Operation Ibsen
A small theatre in northern California seeks original, hour-long, royalty-free scripts for radio production in 2022. Any theme, any genre. Scripts accepted until November 30. … Read More “Operation Ibsen”
Plays
Write a Script
Share your script! Any type of script including a screenplay is welcomed. Write about anything. Cash prize to the winner!
Dandy Writers Short Story Contest
Submit a story of not more than 200 words, and your chance with winning prize money, publication and job contract with Dandy Writers. Your submission … Read More “Dandy Writers Short Story Contest”
A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program
Applications for A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program will be accepted Sept. 7-28, 2021. Application fee: $25. … Read More “A Hotel Room of One’s Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program”
Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest
Give us a glimpse of something that reveals the abundance of this big, beautiful, unexpected life that we’ve got. Create never-ending possibilities in a complex, … Read More “Tadpole Press 100 Word Writing Contest”
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Summer 2021
International, open to anyone who enjoys expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the literary art of poetry and/or writing a short story that is worth … Read More “Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest – Summer 2021”
Write A Script
Writing a script (for a movie, tv show or stage) may be the most profitable way to make a living as a writer. This contest … Read More “Write A Script”
The Tusculum Review Established/Emerging Prize
We seek collaborative works between oft-published and newer writers or artists. We are also interested in the joint projects of professional equals. The possibilities interest … Read More “The Tusculum Review Established/Emerging Prize”
My Time Fellowship for Parent Writers
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is pleased to announce the My Time fellowship funded by the Sustainable Arts Foundation. Writers who are also parents … Read More “My Time Fellowship for Parent Writers”
Humor Me – A Funny Writer’s Fellowship
This fellowship is open to poets, fiction writers, playwrights, essayists, columnists, memoirists, and screenwriters who use humor as a key element in their work. While … Read More “Humor Me – A Funny Writer’s Fellowship”
Featured Posts
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”