National Writers Association

08/08/2022

The National Writers Association has a new chapter in the Orlando, Florida area! NWA Member Emma Okaty has spearheaded the chapter development phase. Please 'Like' the National Writers Association Florida Chapter page for more information!

09/16/2013

Editors’ Prize Guidelines

The Missouri Reviews 23rd Jeffrey E. Smith Editors Prize is open for submissions with a January 1, 2014 deadline. Details can be found at http://www.missourireview.com/tmrsubmissions/editor A $5,000 prize will be awarded for first place.

23rd Annual Jeffrey E. Smith Editors' Prize in Fiction, Essay and Poetry Not Just Any Contest! Select winning entries in the past have been reprinted in the Best American series. $5,000 Fiction | $5,000 Poetry | $5,000 Essay Deadline: October 1st, 2013. Submit online now. Or download the entry for...

09/09/2013

Kanab Writers Conference

Kanab Writers Conference

Best destination conference for the price.

09/03/2013

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Colorado authors are invited to submit humor pieces for the Boulder Writer’s Workshop "Make Me Laugh." Deadline for the contest is Saturday, September 21, 2013. Full rules are available at https//flatironsliteraryreview.submttable.com/submit

08/26/2013

NWA is partnering with APSS (formerly SPAN) to expand services for members. APSS under the leadership of marketing guru Brian Jud is working to help their members with marketing self-published and small house published books. For a copy of their new newsletter, email Jud at [email protected]

08/19/2013

Tallahassee Writers Association - Tallahassee, Florida

Seven Hills and Penumbra Poetry and Haiku Writing contests are accepting online submissions until August 31. Short stories, creative nonfiction, flash fiction and children’s picture books (text only) are the categories for the prose competition. See the Tallahassee Writers website for complete details at www.twaonline.org

Writers group with conferences, workshops, writer critique groups, online forums, and network with published authors.

08/12/2013

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La Jolla Writers Conference of San Diego will begin November 2 and run through the 4th. More information at www.sdsu.edu.ces.sdsu.edu/writers

08/05/2013

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Killer Nashville Writer’s Conference is scheduled for August 22-25, 2013. A great lineup of editors and agents is scheduled including agents from ICM, Ethan Ellenberg Agency, Sandra Dijkstra Agency, and editors from The Permanent Press, and Five Star Mysteries. Information at www.killernashville.com

07/29/2013

Manchester Writing Competition | Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

August 30, 2013 is the postmark date for the Manchester Poetry Prize. ₤10,000 is the first prize for the best portfolio of three to five poems. Entry fee is ₤17. Poetry may also be submitted online. Full details are available at www.manchesterwritingcompetition.co.uk

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07/22/2013

Gemini Magazine Literary Fiction Poetry a Little Craziness & More

Gemini Magazine’s Flash Fiction Contest has an August 31, 2013 deadline. Flash fiction of 1,000 words or less is eligible. $4 per entry fee and $3 thereafter. Complete information at www.gemini-magazine.com

Gemini Magazine Literary Fiction Poetry a Little Craziness & More November 2011 Flash Fiction Contest results

07/15/2013

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July 1, 2013 marked the beginning of the 2013 NWA Poetry Contest. The amount of entries in this contest has dwindled in recent years, so if you want a shot at the prize money this is the year. Deadline is October 1, 2013. Go to our website www.nationalwriters.com for entry forms.

07/08/2013

Salt Cay Writers Retreat | Oct. 20 - 26

Looking for a writers retreat with a bit more? How about spending October 20-26 at the Salt Cay Writers Retreat in the Bahamas. Authors, editors, and agents will be presenting and working one-on-one with attendees. Salt Cay Writers Retreat is offering a $500 discount to NWA members interested in attending. Just put 2013 Discount in the "coupon code" field box when filling out the application form. Registration also entitles you to a free dolphin swim. Details and registration are available at www.saltcaywritersretreat.com

The Salt Cay Writers Retreat. An unparalleled opportunity for writers of fiction, memoir, & narrative nonfiction to work one-on-one with New York Times bestselling authors, top acquisition editors, and prominent literary agents in a gorgeous and inspiring setting.

07/01/2013

Creative Writing Competition - Aesthetica: The Art & Culture Magazine

August 31, 2013 is the deadline for the Aesthetica Creative Writing contest. ₤500 prizes will be awarded in poetry and fiction categories. Along with anthology publication this is a great contest. Go to www.aestheticamagazine.com/creativewriting for more details.

Aesthetica is inviting all writers and poets to submit their work into the Creative Writing Competition for an opportunity to showcase their work.

06/24/2013

Manchester Writing Competition | Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)

August 30, 2013 is the postmark date for the Manchester Poetry Prize. ₤10,000 pounds is the first prize for the best portfolio of three to five poems. Entry fee is ₤17. Poetry may also be submitted online. Full details are available at www.manchesterwritingcompetition.co.uk

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06/17/2013

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You have fifteen days to send your short stories for this year's Short Story contest. Postmark date is July 1. Entry forms are available on the website at www.nationalwriters.com or by e-mailing us at [email protected] This year's contest is shaping up to be a good one!

