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2021 OCT-DEC Contests & Workshops
Below are the Contests for OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2021. Most of the listing are Multiple Genre. If you find a contest you would like added to the list, please EMAIL ME.
- SOME SITES MAY REQUIRE YOU TO JOIN.
- ★ Indicates Resource New Listing
- ⭐ Added after mailout.
Mixed Genre
NEWFOUND
Newfound is a nonprofit publisher based in Texas. Our work investigates how place shapes identity, imagination, and understanding. The journal is published biannually online and features fiction, poetry, nonfiction, visual arts, reviews, and more. Before sending to the journal, please read our guidelines. We also publish poetry chapbooks through our Gloria E. Anzaldúa Poetry Prize and Emerging Poets Series and prose chapbooks through our Newfound Prose Prize.
https://newfound.org/contribute-journal/
THE WRITTER
Several other contests for all genre https://www.writermag.com/contests/
FAN STORY
Several contests listed – scroll for details and deadlines
https://www.fanstory.com/contestsall.jsp
CHANTICLEER CONTESTS
New Contests Listed for 2021
https://www.chantireviews.com/category/contests/ All Contests for All Genre –
JERRY JENKINS ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WRITING CONTESTS THROUGH 2021
Regardless where you are on your writing journey—from wannabe to bestseller—you can benefit from entering contests.
https://jerryjenkins.com/writing-contests/#p2 Keep scrolling they are not in date order.
FREE CONTESTS https://jerryjenkins.com/writing-contests/#p5
REEDSY BEST WRITING CONTESTS OF 2021
Several contests for 2021 listed keep scrolling.
NEW Enter our short story competition – Submit a short story based on one of 5 weekly prompts. Winners get $50 and will feature on our app! Sign up to get this week’s prompts.
https://https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
ALMOND PRESS
Welcome to the most comprehensive list of creative writing competitions, short story competitions, and various events for writers.
Each item on our list includes basic information about max word count, associated fees, submission deadlines, and the maximum prize that can be won. Clicking on an item opens a new page featuring a more detailed description and a link to the organizer’s submission page. Events that are free to enter are highlighted.
https://dystopianstories.com/writing-competitions-contests/
NEWFOUND PROSE PRIZE
You know that long story of yours that wickedly exceeds the word counts for journals? Or that micro-essay collection you’ve been crafting that’s still too short to publish as a book? These works deserve to exist in print. Now they have a home. Deadline: MAR 2022
https://newfound.org/prose-prize?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI24rKj96K7wIVhYKGCh3Q1wGCEAAYASAAEgLitvD_BwE
PUBLISHING… AND OTHER FORMS OF INSANITY
This January there are more than three dozen writing contests calling for every genre and form, from poetry, to creative nonfiction, to completed novels. Prizes range from $100,000 to publication. None charge entry fees.
Publishers Accepting Unsolicited Manuscripts: https://publishehttps://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/p/publishers-looking-for-authors.htmldtodeath.blogspot.com/2021/02/58-calls-for-submissions-in-march-2021.html
Agents Seeking Clients: https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/p/agents.html
Writing Contests: https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/p/free-contests.html
https://publishedtodeath.blogspot.com/p/calls-for-submissions.html
THE WRITERS COLLEGE
If you are looking to take your writing to the next level, then entering a writing competition often provides that extra impetus to refine your work. This is by no means a full list of competitions. Some writing competitions require an entry fee. Others don’t. This seems to be the norm these days and there are credible competitions that require an entry fee. Always check that you are comfortable with sending money to the organizers if this is the case. Click on More details here (link almost the same color as text)
https://www.thewriterscollege.com/short-story-writing-competitions
NYC MIDNIGHT
Since 2002, NYC Midnight has hosted hundreds of inspiring competitions for storytellers around the world. Participants are challenged to create original stories, screenplays, or films using assigned elements under time constraints. If you enjoy a creative challenge, check out our upcoming competitions.
• Short Story Challenge
• Screenwriting Challenge
• Flash Fiction Challenge
• Microfiction Challenge/
• Short Screenplay Challenge
WRITER’S DIGEST
(must join to see all posts)
All Contests: https://www.writersdigest.com/wd-competitions
Annual Writing Competition
ENTER NOW! DEADLINE: 5/7/21 Writer’s Digest’s oldest and most popular competition, the Annual Writing Competition, is open for entries. Winners of the 90th Annual competition will be announced in the Nov/Dec 2021 issue of Writer’s Digest.
