Everyone has a story. We want yours. We are looking for true stories that astound, enchant, enlighten and startle us. We want to be swept up and away, pulled from our moorings, left shaken and inspired. We want to think, wonder, imagine, believe. Do you have a story that is especially meaningful to you, something hilarious or harrowing that touched you deeply, changed your heart, your soul, your way of seeing the world? It can be the story of...

Joel Muska is my co-worker who is retiring and I wanted to do something to honor his persistence, reliability, great attitude and stellar work ethic. Are you a hard worker and a team player? If so, this contest is for you! I am stepping out as an Independent Publisher and First Place Prize is that I will turn your manuscript into a novel. I will help you on your journey of becoming a published author. Email me your story in 800 words or fewer...

Wattpad, the world’s most popular ebook community, and Smashwords, the leading ebook publishing and distribution platform, have announced a partnership that will open up new publishing opportunities for thousands of indie authors. Under the terms of the agreement, Wattpad and Smashwords will cross-promote each other’s services and have added integration so that Wattpad users can sell books via Smashwords and Smashwords authors can promote free...

Nature Tales: Encounters with Britain’s Wildlife is an anthology of iconic nature writing past and present. From Roger Deakin to Gilbert White, from Robert Macfarlane to JA Baker, this brand new volume encapsulates the wonders of coming face to face with wildlife in the British Isles. We’re offering one previously unpublished writer the chance to be included within the anthology – alongside Charles Darwin, Richard Mabey, Ruth Padel and many...

Taylor Lautner Beats Robert Pattinson in Teen Writing Contest 4 to 1 The Watty Awards, Wattpad’s annual writing contest, sees Twilight actors starring in original fiction. Toronto, Canada. June 29, 2010 —- Since the launch of The Watty Awards three weeks ago during the MTV Movie Awards, thousands of authors have submitted their original stories into Wattpad’s annual writing contest. The majority of contributors are young women who have...

Finish this sentence: “I NEVER THOUGHT I’D…” THEN TELL US WHY! Whether the experience was difficult, funny, easy, or bittersweet, share your lesson and you could win. ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: •  $3,000 •  Round-trip tickets for two to New York City, hotel accommodations for two nights, tickets to a Broadway play, and a lunch with Real Simple editors •  Publication in Real Simple Magazine Contest entries should be typed, double-spaced, and...

The Sixth-Ever Black Warrior Review Contest has begun! Send us your dearest-beloved (stories/poems/essays)! Guest Judges for the contest are Claudia Rankine (Poetry) Peter Markus (Fiction) and our FIRST EVER NONFICTION Contest Judge   Lia Purpura   Payment must be made online (the Submission Manager will direct you to do so). To Submit your Work or for more details and guidelines, please visit: http://www.bwr.ua.edu Winners in each genre will...