Social media is important in the daily lives of millions, now more than ever. Instagram is extremely successful as a platform where a lot of different sorts of people can come together quickly and effectively through the use of pictures. That doesn’t mean that writers are out of luck on the platform, they just need … Read more
One of the most challenging writing processes is to get external feedback. People either do not know how or are too busy to help you improve your writing, and it can be discouraging if no one is willing to critique your writing. Luckily, there’s a way for writers to get feedback on their work! Let’s … Read more
There are lots of literary journals or magazines out there that publish short stories and poems, and it’s great to know which ones are generally regarded as the best. Lots of authors try to submit their work to the ‘best’ journals first, to prevent the scenario where you accept publication in a lower tier journal … Read more
Always list what is most important first, and consider creating several CVs to cater to the priorities of different people and professions! Hi there. Writers have to have a CV, right? There’s so much cold contacting (when you reach out to someone on your own that you haven’t met), that you might end up sending … Read more
Want to make sure you are setting your book out correctly, and understand what is traditionally included in each section? Keep reading to find out! Title Page This is simply where you set out the title, the author, and the publisher in most cases. Copyright This page will contain legal information, and information for readers … Read more
Having an agent can vastly simplify the task of finding a publisher, or a producer for your writing. Whether you are a poet, a novelist, a screenwriter, a playwright, a non fiction author or any other kind of writer, an agent will send your work into the world, and hopefully to the right people. An … Read more
So you have written a story and you are excited to get it out into the world. For many writers their first stop is sending the work to a writing agent to try to get representation. The agent can then submit your work to publishers or producers. But do you have to write the letter … Read more
Below you will find writing contests including fiction contests, poetry competitions, nonfiction awards, book prizes etc. We update it once a month. We only include legitimate and trustworthy competitions with excellent industry reputations. However, it’s important to read the T&C of each opportunity carefully to make sure you understand the rules of the contest you … Read more