Short Story of the Month
Mission = Revive the art of the short story, support artists, and produce something wonderful. Each month paying subscribers get one amazing story. Cost is … Read More “Short Story of the Month”
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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”
Eyelands book awards
Eyelands Book Awards 2021. Eligible submissions include: poetry, novellas, short story collections, novels, children’s books, historical fiction/memoir, graphic novels. Multiple submissions allowed. Grand prize: Five-day … Read More “Eyelands book awards”
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”
Antioch University’s Low-Residency MFA Programs
Application Deadlines: MFA in Creative Writing (Los Angeles): Semester Deadline Residency Date Winter/Spring 2022 September 1, 2021 Dec. 9-18, 2021 Summer/Fall 2022 March 1, 2022 … Read More “Antioch University’s Low-Residency MFA Programs”
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Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”