Writing advice
Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History/How To Apply(Prize:15,000$)
The PEN/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History is now open. PEN/Jean Stein Grant for Literary Oral History recognizes a literary work of nonfiction that uses oral history to highlight an event, individual, place, or movement. They have recently announced the commencement of the 2021 grant conferral. More so, they will confer two PEN/Jean Stein […]
The Gabo Prize for Literature in Translation & Multilingual Texts/ How To Submit ($200 + Publication)
Lunch Ticket has made known its intention to host The Gabo Prize for Literature in Translation & Multilingual Texts. The Gabo Prize is funded by writers, translators, and Antioch University Los Angeles MFA Alumni Allie Marini and Jennifer McCharen, who launched the prize to support the work of peer translators. Literary translation is important to writers of all cultures. […]
5 Tips on Holding Attention in a Short-Story { Step by Step Guide + Examples}
Many budding short story writers struggle with holding-attention in a short-story. Writing a short story seems like an easier form of prose than writing a full-length novel. Writers who do not have the passion to write full-length novels may find ways to express their creativity through short stories. However, just as novel writing has its […]
How To Write A Story Like A Literary Great (Story Writing Tips + Examples)
Budding writers often wonder how to write a story. Not just a story, but a good story that everyone remembers and recommends. The world is full of stories, so you have to work hard at yours to make it outstanding. So if you often wonder how to create a story, you have come to the […]
The Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize is Open for Submissions (Prize: £5,000)
The Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize 2024 is open for fiction, non-fiction and non-academic essays. Alpine Fellowship is a charitable foundation that supports, commissions and showcases artists, writers, academics and playwrights. They are committed to discovering emerging talent, to disseminating new ideas and to sharing thoughts about art, literature and philosophy. Through their five prizes, […]
How To Overcome Writer’s block {10 Tips + Personal Examples}
Dear Writer, are you wondering how to overcome a writer’s block? Are you in the middle of a huge writing project and it suddenly feels like you’ve run out of creative ideas? Then this is for you! Writer’s block is a common condition that affects almost every writer. This term is often used to describe […]
Navigating Online Research for Creative Writing Projects
Are you one of those looking for easier ways to conduct research for creative writing projects? If yes, then you are not alone. Research for creative writing projects can be daunting. Fortunately, online resources have made almost any information available. This applies to both cutting-edge scientific research and old historical data. The problem is that […]
F(r)iction 2023 Writing Contest / Call for Submission ($1600 + Publication)
F(r)iction Writing Contest is for a literary anthology carefully curated to evaluate an important cultural topic from vastly different perspectives. From historical origins and nonfiction essays to the wildest reaches of fiction, poetry, comics, and art, each issue inspires this literary site to think differently. For its 2023 Writing contest, F(r)iction encourages all form […]
Longreads Pitch Submission (Payment $500, $350)
Longreads is currently accepting submissions of drafts and pitches for reported and personal essays. Longreads is dedicated to publishing and sharing the best longform nonfiction storytelling on the web. This Longreads Pitch Submission is only for original nonfiction works. You need to be an eloquent writer to submit to Longreads. Guidelines for Longreads Pitch Submission They […]
The Anne C. Barnhill Prize for Creative Nonfiction(Prize: $250)
The Anne C. Barnhill Prize for Creative Nonfiction is Currently Open to Essay Writers. The Barnhill Prize honors Anne’s generous spirit of support for all who love to read and write. Anne impacted on people with her writings. Anne’s works were naturally compelling and that was what made them stand out. Her unlimited generosity in sharing her […]