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  Editor Unleashed/Smashwords “Why I Write” Essay Contest Rules

  1722 readersFollowing are the rules for the “Why I Write” essay contest which launches today! All are welcome to enter. No entry fee. 1. If you’re new to the Editor Unleashed forums, welcome! Please introduce yourself in the Introductions Forum. 2. Entries may not exceed 750 words. This word length will be strictly enforced and entries that

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  Get Ready for the “Why I Write” Contest

  1549 readersAn all-new writing contest sponsored by two great online resources for writers: Editor Unleashed and Smashwords! You help choose the $500 Grand Prize winner. No entry fee! The Dates: • Post Your Entry on the Forum: Monday, November 9 – Thursday, December 31 • Popular Ranking: Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 29 • Winners Announced: Monday,

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  Announcing: Why I Write Essay Contest

  1417 readersThe topic that every writer takes on at some point is: “Why I Write.” In fact, reflecting on what compels a writer could be a genre in itself. You might say it’s the literary equivalent of an artist’s self-portrait. That’s why I’m so excited to announce that Editor Unleashed is once again teaming up with Smashwords

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  We’re Back in Action!

  4462 readersWell, Happy New Year everyone! Great news: I was able to find a tech genius working over the holidays to fix our broken forum. Check it out—good as new. Due to the forum downtime, we’re extending the deadline of the Editor Unleashed/ Smashwords “Why I Write” essay contest to January 31. Popular ranking will now take

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  Grammar.net’s Best Grammar Blog of 2011 Contest

  8066 readersAs previously announced, A Walk in the WoRds was hand-picked as a pre-nominated finalist for Grammar.net's Best Grammar Blog of 2011 Contest.Well, the contest has officially begun and votes will be accepted between September 26th and October 17th, 2011.The list of nominees includes numerous outstanding blogs, many of which I read and link to regularly.

• Which Original Analogy is Best?

  1925 readersAfter a false start yesterday, there’s a new poll in place today. If you voted yesterday or early this a.m. before I removed the original poll, please do vote again. (Sorry for the inconvenience.) Otherwise, please respect our rules: Only one vot...

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  Transitions Abroad Narrative Travel Writing Contest…

  1607 readersEntries to the Transitions Abroad annual Narrative Travel Writing Contest are open until January 5, 2011.All wrters - professionals, freelancers, and aspiring travel writers - are invited to write articles which describe how traveling in a slower manne...

• Blogging Faceoff: WordPress vs. Typepad

  2550 readers It’s that time once again: time for another head-to-head in our weekly Faceoff series! Last week’s winner in the exciting Twitter vs. Facebook was Facebook, and this week we turn…

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  826 National Seeks Haikus & Stories for National Youth Literacy Day

  3501 readers826 National will celebrate National Youth Literacy Day on August 26th. In celebration, the literary organization will host an informal writing contest. Writers can submit three types of entries, all revolving around the numbers 826: a modified haiku poem with three lines (eight syllables, then two syllables, and then six syllables),  a short story consisting of

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  Storyline Contest Closed

  2000 readersThe (third) "Worst Storyline Ever" Contest is now closed. Thank you to all who entered. I got a few e-mails saying that blog comment functionality was iffy. This caught me by surprise. Tell you what. I will accept entries via email to literaryagent@fwmedia.com through the end of today, Monday, March 29, 2010. If you had comment trouble, submit this