True Story Writing Contest
Share a true story from your life. It can be a moment in time or a detailed story about something that happened to you. Cash … Read More “True Story Writing Contest”
Nonfiction
The Hearten Awards for Uplifting and Inspiring Non-Fiction
The Hearten Awards Categories are: Humorous Motivational Inspirational Uplifting Heartwarming Joyful
The Journey Awards for Narrative Non-Fiction
The Journey Awards Categories are: Travelogue Experiences (not guides) Global Enlightenment Culinary/Hobby/Professional Experiences Memoir/Autobiography/Biography Personal Journeys / Experiences
2021 Hektoen International Grand Prix Essay Competition
We invite you to participate in the 2021 Hektoen Grand Prix Essay Competition in honor of Hektoen Institute Board Member Mrs. Hella Mannheimer (1924-2020). Work … Read More “2021 Hektoen International Grand Prix Essay Competition”
Real People, Real Struggles, Real Stories: Writing About Mental Illness
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is offering a fellowship to a writer working on non-fiction focusing on managing mental illness. This personal story should … Read More “Real People, Real Struggles, Real Stories: Writing About Mental Illness”
Intrepid Times – “Unexpected Adventures”
For our latest writing competition, Intrepid Times is inviting travelers and writers from all countries, at all levels of writing experience, to explore the theme … Read More “Intrepid Times – “Unexpected Adventures””
Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest
Give us a glimpse of something that reveals the abundance of this big, beautiful, unexpected life that we’ve got. Create never-ending possibilities in a complex, … Read More “Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest”
Running Commentary
If you’re a regular runner, you know the best (and worst!) ideas can occur to you while running. Send us your 300-word minimum running commentary … Read More “Running Commentary”
A First Book Chapter
Don’t put off that book anymore. We want you to share your first book chapter. The winner of this writing contest will win a cash … Read More “A First Book Chapter”
Share Your Story Writing Contest
You have a story you want to share. Maybe it’s personal or unique. Maybe it’s nothing much but you can turn it into a story … Read More “Share Your Story Writing Contest”
Featured Posts
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”