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Story of the Year 2024
Fiction
New Fiction Competition added. Searching for compelling, diverse stories that are easy to read and hard to put down. Runs from Sept 18-Jan 13. This is an opportunity for writers to not only expose their work to a large, established network of readers, but moreover, for their words to become part of the mission to improve literacy outcomes for teens and young adults across the globe. $15,000 in cash prizes and publication in print. Prizes include $5,000 for first place. 5 categories to win! Entry fee: $0 for one entry. Deadline for entries is 13th January 2025.
September 16, 2024
Cottage Life
Articles; Features; Nonfiction; Architecture; Business; Design; Finance; How-to; Lifestyle; Nature; Politics; Adult
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September 16, 2024
Narrative Fall Story Comp. (Nonfiction)
Nonfiction
New Nonfiction Competition added. Open to all fiction and nonfiction writers. Were looking for short shorts, short stories, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of literary nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of both fiction and nonfiction. Entries must be previously unpublished, no longer than 15,000 words, and must not have been previously chosen as a winner, finalist, or honorable mention in another contest. Prizes include $2,500 for first place. $1,000; $500; $100 x 10. Entry fee: $27 for one entry. Deadline for entries is 26th November 2024.
September 16, 2024
Togetherness Poetry Challenge 2024
Poetry
New Poetry Competition added. For poems up to 45 lines, by writers over 18. Prizes include £500 for first place. Runners up £100. Entry fee: £0 for one entry. Deadline for entries is 24th September 2024.
September 16, 2024
WOW! Creative Nonfiction Essay Contest
Nonfiction
Listing updated. Seeking creative nonfiction on any topic (1000 words or less) and in any style - from personal essay and memoir to lyric essay and hermit crab, and more! The mission of this contest is to reward bravery in real-life storytelling and create an understanding of our world through thoughtful, engaging narratives. Prizes include $500 for first place. publication, interview, and code good for 1 item from store; prizes for 20 winners Entry fee: $12 for one entry. Critique option for an additional $13. Deadline for entries is 31st October 2024.
September 16, 2024
WOW! Fall 2024 Flash Fiction Contest
Fiction
Listing updated. Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 - 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, great writing, and provide well-rewarded recognition to contestants. Prizes include $400 for first place. Publication, interview, and $25 Amazon Gift Certificate; prizes for up to 20 total winners. Entry fee: $10 for one entry. Critique option for an additional $10. Deadline for entries is 30th November 2024.
September 16, 2024
News
Rachel Richardson launches the Rich Lit literary rights agency
September 14, 2024
Rachel Richardson launches the Rich Lit literary rights agency
Bridport Prize Memoir Award 2024 competition nears deadline
September 12, 2024
Bridport Prize Memoir Award 2024 competition nears deadline
Spread the Word relaunches London Writers Awards for 2025-2027
September 11, 2024
Spread the Word relaunches London Writers Awards for 2025-2027
This Online Writing Platform Wants Budding Authors to Plot an Elaborate Murder
September 11, 2024
This Online Writing Platform Wants Budding Authors to Plot an Elaborate Murder
Authors report 'worst ever delays' with advances and royalties as some forced to survive on loans — survey
September 9, 2024
Authors report 'worst ever delays' with advances and royalties as some forced to survive on loans — survey
Unwin Awards submissions open in inaugural year
September 5, 2024
Unwin Awards submissions open in inaugural year
Articles
Why NaNoWriMo supports AI for use in writing in some cases
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Why NaNoWriMo supports AI for use in writing in some cases
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Big publishing houses are broken
How To Earn Side Income As A Published Author: 5 Key Considerations
August 28, 2024
How To Earn Side Income As A Published Author: 5 Key Considerations
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Surprise NYU Class Contains Some Great Writing Advice
August 27, 2024
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Surprise NYU Class Contains Some Great Writing Advice
Think your book is done? Think again
August 23, 2024
Think your book is done? Think again
From bestselling novels to unpublished manuscripts, what is the secret to literary success?
August 22, 2024
From bestselling novels to unpublished manuscripts, what is the secret to literary success?
