Are you a writer in Canada who has not published a book? This free-to-enter contest is for you. https://pencanada.ca/news/submissions-open-for-the-2025-rbc-pen-canada-new-voices-award/ #CanLit #WritingContest #WritingCommunity #PoetryCommunity

Are you unpublished or very new to writing? Check out this contest. It's for folks like you, and there's no fee to enter.
https://dreamfoundry.org/writing-contest/
#WritingCommunity #SpeculativeFiction #WritingContest

#womensHistoryMonth

What do many consider the 1st #scienceFiction?

One of the first works of #horror (certainly #bodyHorror)?

#MaryShelley's "#Frankenstein"

Written as a *teenager*

A teenager who had recently lost a baby

I think that's key

Horror not from taking life

But creating life

She went to Switzerland with her lover Percy Shelley who was fleeing creditors in Britain

The summer was cold and rainy so #LordByron (yes him) proposed a #ghostStory #writingContest

I think she won

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Honourable Mention in First Line Fiction's writing contest awarded to Holly Emery. Congratulations!
https://medium.com/first-line-fiction/money-couldnt-fill-the-hole-in-his-heart-9b292f4d7c7d

#firstlinefiction #writingprompts #writingcontest #writingcommunity #fiction #writer #writerslift

Honourable Mention in First Line Fiction's writing contest awarded to Grace Delphia. Congratulations!
https://medium.com/.../looking-back-it-was-easy-2de3759ec970
#firstlinefiction #writingprompts #writingcontest #writingcommunity #fiction #writer #writerslift

Honourable Mention in First Line Fiction's writing contest awarded to Nicole Hawkesford. Congratulations!
https://medium.com/first-line-fiction/windows-through-time-2a8d932e4906

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3rd Place Winner of First Line Fiction's writing contest belongs to JA Vassili! Congratulations!

https://medium.com/first-line-fiction/rabbit-or-theres-nowhere-to-go-but-up-2502ed71afe2

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2nd Place winner of First Line Fiction's writing contest belongs to Eva MacInnes! Congratulations!

https://medium.com/first-line-fiction/family-secrets-15bbcedc7773

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Winner of First Line Fiction's inaugural fiction contest belongs to Linnea! Congratulations!

https://medium.com/first-line-fiction/the-truth-can-set-you-free-fd82520f7b37

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The big reveal day has arrived! The Winners List of First Line Fiction's Inaugural Fiction contest is now live!
Congratulations to all placements and honourable mentions! Also, a huge thank you to all the writers who submitted their stories. The world is enriched by your words and talents.
https://medium.com/first-line-fiction/first-line-fictions-contest-winners-list-and-honourable-mentions-4ac6b54a3724

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Wings To Fly 🏆 2024 BIBA® Children’s Illustration Winner!

Wings To Fly is a story about a bird named Little Hannah whose biggest dream is to soar in the sky with all the other birds. Now that she is old enough to learn how to fly, she asks her friends for help. As much as these friends love Little Hannah, they are too busy to help. Will Hannah be able to teach herself to fly?
Find out by reading Little Hannah’s story. #IARTG #WritingCommunity #WritingContest #writers… https://bestindiebookaward.com/live/product/wings-to-fly/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

2025 Best Indie Book Award submissions are open. We want your book! Learn how to enter your book, cover, or illustrations. BestIndieBookAward.com/submit/

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We Want Your Book! Enter the 2025 International Best Indie Book Award writing contest! bestindiebookaward.com/submit/
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The CYA Writing & Illustration Competitions close in just 30 days. It’s a chance to receive valuable feedback, and prizes, including editorial sessions. You do not need to attend the conference to enter the competition and you can enter from anywhere in the world.
Categories for All Levels:
• Writers – From picture books to young adult fiction and adult genres
• Illustrators – Submit a colour illustration on the theme “Friendship Knows No Boundaries”

Why Enter?
• Gain feedback to improve your craft
• Get your work in front of industry professionals
• Win prizes, including an editor session

Competition Details:
• Deadline: April 13, 2025 (Midnight AEST)
• Entry Fees: Hatchlings – Free | Aspiring – $26.50 | Published – $47.50 (Writing) / $26.50 (Illustration)
• Winners Announced: July 26, 2025, at the CYA Conference in Brisbane

You can enter now at www.cyaconference.com/competition
For more details, visit our FAQ or reach out via social media.

#CYACompetition
#WritingContest
#IllustrationChallenge
#AspiringAuthors
#CreativeTalent

The Shortlist is out! Thank you to all the authors who submitted stories. One more week of stressful decision-making, and then it's the Winners List!
https://medium.com/.../first-line-fictions-final-six-the...
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Wings To Fly 🏆 2024 BIBA® Children’s Illustration Winner!

Wings To Fly is a story about a bird named Little Hannah whose biggest dream is to soar in the sky with all the other birds. Now that she is old enough to learn how to fly, she asks her friends for help. As much as these friends love Little Hannah, they are too busy to help. Will Hannah be able to teach herself to fly?
Find out by reading Little Hannah’s story. #IARTG #WritingCommunity #WritingContest #writers… https://bestindiebookaward.com/live/product/wings-to-fly/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

After much difficult deliberation, the First Line Fiction Inaugural Cash Contest Longlist is here! Thank you to all authors who submitted entries and congratulations to the Longlist 12! One week to go for the Shortlist of 6 finalists!
https://medium.com/first-line-fiction/first-line-fictions-inaugural-fiction-contest-longlist-released-08bf9e866253
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Time is running out! Enter your book now to take advantage of the Early Entry Discount! BestIndieBookAward.com/submit/

#awardwinning #writingcommunity #writingcontest #writers http://bestindiebookaward.com/submit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Wings To Fly 🏆 2024 BIBA® Children’s Illustration Winner!

Wings To Fly is a story about a bird named Little Hannah whose biggest dream is to soar in the sky with all the other birds. Now that she is old enough to learn how to fly, she asks her friends for help. As much as these friends love Little Hannah, they are too busy to help. Will Hannah be able to teach herself to fly?
Find out by reading Little Hannah’s story. #IARTG #WritingCommunity #WritingContest #writers… https://bestindiebookaward.com/live/product/wings-to-fly/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost

Wings To Fly 🏆 2024 BIBA® Children’s Illustration Winner!

Wings To Fly is a story about a bird named Little Hannah whose biggest dream is to soar in the sky with all the other birds. Now that she is old enough to learn how to fly, she asks her friends for help. As much as these friends love Little Hannah, they are too busy to help. Will Hannah be able to teach herself to fly?
Find out by reading Little Hannah’s story. #IARTG #WritingCommunity #WritingContest #writers… https://bestindiebookaward.com/live/product/wings-to-fly/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost