What is a plot in a novel? Let’s start there so that we’re on the same page. The plot is the backbone of a novel, providing structure, direction, and momentum to the story. The plot is what keeps readers engaged and interested in the story. A well-crafted plot will haveMore
Deadline: September 15, 2022 Entry fee: $15 About the competition First prize: $1000 plus publication Honourable Mention: $150 plus publication Cost: $15/entry Deadline: September 15, 2022: All entries must be emailed by midnight, Friday, September 15, 2022. No late entries will be considered. Open to all writers except SiWC paidMore
Aspiring to write a picture book that sparks creativity, but feels grounded in real life, too? About this event Aspiring to write a picture book that sparks creativity, but feels grounded in real life, too? Join published author of over 20 books, Pat Zietlow Miller, as she shares tips andMore
In this 1 hour workshop, we will discuss how to use imagery, structures and titles to add more depth to your flash fiction About this event In this workshop, we will discuss how to add more depth into your flash fiction by using imagery, different flash fiction structures, i.e. whatMore
Deadline: June 30, 2022 (GMT) About the competition The Aleph Writing Prize is an annual writing competition. The prize awards a limited edition handmade publication to the best piece of fiction. Anybody of any age can enter regardless if they are published or unpublished. The competition is free to enter.More
A conversation with science fiction writer Nnedi Okorafor on building fictional worlds and better futures. About this event Award-winning writer Nnedi Okorafor joins Matt Bell’s “Writing Science Fiction” class for a conversation about her acclaimed novel “Lagoon,” as well as issues of worldbuilding in science fiction and fantasy, Africanfuturism andMore
About this event Have a science question? Is an earthquake shaking up the landscape in your fiction? Solar wind knocking out the satellites? Learn how to improve the science in your current work of fiction. Applicable to all forms of fiction, genres, and nonfiction, from the murder mystery to theMore
A community writing workshop in which participants are asked to bring 2-3 pages of fiction to read and receive feedback. About this event A community writing workshop in which participants are asked to bring 2-3 pages of fiction to read and receive feedback. Facilitated by Raquel Baker via Zoom. RegistrationMore
Join us online for our Fiction Writer’s Group. Discover new techniques to share your inner story. About this event Everyone has a story to tell. It might be there’s or it might be that of an imaginary friend or foe, a character who takes hold of the writer’s mind andMore