Queer Writers of America
Queer Writers of America is a writing contest by and for queer middle and high school students. To counter the censorship of LGBTQ+ content in … Read More “Queer Writers of America”
Personal Journals
$500 for Fiction, CNF, Poetry, Graphic Novel or Art ends soon
With Geminga: $500 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art, Sunspot Lit honors the power of the small. No restrictions on theme or category. Word … Read More “$500 for Fiction, CNF, Poetry, Graphic Novel or Art ends soon”
The Mind & Spirit Book Awards
The Mind & Spirit Book Awards categories are: Enlightenment Motivational/Self Help Spirituality Mindfulness Well-Being Meditation Energy Other
Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest
For the past four decades, the Arizona Authors Association Annual Literary Contest has presented awards for outstanding books, short stories, and poetry. 501c3 Nonprofit, established … Read More “Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest”
A First Book Chapter
Share the first chapter of your book to enter this writing contest at FanStory.com. Write about anything! And share your first chapter for a chance … Read More “A First Book Chapter”
True Story Writing Contest
Share a true story to enter this writing contest. Share a story that from your life to enter this writing contest.
Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Winter 2022-2023
Open to anyone who enjoys writing a story that is worth telling everyone! Write a short story, 5 pages or fewer, on any subject, theme, … Read More “Dream Quest One Writing Contest – Winter 2022-2023”
Hispanic Culture Review
Literary and Photographic Contest 2022-2023 Celebrating our connections We live in a changing world where our experiences unite us and where resilience helps us overcome … Read More “Hispanic Culture Review”
The Writerwerx University 2022 Short Story Contest
Submit your story of up to 2,000 words to compete against writers from all over the country between 08/01/2022 at midnight EDT and 08/31/2022 at … Read More “The Writerwerx University 2022 Short Story Contest”
The Story I Needed To Have Read
Sometimes, the right story at the right moment can give us the courage we need to overcome adversity. And when that story doesn’t already exist, … Read More “The Story I Needed To Have Read”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”