Flash Fiction – True Story
For this contest your challenge is to write a flash fiction story – that is a true story. Share your humorous, serious, embarrassing, life changing … Read More “Flash Fiction – True Story”
Nonfiction
35th Annual Central Coast Writers Conference
Forty presenters will offer 112 classes in beginning writing, poetry, memoir, novels, non-fiction, screenwriting, children’s and young adult, marketing, publishing and agents. Private critiques and … Read More “35th Annual Central Coast Writers Conference”
Digital Author & Indie / Self Publishing Conference
The Annual Digital Author and Indie / Self-Publishing Writers Conference is ideal for every author who wants to take advantage of the “Golden Age of … Read More “Digital Author & Indie / Self Publishing Conference”
Non-Fiction Writing Contest
Share your non-fiction writing to enter this contest. Share your writing on any topic. Can be a funny piece, serious, true story or informational. Any … Read More “Non-Fiction Writing Contest”
Writer Advice’s Flash Prose Contest — Summer 2019
Writer Advice seeks both Flash Fiction and Flash Memoir for the summer contest. Write about a life-changing moment for you or a character (characters in … Read More “Writer Advice’s Flash Prose Contest — Summer 2019”
2019 Accenti Writing Contest
Topic The topic is open. Any type of entry that meets the submission criteria below is eligible. Multiple entries welcome. Submission Criteria • The contest … Read More “2019 Accenti Writing Contest”
Daisy Pettles Women Writers Writing Contest
The Daisy Pettles Women Writers Writing Contest is open to women writers, age 40+, published or unpublished. Fiction or Non-Fiction writing projects are eligible. Poetry … Read More “Daisy Pettles Women Writers Writing Contest”
F(r)iction Summer 2019 Literary Contests
F(r)iction is accepting previously unpublished works of short fiction, flash fiction, and poetry. We accept submissions from writers located anywhere in the world, as long … Read More “F(r)iction Summer 2019 Literary Contests”
WOW! Women On Writing Q4 2019 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest
Seeking creative nonfiction essays on any topic (200 – 1000 words) and in any style–from personal essay to lyric essay to hybrid and more! The … Read More “WOW! Women On Writing Q4 2019 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest”
2019 Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers
Nimrod International Journal of Prose and Poetry will host its annual Conference for Readers and Writers at The University of Tulsa and the Tulsa Historical … Read More “2019 Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers”
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Seven steps to a stronger story
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
Finding the perfect title for your work
Titles introduce your work to readers. Here’s how to give them the meaty role they deserve. Read More “Finding the perfect title for your work”