So you want to compete in writing contests for prizes and recognition? Writing contests are a fun way to evolve your writing skills — and, yes, cash prizes are a nice bonus. But remember, the emphasis is on fun. If cash is your primary goal, you should focus your time and energy on landing freelance writing jobs.
FREE CONTESTS https://smartblogger.com/writing-contests/#free-writing-contests
CONTESTS WITH FEES https://smartblogger.com/writing-contests/#writing-contests-with-fees
CANADIAN AUTHORS
- September Contests: https://canadianauthors.org/national/links/awards-competitions/awards-competitions-september-deadlines/
- October Contests: https://canadianauthors.org/national/links/awards-competitions/awards-competitions-october-deadlines/
- November Contests: https://canadianauthors.org/national/links/awards-competitions/awards-competitions-november-deadlines/
KOTOBEE BLOG
300+ Writing Contests You Need to Enter in 2021 – If there’s one thing we need these days, it’s consistency. Something that proves not everything has changed. Something that gives you a bout of comfort given the current circumstances. So what better way to do that than to know 2021 comes with a host of writing contests for people of all ages from all around the world?
Sort by Genre and Month
blog.kotobee.com/300-writing-contests-2021/
STONE SOUP
https://stonesoup.com/how-to-submit-writing-and-art-to-stone-soup/
NOTHING IN THE RULEBOOK
41 Writing Competitions for 2021 – Dozens of writing competitions for you to get stuck into during 2021. When we put out our annual compendium of creative writing contests, we were worried it might be the last chance for some of us writers to see our writing win some excellent prizes – what with the threat of total climate collapse and World War III seemingly around the corner. COVID-19 wasn’t even on our radar.
https://nothingintherulebook.com/2021/02/02/41-writing-competitions-for-2021/
WRITERS-EDITORS.COM
A variety of contests and genres for 2021.
https://www.writers-editors.com/Writers/Contests/contests.htm
THE WRITE LIFE
We found 40 reputable, well-reviewed, free writing contests for poets, fiction writers, essayists and more. With thousands of dollars in cash
https//thewritelife.com/writing-contests/
Children
BLUE FIRE
Welcome aspiring young authors, and thank you for your interest in the $1000 for 1000 Words Creative Writing Contest! We’re looking for an outstanding piece of short fiction that consists of exactly 1000 words. While there are no specific guidelines beyond that, we encourage you to tell a story that matters. Write something you believe in. Tell a story that only you can tell. Our judges have no specific criteria in mind other than to look for excellence. In other words, write something that moves you, that dazzles you, that says precisely what you want to say in precisely the way you want to say it. As long as you do so in precisely 1000 words. Eligibility: contest is open to all students enrolled in grades 6-12.
https://www.bluefire.org/about-contest
STONE SOUP
https://stonesoup.com/how-to-submit-writing-and-art-to-stone-soup/
Flash Fiction
WOW! Women On Writing Quarterly Flash Fiction Contest
Seeking short fiction of any genre between 250 – 750 words. The mission of this contest is to inspire creativity, communication, and well-rewarded recognition to contestants.
REEDSY BEST WRITING CONTESTS OF 2021
Several contests for 2021 listed.
https://https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
NYC MIDNIGHT
Since 2002, NYC Midnight has hosted hundreds of inspiring competitions for storytellers around the world. Participants are challenged to create original stories, screenplays, or films using assigned elements under time constraints. If you enjoy a creative challenge, check out our upcoming competitions.
• Short Story Challenge
• Screenwriting Challenge
• Flash Fiction Challenge
• Microfiction Challenge/
• Short Screenplay Challenge
Fantasy
QUARKNDAGGER.COM
We’ve put together a list of writing contests or places to publish short works. These channels are ideal for young adults (teens), especially those interested in writing sci-fi and fantasy. Scroll through, put it in your calendar and get writing. If you have any you’d like to add to the list, comment below.
https://quarkndagger.com/19-writing-contests-and-publication-outlets-for-young-adults/
Fiction
REEDSY BEST WRITING CONTESTS OF 2021
Several contests for 2021 listed.
https://https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
KOTOBEE BLOG
300+ Writing Contests You Need to Enter in 2021 – If there’s one thing we need these days, it’s consistency. Something that proves not everything has changed. Something that gives you a bout of comfort given the current circumstances. So what better way to do that than to know 2021 comes with a host of writing contests for people of all ages from all around the world?
