So you want to be a writer. Better read this then...

[TimGoldenboots]

I subscribed to Writer's Digest mainly to get information on Writing Contests. Of course the tips for new writers are nice to read as well...

L.Ron Hubbard sponcers a Fantasy/Sci-fi contest. Published Authors need not apply. Deadline is March 31. No more than 17,000 words.

http://www.writersofthefuture.com/index1.htm


The Swouthwest Review has an interesting contest. They have a quarterly publication for stories 3,500 to 7,000 words. Double spaced, so that is around 10 to 20 pages. All subject matter will be accepted, but only the best few will be published.

http://southwestreview.org/


And for you history buffs, they have a Civil War Fiction contest here:

http://www.cwc.lsu.edu/cwc/mshaara.htm


Good luck everybody who chooses to participate, and if you know of other Writing Contests please post them here.

[wendy]

cool idea for a thread Tim, thanks for posting this.

[TimGoldenboots]

No problem, if there are people in this community who have wanted to become professional writers, I would like to do my part to help them out. I aspire to become one of the people helped by this process of course, but if you are interested in participating in any of these contests, and would like someone to critique your work, let me know. If there are enough of us who want to do this, perhaps we can form a committee.

Does anybody else have any input in this line of thought?

[Master Raven]

hey all--
personally, i love writing, and reading others writing and critiquing (brain fart, cant spell). I think that commitee idea sounds great, and I'd love to be a part of it 2. I think that the writing process these days is one that is not generally regarded as "cool," and i think that needs to change... Writing is a perfect vector for expressing oneself, and that needs to be encouraged. This group/commitee on fantasy writing, or writing at all, with everyone submitting and critiquing everyone elses works would be an amazing and rare thing. If it

[Master Raven]

hey all--
personally, i love writing, and reading others writing and critiquing (brain fart, cant spell). I think that commitee idea sounds great, and I'd love to be a part of it 2. I think that the writing process these days is one that is not generally regarded as "cool," and i think that needs to change... Writing is a perfect vector for expressing oneself, and that needs to be encouraged. This group/commitee on fantasy writing, or writing at all, with everyone submitting and critiquing everyone elses works would be an amazing and rare thing. If it works, that is... lol

Just my 2 cents.

[TimGoldenboots]

Cool, that's one...

If more people are interested, I do have some ideas... I would like to design a website where members can submit short stories for review. Then anyone who wishes to read the stories can grade them and submit any coments they have directly to the author or to a general message board.

It will allow novice authors to give their material some exposure to the general population as well as get some feedback on your writing style.

I don't have any money so don't expect to get paid for your writing, however if you want to become a professional author eventually but need some work on your technique, this might be just the venue for you.

[Master Raven]

That website sounds great! I personally tried to make one of those, and started learning some HTML, but then i gave up... If u have the know-how though, id be there submitting in an instant!

[TimGoldenboots]

Writing Competition Update

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THE WRITER'S DIGEST WRITING COMPETITION DEADLINE IS LOOMING!

Don't miss the deadline for the 72nd Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition! You've got until May 15, 2003, to send in your entry (or entries) in any of 10 categories, ranging from essay, to poetry, to fiction!

More than $25,000 in prizes will be awarded in 10 categories, with one Grand Prize winner chosen from all entries. The package includes $1,500 in cash and the winner's choice of a trip to New York City to meet with editors and agents, or a trip to the 2004 Maui Writers Conference. In addition, the first- through tenth-place winners in each category will win cash and merchandise prizes, and there are 1,001 winners in all.



https://www.writersdigest.com/contests/writing_comp03_entryform.asp


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Each month Writer's Digest presents a creative challenge for fun and prizes. The winner will receive a selection of Writer's Digest books worth approximately $100, chosen by the editors of Writer's Digest magazine. Honorable mentions will each receive a copy of a Writer's Digest special issue.


Your Assignment #160: Note to Self:
Think about all of your writing goals, and write a letter to your future self citing everything you hope to accomplish by that year. Are you on a quest to write the Great American Novel, or is publication in a national market your dream? Be sure to include the year in which your future self lives, and all the publication goals you've achieved between now and then. As always, keep your entry to 75 words or less (including title).
Deadline: May 10, 2003

http://www.writersdigest.com/contests/your_assignment_display.asp?id=125

[TimGoldenboots]

Originally posted by Master Raven
That website sounds great! I personally tried to make one of those, and started learning some HTML, but then i gave up... If u have the know-how though, id be there submitting in an instant!

I have not got my site up yet Rav, but this site might get you started.

http://www.intertext.com/writersguide.html