Are you a budding writer? Fancy putting your skills to the test in our short story competition? By entering our competition you have the chance to get your book printed in hard copy. This prize is perfect for any author who would like to get their work published.   The winner will receive 10 copies so they can share their winning story with family and friends.  The runner-up will receive £50 worth of Amazon vouchers. The theme for the...

Deadline: October 31, 2012  Entry is free. First prize: $50 cash via PayPal. Second prize: $25 cash via PayPal. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I wanted to make this month’s contest interesting. The theme is gothic literature, but with a twist. Traditionally, gothic literature can be broken into two genders. The male gothic heavily features the supernatural, often in a struggle with the main character. The female gothic is more about...

A month or so back I was scanning Google for writing sites when I discovered Radio Wildfire; an online radio broadcast that concentrates on literature, spoken word performances and oral art. I listened to their latest broadcast (known as The Loop) and loved it. When I’d finished I read the ‘About’ page and discovered they’re also based in the West Midlands! So I emailed them. It turns out Radio Wildfire is run by a collective which includes...

Have an Amazing Real-life Story? Tell It to Glamour! Enter our ninth essay contest and you could: • Win $5,000 • Have your story considered for publication in an upcoming issue of Glamour. • Meet with a top literary agent. Every woman has an inspiring true story somewhere inside her—and we want to hear yours. Is it about the time you overcame an obstacle, tested your courage, met the love of your life, or found your passion? Start writing it...

The Critique Speaking Contest is not only your opportunity to share your experience, but get a short video made of that experience!   ·         All submissions will be read. ·         In February 2013, 25 will be chosen to receive a reading live by the Avatar Repertory Theater on the virtual world, Second Life, produced by The Sanity Patrol Players. ·         Recordings of these readings will be posted on The Sanity Patrol website....

Gold Line Press’s 2012 Poetry & Fiction Chapbook Competitions are now open for submissions! Submit your manuscript on or before SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. Each winner receives $500, publication of her/his perfect-bound chapbook with ISBN, and 10 contributor copies. Gold Line Press sends out an additional 30 copies on behalf of winners to respected literary venues for review. Winners can purchase additional copies of their chapbooks at cost....