
Mind and Spirit Book Awards
The Mind & Spirit Book Awards categories are: Enlightenment Motivational/Self Help Spirituality Mindfulness Well-Being Meditation Energy Other
The I & I Book Awards ~ Instructional and Insightful Non-Fiction
The I & I Book Awards Categories are: Travel Guides Enlightenment The Arts & Music Arts and Crafts: How To Pets and The Animal World … Read More “The I & I Book Awards ~ Instructional and Insightful Non-Fiction”
Solstice’s Spring ’22 Fiction Writing Contest
We’re excited to announce that Solstice’s Spring ’22 Fiction Writing Contest is now open for entries. All of Solstice’s contests are run in partnership with … Read More “Solstice’s Spring ’22 Fiction Writing Contest”
The Memoir Prize for Books
The second annual Memoir Prize is accepting traditionally, self-published, and previously unpublished. book-length works of Memoir, Narrative Creative Nonfiction, Essay collections, or graphic narrative, on … Read More “The Memoir Prize for Books”
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”
Featured Posts
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”