More Alternative Truths, An Anthology

From Greg, of the Alternative Truth Anthology: More Alternative Truths, the follow-up to the best selling Alternative Truths, is announcing an open call for stories and maybe even (gasp) poetry. We are looking for Fiction with a message about the impact of the election, the current policies in the country, and how people, HUMAN BEINGS, are affected. Payment is $0.03 cents per word plus royalties. To see what we are looking for,… Read More

Indie Author Day

Wordherder Darin Ramsey has discovered that October 8 is Indie Author Day! From the Indie Author Day webpage: During the Inaugural Indie Author Day on October 8, 2016, libraries from all across North America will host their own local author events with the support of the Indie Author Day team. In addition to these local programs, each library’s indie community will come together for an hour-long digital gathering at 2 pm Eastern… Read More

Indie Author Day, October 8

Thanks to Wordherder Darin Ramsey who discovered that October 8 is Indie Author Day! From the Indie Author Day webpage: During the Inaugural Indie Author Day on October 8, 2016, libraries from all across North America will host their own local author events with the support of the Indie Author Day team. In addition to these local programs, each library’s indie community will come together for an hour-long digital gathering at 2 pm… Read More

2017 Off the Grid Poetry Prize

Off the Grid Press is an imprint of Grid Books. The Off the Grid Prize was founded in the fall of 2011 to provide a forum for older poets, who are sometimes overlooked by the current marketplace. We are looking for work by poets over sixty, ripened in craft and vision, and willing to promote their work through readings and other networks.

Glimmer Train Family Matters Contest

In their “Family Matters” contest, … Glimmer Train is looking for stories about families of all configurations. It’s fine to draw heavily on real life experiences, but the work must read like fiction and all stories accepted for publication will be presented as fiction. Most entries run from 1,500 – 6,000 words, but any lengths up to 12,000 words are welcome. Held just twice a year: Open to submissions in MARCH and SEPTEMBER. Prizes: 1st place wins… Read More

20th Annual FadeIn Awards

Compete in seven categories & two formats (Features/Shorts) to win! Comedy Action Thriller Drama Sci Fi Family Horror Grand Prize: Dell Laptop, $5,000, winning project sent to Hollywood agents, managers & producers. FIRST PRIZE (in each category): $1000, script analysis by WGA writer, Waterman fountain pen, winning project marketed to Hollywood agents, managers & producers. Deadlines: Early Bird: October 31, 2015 Regular: November 30, 2015 Final: January 31, 2016 Enter online or by mail. Please… Read More

Cinequest Screenwriting Competition

From the Cinequest webpage: Cinequest Film Festival has dedicated a fierce energy, celebrating screenwriters and recognizing emerging talent that will shape film art in the years to come. If you’re considering submitting your script to the festival circuit, enter it into the very best, Cinequest. You’ll find an exuberant, nurturing, and encouraging environment, where new writers are treated generously, with respect equal to those with established track records. It’s a chance you… Read More

The First Line

The First Line posts intriguing first lines of stories and invites writers to submit stories beginning with the specified first line. They solicit first line stories four times a year, and publish the stories selected. Check out their webpage for more details, including submission instructions. The next First Line submissions, due November 1, must begin with the line: George pressed the call button and said, “Mrs. Whitfield, you have a visitor.” Hat… Read More

Screencraft Action & Thriller Screenplay Contest

Win $1,500 and a phone call with the screenwriter of DIE HARD! Follow Screencraft on Twitter and Facebook for updates. Final deadline October 20th! For full details regarding rules, eligibility, terms and condition, please visit the contest webpage, here. Fee: Regular Entry $49; Regular Entry + 1 Page Feedback SPECIAL $99

BlueCat Screenplay Competition

Every year, BlueCat provides a community for the unknown screenwriter to develop their work, giving undiscovered talent a path to professional success. The Feature Winner of the 2016 Competition will receive $15,000. Four Feature Finalists will receive $2500 each. Submit by Oct 15 to be eligible for resubmission and to receive script analysis by November 10th. For full competition details, please visit the Rules & Guidelines and FAQ. Entrance fee: $50 for shorts; $65… Read More