| Theme: Abstractions are all around us. Ideas can be abstract; existing as an idea, feeling or quality but not having a tangible existence. Some … Read More ““Abstract” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline April 30, 2019”
RULES: • Online Submissions only. • Open to all genres of fiction. Previously unpublished, original works only. • No adaptations of other people’s work will … Read More “Academy Arts Press Short Story Contest”
Our goal at #SCBL2019 is to bring you an intimate event designed to encourage one on one interactions with your favorite authors and to give … Read More “Space Coast Book Lovers”
The Mokulē‘ia Writers Retreat is an annual gathering that brings three dozen writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and memoir to the North Shore of … Read More “Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)”
Words are important. Words are so powerful that certain ones have been weaponized to use against specific groups of people. The one selected for this … Read More “Themed Contest”
Theme: villains. Any genre accepted. Submissions are open between March 1st and May 1st, 2019. Original stories only, please – no reprints will be accepted. … Read More “Feature Story Contest for DON’T BE A HERO: A VILLAINTHOLOGY”
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) by new writers. To us this means you’ve … Read More “New Writers Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
We are looking for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry (as long as it tells a story, it fits) about a strong, self-possessed female(-identifying) main character. The … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
1. Flash Fiction: 750 words or less. 2. Fiction: 3,000 words or less. May be a short story or excerpt from a book. Multiple entries … Read More “2019 Carteret Writers Contest”
Winning a book award is an effective way to distinguish your work in the eyes of readers, agents, and publishers. Enter today for your chance … Read More “Chanticleer Book Awards – The 2019 Chatelaine Awards for Romantic Fiction”
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”
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”
