International Competition for Novel Extracts
Will 6000 words taken from your unpublished novel win you fame and fortune?
Well no, but it might get you a consultation with an agent and $3000.
But as the old lottery slogan said, you have to be in it to win it…
Back to School…
It’s September 1st and the start of the academic year is fast approaching. That’s my thin excuse for mentioning my writing guide Back to Creative Writing School. It’s got a … Continue reading
The Novel Olympics – The Booker Long List
The Booker long list was announced at the end of July. Who is going to win gold?
If You’re Looking for an Agent…
Here’s a list of nine established literary agents actively seeking clients. All of them work with respected literary agencies and have good track records. They are looking for all genres of fiction as well as nonfiction.
Free International Writing Competition from an Aussie Author with a Sense of Humour
Free International writing competition for people with a sense of humour. And you’re given the first sentence…
The Best New Library in the World
I LOVE THE SOUND of the Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez in Barcelona which has just won the Best New Library award for 2023. In the Exiample district – not far … Continue reading
A Chance to Write for BBC TV
The Open Call is the BBC’s once a year submission window. It opens at 12 noon Tuesday 7th November 2023 and closes at 12 noon Tuesday 5th December 2023. They … Continue reading
My Son the Poet…would Byron be rapping if he were alive today?
It may not be your kind of thing, but you might like to try by pressing Watch on You Tube . I’ll be honest and say it is going to … Continue reading
Writing the Past as if it was Now
Free writing workshop in Brighton September 2023. The setting: a glorious 200 year old house. The subject: the past (and that need not be as far away as you might think.)
Mslexia International Short Story and Flash Fiction Competitions
International writing Competitions for women – short story and flash fiction – from prestigious UK magazine. You have to be in it to win it….
Historical Costumes for Writers – a Rare Chance to Get Up Close and Personal
A chance for writers, dressmakers and fashion history fans to really get to grips with what people wore in the past, very, very gently. It’s not just the look of a dress, but also how it felt when you put it on and how much help you needed to get into it…
Writers of Erotic Fiction – Your Chance to Shine
An international short story competition for writers of erotic fiction
Writing Award for the Over 50s
Working on a novel? Over 50 and never been published? This free to enter writing competition has your name all over it.
Love Books Competition 2023
Share your love for a favourite book, poem, or play and win the 2023 Marlborough LitFest competition
BRIDGET WHELAN writer 