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”
Kansas Voices Writing Contest
Unpublished adult poetry in either traditional or free verse. Unpublished adult prose in creative non-fiction, young adult, short story fiction, science fiction/fantasy, or mystery. Limit … Read More “Kansas Voices 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”
HAVOK Season One: Rebirth
HAVOK is a constant story competition, with rolling deadlines, in which both authors and readers can garner cash, prizes, and social media fame. We publish … Read More “HAVOK Season One: Rebirth”
“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”
Featured Posts
Announcing the best writing books of 2018
Need a little help with your holiday shopping? Treat the wordsmiths in your life to one (or all) of our favorite writerly books of the year. Read More “Announcing the best writing books of 2018”
Quiz: Am I A Writer?
Do you have what it takes to be a writer today? Take this quiz and see if you’re committed to the world of words. Read More “Quiz: Am I A Writer?”
Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction
Flash fiction has never been hotter. Here’s our guide for how to write it – and where to sell it. Read More “Expert tips for writing the best flash fiction”