Event listings and opportunities of interest to writers, publishers, artists and illustrators
Linda Formichelli, co-author of The Renegade Writer, is now offering free teleclasses for writers on topics ranging from how to write a killer query to how to organize your assignment workflow, all based on her 12 years as a successful freelancer.
The Muse Madams and have launched a 6-week series for local writers at all levels, in Santa Barbara, California.
Glimmer Train contests are held monthly. Fees vary. Prizes range from $1,200 to $2,000 plus publication. All stories must be submitted online during the month noted. For more information info@glimmertrain.org…
The Hammet Prize is an award to recognize work of literary excellence by a US or Canadian writer in the field of crime writing. Awards will be presented for novels,…
The DIY Book Festival will consider self-published or independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, biography/autobiography, children’s books, teenage, how-to, cookbooks, science fiction, audio/spoken word, photography, art, comics, ‘zines, fan fiction, poetry and…
The 2009 London Book Festival will consider books in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian in the competition. The works may be published, self-published or independent publisher non-fiction, fiction,…
The 2009 New England Book Festival has issued a call for entries to its annual program celebrating the best books of the holiday season. The competition will accept entries in…
View House Publishing is pleased to announce their first annual short story contest for aspiring writers. The theme is open to short stories from all genres. They are looking for…
Ten Minute Play Contest—open to US citizens or residents, one entry per person, submit a previously unproduced ten minute play of up to ten pages. No entry fee. Prize is…
Cordon D’Or-Gold Ribbon International Annual Culinary Academy Awards – Crystal Academy Awards are presented in several categories including culinary literature, illustrated cookbook, cookbook cover and title, international travel cookbook, and…
