Prompt: Write a short story featuring a character that will inspire a novel. Focus on the protagonist of your next novel. For example, create a … Read More “2022 Character Anthology & Contest: A Novel Idea”
We are Hudson Valley Scribes (formerly Hudson Valley Romance Writers of America, one of the oldest chapters of RWA–we disaffiliated and widened our scope) and … Read More “25-4-25”
We’re excited to announce the Booksie 2022 Short Story Competition. We’re looking for most interesting, original stories that will make us laugh, cry and see … Read More “The Booksie 2022 Short Story Contest”
New substack for short stories! Writers win $100 + 50% of sub revenue. Subscription price is $5 a month. No Fee. No sub required. Keep … Read More “$350 Short Story Contest”
Are you an author who loves LOVE? Do you have an idea for a super short story that needs to be shared with the world? … Read More “Writing LOVE”
Compete with poets from all over the country using your best work of 100 words or less. Not restrictions on content. Just give us the … Read More “2022 Writerwerx University Poetry Contest”
The Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition is open internationally to all writers aged 16 and over. There is no set theme/genre/subject matter. Stories should … Read More “Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition”
The Fiction Contest accepts entries of stories (1500 – 8000 words) from all genres except children’s. This Season’s theme is Identity. The explanation and identification … Read More “Solstice’s Summer 2022 Fiction Writing Contest”
1. No Fees 2. Send in Microsoft Word or Google Doc form 3. Any genre 4. 6- 10,000 words. Yes, just 6 words, like Hemingway’s … Read More “$320 For Short Stories – Any Genre”
Summarize your novel in 500 words or less for a chance at a $1000 CAD prize pool. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself … Read More “The Synopsis Skirmish—a writing contest for querying authors”
Here are the deadlines that caught our eye this month. Read More “Opportunities for writers: July 2022 calls for submissions”
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
“In summer, the song sings itself.” —William Carlos Williams Read More “15 summer writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”
