Publishing Summit
For many of us, there’s a story in our hearts and mind and truthfully, it won’t see the light of day until we make a … Read More “Publishing Summit”
Romance
Chatelaine Awards
Chanticleer Book Reviews is looking for the best books featuring romantic themes and adventures of the heart, historical love affairs, perhaps a little steamy romance, … Read More “Chatelaine Awards”
Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story
On September 30th submission closes – make sure to submit by then! 2500 word maximum English short stories from anywhere in the world in any … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: My Best Story”
“Yellow” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline October 31, 2018
| Theme: Yellow, the color between orange and green on the spectrum of visible light, is a primary color in subtractive color systems. Yellow has … Read More ““Yellow” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline October 31, 2018”
Paranormal Awards
Chanticleer Book Reviews is looking for the best books featuring magic, the supernatural , weird otherworldly stories, superhumans (ex. Jessica Jones, Wonder Woman) , magical … Read More “Paranormal Awards”
ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018
For this writing award, any genre or theme of short story is accepted. All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award 2018”
Flash 500 International Flash Fiction Contest
Now in its ninth year, this quarterly open-themed flash fiction competition has closing dates of 31st March, 30th June, 30th September and 31st December 2018. … Read More “Flash 500 International Flash Fiction Contest”
SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018
Anyone of any age, gender, or background, from anywhere in the world, who has published a book with an indie publisher, or self-published their book … Read More “SPR BOOK AWARDS 2018”
La Jolla Writers Conference
Ready to take your writing to the next level? Want to receive personalized feedback from NY Times bestselling authors and pitch your project to literary … Read More “La Jolla Writers Conference”
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”
Featured Posts
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well. Read More “Book reviewing for beginners”