ServiceScape Short Story Award
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 All applicants should submit their original unpublished work of short fiction or … Read More “ServiceScape Short Story Award”
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Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition
Regulus Press is small, privately-held publisher dedicated to encouraging extraordinary fiction and poetry. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Regulus Press is pleased to announce its … Read More “Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition”
Flash Fiction Competition: #MicroGame
To participate in the challenge write 250 words (max.) of fiction revolving around a game.
“Youth” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2018
Youth is literally defined as the period between childhood and adulthood. Poetically it can refer to a state of the mind – a quality of … Read More ““Youth” International Call For Artists and Writers by ArtAscent – Deadline June 30, 2018”
Duolingo’s Call for Stories
Duolingo, the world’s largest online language learning platform, is holding an open call for submissions to Duolingo Stories (https://stories.duolingo.com/). Selected stories will be published online … Read More “Duolingo’s Call for Stories”
NCWN 2018 Squire Summer Writing Workshops
The conference features workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as panels, readings, and open mics. The faculty includes fiction writer Elaine Neil … Read More “NCWN 2018 Squire Summer Writing Workshops”
Santa Barbara Writers Conference
Since 1972 writers from around the world have gathered each June at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference to rub elbows with fellow storytellers, celebrate well-known … Read More “Santa Barbara Writers Conference”
Sweek Poetry Awards #SweekPoetsSociety
Submit your collection of poems (10-2,000 words) to win $100, get published by Milk Press and receive professional feedback from @PoetrySocietyNY.
Flash 500 International Flash Fiction Contest
Now in its ninth year, this quarterly open-themed competition is for fiction up to 500 words.
Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest
This contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful literary art of poetry and/or writing a story that’s … Read More “Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest”
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The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
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The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”