Share Your Story Writing Contest
Share your story to enter this writing contest. Write about a moment in your life that stands out such as a birth of a child, … Read More “Share Your Story Writing Contest”
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IAN Book of the Year Awards
The Independent Author Network presents the 2019 IAN Book of the Year Awards, an international contest open to all authors with 36 fiction and non-fiction … Read More “IAN Book of the Year Awards”
Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize
The Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize honors Harriet Jacobs and Thomas Jones, two pioneering African-American writers from North Carolina, and seeks to convey the rich and … Read More “Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize”
Faith poetry contest
Share your poem that somehow expresses your faith to enter this poetry contest. Write a poem of any type to enter. Cash prize to the … Read More “Faith poetry contest”
LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), in collaboration with The New School, proudly presents LWC}NYC, a literary writers conference in New York City. … Read More “LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference”
Publishing Summit
For many of us, there’s a story in our hearts and mind and truthfully, it won’t see the light of day until we make a … Read More “Publishing Summit”
Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story
On September 30th submission closes – make sure to submit by then! 2500 word maximum English short stories from anywhere in the world in any … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest
Both previously published and unpublished works are eligible, provided that publication on the Lazuli Literary Group website does not infringe on previously held rights. A … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest”
Travelnitch Publishing
We’re on the hunt for exceptional writers who can contribute to our debut publication — travel enthusiasts, bloggers, global nomads. If you had a memorable … Read More “Travelnitch Publishing”
ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018
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 All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018”
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5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”