NCWN 2018 Fall Conference
The 2018 North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference features workshops and master classes in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and the stage and screen, as well … Read More “NCWN 2018 Fall Conference”
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Irish Arts and Writers Festival
The Irish Arts & Writers Festival brings together Irish writers and audiences in the historic and intimate town of Los Gatos, CA (located an hour … Read More “Irish Arts and Writers Festival”
Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers
Nimrod Journal will host its annual Conference for Readers and Writers on Saturday, October 20th, at The University of Tulsa. The conference will feature workshops … Read More “Nimrod Conference for Readers and Writers”
Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story
You fully own the rights of your wondrous hard-worked short stories! Winners grant The Short Story Project the right to publish winning short stories online. … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story”
20 Syllables Poetry Contest
Write a poem that has exactly 20 syllables to enter this poetry contest. You can write about anything. Just ensure that your poem has 20 … Read More “20 Syllables Poetry Contest”
Six Word Poetry Contest
Can you write a poem with only 6 words? The challenge for this poetry contest is to share a complete poem with only six words. … Read More “Six Word Poetry Contest”
Haiku Poetry Contest
For the Haiku Poetry Contest your challenge is to write a three line poem. Haiku generally follows the 5-7-5 syllable count. So the first line … Read More “Haiku Poetry Contest”
Chattahoochee Valley Writers 12th annual contest
The Chattahoochee Valley Writers 12th annual contest is open to all, deadline is September 1, 2018. Categories are fiction, poetry and one-act plays. Low entry … Read More “Chattahoochee Valley Writers 12th annual contest”
Third Wednesday One Sentence Poetry Contest
Whether it’s an American Sentence, Haiku(ish) or just a great poetic sentence, we want to see what you can pack into the basic building block … Read More “Third Wednesday One Sentence Poetry Contest”
$4000 Palette Poetry Prize
We are thrilled to offer the Palette Poetry Prize this year: $4000 and publication with Palette Poetry. We are seeking one excellent poem that speaks … Read More “$4000 Palette Poetry Prize”
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Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”