Campus Diaries
What happens when friends – both old and new – hangout together? Why is every “gupshup” session filled with stories that start with “Do you … Read More “Campus Diaries”
Nonfiction
theOffice Fellowship
See all rules/regulations at www.theOfficeFellowship.com theOffice is a quiet, communal workspace for writers on LA’s westside. We are one of the nation’s premiere co-working spaces … Read More “theOffice Fellowship”
Dog Writers Association of America’s Annual Writing Competition
The Dog Writers Association of America is the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs. Founded in 1935, the DWAA has grown from eight … Read More “Dog Writers Association of America’s Annual Writing Competition”
Share Your Story
Share a true story to enter this writing contest at FanStory. Any story that you would like to share where you are the hero is … Read More “Share Your Story”
2017 The Epoch Times Inspiring the World Writing Competition
We are inviting submissions of short (500-1,000 words), nonfiction articles that highlight any of the following themes: compassion, redemption, triumph of the human spirit, and … Read More “2017 The Epoch Times Inspiring the World Writing Competition”
Kore Press 2017 Memoir Award
Kore Press’ 2017 judge is Cheryl Strayed, award-winning author of four books, including her memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail. … Read More “Kore Press 2017 Memoir Award”
The Northwestern University Summer Writers’ Conference
Join a community of writers at Northwestern University for a three-day institute on writing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The program, which is now in its … Read More “The Northwestern University Summer Writers’ Conference”
NCWN Squire Summer Writing Workshops
The Squire Summer Writing Workshops offer conferencegoers the chance to study elements of one genre with one instructor over the course of the program. Attendees … Read More “NCWN Squire Summer Writing Workshops”
Hampton Roads Writers’ 9th Annual Conference
1 evening plus 2-full days of workshops, 2 best-selling keynoters, 2 first ten-lines critique sessions, 60 workshops during 10 breakout sessions, ten-minute agent and/or publisher … Read More “Hampton Roads Writers’ 9th Annual Conference”
North Carolina Writers’ Network Squire Summer Writing Workshops
The 2017 North Carolina Writers’ Network Squire Summer Writing Workshops offer conferencegoers the chance to study elements of one genre with one instructor over the … Read More “North Carolina Writers’ Network Squire Summer Writing Workshops”
Featured Posts
The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”