Nerds Of The Force
A fun contest to win some strong free exposure. Share some fun works and meet new writers!
Plays
Lit Fest Fellowships for Emerging Writers
Lighthouse Writers Workshop is offering four Fellowships for Emerging Writers for their annual conference, Lit Fest, in Denver this June. A poet, fiction writer, nonfiction … Read More “Lit Fest Fellowships for Emerging Writers”
Lit Fest
A two-week celebration of the literary arts, Lit Fest features seminars, parties, workshops, salons, and agent consultations at our historic mansion in Denver.
Kauai Writers Conference
The 2018 Kauai Writers Conference offers keynote talks by distinguished authors, one-on-one workshops led by literary agents, editors and other publishing experts, and intensive master … Read More “Kauai Writers Conference”
#My2018
Write your 2018! At the end of each year we take time to reflect upon our life and to make plans for the upcoming year. … Read More “#My2018”
Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference 2018
The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference was created in 2006 by author/filmmaker Clay Stafford in an effort to bring together forensic experts, writers, and fans … Read More “Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference 2018”
Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest
We love work that is linguistically, intellectually, and emotionally demanding of the reader. We want literary works that grow in complexity upon each visitation. Writers … Read More “Lazuli Literary Group Writing Contest”
2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award
Since 2008, the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Awards have recognized the best stories from the previous year told through various media utilizing the elements of … Read More “2018 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award”
Snake Nation Review Young Writers’ Competition
Publishing works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry as well as showcasing photography and art, this literary journal welcomes submissions by young adults nationwide throughout the … Read More “Snake Nation Review Young Writers’ Competition”
Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival celebrates the genius of Tennessee Williams, who once called our city his “spiritual home,” and the contemporary artists who … Read More “Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival”
Featured Posts
9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”