Sort by Genre and Month
blog.kotobee.com/300-writing-contests-2021/
Mystery - Suspense
MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA
Rules for the 2022 St. Martin’s Minotaur/ Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition – Sponsored by Minotaur Books and Mystery Writers of America (MWA
PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO MINOTAUR BOOKS – SEE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.
The Competition is open to any writer, regardless of nationality, aged 18 or older, who has never been the author of any Published Novel (in any genre), as defined by the guidelines below, (except that authors of self-published works only may enter, as long as the manuscript submitted is not the self-published work) and is not under contract with a publisher for publication of a novel. Employees, and members of their immediate families living in the same household, of Minotaur Books or Mystery Writers of America (or a parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of either of them) are not eligible to enter. Only one manuscript entry (the “Manuscript”) is permitted per writer. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
https://mysterywriters.org/about-mwa/st-martins/
REEDSY BEST WRITING CONTESTS OF 2021
Several contests for 2021 listed.
https://https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
Non Fiction
SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS
Are you a visionary? Are you an original thinker? The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has been empowering young talent since 1923. This competition is open for grades 7th –12th and has a submission period from September – December. Visit their page for more information. SEP – DEC
https://www.artandwriting.org/awards/how-to-enter/
CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
HUMOROUS STORIES – Laughter is the best medicine. And we love to publish your funny stories—in all our books. Our first ever book filled with nothing but funny stories was a bestseller, so we’re doing it again, for publication in 2022. We’re looking for those funny stories you tell again and again. The ones that make everyone laugh. August 30
https://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics
JERRY JENKINS ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WRITING CONTESTS THROUGH 2021
Regardless where you are on your writing journey—from wannabe to bestseller—you can benefit from entering contests.
https://jerryjenkins.com/writing-contests/#p4
KOTOBEE BLOG
300+ Writing Contests You Need to Enter in 2021 – If there’s one thing we need these days, it’s consistency. Something that proves not everything has changed. Something that gives you a bout of comfort given the current circumstances. So what better way to do that than to know 2021 comes with a host of writing contests for people of all ages from all around the world?
Sort by Genre and Month
blog.kotobee.com/300-writing-contests-2021/
Poetry
THE WRITER
Several contests listed…. scroll to find them.
https://www.writermag.com/contests/
FAN STORY
Several contests listed – scroll for details and deadlines
https://www.fanstory.com/contestsall.jsp
POETS & WRITERS WRITING CONTESTS, GRANTS & AWARDS
The Writing Contests, Grants & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more—that we’ve published in Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Ours is the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests available anywhere. Sort by Genre, date, etc., using their filter
https://www.pw.org/grants?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Y29xan-5QIVGKSzCh3cQwAmEAMYAiAAEgJXqvD_BwE
REEDSY BEST WRITING CONTESTS OF 2021
Several contests for 2021 listed.
https://https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
ALMOND PRESS
Welcome to the most comprehensive list of creative writing competitions, short story competitions, and various events for writers.
Each item on our list includes basic information about max word count, associated fees, submission deadlines, and the maximum prize that can be won. Clicking on an item opens a new page featuring a more detailed description and a link to the organizer’s submission page. Events that are free to enter are highlighted. Scroll to view contests.
https://dystopianstories.com/writing-competitions-contests/
KOTOBEE BLOG
300+ Writing Contests You Need to Enter in 2021 – If there’s one thing we need these days, it’s consistency. Something that proves not everything has changed. Something that gives you a bout of comfort given the current circumstances. So what better way to do that than to know 2021 comes with a host of writing contests for people of all ages from all around the world?
Sort by Genre and Month
blog.kotobee.com/300-writing-contests-2021/
STONE SOUP
https://stonesoup.com/how-to-submit-writing-and-art-to-stone-soup/
JERRY JENKINS ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WRITING CONTESTS THROUGH 2021
Regardless where you are on your writing journey—from wannabe to bestseller—you can benefit from entering contests.
https://jerryjenkins.com/writing-contests/#p3
Romance
ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA
No Octoer Contests.
Science Fiction
FANTASY FICTION MONTHLY
This website offers a monthly sci-fi/fantasy writing contest. Submissions are published on their website. Details about the contest are not as easily found; however, you can visit their forum page for more information. Click here to view previous winners.
