Jackson Hole Writers Conference
The Jackson Hole Writers Conference has united people from all walks of life with their passion for words and stories for almost three decades. Professional … Read More “Jackson Hole Writers Conference”
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Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest
Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Publication (FOR THE GUEST POST ONLY) Welcome Dreamers! This is an open letter to all the aspiring writers around the globe … Read More “Wingless Dreamer Literary Chapbook Contest”
The Great Story Project
The GREAT STORY PROJECT is an international competition for fiction and nonfiction. We believe a great story is never defined by its length and welcome … Read More “The Great Story Project”
The First Page Challenge
The First Page Challenge is a contest for writers who are shoulder-deep in a new manuscript. Our judge, Michelle Barker, will be asking herself one … Read More “The First Page Challenge”
Gotham Writers Conference
This writing conference works in a unique way. On Day 1, there are five panels and presentations, just one at a time, each one a … Read More “Gotham Writers Conference”
LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference
Learn from literary professionals how to spark interest in your book and successfully emerge into the marketplace through two intensive days of panels, clinics, and … Read More “LWC}NYC Literary Writers Conference”
Short Story Contest 2019 – Wise Writer Award
Word limit: up to 2,500 Closing date: June 15, 2019 Entry fee: US$13 per story The contest is open to original and unpublished fiction short … Read More “Short Story Contest 2019 – Wise Writer Award”
Space Coast Book Lovers
Our goal at #SCBL2019 is to bring you an intimate event designed to encourage one on one interactions with your favorite authors and to give … Read More “Space Coast Book Lovers”
Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)
The Mokulē‘ia Writers Retreat is an annual gathering that brings three dozen writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and memoir to the North Shore of … Read More “Writers Retreat at Camp Mokule’ia (7th Annual!)”
2019 Carteret Writers Contest
1. Flash Fiction: 750 words or less. 2. Fiction: 3,000 words or less. May be a short story or excerpt from a book. Multiple entries … Read More “2019 Carteret Writers Contest”
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9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?
Top authors advise how to make your fiction work improve tenfold, and provide steps to making it happen. Read More “What’s the best thing you can do to improve your writing?”
2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307
Read “The Tower Block: Apartment 1307” by Markús Már Efraím, the winning essay from our 2018 Flash Contest. Read More “2018 Flash contest winner: The Tower Block: Apartment 1307”