#WritingCompetition

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2025-05-25

Real Books Recommended by a Real Person

No AI here! Real human person and managing editor Moriah Richard shares real book recommendations, plus more from Writer's Digest!
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2025-05-08
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2025-05-04

Deep Third Deep Dive

Look at what sets deep third apart from other points of view, plus more from Writer's Digest!
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C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-05-03

Woke up to my prompts for Spring .. I don't want to redraw, so I'm going to have to let them simmer for a while.

Good luck to everyone who entered!


C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-29

Round 1 results are in...

I have a win! Only 7 more rounds to go...


C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-29

This morning I'm anticipating Round 1 results from the Wonder

Anticipatory anxiety is real...

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2025-04-27

How to Research Agents and Publishers Like a Pro

Learn how to research agents and publishers using a variety of online resources, plus more from Writer's Digest!
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C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-26

Delighted to receive an Honourable Mention in the Penstricken Flash Fiction Competition 2025.



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Winner notification for the Penstricken Flash Fiction Competition 2025 'Let's Stop Pretending'.
C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-24

NYC Midnight 250-word Microfiction Challenge 2024 Results -

I didn't place in the top ten, or in the honourable mention list... but I was a finalist!

I'll take that win...

Congratulations to all entrants and winners.


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C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-20

Day 7

It's done ... I've submitted my piece to

Ten edits/redrafts
Seven days
Seven beta readers
One writer
One story
Done ✅

C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-18

.. Day 5

Words have been rearranged. I believe I'm selecting them in a coherent way, and in the correct order. Time will tell.

A few more adjustments and we'll get some beta readers involved...

C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-17

.. Day 4

I wrote a lot of drivel last night.

Tonight will be a complete rewrite, with MC POV change, less ambiguous prose, and more engaging dialogue .. well, that's the plan anyway .. 😬

C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-16

Day 3 of .. The idea has percolated to the point of productive prose.

Today I must continue to make notes on my phone whilst at work. Tonight will be a splurge of writing and, hopefully, something useful will emerge.

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2025-04-15

Time is running out ✍️ to write your 39-word story inspired by The Thirty Nine Steps. Celebrate the 110th anniversary of John Buchan’s classic with our micro-flash fiction challenge. Win €100 an illustrated chapbook, and more! Deadline: April 22, 2025 📷wlc.zone/39steps?utm_source=dl

C.J. Payling/Who Needs A BlogWhoNeedsABlog
2025-04-13

Only 15 hours to go!

I know what I'll be doing for the next week or so... that's right, procrastinating!



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Three caricatures of high class ancient Romans, with a list of what to expect from the Writing Battle professionally judged competition.
CYA ConferenceCYA@mastodon.au
2025-04-13

LAST DAY TO ENTER

This is your moment to step into the spotlight. The CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition closes tonight at midnight AEST, and we’re calling on creatives from around the globe to put their best work forward.

Whether you’re under 18, just starting your creative journey, or already a published author or illustrator, our competition is your way to get professional feedback, industry exposure, and other prizes.

You don’t need to attend the CYA Conference to enter. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

You’ll get:
• Professional feedback sessions with editors via video conferencing
• Cash prizes
• Personalised feedback on every submission

For Illustrators – This Year’s Theme: Friendship Knows No Boundaries
Let your creativity shine, and explore the power of connection across cultures, continents, and characters.

• Shortlist announced: 30 June
• Winners revealed: 26 July at the CYA Conference

Submit now at www.cyaconference.com/competition

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