Lewis County Writers Guild 2020 Writing Contest
Write a story using one of the three photo prompts on the submission page. On the entry form, click on the title of the photo … Read More “Lewis County Writers Guild 2020 Writing Contest”
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2020 Summer Flash Contest
Summer seems like the right time to write short. Show us your very best work in any genre, fiction or nonfiction. The catch? We’ll only accept … Read More “2020 Summer Flash Contest”
La Piccioletta Barca – Competition 2020
As an arts magazine, we have launched a multi-disciplinary competition, accepting submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, visual arts, music and photography. Mirroring the selection … Read More “La Piccioletta Barca – Competition 2020”
Berkeley Humane Best in Show Storytelling Contest
How has a rescue animal impacted your life? During these times more than ever, we would love to hear your story about a meaningful experience … Read More “Berkeley Humane Best in Show Storytelling Contest”
Share Your Story
Everyone has a story to share. What’s yours? Share an event in your life to enter this writing contest with a cash prize.
The MacQ “Quink” Writing Challenge
Entries must incorporate at least one case of the word “quink,” as described in the guidelines at: http://www.macqueensquinterly.com/Contests/MacQ4-Quink-Challenge.aspx
La Viness Short Story Writing Contest
2000 word limit, not including title. This year’s subject words — WATER and FALL — do not have to be the focal point(s) of the … Read More “La Viness Short Story Writing Contest”
The First Page Challenge—a writing contest for novelists
Hook us in a single double-spaced page for a chance to win a growing prize pool, plus publication on the Chopping Blog. Our judge, Michelle … Read More “The First Page Challenge—a writing contest for novelists”
Sally Buckner Emerging Writers’ Fellowship
The Buckner Fellowship, in the amount of $500 awarded to one writer each year, supports North Carolina emerging writers whose work shows promise of excellence … Read More “Sally Buckner Emerging Writers’ Fellowship”
National Federation of the Blind Writing Contest
The annual adult writing contests sponsored by the NFB Writers’ Division will open January 1st and close April 30th for all aspiring writers whether blind, … Read More “National Federation of the Blind Writing Contest”
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5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir
As an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started. Read More “Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir”
How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”