This post includes some writerly events, a couple of writing contests, literary journals to submit to, and a new writing software… Wilton Library (CT) is hosting a Connecticut Poetry Society Workshop on April 18, from 2-4pm. You need not be a member of the Society to attend, but space is limited to 15 attendees, so…
The Scary Story Challenge is a creative writing competition open to writers worldwide. When the competition begins on October 31, writers are placed in groups where they will be judged against other writers within their same group. Each group will receive three prompts: a scare, a character, and an action. The writers then have 48…
September’s rush of writing and bookish events continues unabated. We had a small meeting on Wednesday (I messed up the Zoom link). So, I hope this update will help the people who couldn’t join us feel better… The Mark Twain House in Hartford is running an event of interest to writers this Friday. Join in-person…
We had a small group today, which led to some invigorating conversation around various topics to do with writing. Best-selling author Kate Moore is hosting a free Ask Me Anything Q&A for any and all writers next Wednesday, September 25 at 1 pm ET via Zoom. This is a great chance to ask a New York…
Today’s update includes info on two writing contests, places to submit, how long a book should be if you want to get it published, and serializing your book to make money. Hope you find something useful here! Ploughshares, the literary journal of Emerson College, is running an Emerging Writers Contest, with a submission deadline of May…
Seventeen of us showed up for the February meeting yesterday, and we covered a lot of ground. Read on to find out about events for writers, a number of them free. So let’s get going! The APSS (Association of Publishers for Special Sales) is offering a free webinar this Saturday, February 18, from 10:30–11:30am ET, on…
