Preparing for Twitter Pitching Contests, Including #SFFpit This Week!
Twitter pitching events have become an enormously popular way for author to connect with literary agents by pitching their completed manuscript on Twitter under a hashtag. Here are some tips to make sure your experience goes well.
The “April Fools’ Headlines for Writers” Contest – Join in & Win Prizes!
It's April Fools Day, which means it's time for our #AprilFools4Writers contest! Here's how it works.
Extended Interview with WD’s Twelfth Annual Popular Fiction Awards Winner
“Party Tricks” by Travis Madden is the grand-prize winning story in the 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. It bested more than 1,000 entries across six categories to take home a prize package that includes $2,500 and a trip to the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference in New York City. For...
Young Adult Short Story: “The Call of Llyn Caldwell” by Tamara Grubbs
“The Call of Llyn Caldwell” by Tamara Grubbs is the First Place-winning story in the young adult category of the 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. For complete coverage of this year’s awards, including an exclusive interview with the Grand Prize winner and a complete list of winners, check out...
Romance Short Story: “Ladybug” by Gail Bartley
“Ladybug” by Gail Bartley is the First Place-winning story in the romance category of the 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. For complete coverage of this year’s awards, including an exclusive interview with the Grand Prize winner and a complete list of winners, check out the May/June 2017 issue of...
Crime Short Story: “Sister’s Night Out” by Darian Chavez
“Sister’s Night Out” by Darian Chavez is the First Place-winning story in the crime category of the 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. For complete coverage of this year’s awards, including an exclusive interview with the Grand Prize winner and a complete list of winners, check out the May/June 2017...
Thriller Short Story: “Chasing Hair of Gold” by Ashley Earley
“Chasing Hair of Gold” by Ashley Earley is the First Place-winning story in the thriller category of the 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. For complete coverage of this year’s awards, including an exclusive interview with the Grand Prize winner and a complete list of winners, check out the May/June...
Science-Fiction Short Story: “The Weight of Bliss” by A.M. Justice
“The Weight of Bliss” by A.M. Justice is the First Place-winning story in the science-fiction category of the 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. For complete coverage of this year’s awards, including an exclusive interview with the Grand Prize winner and a complete list of winners, check out the May/June...
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER: $3,000 for 1,500 Words – The WD Short Short Competition
NEW: All who enter will get a special pass to attend a LIVE WEBINAR. So win, lose or draw, you still get access to the webinar. Details below. Can you write 1,500 words today? Because if so, that’s all it takes to enter Writer’s Digest’s Short Short Story Competition. Maybe it’s...
Winner of the 19th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards
In this expanded Q&A from our March/April 2012 issue, the winner of the WD Self-Published Book Awards shows what it really takes to make it on your own: writing talent, business acumen, and a great story.
2011 Genre Writing Winners
Writer's Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Genre Writing winners of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!
2011 Children’s/Young Adult Writing Winners
Writer's Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Children's/Young Adult Writing winners of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!
2011 Memoir Writing Winners
Writer's Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Memoir Writing winners of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!
2011 Rhyming Poem Winners
Writer's Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Rhyming Poetry winners of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!
2011 Non-Rhyming Poem Winners
Writer's Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Non-Rhyming Poetry winners of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!
2011 Stage Play Script Winners
Writer's Digest would like to congratulate the 100 Stage Play Script winners of the 80th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition!
Writer’s Digest Annual Competition
For 80 years, the Annual Writer’s Digest Competition has rewarded writers just like you for their finest work. We continue the tradition by giving away more than $30,000 in cash and prizes! Win a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference in New York City !
Dirty Little Secrets
Marsha Brantley of Cleveland , Tenn., took second place in The 8th-Annual Writer’s Digest Short Short Story Competition.
The Procedure
Robert Brandt’s riveting story of an E.R. resident trying to save the life of a teenager took this year’s grand prize.
International Self-Published Book Awards Winners
Announcing the winners of the 5th Annual Writer's Digest International Self-Published Book Awards
Self-Published Book Awards Winners – Genre Fiction
Self-Published Book Awards Winners - Genre Fiction
18 Contest Dos and Don’ts for Writers
Contest Dos and Don'ts