QUARKNDAGGER.COM
We’ve put together a list of writing contests or places to publish short works. These channels are ideal for young adults (teens), especially those interested in writing sci-fi and fantasy. Scroll through, put it in your calendar and get writing. If you have any you’d like to add to the list, comment below.
https://quarkndagger.com/19-writing-contests-and-publication-outlets-for-young-adults/
Screenwriting
FULL SPECTRUM FEATURES
Full Spectrum Features will produce and exhibit three artist-led scripted short films that showcase community resilience and rebuilding. Too often, stories about underrepresented communities only center on their trauma, suffering, and pain. We also want to spotlight stories that showcase joy, healing, and peace as acts of resistance.
https://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com/community-storytellers
PAGE INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS
All Contests: https://pageawards.com/the-contest/
LA SCREEN PLAY AWARDS.COM
SUBMISSIONS: This is the only screenplay competition founded by a team of working Hollywood professionals with more than 1,000 produced credits and a century of collective industry experience. Our roster of Senior Judges includes multiple Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and WGA Award Winners.
Feature Screenplay https://lascreenplayawards.com/feature-screenplay/
TV Script https://lascreenplayawards.com/tv-script/
Short Screenplay https://lascreenplayawards.com/short-screenplay/
https://lascreenplayawards.com/
NYC MIDNIGHT
Since 2002, NYC Midnight has hosted hundreds of inspiring competitions for storytellers around the world. Participants are challenged to create original stories, screenplays, or films using assigned elements under time constraints. If you enjoy a creative challenge, check out our upcoming competitions.
• Short Story Challenge
• Screenwriting Challenge
• Flash Fiction Challenge
• Microfiction Challenge/
• Short Screenplay Challenge
Self Publishing
REEDSY BEST WRITING CONTESTS OF 2021
Several contests for 2021 listed.
https://https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
Short Story
THE NATIONAL FANTASY FAN FOUNDATION
The N3F Operates a yearly Short Story Contest. There are no entrance fees. You pay nothing to enter a story. However, we offer cash prizes to contest winners, usually First, Second, and Third places. 2021 N3F Amateur Short Story Contest Deadline December 31-2021
http://tnfff.org/short-story-contest/
CRANKED ANVIL PRESS
Our quarterly short story competition is open for entries all year round. The competition is open to any theme or genre, but your story must be a maximum of 1,500 words (not including the title). Closing dates are: 31st January – 30th April – 31st July – 31st October You can enter up to three stories in each quarterly competition.
https://crankedanvil.co.uk/shortstory/
ALMOND PRESS
Welcome to the most comprehensive list of creative writing competitions, short story competitions, and various events for writers.
Each item on our list includes basic information about max word count, associated fees, submission deadlines, and the maximum prize that can be won. Clicking on an item opens a new page featuring a more detailed description and a link to the organizer’s submission page. Events that are free to enter are highlighted.
https://dystopianstories.com/writing-competitions-contests/
JERRY JENKINS ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WRITING CONTESTS THROUGH 2021
Regardless where you are on your writing journey—from wannabe to bestseller—you can benefit from entering contests.
https://jerryjenkins.com/writing-contests/#p1
ANTHOLOGY MAGAZINE
The Anthology Short Story Award is now open for entries. Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, it is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. Stories submitted must be on the theme of ‘Memories’ and not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish. Deadline: July 31, 2021
TCK PUBLISHING
If you enjoy writing short stories, or have just recently started experimenting, entering your work in short story contests can be a great way to hone your talent and get exposure for your work. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities out there, and many of them come with a chance to win cash prizes or publication in a magazine! We’ve put together a list of short story contests that you can enter today so you can grow your confidence and your skills.
https://www.tckpublishing.com/short-story-contests/
REEDSY BEST WRITING CONTESTS OF 2021
Several contests for 2021 listed keep scrolling.
NEW Enter our short story competition – Submit a short story based on one of 5 weekly prompts. Winners get $50 and will feature on our app! Sign up to get this week’s prompts.
https://https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
NYC MIDNIGHT
Since 2002, NYC Midnight has hosted hundreds of inspiring competitions for storytellers around the world. Participants are challenged to create original stories, screenplays, or films using assigned elements under time constraints. If you enjoy a creative challenge, check out our upcoming competitions.
