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 All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018”
Nonfiction
WOW! Women On Writing Q1 2018 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest
Seeking creative nonfiction essays between 200 – 1000 words on any topic and in any style–from personal essay to lyric essay to hybrid and more! … Read More “WOW! Women On Writing Q1 2018 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest”
SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018
Anyone of any age, gender, or background, from anywhere in the world, who has published a book with an indie publisher, or self-published their book … Read More “SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018”
La Jolla Writers Conference
Ready to take your writing to the next level? Want to receive personalized feedback from NY Times bestselling authors and pitch your project to literary … Read More “La Jolla Writers Conference”
NCWN 2018 Fall Conference
The 2018 North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference features workshops and master classes in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and the stage and screen, as well … Read More “NCWN 2018 Fall Conference”
Irish Arts and Writers Festival
The Irish Arts & Writers Festival brings together Irish writers and audiences in the historic and intimate town of Los Gatos, CA (located an hour … Read More “Irish Arts and Writers Festival”
Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers
Nimrod Journal will host its annual Conference for Readers and Writers on Saturday, October 20th, at The University of Tulsa. The conference will feature workshops … Read More “Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers”
Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story
You fully own the rights of your wondrous hard-worked short stories! Winners grant The Short Story Project the right to publish winning short stories online. … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story”
CRAFT Elements Fiction Contest
What makes your fiction stand out? When we read stories, we often note their strength in a certain element of craft. Perhaps the setting—a place … Read More “CRAFT Elements Fiction Contest”
Midwest Review
Submit up to 6,500 words of fiction. Simultaneous submissions are okay; let us know immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. Previously unpublished submissions only. … Read More “Midwest Review”
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