Start now to write for these anthologies and writers contests with submission dates ending in April 2011.

Mar 12, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

Gaining the winning edge in a writing competition doesn't just depend on stellar writing. Learn what judges look for in the best writer's contest entries.

Aug 29, 2009 - Suzanne Pitner

Katherine Paterson and L. Ron Hubbard are two big name writers with contests for aspiring authors closing in June.

May 16, 2011 - Suzanne Pitner

From March to June, a plethora of writing journals have contest deadlines that every writer should know about. Here's a look at what's out there for aspiring writers.

Feb 12, 2009 - Andrea Beca

February Writing Contests, Fellowships and Awards for aspiring American Fiction authors.

Feb 8, 2007 - Leslie Poston

With $1,000 and a potential publishing contract as the prize, every children's writer should enter this one writing contest.

Nov 1, 2009 - K.D. Kuch

Smories website holds a monthly competition for the most popular story submitted to this exciting new project.

Mar 24, 2010 - Helen Brain

Fiction blogs are serialized fiction that are published online, often in "real time." Learn fiction writing tips and how to publish fiction stories online.

Nov 11, 2009 - Rebekah Richards

Selling freelance fiction may be a challenge, but several resources offer writers opportunity to make a profit from their stories.

Feb 15, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Many writers have trouble coming up with creative writing ideas from time to time. These free story prompts may help spark the muse.

Mar 21, 2010 - Suzanne Pitner

There are two ways to write fiction. One is to work out the plot beforehand, from the first sentence to the last paragraph.

Mar 15, 2010 - Joanna Infeld

The basics of fantasy fiction are slightly different from other genres and if it is your first novel, you need to know the rules you cannot break.

Jan 13, 2011 - Sabine A. Reed

Is it hard to find time to write? Get organised and make it happen. A few small changes can help you to finish what you have started.

Nov 10, 2010 - Janet Cameron

High school essay contests can help homeschooled students earn college scholarships. A scholarship contest rewards students with college scholarships for essay writing.

Mar 24, 2009 - Lisa Russell

Writing contests are a great way for new children's writers to get published. Learn the other benefits of these contests and how to go about finding one.

Apr 26, 2012 - Susie Yakowicz

Free writing, or "stream of consciousness" as it is also known, can be an aid to writers who wish to help creative ideas flow and write better fiction and non-fiction.

Nov 26, 2009 - Michelle Wright

Writing fanfiction can provide great writing experience, help you meet people online, and train you to analyze literature.

Jan 14, 2010 - Rebekah Richards

For many aspiring writers, quitting your day job may not seem like an option. Becoming a freelance writer may be a beneficial alternative.

Aug 10, 2011 - Jacob Tullos

There's more to being a novelist than writing a book. Short stories need almost as much attention.

Oct 28, 2009 - Debby Mayne

Stimulating interviews, discussions, and reviews from over 100 well-known writers published in the literary journal Glimmer Train are gathered into one volume.

Feb 5, 2009 - Thomas Alan Gray