. Most people know Diane Keaton for her work as an actress, but did you know she’s also a best-selling author? In her latest book, a memoir titled Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty, Keaton details her life as a mother, daughter, actress, artist, and international style icon. Her memoir also reveals Keaton’s thoughts on how beauty […]
. In honor of National Poetry Month, we thought we’d share this list from the Huffington Post of “13 Poetry Collections for People Who Think They Don’t Like Poetry.” Whether or not you consider yourself a poet, as a writer, poetry can teach us how to get to the heart of our material. It can teach us […]
. Some of us have fond memories of our favorite children’s books and stories. We loved these stories. They made us cry, and they made us laugh. And sometimes, whether they were the perfect excuses for delaying sleep, or getting extra cuddle time, we usually made the adults in our lives read these stories over […]
. If you think your novel is ready to hit the market, but have no idea how to start the selling process, check out Writer’s Digest’s webinar, An Agent’s Secrets to Selling Your 1st Novel. Led by agents with over 30 years experience, the webinar promises to give you insight into the “time-tested trade secrets and cutting […]
Screenwriters, this opportunity is for you! The 12th Annual 2014 Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest deadline is approaching soon! Known for discovering up-and-coming creative talent and connecting them with top producers, agencies, and managers across both studio and independent markets, the Script Pipeline Screenwriting contest can help you find representation and/or access to those oftentimes impossible-to-reach industry […]
. Glimmer Train announced a new call for submissions that offers a unique opportunity for new writers to publish their work. The Short Story Award for New Writers is a quarterly award open to “writers whose fiction has not appeared, nor is scheduled to appear, in any print publication with a circulation over 5,000.” Glimmer Train is one of […]
We rarely publish contests on our blog but this one is unique (and local – in Agoura Hills) and the entrance fee is reasonably low. Also, writing monologues is one of our favorite writing exercises in our writing workshops. Our guess is that they are looking to expand their slate of writers, but that’s pure […]
The New American Theatre Company is seeking submissions for its 2013 Festival of New One Act Plays. The Festival will be presented in the Spring at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Plays must: 1. Not have been previously produced and reviewed in Los Angeles. 2. Have a running time of fifteen minutes or less. […]
The 2013 Kenyon Review Short Fiction Contest Submissions Close at Midnight EST on February 28th! The Kenyon Review is pleased to announce the 2013 KR Short Fiction Contest. The contest is open to all writers who have not yet published a book of fiction. Submissions must be 1200 words or fewer. There is no entry […]