Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Publication (FOR THE GUEST POST ONLY) Welcome Dreamers! This is an open letter to all the aspiring writers around the globe … Read More “Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest”
The GREAT STORY PROJECT is an international competition for fiction and nonfiction. We believe a great story is never defined by its length and welcome … Read More “The Great Story Project”
Microfiction, micro essay, micro memoir, short poem, micro script, micro screenplay…if it’s 100 words or less, it might be worth $100. No restrictions on theme … Read More “$100 for 100 Words Contest”
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!)”
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”
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”
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”
The Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition encourages the creation of lasting nonfiction that is outside the realm of conventional journalism and has relevance to North … Read More “Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition”
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Nowhere Magazine is given twice yearly for a travel-specific short story, long-form creative nonfiction piece, poem or essay … Read More “Nowhere Magazine Fall 2018 Travel Writing Contest”
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”
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”
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”
