Resistance & Persistence
We don’t see a lot of politically driven pieces in our slush pile and we’d like to change that. This month, Blue Mesa Review will … Read More “Resistance & Persistence”
Poetry
Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest
The contest is open to all students in grades 8-11 during the 2018-2019 school year. Applicants are asked to submit writing samples by Dec. 1, … Read More “Virginia B. Ball Writing Contest”
3 line poetry contest
The 3 Line poetry contest is a fun poem to write. The first line of your poem will have exactly five syllables. The second line … Read More “3 line poetry contest”
Nowhere Magazine Fall 2018 Travel Writing Contest
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”
Haiku Poetry Contest
Don’t miss the Haiku poetry contest. A Haiku is a three line poem that is fun to to write. Cash prize to the winner.
5-7-5 Poetry Contest
Write a poem with only three lines. Each line should have a specific syllable count. The first line has 5 syllables. The second line has … Read More “5-7-5 Poetry Contest”
“Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018
| Theme: Figures of human form. Figures of life, imagination, history, mythology and allegory. In costume, in none. In lightness, in darkness. In dignity, in … Read More ““Figures” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline December 31, 2018”
Faith poetry contest
Share your poem that somehow expresses your faith to enter this poetry contest. Write a poem of any type to enter. Cash prize to the … Read More “Faith poetry contest”
LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), in collaboration with The New School, proudly presents LWC}NYC, a literary writers conference in New York City. … Read More “LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference”
Irish Arts and Writers Festival Writing Contests
2018 Short Story Contest submissions will be judged by a panel published authors, with shortlist judged by Delcan Meade, publisher, editor, and co-founder of The … Read More “Irish Arts and Writers Festival Writing Contests”
Featured Posts
5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”