• Short Story Challenge
• Screenwriting Challenge
• Flash Fiction Challenge
• Microfiction Challenge/
• Short Screenplay Challenge
CHRISTOPHER FIELDEN
Below are tables listing various short story competitions. Some are based in the UK, some are global. Some contests are of high renown (like the BBC Short Story Award or the Bridport Prize), offering huge prizes, and some are lesser known, but offer great opportunities for newer writers to become published authors. I will try and keep this list up to date, but please check the rules and dates on the different competition websites before entering. PLEASE NOTE: Most of the competitions listed on this page accept entries from writers living anywhere in the world. The country each competition is run from is listed so you know which global market you are submitting to.
Students and Teachers
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
STUFF FOR THE TEEN AGE, FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, FOR TEACHERS
25 Writing Contests and Publication Opportunities for Teens
Have to scroll down the page to see 2021 contests: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2020/10/26/writing-competitions-young-adults
Teens - Young Adults
SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS
Are you a visionary? Are you an original thinker? The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has been empowering young talent since 1923. This competition is open for grades 7th –12th and has a submission period from September – December. Visit their page for more information. SEP – DEC
https://www.artandwriting.org/awards/how-to-enter/
HANGING LOOSE MAGAZINE
(Year Round) This magazine invites high school students to submit their poetry or short stories for publication as well as payment if selected. This is open to high school students ages 9-12. Visit their page for more information
https://www.hangingloosepress.com/submissions/
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS
TEEN INK: is one of the most popular and diverse writing spaces to get published in high school. The broad categories for publication reflect the diversity of writing that this lively online magazine celebrates. Some publication categories include: community service, travel and culture, the environment, health, reviews of TV shows and video games, and college essays, among the more traditional poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Visit online at: http://www.teenink.com/
AGNI: is Boston University’s well-respected journal. It appears in both print and online. AGNI submissions are not limited to high school writers, but the journal is known to accept and publish lots of work by new writers. Get published in high school at AGNI and you’ve taken an important step to becoming a writer in the real world! Find them online at: http://www.bu.edu/agni/submit.html
THE ADROIT JOURNAL: is run by high school students, college students, and emerging writers. Adroit publishes within “over 21” and “under 21” categories, so your writing will appear alongside great work by writers of any age. Adroit publishes fiction and poetry, and includes art and photography. They will reopen our submission reading period in January 2021. Find them online at: http://www.theadroitjournal.org/
EMBER: only published twice a year, but this beautiful and dreamy journal of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction appeals to all age groups. Although it doesn’t exclusively publish young writers, submissions from writers and artists ages 10 to 18 are strongly encouraged. Submissions open in February of 2021. For more details, visit them online at: http://emberjournal.org/
POLYPHONY LIT: invites submissions of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction from high school students worldwide. Student editors provide feedback to all submissions, including the ones not accepted for publication. Submissions are open from July 1 2020 – April 30, 2020. More details can be found at https://www.polyphonylit.org/.
SELECT YOUTH CONTESTS
HOT DISH MAGAZINE, an online journal serving up a bubbling mixture of poetry and fiction by teens (grades 9–12), wants your voice to be heard! We award cash prizes for fiction, poetry, and the Hot Dish Challenge. Our submission period is October-January. Visit us at www.hotdishmagazine.com.
GIRLS RIGHT THE WORLD is a literary journal inviting young, female-identified writers and artists, ages 14–21, to submit work for consideration for the fourth annual issue. We believe girls’ voices transform the world for the better. We accept poetry, prose, and visual art of any style or theme. We ask to be the first to publish your work in North America; after publication, the rights return to you. Please include a note mentioning your age, where you’re from, and a bit about your submission. Send your best work, in English or English translation, to girlsrighttheworld@gmail.com between September 1 and December 31. https://www.girlswritenow.org/contests/
THE LUMIERE REVIEW is a literary magazine dedicated to shining the light on all voices (particularly young creatives) through poetry, prose, and art. We’ll be running our first annual writing contest for poetry and prose, which will be open for submission from December 1st to January 15th. Updates will be made on our social media accounts (@lumierereview on twitter and instagram). Details on the contest guidelines can be found at https://lumierereview.com/contest.
PRINCIPIA PERSPECTIVES WRITING CONTEST is an annual writing contest that centers around a specific theme each year. This year, the theme is family. What stories define “family” for you? We don’t limit “family” to blood relatives; any person, group of people, or community that fulfills that role is an option. We also don’t want to limit you to COVID-19 stories—the purpose here is not to reflect on the pandemic, but rather, family. Anything goes as long as the theme is addressed in a thoughtful manner. The contest is open to middle and high schoolers. View contest details and guidelines at https://www.principiatutors.com/principia-perspectives-contest.
