Academy Arts Press Short Story Contest
RULES: • Online Submissions only. • Open to all genres of fiction. Previously unpublished, original works only. • No adaptations of other people’s work will … Read More “Academy Arts Press Short Story Contest”
Nonfiction
F(R)ICTION Spring 2019 Literary Contests
F(r)iction is accepting previously unpublished works of short fiction, flash fiction, and poetry. We accept submissions from writers located anywhere in the world, as long … Read More “F(R)ICTION Spring 2019 Literary Contests”
Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)
The Mokulē‘ia Writers Retreat is an annual gathering that brings three dozen writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and memoir to the North Shore of … Read More “Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)”
Themed Contest
Words are important. Words are so powerful that certain ones have been weaponized to use against specific groups of people. The one selected for this … Read More “Themed Contest”
Arizona Authors Association
The Arizona Authors Association is a 501 (c3) that fosters creativity through writing. We hold an annual literary contest to judge/award/honor excellent works worldwide.
New Writers Story Contest from TulipTree Review
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) by new writers. To us this means you’ve … Read More “New Writers Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) about a strong, self-possessed female(-identifying) main character. The … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
2019 Carteret Writers Contest
1. Flash Fiction: 750 words or less. 2. Fiction: 3,000 words or less. May be a short story or excerpt from a book. Multiple entries … Read More “2019 Carteret Writers Contest”
Chanticleer Book Reviews – The Journey Awards – Science Fiction Novel Writing Contest – The Journey Awards ~ Narrative Non-Fiction Writing Contest ~2019
Winning a book award is an effective way to distinguish your work in the eyes of readers, agents, and publishers. Enter today for your chance … Read More “Chanticleer Book Reviews – The Journey Awards – Science Fiction Novel Writing Contest – The Journey Awards ~ Narrative Non-Fiction Writing Contest ~2019”
Architecture of Power: Short Story Contest
Welcome to 2019; polarizing political views are an ever-present reality and it doesn’t seem to be improving. Whether you live in the US or on … Read More “Architecture of Power: Short Story Contest”
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Seven steps to a stronger story
Follow these tips to fail-safe your fiction, and find the proper balance between character and plot. Read More “Seven steps to a stronger story”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”