06/03/2013

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Authorship Spring issue is now available on the website. You should be able to download it from there or read it online. Go to www.nationalwriters.com then click on the video button .

05/20/2013

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April 1st marked the opening of this year’s Short Story contest with a closing date of July 1. Entry forms are available on the website: www.nationalwriters.com or by e-mailing us at [email protected] This year’s contest is shaping up to be a good one.

05/06/2013

The 13th annual National Writers Association Foundation Victorian Tea was a complete success! Thank you to all those who donated and attended!

04/29/2013

The National Writers Association Foundation Victorian Tea will be held May 4th at the Hilltop School in Parker, Colorado from 2-4 p.m. Join us for games, tea, and goodies! All proceeds go to the National Writers Association Foundation Scholarship. For more information, call us at (303) 841-0246 or e-mail to: [email protected]

04/29/2013

Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women Inc.--Contests

Hurry! The Pikes Peak Branch National League of American Pen Women is holding a Flash Fiction Contest. Entries must be 100 words or less but complete stories. Theme is "Hidden Amongst These Worlds." Entry fee is $10 for first submission and $8 thereafter. Entries must be postmarked or received by May 1, 2013. Form available at www.ppb-nlapw.org/contests.php or by emailing [email protected]

The Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women Inc. sponsors an annual flash fiction contest. This national contest challenges authors to "tell a story" using only one hundred words. This year's creative submissions came from around the country.

04/22/2013

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April 1st marked the opening of this year's Short Story contest with a closing date of July 1. We have a few "early birds" already so it looks to be the best contest in some years. Entry forms are available on the website at www.nationalwriters.com or by e-mailing us at [email protected]

04/16/2013

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COUNTING DOWN! You have 15 days to take advantage of the NWA anniversary special on dues. Remember if you pay for a second year you get the third year free, or renew and get the second year half off. After April 30, the offer will be gone. Renew Today on our website www.nationalwriters.com!

04/08/2013

Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women Inc.--Contests

The Pikes Peak Branch National League of American Pen Women is holding a Flash Fiction Contest. Entries must be 100 words or less but complete stories. Theme is "Hidden Amongst These Worlds." Entry fee is $10 for first submission and $8 thereafter. Entries must be postmarked or received by May 1, 2013. Form available at www.ppb-nlapw.org/contests.php or by emailing [email protected]

The Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women Inc. sponsors an annual flash fiction contest. This national contest challenges authors to "tell a story" using only one hundred words. This year's creative submissions came from around the country.

04/01/2013

Christian Writer's Conference

May 15-18, 2013 are the dates for the Colorado Christian Writers Conference. Once again the conference will be held at YMCA of the Rockies in beautiful Estes Park, CO. Keynoters include Bill Myers, Rick Marshall, Rusty Wright, Ken Gire, and Tim Baker. The staff includes editors from Christian publications and literary agents. Full conference fee if postmarked or online by April 15 is $370 which does now include meals and lodging. Register at www.writehisanswer.com/Colorado

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03/18/2013

Hurry! The 2012/2013 NWA Novel Contest opened December 1, 2012 with an April 1, 2013 deadline. If you are unable to download the form from the website, call the office and request the information.

03/11/2013

Odyssey Writing Workshop has announced their 18th Summer Workshop to be held at Saint Anselem College in Manchester, NH. Odyssey specializes in working with writers in horror, science fiction and fantasy genres. For more information contact Barbara Barnett-Stewart, Odyssey Publicist at [email protected]

03/04/2013

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02/18/2013

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The 2012/2013 NWA Novel Contest opened December 1, 2012 with an April 1, 2013 deadline. If you are unable to download the form from the website, call the office and request the information. For contest guidelines, visit our website at www.nationalwriters.com, and click on the 'Contests' link.

11/19/2012

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The 2012 NWA Nonfiction contest opened on October 1 with a December 31 deadline. Forms can now be downloaded from the NWA Website at www.nationalwriters.com

10/11/2012

http://www.wcdr.org/

November 1, 2012 is the deadline for prose entries for the 2012 Amprosia prose contest. Sponsored by the Writers’ Community of Durham Region, the contest accepts both fiction and nonfiction. Maximum word count is 1,000 words. Entry fee is $25. For complete details go to www.wcdr.org or email [email protected]

09/17/2012

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The NWA website has been updated! Please visit us at www.nationalwriters.com, and click the "Like" button!

09/17/2012

http://www.missourireview.com/tmrssubmissions/editors-prize-contest/

The Missouri Review’s 22nd Jeffrey E. Smith Prize in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction is now open for submissions. First Place winners in each category will receive $5,000. Postmark deadline is October1. More information at http://www.missourireview.com/tmrssubmissions/editors-prize-contest/

09/10/2012

The NWA Poetry Contest is currently running. Deadline is October 1, 2012. Forms are available from the office. Please e-mail us at: [email protected] to request a copy.