NEWS PAGES
Where young writers can find print and online literary magazines to read, places to publish their own works, and legitimate contests. Some publish only young writers, some publish all ages for young readers. For specific submission guidelines, visit the publication’s website. Ages can include elementary, teen, or early college. This is an ad-free resource: publications and writing contests listed here have not paid to be included. This guide is maintained by Editor Denise Hill, a teacher who loves to encourage young writers.
Sort Deadline by Month: https://www.newpages.com/writers-resources/young-writers-guide-to-contests
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
STUFF FOR THE TEEN AGE, FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, FOR TEACHERS
25 Writing Contests and Publication Opportunities for Teens
Have to scroll down the page to see 2021 contests:
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2020/10/26/writing-competitions-young-adults
HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE
Several different contests and different sites.
http://hshla.org/writing-contests
QUARKNDAGGER.COM
We’ve put together a list of writing contests or places to publish short works. These channels are ideal for young adults (teens), especially those interested in writing sci-fi and fantasy. Scroll through, put it in your calendar and get writing. If you have any you’d like to add to the list, comment below.
https://quarkndagger.com/19-writing-contests-and-publication-outlets-for-young-adults/
Worklshops / Chapter Events
Romance Writers of America
CONFERENCES
Emerald City Writers’ Conference
Sponsor: Greater Seattle Romance Writers
Fee: $125, GSRWA members; $150, non-GSRWA members
Date: October 15-17, 2021
Program: The event will be completely online. Whether you have been published multiple times or are just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Master classes will be presented by romance authors Alexa Martin & Adriana Herrera and author career specialist Angela James.
FMI, https://gsrwa.org/home/emerald-city-writers-conference/
ON-LINE WORKSHOPS
October Online Workshops
Researching for Authors
Sponsor: Contemporary Romance Writers
Fee: $15 for CRW members; $25 for RWA members; $35 for non-RWA members
Date: October 1–31, 2021
Presenter: Ivy Quinn
FMI, http://contemporaryromance.org/workshops/
Freedom and Framework: Story Planning for Pantsers
Sponsor: RWA Online Chapter
Fee: $15
Date: October 4-22, 2021
Presenter: Catherine Chant
FMI, https://rwaonlinechapter.org/workshops-3/
50 Ways to Leave Your Muse: Creativity Hacks
Sponsor: NEORWA
Fee: $20
Date: October 4–29, 2021
Presenter: Joy Held
FMI, http://www.neorwa.com/online-workshops/upcoming-meetings/
From Heart to Page to Print: A Primer Guide to Book Publishing
Sponsor: Kiss of Death
Fee: $20, KOD members; $25, RWA members; $35, non-members
Date: October 4–29, 2021
Presenter: Savannah J. Frierson
FMI, https://www.rwakissofdeath.org/coffin.
Marketing & Branding (Business)
Sponsor: OIRWA
Fee: $25, members; $35, non-members
Date: October 4–29, 2021
FMI, http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/
Things that Go Bump in the Night (Craft)
Sponsor: OIRWA
Fee: $25, members; $35, non-members
Date: October 4–29, 2021
FMI, http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/
Validating Your Book Idea (Craft)
Sponsor: OIRWA
Fee: $25, members; $35, non-members
Date: October 4–29, 2021
FMI, http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/
Witches, Kelpies & Fairies (Craft)
Sponsor: OIRWA
Fee: $25, members; $35, non-members
Date: October 4–29, 2021
FMI, http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/
Pissing Off Editors, or How Not to Get Published
Sponsor: Contemporary Romance Writers
Fee: $15 for CRW members; $25 for RWA members; $35 for non-RWA members
Date: October 4–31, 2021
Presenter: Linnea Sinclair
FMI, http://contemporaryromance.org/workshops/
Character Archetypes Series Part 2: Female Archetypes
Sponsor: Contemporary Romance Writers
Fee: $15 for CRW members; $25 for RWA members; $35 for non-RWA members
Date: October 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 10 a.m. PT
Presenter: Mary Buckham
FMI, http://contemporaryromance.org/workshops/
Biological Warfare: What Every Writer Needs to Know
Sponsor: Kiss of Death
Fee: $15, KOD members; $20, RWA members; $30, non-members
Date: October 11–22, 2021
Presenter: Nanci Race
FMI, https://www.rwakissofdeath.org/coffin.
