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”
In honor of longtime member Jane Hoppen, Paragraph: Workspace for Writers is offering a six month residency to a writer who represents the LGBTQ+ community … Read More “Jane Hoppen Residency 2019-20”
We’re looking for good books about good food. Books that inspire support for climate-friendly, agriculturally sustainable, and good-for-us eating. We tilt toward stories that feature … Read More “2019 Stone Pier Press Environmental Prize for Writers”
Sponsored by the University of Dayton — the alma mater of legendary humorist Erma Bombeck — A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck … Read More “A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program”
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Nowhere Magazine is given twice yearly for a travel-specific short story, long-form creative nonfiction piece, poem or essay … Read More “Nowhere Magazine Spring 2019 Travel Writing Contest”
Now in its 13th year, the prize was created to champion and nurture new voices. Winners of past prizes have gone on to sell rights … Read More “Impress Prize”
The Jackson Hole Writers Conference has united people from all walks of life with their passion for words and stories for almost three decades. Professional … Read More “Jackson Hole Writers Conference”
For this writing award, any genre or theme of short story is accepted. All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award”
Word count: 200 – 1000 words Seeking creative nonfiction essays on any topic and in any style–from personal essay to lyric essay to hybrid and … Read More “WOW! Women On Writing Q3 2019 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest”
The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest is an international arts competition soliciting creative submissions on the theme of “What does open access to knowledge … Read More “The Wikimedia Foundation’s Heart of Knowledge Contest”
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”
