The Erma Bombeck Writing Competition sponsored by Washington-Centerville Public Library and established in 1997 to pay tribute to hometown writer Erma Bombeck, one of the greatest humorists of the 20thCentury. The contest, now held every two years, opens for online entries ($15 entry fee) at 8 am (EST) Tuesday, January 3, 2012, and closes at 7:30 am (EST) Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Entries should be 450 words or fewer and cannot be published...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Award winning author and psychotherapist Dr. Joan Blacher will discuss the process of writing mystery novels at the November 8th meeting of the Ventura County Writers Club (Ventura, CA – October 15, 2011) How can a writer make the transition from non-fiction academic writing to fiction? At the November 8th meeting of the Ventura County Writers Club (VCWC), Dr. Joan Blacher will talk about the experiences she went...

As you may be aware, the number of unpaid family caregivers in North America is 50 million and growing every day. I’d like to introduce you and the readers of Creative Writing Contests to Caregiver Village, an online community designed exclusively for those who provide care for anyone with special needs. Caregiver Village members connect with friends, participate in book clubs with celebrity authors, journal, play mystery games, solve puzzles,...

I am the marketing officer from Tenlegs, a new start-up, which is building a community for artists who work in digital formats, including film, music, images, and writing. We thought you and your site’s readers might be interested in a new contest we are launch tomorrow for filmmakers, writers, artists, and musicians.  The Butterfly Contest is a free contest, for creators of all mediums, to win $5,000. If you would be willing to share the...

NEW ART MAGAZINE CALL FOR ENTRIES Get Feedback. Get Paid. Get Better. A Call for Entries. You Can Do Better Magazine seeks submissions for a variety of mediums in an effort to financially reward and provide critical insight for those who wish to improve their craft. Entries submitted electronically. Details/Questions: http://youcandobetterzine.com NO ENTRY FEE. Deadline: November 1, 2011 Submission Guidelines:...

Here you can find details on how to enter The Sitcom Mission 2012. Make sure you read all the pages in this section – for example, you won’t stand a chance of winning unless you stick to the guidelines. Early Bird Entry Fee: £10 (Entries received before 00.00 GMT on January 25, 2012) Final Deadline Fee: £15 (Entries received between 00.00 GMT on January 25, 2012 and 23.59 on January 31, 2012) This is the first year we have...