Blurred Genres Flash Contest
Invisible City’s Blurred Genres Flash Contest, judged by Lynn Steger Strong, is open for free submissions March 1 through 31. $500 to first place, $200 … Read More “Blurred Genres Flash Contest”
Poetry
The Changing American South
The “Changing American South” invites writers to reconsider Southern identity, their own or that of others. The work may be in any genre: fiction or … Read More “The Changing American South”
Acrostic Poetry Contest
Share an Acrostic to enter this poetry contest. What’s that? That’s a poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word. See … Read More “Acrostic Poetry Contest”
Geminga: $250 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art
Authors and artists eligible. Sunspot Lit’s Geminga contest honors the power of the small. No restrictions on theme or category. $250 cash, publication for the … Read More “Geminga: $250 for Tiny Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, or Art”
Free Form Poetry Contest
Write a free form poem. That’s a poem without any structure or specific rules. Be creative and share a poem of your creation. Topic is … Read More “Free Form Poetry Contest”
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has the following syllable count. The first line has five syllables. Second line has seven. Final line has five again. Write … Read More “5-7-5 Poetry Contest”
The Phare – WriteWords
The Phare is an online literary magazine which publishes work from seasoned and emerging writers. We’re looking for submissions of: Poetry: 40 lines Flash Fiction: … Read More “The Phare – WriteWords”
Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize
The competition is organised by Wasafiri, a quarterly British literary magazine. The prize is judged in three categories: Fiction, Poetry, and Life Writing. This year, … Read More “Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize”
Flash 405
Flash 405 is Exposition Review’s multi-genre flash competition, awarding prizes and online publication to the winners! The contest runs every other month during our “off” … Read More “Flash 405”
The Face Project
Calling all aspiring and established writers and poets! Would you like to be featured in a unique art and literature publication? What do you see … Read More “The Face Project”
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Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”