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Markets For Writers
Originally posted on Esther Chilton:
This week’s market is The Flash 500 Novel Opening Chapter and Synopsis Competition. It’s a fantatsic opportunity to have your work looked at by editors from independent genre publishers Crooked Cat. They’re looking for the opening chapter of your novel, up to 3000 words and a one-page synopsis. First prize…
Publisher looking for new crime thriller writers launches short story competition
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
To celebrate Oldcastle Books 30th birthday the publisher has set up a new short story competition for its crime fiction imprint, No Exit Press. It is open to any unpublished writer with a passion for crime fiction – be it the classic police procedural, a psychological thriller or gritty…
International Humour Writing competition in honour of Mark Twain
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Against the assault of Laughter nothing can stand — Mark Twain This is the second annual competition organised to raise funds for the Mark Twain House and Museum in Connecticut USA and entries are welcome from around the world. Humourous essays and stories can be up to a generous 7000…
Would you fail this writing exercise?
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
What do you think of these opening lines…do they entice you to read on and find out more? Councillor Brown was on time for the meeting to talk about installing a new noticeboard on the high street. In the darkened room, four excited children held their breath as he…
Write for BBC Radio
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Once a year a window opens for new writers with no experience of radio to submit a short story to Opening Lines – BBC Radio 4’s showcase for short stories. And that window opens today, Monday January 5th 2015: it closes on Friday February 13 What you can send:…
Writing Competition: 1st Prize worth $200 – Second Prize worth $100- NO ENTRY FEE- Feedback from an English Professor
Writing Contest by the RRBC
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
You may remember the Rave Reviews Book Club, a club devoted to promoting, reviewing and generally supporting authors, from my previous posts, where I described what they have done for me (apart from the aqueducts and the roads, obviously). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc7HmhrgTuQ Now, the Club is running a writing competition. Sunday,…
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