Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings
On January 15th submission closes – make sure to submit by then! 2500 word maximum Short stories in English from anywhere in the world in … Read More “Short Story Competition 2018: New Beginnings”
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Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review
We are looking for stories, written by anyone, about characters who embody the Wild Woman spirit—untamed (or de-tamed) and unashamed heroines of their own lives. … Read More “Wild Women Story Contest from TulipTree Review”
The Masters Review Winter Short Story Contest
Welcome to our Winter Short Story Award, a prize that recognizes the best fiction from today’s emerging writers. The winning story will be awarded $3000 … Read More “The Masters Review Winter Short Story Contest”
SMOLDR Romance Writing Contest
The SMOLDR Creative Group is running a unique romance contest that takes place in the enchanting town of Lake Covington. There, you’ll find several lustful … Read More “SMOLDR Romance Writing Contest”
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”
IAN Book of the Year Awards
The Independent Author Network presents the 2019 IAN Book of the Year Awards, an international contest open to all authors with 36 fiction and non-fiction … Read More “IAN Book of the Year Awards”
Winter Adventure (Erotic Fiction)
We want authors to use the competition image for inspiration (https://www.lushstories.com/images/comps/exploration.png). Who is she? Where is she? Is she lost? On her way to meeting … Read More “Winter Adventure (Erotic Fiction)”
“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”
Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize
The Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize honors Harriet Jacobs and Thomas Jones, two pioneering African-American writers from North Carolina, and seeks to convey the rich and … Read More “Jacobs/Jones African-American Literary Prize”
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”
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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”