Calling for flash-length fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and poetic hybrids which include three “Q” words as described in our list of prompts in our Guidelines: http://www.macqueensquinterly.com/Contests/MacQ11-TripleQ-Challenge.aspx
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”
We are looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art from various identities and backgrounds. It is no secret that the literary canon and literary … Read More “So to Speak Spring 2022 Annual Contest Submissions”
“NEXT: Visions Towards a Less Divided America” will be a Pangyrus book publication, due to come out in 2022. We’re looking for your best essays … Read More “Pangyrus Nonfiction Writing Contest”
Share your non-fiction story. Write about anything in your life that you would like to share.
The Journey Awards Categories are: Overcoming Traumatic Adversity – Personal Journal Dysfunctional Family/Siblings Societal/Class/Race Issues Drug Addiction Sexual Abuse Childhood Trauma Personal Journeys / Experiences
This fellowship invites writers to explore the African American experience in any literary genre. Prior publication is not a requirement. The successful application will demonstrate … Read More “The Illuminating Black Lives Fellowship”
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”
Write About Walking is what we are inviting you to put your hands to in the next 6 weeks. The pandemic has opened our eyes … Read More “WRITE ABOUT WALKING AND LISTENING”
The TCK Publishing Short Story Contest is an international short story contest established in 2021. Each year’s prizewinner receives a $1,000 honorarium and publication of … Read More “Short Story Awards Contest”
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
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”
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”
