Writer’s Digest Hosts the 24th Annual Self-Published Competition

Self-published authors understand the importance of third-party reviews and publicity. The Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards provides self-published authors with an opportunity to compete for some great prizes and publicity for their books, which can help excel an author’s writing career. The deadline to enter has been extended to June 6. Prizes One Grand Prize …

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Writing Contests and Journal Submissions for Summer 2016

June $300 Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize Deadline: June 15, 2016 Got something short, sharp, and snappy to tell? Wow us with 1000 words of economical and brilliant storytelling. Final contest judge is flash fiction master, Bob Thurber. (Look him up! Seriously. You’ll thank me later.) Entry fee $15. Prize $300 and publication in Pulp Literature …

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Enter the Writer’s Digest Annual Writing Competition!

Writer’s Digest’s 85th Annual Writing Competition DEADLINE: May 6, 2016 Writer’s Digest has been shining a spotlight on up and coming writers in all genres through its Annual Writing Competition for more than 80 years. 501 winners will be chosen. The top winning entries of this writing contest will also be on display in the …

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Celebrating SDP Publishing Authors’ Successes, and Looking Forward to 2015!

At SDP Publishing, we love it when our authors and their books get recognized by reviewers, bloggers, or other media outlets! This year has been a great one for many of authors who have received awards, great reviews, news coverage, and mentions on prominent blogs in their fields. Looking back on the year, we’re very …

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Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition – Deadline January 16, 2015

Think you can write a winning story in less than 1,500 words? Enter the Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition for a chance at$3,000 and a trip to the 2015 Writer’s Digest Conference, PLUS national exposure for your story! Wondering what’s in it for you? A chance to win $3,000 in cash Get national exposure for your work A …

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Call for Entries! Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards: A Short Story Competition from Writer’s Digest

If you write short stories, don’t miss your chance to compete in the Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. There’s sure to be a category created just for you, Romance, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Science-Fiction, and Young Adult. Choose your favorite genre(s) and enter your best in 4,000 words or less. Deadline: October 15, 2014 What’s in …

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Writer’s Digest Hosts its 2nd Annual Self-Published E-Book Awards

Writer’s Digest 2nd Annual Self-Published e-Book Awards is a competition that spotlights today’s self-published works and honors self-published authors. This is such a great opportunity for any established or aspiring writer. Whether you’re a professional writer, a part-time freelancer or a self-starting student, here’s your chance to enter WD’s newest competition, exclusively for self-published e-books. …

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83rd Annual Writer’s Digest Competition Has Extended It’s Deadline to June 16!

This is such a great opportunity for any established or aspiring writer. Enter the 83rd Annual Writing Competition for your chance to win and have your work be seen by editors and agents! The winning entries of this writing contest will also be on display in the 83rd Annual Writer’s Digest Competition Collection. You can enter your work …

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Celebrating the Best in Independent Publishing: Benjamin Franklin Awards 2013 Call for Entries

The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the largest not-for-profit trade association of independent publishers, a leader for member benefits, education, and advocacy, has announced a call for entries for the 26th Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™. Regarded as one of the highest national honors in small and independent publishing, the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards includes 55 categories recognizing …

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