Critiques: How to Give and How to Get (Without the Tears and Frustration) Part 2
Sponsor: Kiss of Death
Fee: $20, KOD members; $25, RWA members; $35, non-members
Date: October 11–22, 2021
Presenter: Katie McCoach
FMI, https://www.rwakissofdeath.org/coffin.
After THE END: Epilogues, Query Letters, Synopses, and More!
Sponsor: RWA Online Chapter
Fee: $15
Date: October 16, 2021, via Zoom
Presenter: Terri Brisbin
FMI, https://rwaonlinechapter.org/workshops-3/
Hope Is Not a Plan: Building a Workable Writing Schedule to Hit Your Deadlines
Sponsor: Contemporary Romance Writers
Fee: $15 for CRW members; $25 for RWA members; $35 for non-RWA members
Date: October 16, 2021, at 1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT / 10 a.m. PT
Presenter: M.C. Vaughan
FMI, http://contemporaryromance.org/workshops/
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- Agents: Knowing When To Hold One and When To Fold
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- Literary Agents List
- Preditors and Editors
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Tips for a Successful Editor Appointment
- Want More? Here’s How to Get It
- What NOT to Do When Beginning Your Novel
- Windup for the (Story) Pitch
- Write the Perfect Book Proposal
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COMPUTER TIPS
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- Don’t Be a Victim-Scams, Identity Theft, Urban Legends
- Don’t Spread Scams
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- The Top 10 Email Errors
- Word Processors Through Time: Before MS Word & Google Docs
FORMATTING & GRAMMAR
- Achieving 250 Words / 25 Lines Per Page
- And Sammy, too? Oh, No!
- Changing Double Hyphens to EM Dashes in Word
- Edit Easier
- High Hopes–Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Misused Words
- Navigating In Your Novel
- Proofreaders Marks
- Research Links
- Rules for Writers
- Slang and Jargon Souces
- Tightening Your Manuscript and Trimming the Word Count
INSPIRATION-MOTIVATION
- A Dream Realized
- Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work
- Finding Time to Write
- Five Ways to Promote Yourself
- How Not to Procrastinate
- How to Quit Writing and End up on the Bestseller Lists
- Love to Write: Here Is How You Can Build Your Career
- Making Time for Self-Care While Running a Business
- Moving Up the Rejection Ladder
- Pop Quiz: Who Are You?
- Rules for Writers
- The Art of Being Rejected–475 Words
- The Juggling Act
- The Literary Food Chain
- Write Better Naked
- Writer’s Conferences Do You Really Need To Attend?
- Writing By Moonlight
MARKETS
- 35 Online Work Ideas to Earn Good Money Whilst Studying
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- EBooks-Fears to Possibilities
- Finding Markets Fiction and Nonfiction
- Freelance Writing 101
- How To Be a (Shiver) Reporter
- How To Market Your Book After You’ve Written It
- Love to Write: Here Is How You Can Build Your Career
- Magazine Links
- Making Money As a Corporate Freelancer
- Market News–All Genres
- Newspaper Writing Resources
- Path to Self-Publishing Success
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Science Writing Organizations
- Selling to Children’s Markets
- Submission Tracking
- Submitting to UK Markets
- Syndication 101
- To Specialize, or Not to Specialize?
- Ultimate Guide to Being a Freelancer 2023 Update
- Why E-Books?
- Writing Groups List
- Youth Writing Markets
PUBLISHING
- 60 Calls for Submissions in June 2021 – Paying markets
- Copyright Primer, Know Your Rights
- How To Market Your Book After You’ve Written It
- Love to Write: Here Is How You Can Build Your Career
- Making Money As a Corporate Freelancer
- Path to Self-Publishing Success
- Publishers Websites
- Publishing, Writing Terms, Acronyms
- Submission Tracking
- The Great Limbo Mystery Question
VIDEO & STREAMING LINKS
WRITING TOOLS - APPS
- Dumb Little Writing Tricks That Work
- Free AI Tools That Can Be Used In Business Writing
- Helpful Books
- Knowing Your Target Audience
- Magazine Links
- Newspaper Writing Resources
- Reconsider Hand Writing
- Research Links
- Slang and Jargon Souces
- Unblocking Your Muze
- Word Processors Through Time: Before MS Word & Google Docs
- Writing Groups List
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