Journal from the Heartland
Second annual Journal from the Heartland contest for writers from or with connections to Wisconsin.
Nonfiction
Chanticleer Book Reviews – The Cygnus Awards – Science Fiction Novel Writing Contest – The Journey Awards ~ Narrative Non-Fiction Writing Contest ~2019
Chanticleer Book Reviews is looking for the best books featuring true stories about adventures, life events, unique experiences, travel, personal journeys, global enlightenment, and more. … Read More “Chanticleer Book Reviews – The Cygnus Awards – Science Fiction Novel Writing Contest – The Journey Awards ~ Narrative Non-Fiction Writing Contest ~2019”
WOW! Women On Writing Q2 2019 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 Q2 2019 Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest”
ServiceScape Short Story Award 2019
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 All applicants should submit their original, unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award 2019”
Stories Through The Ages
Living Springs Publishers “Stories Through The Ages” short story contests feature stories written by people in different segments of the population. There is no prompt … Read More “Stories Through The Ages”
Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings
On January 15th submission closes – make sure to submit by then! 2500 word maximum Short stories in English from anywhere in the world in … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings”
Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review
We are looking for stories, written by anyone, about characters who embody the Wild Woman spirit—untamed (or de-tamed) and unashamed heroines of their own lives. … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
KABAM! (Kingman Area Books Are Magic)
The KABAM! festival began in 2005 with a shoestring budget and a desire to share a love of books and literacy with the Kingman area. … Read More “KABAM! (Kingman Area Books Are Magic)”
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DISQUIET International Luso/Lusa-American Fellowships
A collaboration between Dzanc Books and the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) has made possible four full fellowships for writers of Luso descent from North America … Read More “DISQUIET International Luso/Lusa-American Fellowships”
Featured Posts
Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
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”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”