Lewis County Writers Guild 2020 Writing Contest
Write a story using one of the three photo prompts on the submission page. On the entry form, click on the title of the photo … Read More “Lewis County Writers Guild 2020 Writing Contest”
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Lune Spark Short Story Contest for Young Writers
Lune Spark Books runs annual short story contest to encourage children to engage in creating writing. Top 50 stories in below two categories are published … Read More “Lune Spark Short Story Contest for Young Writers”
Children’s Literature Fellowship
Dancing in the Rain Fellowship for Children’s Literature “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the … Read More “Children’s Literature Fellowship”
La Viness Short Story Writing Contest
2000 word limit, not including title. This year’s subject words — WATER and FALL — do not have to be the focal point(s) of the … Read More “La Viness Short Story Writing Contest”
Children’s Literature Fellowship
DANCING IN THE RAIN Fellowship for Children’s Literature – “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in … Read More “Children’s Literature Fellowship”
Under the Hooded Monster Contest
Everyone loves a good monster. The best kind are terrifying, powerful, and show us something fundamental about our humanity. However, monsters are made to be … Read More “Under the Hooded Monster Contest”
The First Page Challenge—a writing contest for novelists
Hook us in a single double-spaced page for a chance to win a growing prize pool, plus publication on the Chopping Blog. Our judge, Michelle … Read More “The First Page Challenge—a writing contest for novelists”
“Abstract” International Call – Art & Literature Journal – Deadline June 30, 2020
| 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 June 30, 2020”
Clumsy Spider Publishing
The goal of Clumsy Spider Press is to publish writers for youth who stand out from the crowd, and hopefully aid them in the path … Read More “Clumsy Spider Publishing”
Redd Tales Flagship Flash Fiction Contest
Written works under 1000 words will be accepted until June 6, 2020. Work submitted should be original and unpublished elsewhere. All genre fiction is accepted … Read More “Redd Tales Flagship Flash Fiction Contest”
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5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)
Here are the five components that should be in any truthteller’s toolkit. Read More “5 things a personal essay needs to succeed (and sell)”
Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir
As an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started. Read More “Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir”
How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”