The prestigious Missouri Writers Guild has six openings for volunteer members on its governing board as the organization moves into its second century. The MWG has been inspiring and supporting writers since 1915. You don’t have to live in Missouri to belong to the Guild. You do have to be a serious writer. Full members who… Continue reading Volunteer Board Openings Available for Missouri Writers Guild
Opportunities for Screenwriters—2022 Austen Film Festival
With writers as the focus, the Austin Film Festival began in 1993 and is still going strong. This year’s dates are October 27—November 3, 2022. All details are available on the AFF site. One of the many features of the festival is a screenwriting competition. The first deadline for the 2022 Script Competition passed on… Continue reading Opportunities for Screenwriters—2022 Austen Film Festival
Hartney Conversation at Village Lake Writers May 11
Arkansas writer Nancy Hartney (If You Walk Long Enough) will be at Bella Vista Public Library with the Village Lake Writers Wednesday, May 11 am to present “A Conversation About Writing Tools. Hartney points out that “not all folks are at the same point in their writing lives. Therefore we’ll be personalizing… Continue reading Hartney Conversation at Village Lake Writers May 11
Contest for Self-published Authors
Submissions are being accepted until June 30, 2022 for entries in the North Street Book Prize competition sponsored by Winning Writers. For an entry fee of $70 per book, self-published authors may submit in the following categories: Mainstream/Literary Fiction Genre Fiction (romance, mystery, fantasy, etc.) Creative Nonfiction and Memoir Poetry Children’s PictureBook Graphic Novel and… Continue reading Contest for Self-published Authors
YA fellowship offered by Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow
“Dancing in the Rain” is a fellowship for writers of mid-grade or young adult (YA) literature. Candidates should be working on a chapter book that provides inspiration and hope for those struggling with the hardships and challenges that life often metes out. The successful application will demonstrate insight, honesty, literary merit, and the likelihood of… Continue reading YA fellowship offered by Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow
Still Time to Submit Screenplays for 2022 AFF
The early submission deadline has passed, but there is still time for screenwriters and filmmakers to submit scripts for the 2022 Austin Film Festival competitions. Two submission deadlines remain. Late Deadline: June 24 Extended Deadline: July 8 AFF is accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, making all Jury Award-winning Narrative Short,… Continue reading Still Time to Submit Screenplays for 2022 AFF
Act NOW to Get OWFI Early Bird Discount
The Annual OWFI (Oklahoma Writers’, Inc.) Conference is scheduled for May 5 – 7, 2022. This year the conference will be held at the Will Rogers Embassy Suites, Oklahoma City. The Early Bird Registration ends March15. Register by then and save $25. Participants can attend in person or virtually. Click here to register for in-person. Click here to register for the… Continue reading Act NOW to Get OWFI Early Bird Discount
Memoir-Writing Workshop March 7-25, 2022
Writing coach Marilyn Collins is offering a three-week online writing kshop focused on writing stories about people such as friends, teachers, co-workers, neighbors, and even pets that have enriched your and your family’s lives. Register here.
44th Nimrod Literary Awards Taking Entries
Nimrod Literary Awards offer $2,000 first prize and publication.
Feel Strongly About Climate? Write About It!
The Extinction Rebellion Creative Hub offers a place to publish poetry and fiction on the topic of climate from a global, regional, or local perspective. Submission Guidelines