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Fellow Litopians! September is coming up fast! There are more than two dozen free writing contests in September. As always, they span the gamut from poems to short stories, from essays to published books. Some come with substantial prizes and publication. Publishing ... and Other Forms of...

There are two dozen free writing contests coming up in August. Some, like the Governor General's Award, are quite prestigious. Every genre and style is represented in these contests, from flash creative nonfiction, to poetry, to humor. Some of these contests have age and regional restrictions...

July is coming up fast, and I've combed the net for these free contests. (Most contests charge entry fees.) There are prizes ranging up to $100,000. (Though, I am particularly intrigued by the contest that offers a box of cookies as a prize.) Please consider submitting! There is nothing like...

Most of us have problems fitting a writing conference into our schedules. But, if you have a completed novel it is definitely worth going to a conference with pitch sessions. Agents who would otherwise turn you down will not only listen to a pitch but may sign you on. In some cases, agents who...

Here are 26 calls for submissions in June. All are paying markets. (Payments range from $10 - $1000) There are many more calls for non-paying markets as well. (See note below.) Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity: 26 Calls for Submissions in June 2016 - Paying Markets Genres include...

Hi Everyone, My name is Erica. I've written seven books and published five (three with Random House, one with St. Martin's, and one on my own). My blog, Publishing ... and Other Forms of Insanity, is where I offer sage advice to writers, as well as practical information, such as monthly writing...